You can have up to a 20 point gap.

Go ahead and try that and see how well your guys do.

Here's a breakdown of the attributes:

Defence

Defence determines the player's defensive attributes.

  • Tackling – Determines how well a player is capable of executing a successful tackle on an opponent without committing a foul or injury.
  • Marking – Determines how well a player can mark an opponent and how well he can use zonal marking.
  • Positioning – Determines how well a player positions himself to deal with attacking threats.
  • Heading – Determines how well a player is capable of heading the ball towards his target.
  • Handling – Determines how well a player is able to keep the ball when tackled.

Attack

Attack determines the player's offensive attributes.

  • Passing – Determines how accurately a player can pass the ball.
  • Dribbling – Determines how well a player can control the ball when running with it.
  • Crossing – Determines how well a player is capable of placing a well-aimed cross at the right time.
  • Shooting - Determines how well a player is capable of placing a strong, good shot.
  • Finishing – Determines how well a player is capable of reacting quickly and adapting to any offensive situation.

Physical & Mental

Physical & Mental determine your player's supplemental attributes.

  • Fitness – Determines how hard your player can exert himself on the pitch.
  • Strength – Determines how well a player is able to exert his physical force onto an opponent in order to hold them off, win tackles and aerial balls, etc.
  • Aggression – Determines how much a player asserts himself on the pitch. Does not necessarily raise the chance of fouls or injuries.
  • Speed - Determines the player's speed on the pitch. A player moves faster without a ball than with it.
  • Creativity – Determines how many opportunities a player will find to use his other abilities.