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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Ali McCann
Preston North EndShirt number 8
England Championship
Northern Ireland
- CM
- CDM
+3 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €2.5M
- Wage / week
- €12K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 176 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS67 Passing
- DRI70 Dribbling
- DEF72 Defending
- PHY77 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (74, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 74: 3 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Physical 77; weakest: Shooting 60.
- Contract with Preston North End runs to 2029; value €2.5M; wage €12K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 4 Dec 1999
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.5M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 31 Aug 2021
- National side
- Northern Ireland · #25
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 61
- Crossing59
- Finishing59
- Heading Accuracy59
- Short Passing72
- Volleys58
Skillgroup average 63
- Dribbling68
- Curve56
- FK Accuracy51
- Long Passing71
- Ball Control70
Movementgroup average 71
- Acceleration66
- Sprint Speed67
- Agility75
- Reactions72
- Balance76
Powergroup average 71
- Shot Power63
- Jumping75
- Stamina92
- Strength66
- Long Shots59
Mentalitygroup average 69
- Aggression84
- Interceptions73
- Positioning65
- Vision69
- Penalties53
- Composure71
Defendinggroup average 73
- Defensive Awareness72
- Standing Tackle74
- Sliding Tackle74
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking5
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 74, preferred position
- Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 74
- Left Wing Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 74
Better at another positionCB +1CDM +1 (listed position)LB +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
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Holding+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.5M
- Wage
- €12Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.9M – €3.3M
- Contract until
- 2029
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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Preston North End teammates
Alfie DevinePreston North EndOverall 73potential 84
Daniel IversenPreston North EndOverall 73potential 74
Ben WhitemanPreston North EndOverall 73potential 73
Lewis DobbinPreston North EndOverall 71potential 80
Lewis GibsonPreston North EndOverall 71potential 75
Milutin OsmajićPreston North EndOverall 71potential 74
Same nation
Northern Ireland players in the same role
Shea CharlesSouthamptonOverall 72potential 82
Justin DevennyCrystal PalaceOverall 71potential 78
Oliver NorwoodStockport CountyOverall 69potential 69
Jordan ThompsonPreston North EndOverall 68potential 68
Brad LyonsKilmarnockOverall 65potential 65
Alfie McCalmontCentral Coast MarinersOverall 64potential 67
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.