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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Ross Barkley
Aston VillaShirt number 6
England Premier League
England
- CM
- CAM
- CDM
- Age
- 31
- Value
- €8.5M
- Wage / week
- €91K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC53 Pace
- SHO77 Shooting
- PAS78 Passing
- DRI76 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (77, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 77 matches the current overall at 31.
- Standout card stat: Passing 78; weakest: Pace 53.
- Contract with Aston Villa runs to 2027; value €8.5M; wage €91K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 5 Dec 1993
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 5 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 2 of 5
- Value
- €8.5M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 74
- Crossing73
- Finishing76
- Heading Accuracy69
- Short Passing80
- Volleys70
Skillgroup average 77
- Dribbling79
- Curve74
- FK Accuracy73
- Long Passing79
- Ball Control80
Movementgroup average 60
- Acceleration52
- Sprint Speed53
- Agility60
- Reactions76
- Balance61
Powergroup average 73
- Shot Power83
- Jumping68
- Stamina63
- Strength70
- Long Shots79
Mentalitygroup average 72
- Aggression71
- Interceptions63
- Positioning76
- Vision79
- Penalties65
- Composure79
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness60
- Standing Tackle68
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 77, preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 77
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 77
- Centre Forward, 76
- Left Forward, 76
- Left Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Power Shot
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €8.5M
- Wage
- €91Kper week
- Asking price
- €9.8M – €11M
- 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.