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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Back
Nicolas Höfler
SC FreiburgShirt number 27
Germany 1. Bundesliga
Germany
- CDM
- CM
- CB
- Age
- 35
- Value
- €525K
- Wage / week
- €13K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 181 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC51 Pace
- SHO47 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI65 Dribbling
- DEF72 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (71, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at CDM, RDM, LCB.
- At peak: potential 71 matches the current overall at 35.
- Standout card stat: Defending 72; weakest: Shooting 47.
- Contract with SC Freiburg runs to 2029; value €525K; wage €13K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 35
- Born
- 9 Mar 1990
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €525K
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2010
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 53
- Crossing52
- Finishing41
- Heading Accuracy58
- Short Passing74
- Volleys40
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling62
- Curve53
- FK Accuracy50
- Long Passing65
- Ball Control67
Movementgroup average 62
- Acceleration51
- Sprint Speed51
- Agility67
- Reactions71
- Balance69
Powergroup average 60
- Shot Power58
- Jumping63
- Stamina63
- Strength70
- Long Shots48
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression68
- Interceptions75
- Positioning49
- Vision60
- Penalties50
- Composure72
Defendinggroup average 72
- Defensive Awareness74
- Standing Tackle73
- Sliding Tackle69
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 71 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 71 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 71 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+1 reputation)
- Left Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Anticipate
- Press Proven
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Centre-Half+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €525K
- Wage
- €13Kper week
- Asking price
- €604K – €683K
- Contract until
- 2029
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.
Compare
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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.