AVOID (TRAP) because with 43 pace and 68 defending, he's too slow to be effective against faster attackers. Skip this card unless on an extremely limited budget and needing a backup CB in a low-tier formation.
Competing in Major League Soccer.
| Pace | 43 |
| Shooting | 42 |
| Passing | 58 |
| Dribbling | 50 |
| Defending | 68 |
| Physical | 74 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 2★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
Joel Waterman's standout attributes are Physical (74) and Defending (68).
This card scores 35.0 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the CB - Defender role. Check the full meta tier list

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