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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Matt Butcher
Salford CityShirt number 18
England League Two
England
- CM
- CDM
63Overall rating
63Potential
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €475K
- Wage / week
- €1K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC53 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS61 Passing
- DRI61 Dribbling
- DEF61 Defending
- PHY74 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (63, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LF.
- At peak: potential 63 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Physical 74; weakest: Pace 53.
- Contract with Salford City runs to 2027; value €475K; wage €1K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 14 May 1997
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €475K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 22 Aug 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing58
- Finishing59
- Heading Accuracy59
- Short Passing64
- Volleys49
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling61
- Curve54
- FK Accuracy58
- Long Passing62
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 55
- Acceleration56
- Sprint Speed51
- Agility58
- Reactions62
- Balance50
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power63
- Jumping68
- Stamina85
- Strength72
- Long Shots62
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression65
- Interceptions61
- Positioning61
- Vision62
- Penalties54
- Composure62
Defendinggroup average 60
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle59
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 63, preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 63, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 63
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 63
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €475K
- Wage
- €1Kper week
- Asking price
- €546K – €618K
- 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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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.