Well too be fair theres much more too this then what first meets the eye . 1 . A scout will always find potenial and valuate the potenial in the star system . The problem becomes with how accurate they are able too do it Better stats , the better their estimate is . 2 . Whatever a scout reports back is always a estimate not a constant given value that the player will grow into . 3 . These values also changes drastically based on your squad . The same scout might feel X player will have high potenial for Stoke is likely too report the same X player noticable less for Manchester City 4 . Potenial stars are also meant for a guideline how the player stacks up compared too the others in the divison aswell as your current squad . 5 . Potenial is seen this easy in real life . Anyone can see potenial in players the problem is singling out the once who has loads of potenial and the ability and drive to squeeze it out . In the end finding potenial isn ' t hard . However finding the right kid who can acheive it is a whole different thing . I mean look at Freddy Adu and Bebe people where so hyped about them as youngsters .