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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Right Back / Centre Midfielder
Ovidiu Popescu
UTA AradShirt number 23
Romania Liga I
Romania
- CDM
- RB
- CM
- Age
- 31
- Value
- €325K
- Wage / week
- €1K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 181 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC65 Pace
- SHO58 Shooting
- PAS60 Passing
- DRI58 Dribbling
- DEF61 Defending
- PHY77 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (63, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 63 matches the current overall at 31.
- Standout card stat: Physical 77; weakest: Shooting 58.
- Contract with UTA Arad runs to 2027; value €325K; wage €1K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 27 Feb 1994
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €325K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 56
- Crossing60
- Finishing52
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing61
- Volleys48
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling55
- Curve63
- FK Accuracy60
- Long Passing59
- Ball Control55
Movementgroup average 68
- Acceleration68
- Sprint Speed63
- Agility71
- Reactions58
- Balance82
Powergroup average 72
- Shot Power70
- Jumping76
- Stamina75
- Strength76
- Long Shots62
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression82
- Interceptions60
- Positioning56
- Vision59
- Penalties58
- Composure59
Defendinggroup average 61
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle61
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Right Back, 63 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 63
- Left Back, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 63
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 63
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Long Throw
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Wingback+
- Wide Half+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €325K
- Wage
- €1Kper week
- Asking price
- €374K – €423K
- 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.