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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Joe Aribo
Leicester CityShirt number 18
England Championship
Nigeria
- CM
- CDM
On loan from Southampton until 30 Jun 2026
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage / week
- €25K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 183 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC70 Pace
- SHO65 Shooting
- PAS69 Passing
- DRI71 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY73 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 70 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Physical 73; weakest: Shooting 65.
- Contract with Leicester City runs to 2028; value €1.6M; wage €25K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 21 Jul 1996
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.6M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 9 Jul 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 66
- Crossing65
- Finishing65
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing70
- Volleys64
Skillgroup average 67
- Dribbling70
- Curve67
- FK Accuracy59
- Long Passing69
- Ball Control71
Movementgroup average 72
- Acceleration71
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility73
- Reactions70
- Balance77
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power68
- Jumping77
- Stamina74
- Strength74
- Long Shots59
Mentalitygroup average 70
- Aggression69
- Interceptions69
- Positioning70
- Vision72
- Penalties66
- Composure72
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness65
- Standing Tackle64
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 70, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 70
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 70
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Striker, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Technical
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage
- €25Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.8M – €2.1M
- 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.