Bargain targets. You can often buy them cheap when they are 23 or 24, develop them, and enjoy an elite player during their late prime. 6. Late Lasting Peak Age Window: 27 – 34+ years old
Unlike the standard Early Peak, their decline is heavily delayed. They maintain their peak performance well into their late 20s.
: The Long-Term Gems. These players are for the patient manager who thinks in terms of years, not seasons. Their growth curve is almost flat until around age 24 or 25, meaning they will often have poor stats and be a liability if you throw them into your starting eleven too early. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, they explode. Their abilities skyrocket, often reaching a peak that surpasses most other types. These are the ultimate high-reward, long-term projects that can become world-beaters for a decade.
When a legendary player retires (like a "Lasting" striker), they will often reappear in the youth academy the next season at age 16-17. The re-birthed player will have the same high-potential growth type, making them essential to sign. Summary of Growth Type Characteristics Growth Type Growth Speed Decline Age Early Peak Normal Late Peak Slow/Steady Lasting pes 2013 growth type full
| Growth Type | Development Phase | Peak Performance Phase | Decline Phase | Best For... | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very fast growth until ~age 25 | Ages 23-26 | Rapid decline starting ~age 26-27 | Short-term "win now" projects | | 早期持续型 (Early Lasting) | Strong, early growth | Long, stable peak from ~25 to 30 | Gradual decline from ~33 | Building a strong, competitive core | | 普通型 (Standard) | Steady, linear growth until ~30 | Consistent performance from late 20s to 30 | Steady decline after ~30 | Reliable, predictable squad players | | 普通持续型 (Standard Lasting) | Slow but steady growth from a young age | Extremely long plateau from ~30 to 35+ | Very slow decline | The foundation of a long-term dynasty | | 晚期型 (Late Peak) | Very slow growth until ~25 | Massive, explosive growth from ~25 to 30+ | Gradual decline after ~30 | The ultimate long-term, high-reward gamble | | 晚期持续型 (Late Lasting) | Prolonged, very slow early development | Late blooming peak from ~30 to 35 | Extremely slow decline, effective into their 40s | Building an immortal legend |
How a player grows also depends heavily on whether they are a real-world player, a fictional youth player, or a "Regen" (a retired player reborn into the youth academy). Real-World Player Curves
kicks in. A few seasons later, a 16-year-old "Reborn" version of him appears in the Youth Team with the same name, ready to start the growth curve all over again. domains_identified: [Sports] Bargain targets
Younger players require consistent "development minutes." Subbing a prospect on around the 70th minute can be enough to trigger growth if they earn a match rating.
: Players improve very fast as teenagers but decline quickly after hitting their early twenties. Peak Age : 20–24 years old.
The cursor hovered over the name. Vanderlei. Late Lasting Peak Age Window: 27 – 34+
Avoid spending big on them when they are young. Target them around age 25 when their price is low, right before their breakthrough explosion. 6. Late/Lasting
But PES 2013 was cruel in its realism. The graph, which had spiked so beautifully, had reached its zenith. The line at age 30 was perfectly horizontal for a brief moment, before the inevitable decline began.