What Stats Should You Choose for a Custom Football Card?
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Why Stats Matter on a Custom Football Card
One of the most exciting parts of creating a personalised football card is choosing your own stats. But what do they mean, and how should you rate yourself?
This guide explains each stat clearly so kids and parents can design cards that feel personal and realistic.
The Six Key Football Card Stats Explained
Your card will include six key attributes. Each one reflects a different part of your game.
1. Pace (PAC)
How fast a player moves, including acceleration and sprint speed.
Best for: Wingers, forwards, or anyone quick on the ball
Example: 85 for a fast attacker
2. Shooting (SHO)
Finishing ability, shot power and goal scoring.
Best for: Strikers and attacking players
Example: 80 for a regular goal scorer
3. Passing (PAS)
Short passes, long passes and overall vision.
Best for: Midfielders and playmakers
Example: 75 for a creative passer
4. Dribbling (DRI)
Control, movement with the ball and skill.
Best for: Wingers or technical players
Example: 83 for a skilful dribbler
5. Defending (DEF)
Tackling, marking and defensive awareness.
Best for: Centre backs and defensive midfielders
Example: 78 for a strong defender
6. Physical (PHY)
Strength, stamina and physical presence.
Best for: All-rounders or tough players
Example: 82 for a powerful midfielder
How to Pick the Right Ratings
Here is how to choose stats that feel accurate and fun:
Think about recent matches and what the player does well
Ask a coach or teammate for feedback
Pick one or two standout stats to highlight
Do not max everything out. Balanced cards feel more believable
You can update your card each season to reflect your progress
Design Your Own Football Card Today
Now that you know what each stat means, you are ready to build a card that matches your football style.
Start your design here:
https://www.cardcreators.com/personalised-football-cards/
Choose your layout, photo, position and stats to make a card that feels like the real deal.
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Written By: Reece Crayston
Reece Crayston is the Marketing & eCommerce Executive at CardCreators, a UK brand that creates personalised football cards with an easy-to-use online customiser. With hands-on experience in digital marketing, SEO and product management, he drives the growth of CardCreators’ online presence and works to make the customer journey simple and enjoyable, from design preview to delivery.
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