Can get experience points in 25% more matches per season.

Is more likely to be injured.

Player gets a defensive bonus when another player tries to steal the ball from him.

Is more likely to intercept a cross or a shot at goal when he is in the same square as the shooter, but outside the penalty area, or in corner situations anywhere.

Gets 2 ball speed bonus when attempting to move to the square where the ball is.

Player commits fewer fouls and gets fewer yellow or red cards