The Hidden Blueprint: Mastering the "Growth Type" System in PES 2013
In the pantheon of football video games, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 holds a sacred place. Fans still wax poetic about its "FullControl" dribbling, the weight of the passing, and the glorious unpredictability of the goalkeeper AI. But beneath the surface of Master League and Become a Legend lies a mechanic that separates the casual promoted-from-youth-team manager from the true silverware-hoarding dynasty builder: The Growth Type System.
1. Early Peak (The Shooting Star)
- The Curve: Explosive rise from ages 18-21. Hits 90% of potential by age 22. Full stop.
- The Cliff: Starts declining sharply at 27. By 30, they are a ghost.
- Who fits?: Michael Owen, Ronaldo (R9), Alexandre Pato.
- The Trap: You see a 19-year-old with 95 Speed and 94 Acceleration. You buy him. You love him. At 28, his Stamina is 68. Sell at 26. No sentimentality.
While the curve is predetermined, you can maximize a player's development within that path through: Playing Time pes 2013 growth type
Players who develop slowly in their youth but see significant stat jumps in their late 20s or even early 30s. The Hidden Blueprint: Mastering the "Growth Type" System
Key Characteristics:
Players who retire in your club often reappear in your youth academy as 16-year-old "regens" with high potential but low initial stamina. Role Changes: The Curve: Explosive rise from ages 18-21