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FM23 23.0.0

M (C) · Rushall Olympic

Sam Mantom

Born 20 Feb 1992 · Stourbridge (age 30)

  • England
  • Right foot
  • 176 cm
  • 70 kg
  • Player

Best position calc

  • Midfielder (Centre)

Personality calc

  • Fairly Professional

Record at game start, 1 Jul 2022

Current ability
70 of 200
Potential ability
115
Value (calc)
£19,315
Best role (calc)
70 Ball-Winning Midfielder
World reputation
1,9000.5 of 5 stars calc
Caps / goals
0 / 0
Wage
£100 p/w

Positions

GK — D (L) — D (C) — D (R) — DM 10 M (L) 10 M (C) 20 M (R) 10 AM (L) — AM (C) 10 AM (R) — ST (C) — WB (L) — WB (R) —
  • Natural 18–20
  • Accomplished 15–17
  • Competent 12–14
  • Unconvincing 9–11
  • Awkward 5–8
  • Makeshift 2–4
  • Ineffectual 1
  • — Not stored
Position ratings and stored familiarity, best familiarity first
PositionLevelFamiliarityRating calc Potential calc
M (C) Natural 20 58 65
DM Unconvincing 10 55 62
M (L) Unconvincing 10 55 62
M (R) Unconvincing 10 55 62
AM (C) Unconvincing 10 51 58
GK Not stored — — —
D (L) Not stored — 47 54
D (C) Not stored — 42 48
D (R) Not stored — 47 54
AM (L) Not stored — 51 58
AM (R) Not stored — 51 58
ST (C) Not stored — 46 52
WB (L) Not stored — 45 51
WB (R) Not stored — 45 51

Familiarity is stored, 1–20. Position ratings are calculated by fm-reader, 0–100; a dash means the build does not have enough stored attributes to calculate that rating.

Attributes

  • 1–5 poor
  • 6–10 weak
  • 11–14 decent
  • 15–17 good
  • 18–20 excellent
  • — not stored

Technical 14

  • Corners6
  • Crossing7
  • Dribbling8
  • Finishing8
  • First touch10
  • Free kicks8
  • Heading9
  • Long shots9
  • Long throws3
  • Marking9
  • Passing9
  • Penalty taking9
  • Tackling10
  • Technique11

Mental 14

  • Aggression11
  • Anticipation11
  • Bravery10
  • Composure10
  • Concentration9
  • Decisions9
  • Determination14
  • Flair9
  • Leadership9
  • Off the ball9
  • Positioning8
  • Teamwork13
  • Vision10
  • Work rate12

Physical 8

  • Acceleration10
  • Agility9
  • Balance9
  • Jumping reach6
  • Natural fitness14
  • Pace10
  • Stamina11
  • Strength10

Feet

  • Left foot9
  • Right foot20

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

  • Consistency9
  • Dirtiness10
  • Important matches11
  • Injury proneness12
  • Versatility10

Personality 8

  • Adaptability8
  • Ambition11
  • Controversy3
  • Loyalty15
  • Pressure11
  • Professionalism15
  • Sportsmanship12
  • Temperament18
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.

Best roles (calc)

RolePositionRatingPotentialStars calc
Ball-Winning Midfielder Support M (C) 70 115 5 of 5 stars
Ball-Winning Midfielder Defend M (C) 70 115 5 of 5 stars
Box-to-Box Midfielder Support M (C) 68 111 4 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Defend M (C) 67 110 4 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Support M (C) 67 110 4 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Support M (C) 66 109 4 of 5 stars
Advanced Playmaker Support M (C) 66 109 4 of 5 stars
Carrilero Support M (C) 66 109 4 of 5 stars
52 more recorded roles
RolePositionRatingPotentialStars calc
Central Midfielder Defend M (C) 66 109 4 of 5 stars
Mezzala Attack M (C) 66 108 4 of 5 stars
Advanced Playmaker Attack M (C) 66 108 4 of 5 stars
Mezzala Support M (C) 66 109 4 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Attack M (C) 63 104 3.5 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Defend M (R) 48 80 2 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Support M (R) 48 80 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Support M (R) 46 75 2 of 5 stars
Winger Support M (R) 46 77 2 of 5 stars
Winger Attack M (R) 46 75 2 of 5 stars
Inverted Winger Attack M (L) 46 75 2 of 5 stars
Inverted Winger Support M (L) 46 77 2 of 5 stars
Defensive Midfielder Defend DM 45 74 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Attack M (R) 45 74 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Defend M (R) 44 73 2 of 5 stars
Defensive Midfielder Support DM 44 73 2 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Support DM 44 72 2 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Attack DM 43 71 2 of 5 stars
Shadow Striker Attack AM (C) 43 70 2 of 5 stars
Anchor Defend DM 43 71 2 of 5 stars
Attacking Midfielder Support AM (C) 43 70 2 of 5 stars
Attacking Midfielder Attack AM (C) 43 70 2 of 5 stars
Roaming Playmaker Support M (C) 33 109 1 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Support D (R) 23 37 0.5 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Full-Back Defend D (R) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Support ST (C) 23 37 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Defend ST (C) 23 37 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Defend D (R) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Support D (R) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Attack D (R) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Defend D (R) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Playmaker Support M (L) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Playmaker Attack M (L) 23 38 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Defend D (L) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Support D (L) 23 39 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Attack D (L) 23 37 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Attack D (R) 23 37 0.5 of 5 stars
Inside Forward Support AM (L) 22 36 0.5 of 5 stars
Inside Forward Attack AM (L) 22 36 0.5 of 5 stars
Regista Support DM 22 36 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Attack ST (C) 22 36 0.5 of 5 stars
Half-Back Defend DM 22 72 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Support AM (R) 21 35 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Attack AM (R) 21 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Enganche Support AM (C) 21 35 0.5 of 5 stars
Central Defender Stopper D (C) 21 34 0.5 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Centre-Back Cover D (C) 21 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Central Defender Cover D (C) 21 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Support ST (C) 21 35 0.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Attack ST (C) 21 35 0.5 of 5 stars
Advanced Forward Attack ST (C) 21 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Target Man Support ST (C) 21 35 0.5 of 5 stars

Calculated by fm-reader on the current-ability scale (1–200); stars as FM shows role suitability. Up to 60 recorded roles, highest rating first.

Player traits

  • Dictates Tempo

Key attributes in context

Key attributes against players with the same best position Key attributes against players with the same best position: 12 of 12 values recorded, plotted on a 0 to 100 scale. Key attributes against players with the same best position: 12 of 12 values recorded, plotted on a 0 to 100 scale.
12 of 12 recorded

The site’s own figure: the percentile of each stored attribute among 58,683 players with the same calculated best position. A spoke is left out where the attribute is not stored.

Injuries at game start

InjuryFromExpected return
groin strain Severity 0Base occurrence: 2 per season in a squad of 5028 Jan 201716 Feb 2017
sprained knee ligaments (right) Severity 2Base occurrence: 1.5 per season in a squad of 508 Jul 20165 Aug 2016
sprained knee ligaments Severity 12Base occurrence: 1.5 per season in a squad of 5012 Nov 201413 Mar 2015
sprained knee ligaments (right) Severity 15Base occurrence: 1.5 per season in a squad of 501 Jul 201420 Oct 2014

Personal

Full name
—
First name
Sam
Last name
Mantom
Common name
—
Date of birth
20 Feb 1992 age 30 at game start
Place of birth
Stourbridge
Nationality
England
Height
176 cm
Weight
70 kg
Preferred foot
Right
Languages
English, Icelandic (1/10)

Contract

Club
Rushall Olympic
Job
Player
Contract type
Part Time
Joined club
24 Jun 2022
Contract starts
24 Jun 2022
Contract expires
—
Weekly wage
£100
Leaves at end of contract
No
Needs work permit
No

Player profile

Positions
M (C)
Best position (calc)
Midfielder (Centre)
Best rated position (calc)
Midfielder (Centre) · 58
Best role (calc)
Ball-Winning Midfielder (Defend) · 70
Best role at potential (calc)
Ball-Winning Midfielder (Defend) · 115
Default role
—
Perceived potential (calc)
70
Current reputation
3,500
Home reputation
3,500
World reputation
1,900
Reputation scope (calc)
Regional
Fantasy draft estimate (stored)
£47,500
Sale value (calc)
£21,246
Caps / goals
0 / 0
Favourite number
—
Injury risk
Above Average
Peak age
34
Development peak age
26
Physical peak age
31
Longevity (1–4)
2

Settling in

WithIntegrationLevel
Rushall OlympicClub squad1
Hemel Hempstead TownClub squad29

Stored integration at game start, 0–100. Club and national-team blending are separate from settling into life in a country. Up to 50 recorded entries.

Playing career

23
SeasonTeamDivisionAppsGoalsFee
2021 Hemel Hempstead Town Vanarama National League South 252 £0
2020 Hemel Hempstead Town Vanarama National League South 80 Unknown fee
2020 Rushall Olympic English Southern League Premier Central 31 £0
2019 Southend United Sky Bet League One 222 £0
2018 Southend United Sky Bet League One 435 Unknown fee
2017 Southend United Loan Sky Bet League One 70 Unknown fee
2017 Scunthorpe United Sky Bet League One 80 Undisclosed fee
2016 Scunthorpe United Sky Bet League One 262 Unknown fee
2015 Walsall Sky Bet League One 378 £0
2014 Walsall Sky Bet League One 120 Unknown fee
2013 Walsall Sky Bet League One 435 Unknown fee
2012 Walsall Sky Bet League One 181 Unknown fee
2012 Walsall Loan Sky Bet League One 111 Unknown fee
2012 West Bromwich Albion English Premier Division 00 £0
2011 Walsall Loan Sky Bet League One 133 Unknown fee
2011 West Bromwich Albion English Premier Division 00 Unknown fee
2010 Oldham Athletic Loan Sky Bet League One 40 Unknown fee
2010 Tranmere Rovers Loan Sky Bet League One 20 Unknown fee
2010 Knattspyrnufélagið Haukar Loan Icelandic Premier Division 72 Unknown fee
2010 West Bromwich Albion English Premier Division 00 Unknown fee
2009 West Bromwich Albion Youth Sky Bet Championship 00 Unknown fee
2008 West Bromwich Albion Youth English Premier Division 00 Unknown fee
2007 Walsall Youth Sky Bet League One 00 £20,000
Total (site's sum of the stored rows)28923/23 recorded3223/23 recorded

Up to 200 stored seasons. The site's sums cover the displayed rows only; missing appearances and goals are excluded separately.

Honours

Runner-UpPapa Johns Trophy1×2015
Third PlaceSky Bet League One1×2016

Grouped by the site from the stored career highlights (winners, runners-up, third place, play-off winners).

International

NationCapsGoalsU21
England003 / 0

Career highlights

4
8 May 2016Third PlaceWalsallSky Bet League One
22 Mar 2015Runner-UpWalsallPapa Johns Trophy
29 Dec 2012First Senior Club GoalWalsallSky Bet League One v Leyton Orient
24 Aug 2010Senior Club DebutWest Bromwich AlbionCarabao Cup v Leyton Orient

Favourite clubs

Birmingham City Supporter100
West Bromwich Albion Player75
Knattspyrnufélagið Haukar Player70
Walsall Player60

Favourite people

Dean Smith Manager/Former Manager75

Homegrown status

West Bromwich Albion3 Years Between 15 and 21
Walsall3 Years Between 15 and 21
England3 Years Between 15 and 21

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The site’s own comparison: players with the same calculated best position and current ability within ±15 (at most 300 candidates, so not a whole-database search), ranked by the mean difference over valid 1–20 attributes both players have stored (at least 30).

Across versions

VersionClubAgeCAPAValue calc
FM27 27.0.0—3454115£0
FM26 26.2.0—3354115£0
FM26 26.0.0—3354115£0
FM24 24.3.0Rushall Olympic3164115£12,677
FM23 23.4.0Rushall Olympic3070115£19,315
FM23 23.3.0Rushall Olympic3070115£19,315
FM23 23.0.0Rushall Olympic3070115£19,315
FM22 22.4.0Hemel Hempstead Town2977115£13,623
FM22 22.3.0Hemel Hempstead Town2977115£13,623
FM22 22.1.0Hemel Hempstead Town2977115£13,623
FM22 22.0.1Hemel Hempstead Town2977115£13,623
FM22 22.0.0Hemel Hempstead Town2977115£13,623
FM21 21.4.0Hemel Hempstead Town2855115£50,775
FM21 21.3.0Hemel Hempstead Town2855115£50,775
FM21 21.1.1Rushall Olympic2855115£50,775
FM21 21.0.1Rushall Olympic2855115£50,775
FM21 21.0.0Rushall Olympic2855115£50,775
FM20 20.4.0Southend United2789115£109,689
FM20 20.3.0Southend United2789115£109,689
FM20 20.1.0Southend United2792115£138,469
FM20 20.0.1Southend United2792115£138,469
FM20 20.0.0Southend United2792115£138,469
FM19 19.3.0Southend United2698115£303,620
FM19 19.1.0Southend United26101115£303,620
FM19 19.0.1Southend United26101115£303,620
FM19 19.0.0Southend United26101115£303,620
FM18 18.3.0Scunthorpe United25106115£379,620
FM18 18.1.0Scunthorpe United25106115£379,620
FM18 18.0.0Scunthorpe United25106115£379,620
FM17 17.3.0Scunthorpe United24108118£341,620
FM17 17.0.0Scunthorpe United24111118£322,620
FM16 16.3.0Walsall23106118£322,620
FM16 16.0.1Walsall23104123£322,620
FM16 16.0.0Walsall23104123£322,620
FM15 15.3.0Walsall22102123£256,215
FM15 15.0.0Walsall22102123£256,215
FM14 14.3.0Walsall2193123£170,715
FM14 14.0.0Walsall2193123£170,715
FM13 13.3.0Walsall2082123£85,358
FM13 13.0.0West Bromwich Albion2082123£137,711
FM12 12.2.0West Bromwich Albion1978110–140£14,664
FM12 12.0.0West Bromwich Albion1978110–140£14,664
FM11 11.0.0West Bromwich Albion1867110–140£475
FM10 10.0.0West Bromwich Albion1755110–140£475

The same FM id in each loaded database build. Values are each build's own; potential is shown as stored, value is calculated per build.

About this record

  1. calc marks a calculated figure. Position and role ratings, values, personality, job ratings and stars come from fm-reader.
  2. A dash means this build does not store the value. Numeric zero is shown as stored.
  3. Ages, employment and contracts are at game start, 1 Jul 2022.