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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Left Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Max Burgess
Newcastle JetsShirt number 14
Australia A-League
Australia
- CM
- LM
- CDM
- Age
- 30
- Value
- €550K
- Wage / week
- €1K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC81 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI62 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY73 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 64 matches the current overall at 30.
- Standout card stat: Pace 81; weakest: Defending 56.
- Contract with Newcastle Jets runs to 2027; value €550K; wage €1K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 30
- Born
- 16 Jan 1995
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €550K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing57
- Finishing60
- Heading Accuracy50
- Short Passing66
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling61
- Curve62
- FK Accuracy48
- Long Passing65
- Ball Control60
Movementgroup average 71
- Acceleration80
- Sprint Speed81
- Agility67
- Reactions63
- Balance65
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power63
- Jumping74
- Stamina78
- Strength73
- Long Shots61
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression65
- Interceptions57
- Positioning61
- Vision66
- Penalties52
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 56
- Defensive Awareness58
- Standing Tackle55
- Sliding Tackle54
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 14
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling16
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning16
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 64, preferred position
- Left Midfielder, 64, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 64
- Centre Forward, 64
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 64
- Left Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 64
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Pinged Pass
- Press Proven
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Inside Forward+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €550K
- Wage
- €1Kper week
- Asking price
- €633K – €715K
- 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.
Compare
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Denis GenreauMelbourne VictoryOverall 68potential 69
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.