Team earns fanclub members when this player plays a competitive match. The first popular player in a match gives 20 fanclub members, the second 12, then 8, 5, 3 and finally just 1 per player. Each popular player that doesn't play costs your team 5 fanclub members. Has no effect in U21 matches and friendlies.

Gets 1-3 boosts per match of +0.25 on all trainables for a few (game-) minutes. Can also get the opposite, but less likely.

Gets a bonus at scoring from outside the penalty area. Can also use passing or dueling instead of scoring for these shots.

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.

Forwards can use scoring as passing, midfielders can use passing as scoring and defenders can use dueling as passing. Gets 0.15 ball penalty on the primary function or 0.3 ball penalty when using a skill for its alternative function.

Player commits fewer fouls and gets fewer yellow or red cards