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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Back / Defensive Midfielder / Left Midfielder
James McClean
Derry CityShirt number 16
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
Republic of Ireland
- LB
- CDM
- LM
- Age
- 36
- Value
- €350K
- Wage / week
- €1K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC61 Pace
- SHO66 Shooting
- PAS67 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF67 Defending
- PHY79 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 70 matches the current overall at 36.
- Standout card stat: Physical 79; weakest: Pace 61.
- Contract with Derry City runs to 2028; value €350K; wage €1K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 36
- Born
- 22 Apr 1989
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €350K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 17 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 65
- Crossing70
- Finishing67
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing69
- Volleys59
Skillgroup average 67
- Dribbling69
- Curve67
- FK Accuracy67
- Long Passing65
- Ball Control65
Movementgroup average 65
- Acceleration58
- Sprint Speed63
- Agility64
- Reactions69
- Balance70
Powergroup average 72
- Shot Power70
- Jumping70
- Stamina81
- Strength74
- Long Shots64
Mentalitygroup average 69
- Aggression91
- Interceptions63
- Positioning65
- Vision64
- Penalties65
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 69
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle69
- Sliding Tackle69
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 14
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling16
- GK Kicking16
- GK Positioning15
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Power Shot
- Slide Tackle
- Whipped Pass
Roles
- Attacking Wingback+
- Wingback+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €350K
- Wage
- €1Kper week
- Asking price
- €403K – €455K
- 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.