Reasons why 'better' player doesn't score as much?

[thefwf]

I have two strikers, both target men, one is stronger, better at heading and finishing and has better mental stats, the other is a similar kind of player but stats are worse. I even checked them out in genie scout, the better player (Anderson Banvo) even has better consistency. Is this due to a reputation thing? E.g Banvo thinks he's too good for the team so doesn't try as hard?

 

[Scotty98TR]

Nothing to do with reputation, lots of things affect performances, but it is probably one of these:

The player who is scoring more is happier at the club;
He could have a better understanding with his team mates;
He could of adapted earlier if they have only joined fairly recently;
Your tactics could suit the player who's scoring better

But most likely it is just a blip of bad form, and eventually he'll come good. Keep giving him game time aswell as the player who's scoring more, and praise him as much as you can.

 

[Shaymen of Halifax]

Can he speak the languauge as his teammates?