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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Striker / Attacking Midfielder / Right Midfielder
Kosta Barbarouses
Western Sydney WanderersShirt number 9
Australia A-League
New Zealand
- ST
- CAM
- RM
- Age
- 35
- Value
- €425K
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 171 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC76 Pace
- SHO69 Shooting
- PAS58 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF40 Defending
- PHY76 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (67); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 67 matches the current overall at 35.
- Standout card stat: Pace 76; weakest: Defending 40.
- Contract with Western Sydney Wanderers runs to 2028; value €425K; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 35
- Born
- 19 Feb 1990
- Height
- 171 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €425K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
- National side
- New Zealand · #17
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 60
- Crossing56
- Finishing71
- Heading Accuracy56
- Short Passing57
- Volleys62
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling70
- Curve68
- FK Accuracy48
- Long Passing51
- Ball Control60
Movementgroup average 77
- Acceleration77
- Sprint Speed76
- Agility82
- Reactions70
- Balance80
Powergroup average 74
- Shot Power70
- Jumping76
- Stamina88
- Strength71
- Long Shots66
Mentalitygroup average 64
- Aggression73
- Interceptions45
- Positioning70
- Vision66
- Penalties60
- Composure67
Defendinggroup average 37
- Defensive Awareness28
- Standing Tackle44
- Sliding Tackle38
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Right Midfielder, 67, preferred position
- Striker, 67, preferred position
- Centre Forward, 67
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+1 reputation)
- Left Forward, 67
- Left Midfielder, 67
- Left Striker, 67
- Left Winger, 67
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Low Driven Shot
- Rapid
Roles
- False 9+
- Shadow Striker+
- Poacher+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €425K
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €489K – €553K
- 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.