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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Grant Ward
Port ValeShirt number 28
England League One
England
- CM
- CDM
63Overall rating
63Potential
- Age
- 30
- Value
- €450K
- Wage / week
- €900
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC69 Pace
- SHO58 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (63, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 63 matches the current overall at 30.
- Standout card stat: Pace 69; weakest: Defending 56.
- Contract with Port Vale runs to 2030; value €450K; wage €900 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 30
- Born
- 5 Dec 1994
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €450K
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 9 Feb 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 56
- Crossing62
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy52
- Short Passing64
- Volleys47
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling63
- Curve59
- FK Accuracy57
- Long Passing61
- Ball Control64
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration70
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility68
- Reactions64
- Balance74
Powergroup average 65
- Shot Power63
- Jumping64
- Stamina68
- Strength66
- Long Shots62
Mentalitygroup average 58
- Aggression47
- Interceptions60
- Positioning62
- Vision65
- Penalties54
- Composure62
Defendinggroup average 56
- Defensive Awareness50
- Standing Tackle61
- Sliding Tackle56
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 63, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 63
- Centre Forward, 63
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 63
- Left Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 63
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Forward, 63
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €450K
- Wage
- €900per week
- Asking price
- €518K – €585K
- 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.