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FM24 24.3.0

AM (RLC) · Maryland Bobcats FC

Darwin Espinal

Born 16 Jan 1995 · Tegucigalpa (age 28)

  • Honduras
  • Right Only foot
  • 181 cm
  • 74 kg
  • Player

Best position calc

  • Attacking Midfielder (Centre)

Record at game start, 1 Jul 2023

Current ability
83 of 200
Potential ability
107
Value (calc)
£140,259
Best role (calc)
83 Winger
World reputation
5000 / 5 calc
Caps / goals
0 / 0
Wage
£0 p/w

Positions

GK 1 D (L) — D (C) — D (R) — DM — M (L) 10 M (C) 13 M (R) 10 AM (L) 17 AM (C) 20 AM (R) 17 ST (C) 10 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
AM (C) Natural 20 56 60
AM (L) Accomplished 17 59 64
AM (R) Accomplished 17 59 64
M (C) Competent 13 54 59
M (L) Unconvincing 10 57 61
M (R) Unconvincing 10 57 61
ST (C) Unconvincing 10 54 59
GK Ineffectual 1 — —
D (L) Not stored — 44 49
D (C) Not stored — 37 41
D (R) Not stored — 44 49
DM Not stored — 42 47
WB (L) Not stored — 45 49
WB (R) Not stored — 45 49

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

  • Corners11
  • Crossing10
  • Dribbling11
  • Finishing7
  • First touch10
  • Free kicks—
  • Heading5
  • Long shots8
  • Long throws—
  • Marking6
  • Passing11
  • Penalty taking—
  • Tackling7
  • Technique11

Mental 14

  • Aggression7
  • Anticipation8
  • Bravery8
  • Composure9
  • Concentration10
  • Decisions8
  • Determination—
  • Flair14
  • Leadership—
  • Off the ball9
  • Positioning6
  • Teamwork9
  • Vision9
  • Work rate13

Physical 8

  • Acceleration13
  • Agility13
  • Balance9
  • Jumping reach10
  • Natural fitness—
  • Pace12
  • Stamina10
  • Strength10

Feet

  • Left foot7
  • 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

  • Consistency—
  • Dirtiness—
  • Important matches—
  • Injury proneness1
  • Versatility—

Personality 8

  • Adaptability—
  • Ambition—
  • Controversy—
  • Loyalty—
  • Pressure—
  • Professionalism—
  • Sportsmanship—
  • Temperament—
Personality (calc)
—
Media handling (calc)
—

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
Winger Attack AM (R) 83 107 5 of 5 stars
Winger Support AM (R) 82 106 4.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Winger Support AM (R) 81 105 4 of 5 stars
Inverted Winger Attack AM (R) 81 105 4 of 5 stars
Inside Forward Support AM (R) 79 102 4 of 5 stars
Advanced Playmaker Support AM (C) 78 101 3.5 of 5 stars
Attacking Midfielder Attack AM (C) 78 101 3.5 of 5 stars
Attacking Midfielder Support AM (C) 78 101 3.5 of 5 stars
52 more recorded roles
RolePositionRatingPotentialStars calc
Advanced Playmaker Attack AM (C) 78 101 3.5 of 5 stars
Inside Forward Attack AM (R) 78 101 3.5 of 5 stars
Shadow Striker Attack AM (C) 77 100 3.5 of 5 stars
Mezzala Support M (C) 71 91 3 of 5 stars
Mezzala Attack M (C) 70 90 3 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Support AM (R) 70 90 3 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Attack AM (R) 69 89 3 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Attack M (C) 65 83 2.5 of 5 stars
Box-to-Box Midfielder Support M (C) 65 84 2.5 of 5 stars
Ball-Winning Midfielder Support M (C) 63 81 2.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Support M (C) 63 81 2.5 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Support M (C) 62 80 2.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Defend M (C) 62 80 2.5 of 5 stars
Ball-Winning Midfielder Defend M (C) 62 80 2.5 of 5 stars
Carrilero Support M (C) 62 80 2.5 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Defend M (C) 57 74 2 of 5 stars
Advanced Forward Attack ST (C) 53 68 2 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Attack ST (C) 51 66 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Attack M (R) 51 66 2 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Support ST (C) 51 66 2 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Defend ST (C) 51 66 2 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Support M (R) 51 66 2 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Defend M (R) 50 64 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Support M (R) 50 64 2 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Attack ST (C) 50 65 2 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Support ST (C) 50 64 2 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Defend M (R) 47 60 1.5 of 5 stars
Poacher Attack ST (C) 46 59 1.5 of 5 stars
Target Man Support ST (C) 44 56 1.5 of 5 stars
Target Man Attack ST (C) 43 55 1.5 of 5 stars
Trequartista Attack AM (C) 38 100 1 of 5 stars
Enganche Support AM (C) 37 95 1 of 5 stars
Roaming Playmaker Support M (C) 35 45 1 of 5 stars
Raumdeuter Attack AM (R) 35 46 1 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Attack D (R) 26 33 0.5 of 5 stars
False Nine Support ST (C) 26 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Playmaker Attack M (R) 26 34 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Playmaker Support M (R) 25 33 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Attack D (R) 25 32 0.5 of 5 stars
Complete Forward Support ST (C) 25 33 0.5 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Support DM 25 32 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Defend D (R) 25 32 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Support D (R) 25 32 0.5 of 5 stars
Complete Forward Attack ST (C) 25 32 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Centre-Back Attack D (C) 24 31 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Support D (R) 24 31 0.5 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Attack DM 24 31 0.5 of 5 stars
Ball-Playing Defender Defend D (C) 23 29 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Centre-Back Support D (C) 23 30 0.5 of 5 stars
Defensive Midfielder Support DM 23 29 0.5 of 5 stars
Defensive Midfielder Defend DM 23 30 0.5 of 5 stars
Ball-Playing Defender Stopper D (C) 23 29 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

No traits recorded

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 25,340 players with the same calculated best position. A spoke is left out where the attribute is not stored.

Personal

Full name
—
First name
Darwin
Last name
Espinal
Common name
—
Date of birth
16 Jan 1995 age 28 at game start
Place of birth
Tegucigalpa
Nationality
Honduras
Other nationalities
The United States of America Eligible For Nation, The United States of America Eligible For Nation
Height
181 cm
Weight
74 kg
Preferred foot
Right Only
Languages
Spanish, English (10/10)

Contract

Club
Maryland Bobcats FC
Job
Player
Contract type
Full Time
Joined club
26 Jan 2022
Contract starts
30 Nov 2023
Contract expires
30 Nov 2024
Weekly wage
£0
Squad numbers
#11 Maryland Bobcats FC
Leaves at end of contract
No
Needs work permit
—

Player profile

Positions
AM (RLC)
Best position (calc)
Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
Best rated position (calc)
Attacking Midfielder (Left) · 59
Best role (calc)
Winger (Attack) · 83
Best role at potential (calc)
Winger (Attack) · 107
Default role
—
Perceived potential (calc)
83
Current reputation
4,150
Home reputation
4,150
World reputation
500
Reputation scope (calc)
National
Fantasy draft estimate (stored)
£230,000
Sale value (calc)
£210,388
Caps / goals
0 / 0
Favourite number
10
Injury risk
Very Low
Peak age
—
Development peak age
—
Physical peak age
—
Longevity (1–4)
—

Settling in

WithIntegrationLevel
Detroit City FCClub squad9
Maryland Bobcats FCClub squad54

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

13
SeasonTeamDivisionAppsGoalsFee
2024 Maryland Bobcats FC National Independent Soccer Association —— Unknown fee
2023 Maryland Bobcats FC National Independent Soccer Association 2211 Unknown fee
2022 Maryland Bobcats FC — 2110 Unknown fee
2021 Detroit City FC — 192 £0
2020 Detroit City FC Loan — —— Unknown fee
2020 Oakland Roots SC Loan — —— Unknown fee
2019 New York Cosmos — —— Unknown fee
2018 New York Cosmos — —— Unknown fee
2018 Reno 1868 FC United Soccer League Western Conference 10 £0
2017 Reno 1868 FC United Soccer League Western Conference 122 Unknown fee
2017 Treasure Coast Tritons USL League Two Southeast Division —— Unknown fee
2016 Tampa Bay Rowdies North American Soccer League Supporters' Cup 30 £0
2015 Tampa Bay Rowdies North American Soccer League Supporters' Cup 224 Unknown fee
Total (site's sum of the stored rows)1007/13 recorded297/13 recorded

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

International

NationCapsGoalsU21
Honduras004 / 0

Transfers

1
DateFromToTypeFee
26 Jan 2022—Maryland Bobcats FCTransfer Unknown fee

Homegrown status

The United States of America3 Years Between 15 and 21

Similar players

PlayerClubPositionsAgeCAPAMean difference
Carlos Magno1º de Maio Esporte ClubeD/WB/M (R), AM (RC)37881141.32
Alex BabosHerefordM/AM (C)24681091.45
Léo Costa—M (C), AM (RLC)37881211.45
Yang JianLiaoning TierenD (C), DM, M/AM (RC)3471801.50
Shota Grigalashvili—M (C), AM (RC)37941001.68
Kim Dong-Chan—AM (RC)37871201.68
Simon LundevallIFK EskilstunaM/AM (RLC)34801251.68
Liam BrownEast KilbrideM/AM (C)2473941.70
Giuseppe SavanarolaA.S.D. Città di Acireale 1946M (C), AM (RLC)3775831.74
Jonathan ConstanciaVV TerneuzenM (LC), AM (C)3774961.81

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 27.0.0Richmond Kickers3183107£32,167
FM26 26.2.0Richmond Kickers3083107£129,721
FM26 26.0.0Richmond Kickers3083107£129,721
FM24 24.3.0Maryland Bobcats FC2883107£140,259
FM23 23.4.0Maryland Bobcats FC2783107£123,210
FM23 23.3.0Maryland Bobcats FC2783107£51,451
FM23 23.0.0Maryland Bobcats FC2783107£51,451
FM22 22.4.0Detroit City FC2683107£33,912
FM22 22.3.0Detroit City FC2683107£33,912
FM22 22.1.0Detroit City FC2683107£33,912
FM22 22.0.1Detroit City FC2683107£0
FM22 22.0.0Detroit City FC2683107£0
FM21 21.4.0New York Cosmos2583107£136,044
FM21 21.3.0New York Cosmos2583107£136,044
FM21 21.1.1New York Cosmos2583107£136,044
FM21 21.0.1New York Cosmos2583107£136,044
FM21 21.0.0New York Cosmos2583107£136,044
FM20 20.4.0New York Cosmos B2483107£245,439
FM20 20.3.0New York Cosmos B2483107£245,439
FM20 20.1.0New York Cosmos B2483107£245,439
FM20 20.0.1New York Cosmos B2483107£242,647
FM20 20.0.0New York Cosmos B2483107£242,647
FM19 19.3.0New York Cosmos2383107£60,496
FM19 19.1.0New York Cosmos2383107£60,496
FM19 19.0.1New York Cosmos2383107£60,496
FM19 19.0.0New York Cosmos2383107£60,496
FM18 18.3.0Reno 1868 FC2283107£76,041
FM18 18.1.0Reno 1868 FC2283107£76,041
FM18 18.0.0Reno 1868 FC2283107£76,041
FM17 17.3.0Tampa Bay Rowdies2179100£7,933
FM17 17.0.0Tampa Bay Rowdies217990–120£7,933
FM16 16.3.0Tampa Bay Rowdies207990–120£5,994
FM16 16.0.1Tampa Bay Rowdies207990–120£5,994
FM16 16.0.0Tampa Bay Rowdies207990–120£5,994
FM15 15.3.0Tampa Bay Rowdies196497£375

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 2023.