First up, you'll need to fully scout a player to learn how much you might be able to buy him for. The Transfers tab gives you a list of suggested transfer targets; simply select one you're interested in and ask your scout to have a look at him. Once the report is in, view the player and select Shortlist & View in Transfer Hub.
What makes a good scout in FIFA 20?
As the note above says, higher judgment equals higher quality scouted players. FIFA 20 divides players into four categories: platinum, gold, silver and bronze. The best scouts have a 10% chance of finding platinum players (those with potential between 75 and 95), while the worst scouts only have a 1% chance.
How do you find the best players in FIFA 20?
It's also important to find players with good current ability (or 'OVR' in FIFA 20), as it means they'll be able to reach their potential much more quickly. In this instance, the best players will have a range starting in the 50s and ending in the 70s, such as 54-72.
Should you sell players that you have grown in FIFA 20?
But for some clubs out there, losing players that you have grown isn’t a negative, as it almost always brings a profit if you strike early and sell at the right time. Whether that is your mindset, or you just want to get ahead of the game, it is worth paying attention to how Ajax scout for your own FIFA 20 Career Mode saves.
Can you play Career mode in FIFA 20?
FIFA 20 career mode had an infamously disastrous start to this season, with AI teams picking weakened line-ups and an assortment of bugs. Thankfully a series of FIFA 20 patches have upgraded it to playable, and it's a welcome break from the grind and groans of Ultimate Team.
What is FIFA 20 career mode?
FIFA 20 Career Mode: How to scout new players like Ajax. There are many clubs across Europe who have made a name for themselves as being masters of scouting, and one such club is Ajax. For years Ajax have been heralded as an academy of football, signing often unheard of young players and building them into stars – before, unfortunately, ...
How many scouts do you need to mimic Ajax?
When you’ve got your scouts sorted, preferably two or three, you will need to assign them their tasks – and that’s where you’ll be able to really mimic Ajax.
Do you need a few more experienced heads to fill the Ajax team?
But following Ajax’s scouting plans isn’t just about looking for young players, you do need a few more experienced heads to fill the team – although still young enough to be worth your time and funds.
What is the immersive transfer system in FIFA 20?
FIFA 20's immersive transfer system lets you sit down with the player and his agent in order to hammer out a deal. Here's how it works at its most basic:
What is a goal sheet bonus?
Goal/clean sheet/appearance bonus: These are added sweeteners to further tempt a player to sign a contract. Just be careful – if your player goes on a scoring spree or turns into a brick wall at the back, it'll take a financial toll. Not that good performances are a bad thing – you have to pay for quality, after all!
How to stop clubs from bidding for a player you don't want to sell?
Got a player you don't want to sell? Go to the Squad Hub, find the player and select 'Block offers' to stop clubs bidding for him. Just be aware that other teams can still activate his release clause (if he has one), so it might be an idea to renegotiate his contract to remove that clause if you really don't want to lose him.
How to lower the initial fee when buying a player?
Sell-on clause: A good way to lower the initial fee when buying a player is by including a sell-on clause, which you'll pay to the original club if you sell the player at a later date. Be careful though – if you buy a promising player and his value later skyrockets, the sell-on fee could end up being quite expensive.
How to Find the Best Scouts?
The list of five available scouts will change every week, so you have three options if you’re hoping to find a scout of a particular level:
What is the second part of scouting?
The second part is the scout’s ability to find players that match a specified player type. We’re jumping ahead of ourselves a little bit here but stay with me, it’ll make sense! When you set up a scouting network later you’ll be able to specify which type of player you’d like your scout to look for. Not everyone uses this option but it can be handy if you’re looking to fill holes in your squad, want a more balanced academy or are operating on a strict budget.
What to do if you don't like Scouts?
If you don’t like the options, reload your save and try again until you find what you’re looking for. Fire an existing scout – if you’ve already got three scouts working for you this is your only choice unfortunately, you can’t see what scouts are available until you have a free slot.
How many stars does a youth scout have?
You’ll notice each scout has a level of Experience represented by up to five stars. While it’s not initially clear how or why this is important, it can be figured out with a bit of detective work and lots of playtime to prove it. The level of Experience that a youth scout possesses affects the following two things:
Where is the Youth Staff tab in FIFA?
If you’re new to Career Mode, you’re going to want to find the Office tab and in the bottom left corner there should be a rectangle that says Youth Staff. Select this option and lets get started!
Does a scout have a knock on effect?
This also has a knock on effect as even if a scout produces a different player type, he is more likely to be similar to the type that you were looking for if the scouts experience level is higher. There are more numbers to back this up but it starts to get quite complicated and not always that relevant.
FIFA 22 Career Mode Scouting
Scouting in FIFA 22’s Career Mode may not be as in-depth as something as the likes of Football Manager, but it is no less rewarding and well worth ploughing time into.
Global Transfer Network explained
Let’s start with scouting for first-team players. Head to the Global Transfer Network on the Transfer panel of your Career Mode save. From there, you’re able to hire up to six scouts – depending on your budget – with each having a star rating out of five in two categories: Experience and Judgment.
FIFA 22 scouting youth players
Head to the Office screen to start setting up your youth academy pipeline. Then click Youth Staff and hire up to three scouts to find young talent. The Judgment rating is far more important here, so grab one with at least four stars in that category, click on their name and set up a Scouting Network.
FIFA 22 who to sign
This is nice and simple: Focus on those ‘Showing Great Potential’, ‘An exciting prospect’, or ‘Potential to be something special’ – that means they have the chance to be rated 80-85, 86-90, and 91+ respectively.
FIFA 22 wonderkids
Wondering how the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Gianluigi Mbappe shape up against low-budget youngsters such as Adam Hlozek and Maarten Vandevoordt? Then you need our dedicated FIFA 22 best young players guide, featuring a list of the 50 best FIFA 22 wonderkids to sign in career mode.
FIFA 20 Career Mode Guide: Transfers
Delegating Transfers to Your Assistant
Handling Transfers Yourself
Other Transfer Tips
