AVOID (TRAP) due to a low meta score of 41.1, 67 pace, and 61 shooting, making him ineffective in competitive play. This card should be skipped entirely for any budget bracket, as he lacks the necessary attributes for a viable ST role.
Competing in EFL League One.
| Pace | 67 |
| Shooting | 61 |
| Passing | 50 |
| Dribbling | 58 |
| Defending | 41 |
| Physical | 80 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
Joe Ironside's standout attributes are Physical (80) and Pace (67).
This card scores 41.6 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the ST - Target Forward role. Check the full meta tier list

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Joe Ironside sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the ST - Target Forward role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.
Joe Ironside carries 1 PlayStyles on this card, which unlock in-game animations and stat boosts tied to specific actions like crossing, finishing or tackling.