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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

John Buckley

FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder

John Buckley

Al KholoodShirt number 6

Saudi Pro LeagueEngland

  • CM
  • CDM
  • CAM
71Overall rating
74Potential

+3 to grow

Age
25
Value
€2.5M
Wage / week
€11K
Contract
2028
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC71 Pace
  • SHO61 Shooting
  • PAS70 Passing
  • DRI74 Dribbling
  • DEF64 Defending
  • PHY66 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (73, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM, LM.
  • Potential 74: 3 more points to grow at 25.
  • Standout card stat: Dribbling 74; weakest: Shooting 61.
  • Contract with Al Kholood runs to 2028; value €2.5M; wage €11K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
25
Born
13 Oct 1999
Height
173 cm
Weight
63 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
4 of 5
Skill moves
3 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€2.5M
Contract
2028
Joined
26 Aug 2025

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 59

  • Crossing60
  • Finishing60
  • Heading Accuracy52
  • Short Passing74
  • Volleys47

Skillgroup average 68

  • Dribbling72
  • Curve58
  • FK Accuracy64
  • Long Passing74
  • Ball Control73

Movementgroup average 76

  • Acceleration78
  • Sprint Speed65
  • Agility80
  • Reactions71
  • Balance85

Powergroup average 67

  • Shot Power67
  • Jumping68
  • Stamina75
  • Strength61
  • Long Shots63

Mentalitygroup average 66

  • Aggression65
  • Interceptions66
  • Positioning65
  • Vision73
  • Penalties50
  • Composure76

Defendinggroup average 65

  • Defensive Awareness62
  • Standing Tackle68
  • Sliding Tackle65
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 11

  • GK Diving8
  • GK Handling5
  • GK Kicking14
  • GK Positioning14
  • GK Reflexes13

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Attacking Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Attacking Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Attacking Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Deep-Lying Playmaker+CM
  • Deep-Lying Playmaker+CDM
  • Playmaker+CAM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€2.5M
Wage
€11Kper week
Asking price
€2.9M – €3.3M
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.

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.