D (RL), WB (R), DM · Leyton Orient
Tom James
Thomas Lynn James · Born 15 Apr 1996 · Cardiff (age 25)
- Wales
- Right foot
- 183 cm
- 70 kg
- Player
Best position calc
- Defender (Right)
Personality calc
- Fairly Professional
Record at game start, 1 Jul 2021
- Current ability
- 95 of 200
- Potential ability
- 120
- Value (calc)
- £66,678
- Best role (calc)
- 95 Full-Back
- World reputation
- 2,000 calc
- Caps / goals
- 0 / 0
- Wage
- £2,000 p/w
Positions
GK —
D (L) 17
D (C) 10
D (R) 20
DM 15
M (L) —
M (C) 11
M (R) —
AM (L) —
AM (C) —
AM (R) —
ST (C) —
WB (L) 13
WB (R) 20
- Natural 18–20
- Accomplished 15–17
- Competent 12–14
- Unconvincing 9–11
- Awkward 5–8
- Makeshift 2–4
- Ineffectual 1
- — Not stored
| Position | Level | Familiarity | Rating calc | Potential calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D (R) | Natural | 20 | 64 | 70 |
| WB (R) | Natural | 20 | 60 | 66 |
| D (L) | Accomplished | 17 | 64 | 69 |
| DM | Accomplished | 15 | 61 | 67 |
| WB (L) | Competent | 13 | 59 | 64 |
| M (C) | Unconvincing | 11 | 61 | 67 |
| D (C) | Unconvincing | 10 | 57 | 62 |
| GK | Not stored | — | — | — |
| M (L) | Not stored | — | 53 | 58 |
| M (R) | Not stored | — | 53 | 58 |
| AM (L) | Not stored | — | 53 | 58 |
| AM (C) | Not stored | — | 49 | 55 |
| AM (R) | Not stored | — | 53 | 58 |
| ST (C) | Not stored | — | 51 | 56 |
Attributes
- 1–5 poor
- 6–10 weak
- 11–14 decent
- 15–17 good
- 18–20 excellent
- — not stored
Technical 14
- Corners·10
- Crossing▲212
- Dribbling·9
- Finishing·8
- First touch▲112
- Free kicks·14
- Heading·10
- Long shots·10
- Long throws·11
- Marking·10
- Passing▲112
- Penalty taking·10
- Tackling·10
- Technique·13
Mental 14
- Aggression·7
- Anticipation·11
- Bravery·11
- Composure·10
- Concentration·9
- Decisions·10
- Determination·8
- Flair·13
- Leadership·6
- Off the ball·8
- Positioning·11
- Teamwork▲312
- Vision·12
- Work rate·10
Physical 8
- Acceleration▲110
- Agility·9
- Balance·9
- Jumping reach·11
- Natural fitness·11
- Pace·10
- Stamina▲110
- Strength·10
Feet
- Left foot▼214
- Right foot·20
Goalkeeping
All 11 attributes
- Aerial reach—
- Command of area—
- Communication—
- Eccentricity—
- Handling—
- Kicking—
- One on ones—
- Punching (tendency)—
- Reflexes—
- Rushing out (tendency)—
- Throwing—
Hidden 5
- Consistency·9
- Dirtiness·9
- Important matches·13
- Injury proneness·5
- Versatility·18
Personality 8
- Adaptability13
- Ambition13
- Controversy2
- Loyalty13
- Pressure13
- Professionalism15
- Sportsmanship14
- Temperament12
- Personality (calc)
- Fairly Professional
- Media handling (calc)
- Reserved
Attributes are stored values, 1–20. Missing attributes stay blank; an out-of-range stored value is displayed without a colour band. Arrows compare with FM22 22.1.0, the previous build of this game: + newly stored, − no longer stored.
Best roles (calc)
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Back Defend | D (R) | 95 | 120 | |
| Full-Back Support | D (R) | 95 | 120 | |
| Full-Back Attack | D (R) | 95 | 120 | |
| Wing-Back Defend | D (R) | 94 | 118 | |
| No-Nonsense Full-Back Defend | D (R) | 94 | 118 | |
| Wing-Back Support | D (R) | 93 | 117 | |
| Wing-Back Attack | D (R) | 93 | 117 | |
| Complete Wing-Back Attack | D (R) | 93 | 117 |
52 more recorded roles
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Wing-Back Support | D (R) | 93 | 117 | |
| Deep-Lying Playmaker Defend | DM | 92 | 116 | |
| Deep-Lying Playmaker Support | DM | 91 | 115 | |
| Inverted Wing-Back Defend | D (L) | 90 | 114 | |
| Regista Support | DM | 90 | 113 | |
| Defensive Midfielder Support | DM | 89 | 112 | |
| Inverted Wing-Back Attack | D (L) | 89 | 112 | |
| Inverted Wing-Back Support | D (L) | 89 | 112 | |
| Defensive Midfielder Defend | DM | 89 | 112 | |
| Half-Back Defend | DM | 85 | 108 | |
| Anchor Defend | DM | 85 | 107 | |
| Ball-Winning Midfielder Defend | DM | 84 | 106 | |
| Ball-Winning Midfielder Support | DM | 84 | 106 | |
| Segundo Volante Support | DM | 84 | 106 | |
| Segundo Volante Attack | DM | 84 | 106 | |
| Carrilero Support | M (C) | 65 | 82 | |
| Central Midfielder Support | M (C) | 65 | 83 | |
| Advanced Playmaker Attack | M (C) | 65 | 82 | |
| Advanced Playmaker Support | M (C) | 65 | 83 | |
| Central Midfielder Attack | M (C) | 64 | 81 | |
| Mezzala Attack | M (C) | 63 | 80 | |
| Central Midfielder Defend | M (C) | 63 | 80 | |
| Mezzala Support | M (C) | 63 | 80 | |
| Box-to-Box Midfielder Support | M (C) | 62 | 78 | |
| Ball-Playing Defender Defend | D (C) | 60 | 76 | |
| Ball-Playing Defender Cover | D (C) | 60 | 76 | |
| Wide Centre-Back Defend | D (C) | 59 | 75 | |
| Wide Centre-Back Support | D (C) | 59 | 74 | |
| Ball-Playing Defender Stopper | D (C) | 59 | 75 | |
| No-Nonsense Centre-Back Cover | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| No-Nonsense Centre-Back Stopper | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| No-Nonsense Centre-Back Defend | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| Wide Centre-Back Attack | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| Central Defender Stopper | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| Central Defender Defend | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| Central Defender Cover | D (C) | 58 | 73 | |
| Roaming Playmaker Support | DM | 44 | 112 | |
| Inverted Winger Support | M (L) | 34 | 43 | |
| Inverted Winger Attack | M (L) | 31 | 40 | |
| Wide Target Man Support | AM (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Wide Midfielder Defend | M (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Wide Midfielder Support | M (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Wide Midfielder Attack | M (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Winger Support | M (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Winger Attack | M (R) | 30 | 38 | |
| Attacking Midfielder Support | AM (C) | 30 | 38 | |
| Attacking Midfielder Attack | AM (C) | 30 | 38 | |
| Deep-Lying Forward Support | ST (C) | 30 | 38 | |
| Deep-Lying Forward Attack | ST (C) | 30 | 38 | |
| Inside Forward Attack | AM (L) | 30 | 38 | |
| Inside Forward Support | AM (L) | 30 | 38 | |
| Libero Support | D (C) | 30 | 38 |
Player traits
- Gets Forward Whenever Possible
- Shoots From Distance
- Uses Outside Of Foot
- Tries Long Range Free Kicks
- Tries Long Range Passes
Key attributes in context
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tackling | 43.4 pct |
| Marking | 54.8 pct |
| Heading | 74.8 pct |
| Positioning | 70.8 pct |
| Anticipation | 69.9 pct |
| Concentration | 39.0 pct |
| Jumping reach | 81.8 pct |
| Strength | 59.1 pct |
| Pace | 19.7 pct |
| Passing | 90.3 pct |
| Composure | 63.9 pct |
| Bravery | 52.7 pct |
Injuries at game start
| Injury | From | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| torn hamstring (right) Severity 0Base occurrence: 0.3 per season in a squad of 50 | 11 Dec 2021 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| torn ankle ligaments (right) Severity 15Base occurrence: 0.01 per season in a squad of 50 | 1 Jun 2019 | 1 Sep 2019 |
| hip injury Severity 0Base occurrence: 2 per season in a squad of 50 | 25 Aug 2018 | 22 Sep 2018 |
| concussion Severity 0Base occurrence: 2 per season in a squad of 50 | 7 Jul 2017 | 16 Jul 2017 |
Personal
Contract
- Club
- Leyton Orient
- Job
- Player
- Contract type
- Full Time
- Joined club
- 19 Jul 2021
- Contract starts
- 19 Jul 2021
- Contract expires
- 30 Jun 2022
- Weekly wage
- £2,000
- Squad numbers
- #2 Leyton Orient
- Leaves at end of contract
- No
- Needs work permit
- —
Player profile
- Positions
- D (RL), WB (R), DM
- Best position (calc)
- Defender (Right)
- Best rated position (calc)
- Defender (Right) · 64
- Best role (calc)
- Full-Back (Defend) · 95
- Best role at potential (calc)
- Full-Back (Defend) · 120
- Default role
- —
- Perceived potential (calc)
- 104
- Current reputation
- 4,750
- Home reputation
- 4,350
- World reputation
- 2,000
- Reputation scope (calc)
- National
- Fantasy draft estimate (stored)
- £297,500
- Sale value (calc)
- £66,678
- Caps / goals
- 0 / 0
- Favourite number
- —
- Injury risk
- Below Average
- Peak age
- 32
- Development peak age
- 26
- Physical peak age
- 31
- Longevity (1–4)
- 2
Settling in
| With | Integration | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Hibernian | Club squad | 3 |
| Scotland | Country | 3 |
| Wigan Athletic | Club squad | 20 |
| England | Country | 24 |
| Salford City | Club squad | 4 |
Playing career
12| Season | Team | Division | Apps | Goals | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Salford City Loan | Sky Bet League Two | 4 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2020 | Wigan Athletic Loan | Sky Bet League One | 20 | 3 | Unknown fee |
| 2020 | Hibernian | cinch Premiership | 0 | 0 | Undisclosed fee |
| 2019 | Hibernian | cinch Premiership | 6 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2018 | Yeovil Town | Sky Bet League Two | 38 | 5 | Undisclosed fee |
| 2017 | Yeovil Town | Sky Bet League Two | 38 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2016 | Yeovil Town | Sky Bet League Two | 2 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2016 | Cardiff City | Sky Bet Championship | 0 | 0 | £0 |
| 2015 | Cardiff City | Sky Bet Championship | 0 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2014 | Cardiff City | Sky Bet Championship | 0 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2013 | Cardiff City | English Premier Division | 1 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2012 | Cardiff City Youth | Sky Bet Championship | 0 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| Total (site's sum of the stored rows) | 10912/12 recorded | 812/12 recorded | |||
International
| Nation | Caps | Goals | U21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
Career highlights
3| 4 May 2019 | Relegated | Yeovil Town | Sky Bet League Two |
| 28 Nov 2017 | First Senior Club Goal | Yeovil Town | Papa John's Trophy v Plymouth Argyle |
| 11 May 2014 | Senior Club Debut | Cardiff City | English Premier Division v Chelsea |
Favourite people
| Branislav Ivanović | Idol | 100 |
| Deji Oshilaja | Teammate/Former Teammate | 100 |
| Craig Bellamy | Teammate/Former Teammate | 95 |
| Mark Hudson | Teammate/Former Teammate | 90 |
| Abdi Noor | Teammate/Former Teammate | 80 |
| Rhys Healey | Teammate/Former Teammate | 80 |
Favourite clubs
| Cardiff City | Player | 90 |
Homegrown status
| Cardiff City | 3 Years Between 15 and 21 |
| Wales | 3 Years Between 15 and 21 |
Similar players
| Player | Club | Positions | Age | CA | PA | Mean difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Simčević | FK Železničar Pančevo | D (RC) | 34 | 101 | 115 | 1.54 |
| Nicola Madonna | Virtus Ciserano Bergamo 1909 | D/WB (R) | 34 | 89 | 120 | 1.56 |
| Janik Jesgarzewski | SV Meppen | D/WB (R) | 27 | 87 | 91 | 1.66 |
| Steven Inzerillo | Gallia Club Lucciana | D/WB (R), DM | 36 | 82 | 85 | 1.66 |
| Jesús Arismendi | Club Alianza Atlético Sullana | D/WB/M (R) | 34 | 108 | 111 | 1.66 |
| Víctor Giraldo | — | D/WB (R) | 35 | 95 | 125 | 1.68 |
| Peter Petran | MSK Rimavska Sobota | D (RC), DM | 40 | 85 | 110 | 1.69 |
| Dor Malul | Hapoel Haifa | D/WB/M/AM (R) | 32 | 93 | 118 | 1.71 |
| Afonso | — | D/WB/M (R) | 33 | 90 | 116 | 1.76 |
| Daniel Semenzato | Viterbese | D/WB (RL) | 34 | 94 | 115 | 1.78 |
Across versions
| Version | Club | Age | CA | PA | Value calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | Bristol Rovers | 30 | 98 | 120 | £287,550 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | Leyton Orient | 29 | 98 | 120 | £243,774 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | Leyton Orient | 29 | 103 | 120 | £397,958 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | Leyton Orient | 27 | 101 | 120 | £198,312 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Leyton Orient | 26 | 97 | 120 | £194,846 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Leyton Orient | 26 | 97 | 120 | £194,846 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Leyton Orient | 26 | 95 | 120 | £171,896 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Leyton Orient | 25 | 95 | 120 | £66,678 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Leyton Orient | 25 | 95 | 120 | £66,678 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Leyton Orient | 25 | 91 | 120 | £48,874 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Leyton Orient | 25 | 91 | 120 | £48,874 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Leyton Orient | 25 | 91 | 120 | £48,874 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Hibernian | 24 | 96 | 120 | £74,673 |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Hibernian | 24 | 96 | 120 | £74,673 |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Hibernian | 24 | 96 | 120 | £74,673 |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Hibernian | 24 | 96 | 120 | £74,673 |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Hibernian | 24 | 96 | 120 | £74,673 |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Hibernian | 23 | 96 | 120 | £93,330 |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Hibernian | 23 | 96 | 120 | £93,330 |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Hibernian | 23 | 96 | 120 | £93,330 |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Hibernian | 23 | 96 | 120 | £67,830 |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Hibernian | 23 | 96 | 120 | £67,830 |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Yeovil Town | 22 | 99 | 120 | £165,495 |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Yeovil Town | 22 | 91 | 120 | £113,241 |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Yeovil Town | 22 | 91 | 120 | £113,241 |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Yeovil Town | 22 | 91 | 120 | £113,241 |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Yeovil Town | 21 | 86 | 90–120 | £63,878 |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Yeovil Town | 21 | 83 | 90–120 | £63,878 |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Yeovil Town | 21 | 83 | 90–120 | £63,878 |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Yeovil Town | 20 | 79 | 90–120 | £15,071 |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Cardiff City | 20 | 80 | 90–120 | £22,607 |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Cardiff City | 19 | 80 | 90–120 | £28,025 |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Cardiff City | 19 | 80 | 90–120 | £28,025 |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Cardiff City | 19 | 80 | 90–120 | £28,025 |
| FM15 15.3.0 | Cardiff City | 18 | 80 | 90–120 | £37,366 |
| FM15 15.0.0 | Cardiff City | 18 | 80 | 90–120 | £37,366 |
| FM14 14.3.0 | Cardiff City | 17 | 47 | 70–100 | £3,401 |
| FM14 14.0.0 | Cardiff City | 17 | 47 | 70–100 | £3,401 |
| FM13 13.3.0 | Cardiff City | 16 | 42 | 70–100 | — |
| FM13 13.0.0 | Cardiff City | 16 | — | — | — |
About this record
- calc marks a calculated figure. Position and role ratings, values, personality, job ratings and stars come from fm-reader.
- A dash means this build does not store the value. Numeric zero is shown as stored.
- Ages, employment and contracts are at game start, 1 Jul 2021.