1. What is the SoFIFA Rating System?

The SoFIFA rating system calculates a player's overall rating (OVR) based on their attributes and position. Different attributes are weighted differently depending on the player's position to reflect their importance for that role.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses position-specific weighted averages:

Where:

• Goalkeepers: Defending (45%), Physical (25%), Pace (10%), Passing (10%), Dribbling (5%), Shooting (5%)
• Defenders: Defending (40%), Physical (30%), Pace (15%), Passing (10%), Dribbling (5%), Shooting (5%)
• Midfielders: Passing (30%), Dribbling (25%), Defending (20%), Physical (15%), Pace (5%), Shooting (5%)
• Attackers: Shooting (35%), Dribbling (30%), Pace (20%), Passing (10%), Physical (5%), Defending (5%)

3. Importance of Position in Rating

Details: The same attribute values will produce different OVRs depending on position. For example, high defending matters more for defenders than attackers.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter attribute values (0-99) and select position. The calculator will apply position-specific weights to calculate the OVR (0-99).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are these the exact weights EA Sports uses?
A: EA doesn't publish exact weights, but these are commonly accepted approximations based on player analysis.

Q2: Why does my player have different OVR in different positions?
A: Different positions weight attributes differently. A player might be better suited to one position than another.

Q3: What's considered a good OVR?
A: In professional football: 65-75 (decent), 75-85 (good), 85+ (world class). For youth players, 50+ may be promising.

Q4: Can a player have 99 in all attributes?
A: In theory yes, but in practice even the best players have strengths and weaknesses.

Q5: How often are ratings updated?
A: EA updates ratings periodically based on real-world performance, typically after major tournaments or seasons.