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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Joe Ward

FC 26 · Right Back / Right Midfielder

Joe Ward

Derby CountyShirt number 23

England ChampionshipEngland

  • RB
  • RM
69Overall rating
69Potential
Age
29
Value
€1.2M
Wage / week
€10K
Contract
2030
Height
167 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC80 Pace
  • SHO55 Shooting
  • PAS65 Passing
  • DRI69 Dribbling
  • DEF61 Defending
  • PHY61 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Midfielder (69, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, LAM.
  • At peak: potential 69 matches the current overall at 29.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 80; weakest: Shooting 55.
  • Contract with Derby County runs to 2030; value €1.2M; wage €10K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
29
Born
22 Aug 1995
Height
167 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
3 of 5
Skill moves
3 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€1.2M
Contract
2030
Joined
1 Jul 2023

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 59

  • Crossing73
  • Finishing56
  • Heading Accuracy52
  • Short Passing64
  • Volleys51

Skillgroup average 65

  • Dribbling67
  • Curve68
  • FK Accuracy64
  • Long Passing60
  • Ball Control65

Movementgroup average 79

  • Acceleration77
  • Sprint Speed82
  • Agility84
  • Reactions65
  • Balance86

Powergroup average 62

  • Shot Power58
  • Jumping63
  • Stamina82
  • Strength53
  • Long Shots54

Mentalitygroup average 58

  • Aggression52
  • Interceptions61
  • Positioning66
  • Vision63
  • Penalties40
  • Composure64

Defendinggroup average 61

  • Defensive Awareness63
  • Standing Tackle61
  • Sliding Tackle60
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 10

  • GK Diving15
  • GK Handling6
  • GK Kicking10
  • GK Positioning6
  • GK Reflexes15

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Right Back, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Right Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Back, 69 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 69 (+1 reputation)
  • Right Wing Back, 69 (+1 reputation)
  • Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Winger, 67

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Long Throw

Roles

  • Wingback+RB
  • Inside Forward+RM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€1.2M
Wage
€10Kper week
Asking price
€1.4M – €1.6M
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.

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.