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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Will Hughes
Crystal PalaceShirt number 19
England Premier League
England
- CDM
- CM
- Age
- 30
- Value
- €9M
- Wage / week
- €71K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC51 Pace
- SHO62 Shooting
- PAS76 Passing
- DRI75 Dribbling
- DEF73 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (77, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LWB.
- At peak: potential 77 matches the current overall at 30.
- Standout card stat: Passing 76; weakest: Pace 51.
- Contract with Crystal Palace runs to 2027; value €9M; wage €71K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 30
- Born
- 17 Apr 1995
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €9M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 28 Aug 2021
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 67
- Crossing74
- Finishing62
- Heading Accuracy58
- Short Passing79
- Volleys63
Skillgroup average 74
- Dribbling75
- Curve77
- FK Accuracy66
- Long Passing75
- Ball Control77
Movementgroup average 63
- Acceleration54
- Sprint Speed48
- Agility67
- Reactions78
- Balance70
Powergroup average 63
- Shot Power64
- Jumping61
- Stamina69
- Strength60
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 75
- Aggression84
- Interceptions78
- Positioning66
- Vision78
- Penalties66
- Composure77
Defendinggroup average 74
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle77
- Sliding Tackle75
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €9M
- Wage
- €71Kper week
- Asking price
- €10M – €12M
- 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.