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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Matty James
WrexhamShirt number 37
England Championship
England
- CDM
- CM
69Overall rating
69Potential
- Age
- 33
- Value
- €700K
- Wage / week
- €22K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 181 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC50 Pace
- SHO61 Shooting
- PAS71 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY69 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (69, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- At peak: potential 69 matches the current overall at 33.
- Standout card stat: Passing 71; weakest: Pace 50.
- Contract with Wrexham runs to 2027; value €700K; wage €22K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 33
- Born
- 22 Jul 1991
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €700K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 25 Oct 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 62
- Crossing68
- Finishing59
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing73
- Volleys49
Skillgroup average 69
- Dribbling63
- Curve72
- FK Accuracy67
- Long Passing72
- Ball Control69
Movementgroup average 56
- Acceleration52
- Sprint Speed49
- Agility56
- Reactions66
- Balance59
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power67
- Jumping68
- Stamina63
- Strength72
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 66
- Aggression68
- Interceptions66
- Positioning61
- Vision69
- Penalties58
- Composure71
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle63
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes14
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+1 reputation)
- Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Pinged Pass
Roles
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €700K
- Wage
- €22Kper week
- Asking price
- €805K – €910K
- Contract until
- 2027
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.