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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Back / Left Back / Right Midfielder
Ethan Laird
Birmingham CityShirt number 2
England Championship
England
- RB
- LB
- RM
+4 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €2.1M
- Wage / week
- €23K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC85 Pace
- SHO54 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY72 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 74: 4 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Pace 85; weakest: Shooting 54.
- Contract with Birmingham City runs to 2028; value €2.1M; wage €23K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 5 Aug 2001
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.1M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 30 Jun 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 55
- Crossing64
- Finishing54
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing63
- Volleys31
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling67
- Curve62
- FK Accuracy32
- Long Passing59
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 78
- Acceleration87
- Sprint Speed84
- Agility78
- Reactions69
- Balance70
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power63
- Jumping82
- Stamina72
- Strength71
- Long Shots53
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression72
- Interceptions63
- Positioning61
- Vision66
- Penalties35
- Composure71
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle65
- Sliding Tackle66
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking10
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Long Throw
- Rapid
Roles
- Attacking Wingback+
- Wingback+
- Attacking Wingback+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.1M
- Wage
- €23Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.4M – €2.7M
- 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.
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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.