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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Ryan Yates
Nottingham ForestShirt number 22
England Premier League
England
- CDM
- CM
+1 to grow
- Age
- 27
- Value
- €7.5M
- Wage / week
- €67K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 190 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC50 Pace
- SHO62 Shooting
- PAS68 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF76 Defending
- PHY80 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (77, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CDM, RDM, LCB.
- Potential 77: 1 more point to grow at 27.
- Standout card stat: Physical 80; weakest: Pace 50.
- Contract with Nottingham Forest runs to 2028; value €7.5M; wage €67K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 27
- Born
- 21 Nov 1997
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 87 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €7.5M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2016
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 64
- Crossing60
- Finishing60
- Heading Accuracy74
- Short Passing74
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling67
- Curve66
- FK Accuracy49
- Long Passing70
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 57
- Acceleration50
- Sprint Speed50
- Agility55
- Reactions76
- Balance54
Powergroup average 72
- Shot Power70
- Jumping76
- Stamina77
- Strength79
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 71
- Aggression88
- Interceptions76
- Positioning67
- Vision67
- Penalties55
- Composure71
Defendinggroup average 76
- Defensive Awareness75
- Standing Tackle76
- Sliding Tackle78
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 77 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €7.5M
- Wage
- €67Kper week
- Asking price
- €8.6M – €9.8M
- 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.