Sorry if this is too trivial.

 

How does the stat ratings work? As in....1 is for....and 20 is for?

 

For example, we all know for players and coaches' typical attributes such as pace, discipline or judging player potential, a 1 means really poor and a 20 means really really good. But what about not so clear-cut attributes such as Marking, Direct, Hardness of training etc?

 

Also, what about a chairman or FA's patience? Does a 1 mean an extremely impatient chairman? Or a 20?

Yep, the same way the 1 is poor and 20 is superb works for the players, it is the same for the backroom staff so a 1 for patience will mean he/she is extremely impatient and 20 means extremely patient and so on.  It is the same across all attributes, but beware though, putting a 20 onto a negative stat like Controversy or any other will produce major consequences.