Bonus when defending against long shots. Bonus for receiving a pass.

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.

Plays better when he is not one of the best 3 players on the team (on star value). Worse if he is.

Gets a bonus of 0.25 ball passing and dueling and 1 ball blocking and speed when the player is on one of the flanks. Gets a penalty when the player is in the center.

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.

Player commits fewer fouls and gets fewer yellow or red cards