AVOID (TRAP) due to 52 pace and 35 shooting — lacks the agility to keep up with fast attackers and is ineffective offensively. Skip this card unless you're on an extreme budget and need a backup CB in a slow-paced formation.
Competing in EFL League One.
| Pace | 52 |
| Shooting | 35 |
| Passing | 50 |
| Dribbling | 58 |
| Defending | 69 |
| Physical | 79 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | LENGTHY |
Mark McGuinness's standout attributes are Physical (79) and Defending (69).
This card scores 49.1 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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Mark McGuinness 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.
Mark McGuinness carries 2 PlayStyles on this card, which unlock in-game animations and stat boosts tied to specific actions like crossing, finishing or tackling.