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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
James Olayinka
Derry CityShirt number 28
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
England
- CM
- CDM
- CAM
+2 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €300K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 176 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC73 Pace
- SHO55 Shooting
- PAS58 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY59 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (61, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- Potential 61: 2 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Pace 73; weakest: Shooting 55.
- Contract with Derry City runs to 2027; value €300K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 5 Oct 2000
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €300K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 54
- Crossing53
- Finishing54
- Heading Accuracy50
- Short Passing62
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling64
- Curve56
- FK Accuracy53
- Long Passing54
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 73
- Acceleration78
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility83
- Reactions59
- Balance77
Powergroup average 61
- Shot Power61
- Jumping68
- Stamina59
- Strength62
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 56
- Aggression51
- Interceptions56
- Positioning55
- Vision60
- Penalties49
- Composure62
Defendinggroup average 55
- Defensive Awareness58
- Standing Tackle56
- Sliding Tackle52
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving5
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 61, preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Forward, 61
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 61
- Left Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Forward, 61
- Left Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation)
- Left Striker, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Winger, 61
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Half-Winger+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €300K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €345K – €390K
- 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.