Pes 2013 Growth Type -

For many football simulation enthusiasts, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) represents the golden era of the franchise. Released over a decade ago, it remains a beloved title, thanks largely to its deep Master League and Become a Legend modes. However, one of the most misunderstood yet critical mechanics governing long-term gameplay is the Growth Type system.

If you’ve ever wondered why a 19-year-old winger stops improving at 23, or why a 32-year-old defender is still gaining stamina, you are witnessing the effects of different Growth Types. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down every growth curve in PES 2013, explaining how they work, which players fit each type, and how to use this knowledge to build an unstoppable dynasty.

Also known as: "The Freak."

The Curve: The rarest and most valuable growth type. The player barely grows until age 27. Then, from 28 to 34, they experience a bizarre "second youth" where stats rise in strange areas (like stamina and mental strength). They often play well into their 40s in Master League.

Key Characteristics:

Who fits this type? This is almost exclusive to specific legends and goalkeepers. Edwin van der Sar, Paolo Maldini, and Ryan Giggs fit this archetype. In PES 2013, classic #6 (defensive midfielders) sometimes have this.

How to use them:

PES 2013 generally categorizes player development into three distinct curves.

PES 2013 understood something that modern Ultimate Team modes have forgotten: Football is about time. You cannot just assemble a squad of 90+ overall players and walk away. You have to manage the biological clock. pes 2013 growth type

The "Growth Type" system creates genuine heartbreak and joy. The agony of watching your Early Peak striker lose his burst of pace at 29. The delight of a 34-year-old Late Bloomer center-back winning the Champions League final Man of the Match.

So the next time you boot up that dusty PS3 or PC copy, don't just look at the overall rating. Look at the curve. Plan the arc. And for the love of Konami, never, ever sign a 30-year-old "Early Peak" player unless you are actively tanking for draft picks.

Because in PES 2013, you aren't just managing a squad. You're managing a graveyard shift.

  • Late-bloomer (slow start, strong long-term growth) Who fits this type

  • Steady developer (consistent, moderate growth)

  • Specialist (attribute-specific growth)

  • Physical peak then decline (strong physical gains, early decline)

  • Technical/mental grower (skills and decision-making improve later) Late-bloomer (slow start, strong long-term growth)

  • Injury-prone / low-growth (limited progression)

    • Brilliant simulation concept, poorly explained to the player.