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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
James Sands
FC St. PauliShirt number 6
Germany 1. Bundesliga
United States
- CDM
- CM
On loan from New York City FC until 30 Jun 2026
+3 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage / week
- €15K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC49 Pace
- SHO50 Shooting
- PAS60 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF72 Defending
- PHY73 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (74, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 75: 3 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Physical 73; weakest: Pace 49.
- Contract with FC St. Pauli runs to 2027; value €2.9M; wage €15K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 6 Jul 2000
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.9M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2017
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 56
- Crossing46
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy74
- Short Passing69
- Volleys38
Skillgroup average 57
- Dribbling65
- Curve38
- FK Accuracy40
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 58
- Acceleration48
- Sprint Speed49
- Agility58
- Reactions70
- Balance66
Powergroup average 63
- Shot Power53
- Jumping78
- Stamina74
- Strength70
- Long Shots40
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression76
- Interceptions73
- Positioning49
- Vision64
- Penalties37
- Composure60
Defendinggroup average 71
- Defensive Awareness71
- Standing Tackle73
- Sliding Tackle68
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes5
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Anticipate
- Long Ball Pass
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Wide Half+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage
- €15Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.3M – €3.8M
- 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.
Compare
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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.