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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

James Tarkowski

FC 26 · Centre Back

James Tarkowski

EvertonShirt number 6

England Premier LeagueEngland

  • CB
80Overall rating
80Potential
Age
32
Value
€14M
Wage / week
€50K
Contract
2028
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC45 Pace
  • SHO47 Shooting
  • PAS64 Passing
  • DRI59 Dribbling
  • DEF82 Defending
  • PHY82 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Back (80); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
  • At peak: potential 80 matches the current overall at 32.
  • Standout card stat: Defending 82; weakest: Pace 45.
  • Contract with Everton runs to 2028; value €14M; wage €50K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
32
Born
19 Nov 1992
Height
188 cm
Weight
81 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
4 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€14M
Contract
2028
Joined
2 Jul 2022

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 59

  • Crossing59
  • Finishing40
  • Heading Accuracy82
  • Short Passing66
  • Volleys50

Skillgroup average 60

  • Dribbling55
  • Curve54
  • FK Accuracy53
  • Long Passing73
  • Ball Control64

Movementgroup average 54

  • Acceleration41
  • Sprint Speed49
  • Agility52
  • Reactions81
  • Balance47

Powergroup average 68

  • Shot Power69
  • Jumping80
  • Stamina68
  • Strength86
  • Long Shots38

Mentalitygroup average 67

  • Aggression89
  • Interceptions78
  • Positioning43
  • Vision62
  • Penalties52
  • Composure75

Defendinggroup average 83

  • Defensive Awareness82
  • Standing Tackle83
  • Sliding Tackle84
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 10

  • GK Diving14
  • GK Handling8
  • GK Kicking12
  • GK Positioning9
  • GK Reflexes7

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 80, preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 80
  • Right Centre Back, 80
  • Defensive Midfielder, 78 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 78 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 78 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 72 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Aerial Fortress
  • Block
  • Intercept
  • Long Ball Pass

Roles

  • Defender+CB
  • Stopper+CB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€14M
Wage
€50Kper week
Asking price
€16M – €18M
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.

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.