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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Jhegson Méndez
Independiente del ValleShirt number 32
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Ecuador
- CDM
- CM
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €1.4M
- Wage / week
- €14K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 175 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC68 Pace
- SHO57 Shooting
- PAS66 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (70, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- At peak: potential 70 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 69; weakest: Shooting 57.
- Contract with Independiente del Valle runs to 2026; value €1.4M; wage €14K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 26 Apr 1997
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.4M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 21 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 59
- Crossing59
- Finishing54
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing73
- Volleys48
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling69
- Curve42
- FK Accuracy54
- Long Passing71
- Ball Control69
Movementgroup average 70
- Acceleration67
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility73
- Reactions72
- Balance70
Powergroup average 66
- Shot Power64
- Jumping68
- Stamina77
- Strength63
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression66
- Interceptions68
- Positioning59
- Vision68
- Penalties49
- Composure61
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness64
- Standing Tackle68
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes13
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+1 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Centre-Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.4M
- Wage
- €14Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.6M – €1.8M
- Contract until
- 2026
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.