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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Matt Smith
Newport CountyShirt number 8
England League Two
Wales
- CM
- CDM
- CAM
+3 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €525K
- Wage / week
- €600
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 175 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC70 Pace
- SHO56 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI65 Dribbling
- DEF57 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, CAM.
- Potential 65: 3 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Pace 70; weakest: Shooting 56.
- Contract with Newport County runs to 2027; value €525K; wage €600 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 22 Nov 1999
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €525K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 53
- Crossing60
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy47
- Short Passing63
- Volleys38
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling61
- Curve63
- FK Accuracy56
- Long Passing64
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 73
- Acceleration71
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility82
- Reactions60
- Balance82
Powergroup average 64
- Shot Power60
- Jumping63
- Stamina73
- Strength65
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression65
- Interceptions59
- Positioning60
- Vision62
- Penalties45
- Composure68
Defendinggroup average 58
- Defensive Awareness55
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle58
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Press Proven
Roles
- Half-Winger+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €525K
- Wage
- €600per week
- Asking price
- €604K – €683K
- 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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Courtney Baker-RichardsonNewport CountyOverall 61potential 61
Ryan DelaneyNewport CountyOverall 61potential 61
Same nation
Wales players in the same role
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.