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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Palhinha
João Maria Palhinha Gonçalves
Tottenham HotspurShirt number 6
England Premier League
Portugal
- CDM
- CM
On loan from Bayern München until 30 Jun 2026
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €26M
- Wage / week
- €120K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 190 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC52 Pace
- SHO68 Shooting
- PAS70 Passing
- DRI72 Dribbling
- DEF83 Defending
- PHY84 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (82, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CDM, RDM, LCB.
- At peak: potential 82 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Physical 84; weakest: Pace 52.
- Contract with Tottenham Hotspur runs to 2028; value €26M; wage €120K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 9 Jul 1995
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €26M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 11 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 68
- Crossing60
- Finishing66
- Heading Accuracy81
- Short Passing77
- Volleys55
Skillgroup average 68
- Dribbling75
- Curve66
- FK Accuracy45
- Long Passing77
- Ball Control76
Movementgroup average 56
- Acceleration51
- Sprint Speed53
- Agility49
- Reactions79
- Balance47
Powergroup average 78
- Shot Power81
- Jumping82
- Stamina77
- Strength84
- Long Shots67
Mentalitygroup average 76
- Aggression91
- Interceptions84
- Positioning69
- Vision71
- Penalties57
- Composure84
Defendinggroup average 84
- Defensive Awareness81
- Standing Tackle85
- Sliding Tackle85
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 82
- Left Centre Back, 82
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 82
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 79 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 79 (+3 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 79 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Acrobatic
- Bruiser
- Jockey
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €26M
- Wage
- €120Kper week
- Asking price
- €30M – €34M
- Contract until
- 2028
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.