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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Back / Centre Back / Defensive Midfielder
Liam Shephard
Newport CountyShirt number 18
England League Two
Wales
- RB
- CB
- CDM
- Age
- 30
- Value
- €210K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO48 Shooting
- PAS57 Passing
- DRI61 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Midfielder (60, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, LAM.
- At peak: potential 60 matches the current overall at 30.
- Standout card stat: Pace 71; weakest: Shooting 48.
- Contract with Newport County runs to 2030; value €210K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 30
- Born
- 22 Nov 1994
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €210K
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 6 Aug 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 51
- Crossing59
- Finishing47
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing58
- Volleys34
Skillgroup average 55
- Dribbling59
- Curve56
- FK Accuracy49
- Long Passing56
- Ball Control57
Movementgroup average 71
- Acceleration73
- Sprint Speed70
- Agility73
- Reactions60
- Balance77
Powergroup average 59
- Shot Power52
- Jumping78
- Stamina54
- Strength64
- Long Shots49
Mentalitygroup average 56
- Aggression62
- Interceptions56
- Positioning54
- Vision55
- Penalties48
- Composure58
Defendinggroup average 56
- Defensive Awareness57
- Standing Tackle57
- Sliding Tackle55
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 60 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Right Back, 60 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 60 (+1 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 60 (+1 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Relentless
Roles
- Falseback+
- Fullback+
- Stopper+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €210K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €242K – €273K
- Contract until
- 2030
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.