M (C), AM (LC) · Carlisle United
Will Patching
William Luke Patching · Born 18 Oct 1998 · Stockport (age 26)
- England
- Right Only foot
- 185 cm
- Player
Best position calc
- Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
Personality calc
- Fairly Sporting
Record at game start, 1 Jul 2025
- Current ability
- 85 of 200
- Potential ability
- 96
- Value (calc)
- £137,350
- Best role (calc)
- 85 Attacking Midfielder
- World reputation
- 2,250 calc
- Caps / goals
- 0 / 0
- Wage
- £2,000 p/w
Positions
GK —
D (L) —
D (C) —
D (R) —
DM 10
M (L) —
M (C) 19
M (R) 12
AM (L) 16
AM (C) 20
AM (R) 12
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 | Level | Familiarity | Rating calc | Potential calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM (C) | Natural | 20 | 60 | 63 |
| M (C) | Natural | 19 | 57 | 60 |
| AM (L) | Accomplished | 16 | 62 | 64 |
| M (R) | Competent | 12 | 61 | 63 |
| AM (R) | Competent | 12 | 61 | 63 |
| DM | Unconvincing | 10 | 52 | 54 |
| GK | Not stored | — | — | — |
| D (L) | Not stored | — | 44 | 46 |
| D (C) | Not stored | — | 38 | 41 |
| D (R) | Not stored | — | 44 | 46 |
| M (L) | Not stored | — | 58 | 61 |
| ST (C) | Not stored | — | 50 | 52 |
| WB (L) | Not stored | — | 44 | 46 |
| WB (R) | Not stored | — | 44 | 46 |
Attributes
- 1–5 poor
- 6–10 weak
- 11–14 decent
- 15–17 good
- 18–20 excellent
- — not stored
Technical 14
- Corners12
- Crossing11
- Dribbling12
- Finishing11
- First touch10
- Free kicks12
- Heading7
- Long shots12
- Long throws5
- Marking5
- Passing12
- Penalty taking14
- Tackling5
- Technique11
Mental 14
- Aggression7
- Anticipation9
- Bravery10
- Composure12
- Concentration8
- Decisions9
- Determination13
- Flair14
- Leadership6
- Off the ball11
- Positioning8
- Teamwork9
- Vision11
- Work rate9
Physical 8
- Acceleration12
- Agility11
- Balance13
- Jumping reach9
- Natural fitness12
- Pace12
- Stamina11
- Strength11
Feet
- Left foot6
- 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
- Consistency11
- Dirtiness4
- Important matches11
- Injury proneness8
- Versatility12
Personality 8
- Adaptability8
- Ambition12
- Controversy6
- Loyalty13
- Pressure8
- Professionalism10
- Sportsmanship15
- Temperament15
- Personality (calc)
- Fairly Sporting
- Media handling (calc)
- Level-headed
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)
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attacking Midfielder | AM (C) | 85 | 96 | |
| Inside Forward | AM (R) | 82 | 92 | |
| Inside Winger | M (R) | 81 | 91 | |
| Playmaking Winger | M (R) | 81 | 91 | |
| Channel Midfielder | AM (C) | 81 | 91 | |
| Second Striker | AM (C) | 79 | 90 | |
| Advanced Playmaker | AM (C) | 79 | 90 | |
| Winger | AM (L) | 79 | 89 |
29 more recorded roles
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Playmaker | M (C) | 76 | 85 | |
| Wide Midfielder | M (R) | 68 | 76 | |
| Central Midfielder | M (C) | 68 | 76 | |
| Wide Central Midfielder | M (C) | 68 | 76 | |
| Deep-Lying Playmaker | DM | 53 | 60 | |
| Box-to-Box Midfielder | DM | 51 | 58 | |
| Defensive Midfielder | DM | 44 | 50 | |
| Free Role | AM (C) | 42 | 47 | |
| Wide Forward | AM (L) | 39 | 44 | |
| Deep-Lying Forward | ST (C) | 28 | 31 | |
| Channel Forward | ST (C) | 28 | 31 | |
| Centre Forward | ST (C) | 27 | 30 | |
| Box-to-Box Playmaker | DM | 26 | 30 | |
| Poacher | ST (C) | 26 | 30 | |
| Playmaking Wing-Back | D (R) | 25 | 29 | |
| Target Forward | ST (C) | 25 | 29 | |
| Inside Wing-Back | D (R) | 25 | 28 | |
| Wing-Back | D (R) | 25 | 28 | |
| Overlapping Centre-Back | D (C) | 24 | 27 | |
| Ball-Playing Centre-Back | D (C) | 24 | 27 | |
| Full-Back | D (R) | 23 | 26 | |
| Wide Centre-Back | D (C) | 22 | 25 | |
| Inside Full-Back | D (R) | 22 | 25 | |
| Half-Back | DM | 22 | 25 | |
| No-Nonsense Centre-Back | D (C) | 22 | 25 | |
| Centre-Back | D (C) | 22 | 25 | |
| False Nine | ST (C) | 14 | 15 | |
| Advanced Wing-Back | WB (R) | 13 | 15 | |
| Advanced Centre-Back | D (C) | 12 | 13 |
Out-of-possession roles (calc)
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Outlet Winger | AM (L) | 85 | 96 | |
| Central Outlet Attacking Midfielder | AM (C) | 84 | 95 | |
| Splitting Outlet Attacking Midfielder | AM (C) | 84 | 95 | |
| Wide Outlet Winger | AM (L) | 82 | 93 | |
| Winger | AM (L) | 79 | 90 | |
| Attacking Midfielder | AM (C) | 77 | 87 | |
| Tracking Winger | AM (L) | 77 | 87 | |
| Tracking Attacking Midfielder | AM (C) | 76 | 86 |
22 more recorded roles
| Role | Position | Rating | Potential | Stars calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Outlet Wide Midfielder | M (R) | 73 | 83 | |
| Pressing Central Midfielder | M (C) | 73 | 83 | |
| Wide Covering Central Midfielder | M (C) | 73 | 83 | |
| Wide Midfielder | M (R) | 72 | 82 | |
| Tracking Wide Midfielder | M (R) | 71 | 80 | |
| Central Midfielder | M (C) | 69 | 78 | |
| Screening Central Midfielder | M (C) | 65 | 73 | |
| Pressing Defensive Midfielder | DM | 52 | 58 | |
| Wide Covering Defensive Midfielder | DM | 52 | 59 | |
| Defensive Midfielder | DM | 51 | 57 | |
| Dropping Defensive Midfielder | DM | 51 | 57 | |
| Screening Defensive Midfielder | DM | 47 | 53 | |
| Splitting Outlet Centre Forward | ST (C) | 28 | 32 | |
| Central Outlet Centre Forward | ST (C) | 28 | 32 | |
| Holding Wing-Back | WB (R) | 26 | 29 | |
| Pressing Wing-Back | WB (R) | 26 | 29 | |
| Wing-Back | WB (R) | 26 | 29 | |
| Holding Full-Back | D (R) | 26 | 29 | |
| Pressing Full-Back | D (R) | 26 | 29 | |
| Covering Wide Centre-Back | D (C) | 26 | 30 | |
| Covering Centre-Back | D (C) | 26 | 30 | |
| Centre Forward | ST (C) | 26 | 30 |
Player traits
- Tries Killer Balls Often
- Shoots From Distance
- Tries Long Range Free Kicks
Key attributes in context
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Finishing | 75.1 pct |
| Dribbling | 63.4 pct |
| First touch | 26.7 pct |
| Technique | 34.7 pct |
| Passing | 66.1 pct |
| Crossing | 70.7 pct |
| Off the ball | 50.2 pct |
| Composure | 81.4 pct |
| Flair | 81.8 pct |
| Acceleration | 61.9 pct |
| Pace | 69.4 pct |
| Agility | 37.5 pct |
Personal
Contract
- Club
- Carlisle United
- Job
- Player
- Contract type
- Full Time
- Joined club
- 1 Jan 2025
- Contract starts
- 1 Jan 2025
- Contract expires
- 30 Jun 2027
- Weekly wage
- £2,000
- Squad numbers
- #42 Carlisle United
- Leaves at end of contract
- No
- Needs work permit
- No
On loan
- Loan club
- Coleraine
- From
- 16 Jun 2025
- Until
- 30 Jun 2026
- Wage share paid
- 100%
- Monthly fee
- —
- Option to buy
- —
- Buy-back fee after purchase
- —
- Can be recalled
- No
Player profile
- Positions
- M (C), AM (LC)
- Best position (calc)
- Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
- Best rated position (calc)
- Attacking Midfielder (Left) · 62
- Best role (calc)
- Attacking Midfielder · 85
- Best role at potential (calc)
- Attacking Midfielder · 96
- Default role
- —
- Perceived potential (calc)
- 91
- Current reputation
- 4,250
- Home reputation
- 4,250
- World reputation
- 2,250
- Reputation scope (calc)
- National
- Fantasy draft estimate (stored)
- —
- Sale value (calc)
- £123,615
- Caps / goals
- 0 / 0
- Favourite number
- —
- Injury risk
- Average
- Peak age
- —
- Development peak age
- —
- Physical peak age
- —
- Longevity (1–4)
- —
Settling in
| With | Integration | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | Club squad | 47 |
| The Republic of Ireland | Country | 47 |
| Carlisle United | Club squad | 10 |
Playing career
12| Season | Team | Division | Apps | Goals | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carlisle United | Sky Bet League Two | 10 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2024 | Derry City | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 33 | 7 | £0 |
| 2023 | Derry City | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 29 | 7 | Unknown fee |
| 2022 | Derry City | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 33 | 10 | Unknown fee |
| 2021 | Derry City Loan | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 16 | 6 | Unknown fee |
| 2021 | Dundalk F.C. | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 16 | 0 | £0 |
| 2020 | Dundalk F.C. | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 7 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2019 | Notts County | Enterprise National League | 0 | 0 | £0 |
| 2018 | Notts County | Sky Bet League Two | 6 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2017 | Manchester City | Premier League | 0 | 0 | £0 |
| 2016 | Manchester City Youth | Premier League | 0 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| 2015 | Manchester City Youth | Premier League | 0 | 0 | Unknown fee |
| Total (site's sum of the stored rows) | 15012/12 recorded | 3012/12 recorded | |||
Honours
| Winner | President of Ireland's Cup | 1× | 2023 |
| Winner | Club Orange Men's FAI Cup | 1× | 2022 |
| Runner-Up | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | 2× | 2022, 2023 |
| Runner-Up | Club Orange Men's FAI Cup | 1× | 2024 |
International
| Nation | Caps | Goals | U21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
Transfers
3| Date | From | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2025 | Carlisle United | Coleraine | LoanLoan team: Coleraine Squad number 8 until 30 Jun 2026, 100% of wages | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2025 | — | Carlisle United | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 30 Nov 2024 | Derry City | — | Transfer | £0 |
Career highlights
7| 3 May 2025 | Relegated | Carlisle United | Sky Bet League Two |
| 10 Nov 2024 | Runner-Up | Derry City | Club Orange Men's FAI Cup |
| 3 Nov 2023 | Runner-Up | Derry City | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division |
| 10 Feb 2023 | Winner | Derry City | President of Ireland's Cup |
| 13 Nov 2022 | Winner | Derry City | Club Orange Men's FAI Cup |
| 6 Nov 2022 | Runner-Up | Derry City | SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division |
| 2019 | Relegated | Notts County | Sky Bet League Two |
Homegrown status
| Manchester City | 3 Years Between 15 and 21 |
| England | 3 Years Between 15 and 21 |
Similar players
| Player | Club | Positions | Age | CA | PA | Mean difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Dong-Chan | — | AM (RC) | 39 | 87 | 120 | 1.25 |
| Herbert Rauter | Sportverein Flavia Solva | AM (RC), ST (C) | 43 | 70 | 97 | 1.39 |
| Constant Wayou | Jeunesse Sportive de la Saoura | AM (RLC) | 28 | 95 | 105 | 1.43 |
| Dragos Firţulescu | — | AM (RC) | 36 | 70 | 95 | 1.46 |
| Doda | Caruaru City Sport Club | M (C), AM (RC) | 38 | 84 | 107 | 1.47 |
| Zahir Zerdab | Union Sportive Camon Football | AM (RC) | 43 | 80 | 120 | 1.49 |
| Márcio Diogo | — | M/AM (C), ST (C) | 39 | 93 | 122 | 1.50 |
| Simon Lundevall | IFK Eskilstuna | M/AM (RLC) | 36 | 79 | 125 | 1.51 |
| Skander Cheikh | — | M (C), AM (RC) | 38 | 70 | 100 | 1.51 |
| Arda Havar | DBN '22 | AM (RLC) | 38 | 70 | 100 | 1.51 |
Across versions
| Version | Club | Age | CA | PA | Value calc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | Coleraine | 27 | 89 | 96 | £97,000 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | Coleraine | 26 | 85 | 96 | £84,940 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | Carlisle United | 26 | 85 | 96 | £137,350 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | Derry City | 24 | 101 | 104 | £316,249 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Derry City | 23 | 99 | 106 | £302,452 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Derry City | 23 | 99 | 106 | £302,452 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Derry City | 23 | 99 | 106 | £302,452 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Derry City | 22 | 97 | 109 | £316,180 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Derry City | 22 | 97 | 109 | £316,180 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 22 | 91 | 109 | £107,718 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Dundalk F.C. | 22 | 91 | 109 | £107,718 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 22 | 91 | 109 | £107,718 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 21 | 77 | 100 | £132,668 |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 21 | 74 | 98 | £109,228 |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Dundalk F.C. | 21 | 81 | 90–120 | £82,408 |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Dundalk F.C. | 21 | 81 | 90–120 | £82,408 |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 21 | 81 | 90–120 | £82,408 |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 20 | 81 | 90–120 | £86,303 |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Dundalk F.C. | 20 | 77 | 90–120 | £86,303 |
| FM20 20.1.0 | — | 20 | 70 | 90–120 | £0 |
| FM20 20.0.1 | — | 20 | 70 | 90–120 | £0 |
| FM20 20.0.0 | — | 20 | 70 | 90–120 | £0 |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Notts County | 19 | 70 | 90–120 | £25,100 |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Notts County | 19 | 70 | 90–120 | £15,020 |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Notts County | 19 | 70 | 90–120 | £15,020 |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Notts County | 19 | 70 | 90–120 | £15,020 |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Manchester City | 18 | 60 | 90–120 | £30,040 |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Manchester City | 18 | 60 | 90–120 | £30,040 |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Manchester City | 18 | 60 | 90–120 | £30,040 |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Manchester City | 17 | 60 | 90–120 | £24,233 |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Manchester City | 17 | 68 | 90–120 | £32,235 |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Manchester City | 16 | 65 | 90–120 | £39,960 |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Manchester City | 16 | 65 | 90–120 | £39,960 |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Manchester City | 16 | 65 | 90–120 | £39,960 |
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 2025.