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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Ben Whiteman
Preston North EndShirt number 4
England Championship
England
- CDM
- CM
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €2.6M
- Wage / week
- €15K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC61 Pace
- SHO63 Shooting
- PAS71 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF69 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (73, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LWB.
- At peak: potential 73 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Pace 61.
- Contract with Preston North End runs to 2027; value €2.6M; wage €15K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 17 Jun 1996
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.6M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 14 Jan 2021
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 64
- Crossing67
- Finishing61
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing73
- Volleys61
Skillgroup average 70
- Dribbling64
- Curve69
- FK Accuracy71
- Long Passing73
- Ball Control71
Movementgroup average 64
- Acceleration60
- Sprint Speed61
- Agility61
- Reactions72
- Balance64
Powergroup average 71
- Shot Power66
- Jumping70
- Stamina80
- Strength73
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 70
- Aggression74
- Interceptions70
- Positioning63
- Vision72
- Penalties68
- Composure73
Defendinggroup average 69
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle70
- Sliding Tackle69
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 7
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Pinged Pass
Roles
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.6M
- Wage
- €15Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.0M – €3.4M
- 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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Milutin OsmajićPreston North EndOverall 71potential 74
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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.