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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Ilia Gruev
Leeds UnitedShirt number 44
England Premier League
Bulgaria
- CDM
- CM
+2 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €6.5M
- Wage / week
- €44K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC66 Pace
- SHO55 Shooting
- PAS71 Passing
- DRI72 Dribbling
- DEF71 Defending
- PHY70 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (76, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 77: 2 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 72; weakest: Shooting 55.
- Contract with Leeds United runs to 2027; value €6.5M; wage €44K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 6 May 2000
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €6.5M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 31 Aug 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 61
- Crossing64
- Finishing52
- Heading Accuracy59
- Short Passing77
- Volleys52
Skillgroup average 70
- Dribbling72
- Curve63
- FK Accuracy65
- Long Passing75
- Ball Control75
Movementgroup average 67
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility64
- Reactions75
- Balance67
Powergroup average 66
- Shot Power57
- Jumping67
- Stamina78
- Strength68
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 67
- Aggression68
- Interceptions71
- Positioning58
- Vision70
- Penalties62
- Composure75
Defendinggroup average 73
- Defensive Awareness73
- Standing Tackle73
- Sliding Tackle73
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €6.5M
- Wage
- €44Kper week
- Asking price
- €7.5M – €8.4M
- 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.