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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Ben Close
Doncaster RoversShirt number 33
England League One
England
- CM
- CDM
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €325K
- Wage / week
- €700
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 175 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC69 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS61 Passing
- DRI62 Dribbling
- DEF57 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (61, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 61 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Pace 69; weakest: Defending 57.
- Contract with Doncaster Rovers runs to 2030; value €325K; wage €700 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 8 Aug 1996
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €325K
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2021
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 60
- Crossing57
- Finishing57
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing64
- Volleys67
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling58
- Curve58
- FK Accuracy54
- Long Passing62
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 68
- Acceleration68
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility73
- Reactions59
- Balance71
Powergroup average 65
- Shot Power63
- Jumping66
- Stamina70
- Strength63
- Long Shots64
Mentalitygroup average 58
- Aggression53
- Interceptions59
- Positioning55
- Vision61
- Penalties54
- Composure64
Defendinggroup average 57
- Defensive Awareness55
- Standing Tackle59
- Sliding Tackle57
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 61, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 61
- Centre Back, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 61
- Left Back, 61
- Left Centre Back, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 61
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €325K
- Wage
- €700per week
- Asking price
- €374K – €423K
- 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.