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Very well to know for a beginner, thanks a lot!

Can I ask what the ratings (A+, A, A- and so on) are for?

Thanks in advance - and sorry if this question was asked 1000 times before

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According to the game manual: "...you now have a very good understanding of this player's current skills (grade rating)...".

In my understanding this should show the distribution of the skill points on the player and thus how high their salary for the displayed position is. Some information is provided here (197189.2), though I'm not sure if there have been any changes to this system since.

Last edited by LennuK. at 6/30/2025 11:15:00 AM

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Thanks for your helpful answer and link!

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Yes, something significant:

Since 19-year-olds have been upgraded and can have starting skills up to 9 (or 9.9 including subskill) this means that the salary of 19-year-olds with an A+ can be significantly higher. I've seen 19-year-old drafties earning 12-15k.

Last edited by LA-flaterik123 at 6/30/2025 6:24:39 PM

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Iirc there was also a potential called BB developer? I do remember seeing it. But since announcer is 0 I can't imagine what value it was.

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I guess,
BB-developer is 0
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Announcer >0 to <1

So really rare like Bob Sunesson in Hattrick or it is just for the original developers which are not in the game anymore.

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Since 19-year-olds have been upgraded and can have starting skills up to 9 (or 9.9 including subskill) this means that the salary of 19-year-olds with an A+ can be significantly higher. I've seen 19-year-old drafties earning 12-15k.


19yo Draftees can have a 10.0 (or 10.x; dunno for sure) in one or more skills (had some of them in recent drafts). This was introduced a couple of seasons ago.

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Hi, Mid-Sesson-News S54 says:

Also there will be some slight changes to future draft classes. This will start next season, the draftees that came out this week for season 54 are not changed. It will be slightly easier to find draftees that will be more valuable and 19 year old draftees will have a slight increase in their skill levels, some might even have skill levels in the proficient range!


proficient = 10
prominent = 9

But you are right, Season 63 News:

Our BB Scouts have gone through several seminars around the world (all expenses covered, not to worry) and now they return with a promise: At least one high-potential player in all League Drafts! On top of that, 19-year-old draftees will become even more appealing - their maximum skill level will rise from 9.5 to 10.5.


Last edited by LA-flaterik123 at 7/5/2025 3:06:44 PM

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You mean.

Proficient 9
Prominent 10
😁


And I can confirm for a fact that 19yr olds are getting Prominent 10 stats

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