Clubs - Stamina Feedback

TL;DR: Infinite stamina removes realism, strategy, and team balance from Pro Clubs. Bring back proper stamina management with real penalties to restore depth and authenticity.

I wanted to share my thoughts on the new stamina system in Pro Clubs, because it feels like a big step backwards for gameplay and realism.

Right now, players essentially have unlimited stamina. You can hold sprint for the entire 90 minutes without any noticeable slowdown or penalty. While on the surface this might seem convenient, it’s creating some issues that really impact the mode:

• Lack of realism: In real football, stamina is a key factor. Players can’t sprint up and down the pitch constantly without it affecting their performance. Having endless stamina makes matches feel more like arcade football than a proper simulation.
• No tactical layer: In previous versions, deciding when to sprint and when to hold back was an important part of strategy. Do you push hard early in the match, or conserve energy for the closing moments? That layer is now completely gone.
• PlayStyles undermined: The Relentless PlayStyle and stamina-focused archetypes feel pointless if everyone already plays with endless stamina. It removes the value of building around those attributes.
• Team dynamics: Stamina used to encourage players to share the workload and think more about positioning. Now, there’s no penalty for relentlessly pressing or over-committing, which lowers the need for smart, coordinated play.

One of the strengths of the older stamina system was that it punished careless play. If you went all out without managing energy, you risked injuries like pulled hamstrings. That not only felt authentic but also rewarded players and teams who were more disciplined.

Suggestion: I think the best direction would be to bring back proper stamina management. Running out of stamina should come with real consequences—whether that’s slower recovery, less sprint capacity, or the old injury system. Players should have to weigh their choices instead of being able to sprint non-stop with no downside.

For me, stamina management added depth, realism, and balance to Pro Clubs. Without it, matches feel flat and less rewarding. Curious to hear what other players think—are you enjoying the infinite stamina system, or do you also miss the tactical side of stamina management?

Edit: Updated post title and added TL;DR.