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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Luca Connell
BarnsleyShirt number 48
England League One
Republic of Ireland
- CDM
- CM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €1.7M
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC64 Pace
- SHO57 Shooting
- PAS67 Passing
- DRI65 Dribbling
- DEF61 Defending
- PHY70 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (69, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 73: 5 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Physical 70; weakest: Shooting 57.
- Contract with Barnsley runs to 2027; value €1.7M; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 20 Apr 2001
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.7M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing65
- Finishing52
- Heading Accuracy44
- Short Passing69
- Volleys58
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling63
- Curve68
- FK Accuracy59
- Long Passing67
- Ball Control66
Movementgroup average 67
- Acceleration67
- Sprint Speed62
- Agility71
- Reactions65
- Balance68
Powergroup average 66
- Shot Power63
- Jumping56
- Stamina84
- Strength61
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 64
- Aggression80
- Interceptions63
- Positioning54
- Vision65
- Penalties56
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 62
- Defensive Awareness61
- Standing Tackle64
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Dead Ball
- Finesse Shot
- Incisive Pass
- Jockey
- Long Ball Pass
Roles
- Box Crasher+
- Holding+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.7M
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.0M – €2.2M
- 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.