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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Centre Back / Defensive Midfielder
James Ball
Swindon TownShirt number 6
England League Two
England
- CM
- CB
- CDM
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €325K
- Wage / week
- €700
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 191 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC53 Pace
- SHO58 Shooting
- PAS59 Passing
- DRI59 Dribbling
- DEF61 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (61, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LF.
- At peak: potential 61 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Pace 53.
- Contract with Swindon Town runs to 2027; value €325K; wage €700 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 1 Dec 1995
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 87 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €325K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing52
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing62
- Volleys52
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling59
- Curve54
- FK Accuracy54
- Long Passing60
- Ball Control61
Movementgroup average 54
- Acceleration52
- Sprint Speed54
- Agility54
- Reactions61
- Balance50
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power64
- Jumping74
- Stamina71
- Strength82
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression62
- Interceptions60
- Positioning58
- Vision60
- Penalties58
- Composure59
Defendinggroup average 61
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle61
- Sliding Tackle59
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 61, preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 61, preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 61, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 61 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 61
- Left Centre Midfielder, 61
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 61
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Stopper+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €325K
- Wage
- €700per week
- Asking price
- €374K – €423K
- 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.