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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Juan Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Instituto de CórdobaShirt number 13
Argentina Primera División
Argentina
- CM
- CDM
On loan from Newell's Old Boys until 31 Dec 2026
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €1.2M
- Wage / week
- €6K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS66 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF66 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (68, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 68 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 69; weakest: Shooting 60.
- Contract with Instituto de Córdoba runs to 2027; value €1.2M; wage €6K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 28 Apr 1997
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.2M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 8 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 62
- Crossing59
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing69
- Volleys65
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling68
- Curve68
- FK Accuracy54
- Long Passing69
- Ball Control67
Movementgroup average 70
- Acceleration66
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility73
- Reactions69
- Balance74
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power67
- Jumping69
- Stamina74
- Strength65
- Long Shots64
Mentalitygroup average 66
- Aggression70
- Interceptions67
- Positioning67
- Vision69
- Penalties52
- Composure70
Defendinggroup average 66
- Defensive Awareness64
- Standing Tackle68
- Sliding Tackle67
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 68, preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 68, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+1 reputation)
- Centre Back, 68 (+1 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+1 reputation)
- Left Back, 68 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 68 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 68
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 68
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.2M
- Wage
- €6Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.4M – €1.6M
- 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.