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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Tom Nichols
Swindon TownShirt number 7
England League Two
England
- CM
- CDM
62Overall rating
62Potential
- Age
- 31
- Value
- €325K
- Wage / week
- €800
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC73 Pace
- SHO59 Shooting
- PAS59 Passing
- DRI63 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (62, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 62 matches the current overall at 31.
- Standout card stat: Pace 73; weakest: Defending 56.
- Contract with Swindon Town runs to 2027; value €325K; wage €800 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 28 Aug 1993
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €325K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing53
- Finishing57
- Heading Accuracy56
- Short Passing62
- Volleys56
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling60
- Curve53
- FK Accuracy56
- Long Passing60
- Ball Control61
Movementgroup average 73
- Acceleration75
- Sprint Speed72
- Agility79
- Reactions62
- Balance75
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power61
- Jumping78
- Stamina80
- Strength60
- Long Shots59
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression72
- Interceptions56
- Positioning60
- Vision61
- Penalties64
- Composure58
Defendinggroup average 56
- Defensive Awareness54
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle54
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 62 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 62, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 62
- Centre Back, 62 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Forward, 62
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 62
- Left Back, 62 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 62 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 62
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Relentless
- Technical
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €325K
- Wage
- €800per week
- Asking price
- €374K – €423K
- 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.