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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Attacking Midfielder / Right Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Juan Mata
Juan Mata García
Melbourne VictoryShirt number 64
Australia A-League
Spain
- CAM
- RM
- CM
- Age
- 37
- Value
- €450K
- Wage / week
- €4K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 170 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC39 Pace
- SHO65 Shooting
- PAS76 Passing
- DRI72 Dribbling
- DEF34 Defending
- PHY36 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (69); within two points at LW, LF, CF.
- At peak: potential 69 matches the current overall at 37.
- Standout card stat: Passing 76; weakest: Defending 34.
- Contract with Melbourne Victory runs to 2028; value €450K; wage €4K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 28 Apr 1988
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 63 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €450K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 16 Sept 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 66
- Crossing79
- Finishing65
- Heading Accuracy49
- Short Passing74
- Volleys65
Skillgroup average 77
- Dribbling71
- Curve85
- FK Accuracy80
- Long Passing72
- Ball Control75
Movementgroup average 57
- Acceleration45
- Sprint Speed34
- Agility60
- Reactions60
- Balance85
Powergroup average 47
- Shot Power62
- Jumping37
- Stamina40
- Strength33
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 65
- Aggression37
- Interceptions39
- Positioning75
- Vision76
- Penalties82
- Composure83
Defendinggroup average 28
- Defensive Awareness36
- Standing Tackle28
- Sliding Tackle19
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking14
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 69, preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 69
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 69
- Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Forward, 67
- Left Forward, 67
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- First Touch
- Inventive
- Tiki Taka
Roles
- Playmaker+
- Inside Forward+
- Shadow Striker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €450K
- Wage
- €4Kper week
- Asking price
- €518K – €585K
- Contract until
- 2028
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.