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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Matt Grimes
Coventry CityShirt number 6
England Championship
England
- CDM
- CM
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €4.8M
- Wage / week
- €40K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 179 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC59 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS77 Passing
- DRI74 Dribbling
- DEF68 Defending
- PHY71 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (75); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- At peak: potential 75 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Passing 77; weakest: Pace 59.
- Contract with Coventry City runs to 2028; value €4.8M; wage €40K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 15 Jul 1995
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 5 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €4.8M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 31 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 64
- Crossing72
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing80
- Volleys60
Skillgroup average 73
- Dribbling72
- Curve72
- FK Accuracy68
- Long Passing78
- Ball Control75
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration57
- Sprint Speed61
- Agility75
- Reactions74
- Balance76
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power68
- Jumping62
- Stamina92
- Strength62
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 69
- Aggression69
- Interceptions70
- Positioning59
- Vision77
- Penalties63
- Composure75
Defendinggroup average 69
- Defensive Awareness71
- Standing Tackle69
- Sliding Tackle66
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving16
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 75, preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 75
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 75
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+1 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Anticipate
- Dead Ball
- First Touch
- Long Ball Pass
- Press Proven
- Relentless
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Centre-Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €4.8M
- Wage
- €40Kper week
- Asking price
- €5.5M – €6.2M
- 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.
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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.