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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Mateo Carabajal
Independiente del ValleShirt number 14
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Argentina
- CB
73Overall rating
74Potential
+1 to grow
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage / week
- €19K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 179 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO43 Shooting
- PAS61 Passing
- DRI63 Dribbling
- DEF73 Defending
- PHY77 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (74, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 74: 1 more point to grow at 28.
- Standout card stat: Physical 77; weakest: Shooting 43.
- Contract with Independiente del Valle runs to 2028; value €2.9M; wage €19K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 21 Feb 1997
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.9M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 3 Aug 2021
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 54
- Crossing52
- Finishing37
- Heading Accuracy70
- Short Passing70
- Volleys39
Skillgroup average 55
- Dribbling56
- Curve47
- FK Accuracy38
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 70
- Acceleration69
- Sprint Speed72
- Agility71
- Reactions70
- Balance69
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power53
- Jumping79
- Stamina81
- Strength78
- Long Shots47
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression69
- Interceptions73
- Positioning47
- Vision58
- Penalties47
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 73
- Defensive Awareness73
- Standing Tackle74
- Sliding Tackle72
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning11
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 74 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 74 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 74 (+1 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Aerial Fortress
- Bruiser
- Jockey
Roles
- Stopper+
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage
- €19Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.3M – €3.8M
- 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.
Compare
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Independiente del Valle teammates
Patrik MercadoIndependiente del ValleOverall 74potential 85
Junior SornozaIndependiente del ValleOverall 72potential 72
Carlos GonzálezIndependiente del ValleOverall 72potential 72
Aldair QuintanaIndependiente del ValleOverall 72potential 72
Guido VillarIndependiente del ValleOverall 71potential 73
Richard SchunkeIndependiente del ValleOverall 71potential 71
Same nation
Argentina players in the same role
Cristian RomeroTottenham HotspurOverall 82potential 84
Lisandro MartínezManchester UnitedOverall 81potential 82
Marcos SenesiAFC BournemouthOverall 81potential 81
Leonardo BalerdiOlympique de MarseilleOverall 80potential 83
Nicolás OtamendiBenficaOverall 80potential 80
Facundo MedinaOlympique de MarseilleOverall 79potential 83
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.