In Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2013, player growth in Master League is governed by specific "Growth Types" (or Development Curves) that dictate how a player's stats evolve over their career . These types determine the speed of improvement, the age of their peak, and the duration of their prime years . Core Growth Types
There are six primary categories that define a player's development path :
Early Peak: High growth rate at a very young age. These players reach their maximum potential quickly but may start to decline earlier than others .
Early/Lasting: Similar rapid early growth but with a significantly longer peak period before any decline begins .
Standard: The average progression curve. Players grow steadily and reach their peak at a typical mid-career age .
Standard/Lasting: Follows the average growth rate but maintains peak performance for a longer duration than the standard type . pes 2013 growth type
Late Peak: Often referred to as "late bloomers." These players show slow progress in their early years but reach their full potential much later in their careers .
Late/Lasting: A slow climb to a late peak, followed by a very slow decline, often allowing players to remain effective well into their late 30s . Factors Influencing Growth
While Growth Type provides the baseline "expected" curve, several in-game factors can push a player beyond their predicted limits :
Match Performance: Consistently high match ratings (typically above 6.0) significantly accelerate stat gains .
Playtime: Regular game time is essential; players who do not play frequently may see their stats stagnate or decline rapidly . In Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2013 , player
Explosive Growth: Younger players can occasionally trigger a "breakthrough" period (marked by a flashing red arrow), leading to rapid, permanent stat boosts over a few matches .
Training & Items: PES 2013 introduced a dedicated Items Shop in Master League, allowing you to purchase equipment like dumbbells or cycling machines to focus on specific stat boosts .
Team Roles: Certain veteran players have team roles that provide a "development boost" to younger teammates in the same position .
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.
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. PES 2013 understood something that modern Ultimate Team
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.
In Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, player development is not linear. The "Growth Type" determines how a player's Overall Rating (OVR) and attributes progress from the moment you sign them until they retire. Understanding these types is crucial for Master League success, as it dictates whether a player is a short-term asset or a long-term investment.
This is the most common growth type for technically gifted players.
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.
You might have scrolled past it. A small, cryptic label next to a player’s age: Early Peak, Late Bloomer, Steady. In most games, these are suggestions. In PES 2013, they are ironclad laws of nature. Ignore them, and you might find yourself paying Lionel Messi’s wages to a 29-year-old who moves like a rusty tractor.
Here is everything you need to know about the architecture of a digital footballer’s lifespan.
