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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Back / Left Midfielder
Maxim De Cuyper
Brighton & Hove AlbionShirt number 29
England Premier League
Belgium
- LB
- LM
+4 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €24M
- Wage / week
- €73K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC76 Pace
- SHO73 Shooting
- PAS80 Passing
- DRI78 Dribbling
- DEF75 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Midfielder (80, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 83: 4 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Passing 80; weakest: Shooting 73.
- Contract with Brighton & Hove Albion runs to 2030; value €24M; wage €73K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 22 Dec 2000
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €24M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 5 Jul 2025
- National side
- Belgium · #5
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 73
- Crossing85
- Finishing70
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing78
- Volleys68
Skillgroup average 77
- Dribbling78
- Curve78
- FK Accuracy73
- Long Passing79
- Ball Control78
Movementgroup average 77
- Acceleration78
- Sprint Speed75
- Agility79
- Reactions77
- Balance78
Powergroup average 76
- Shot Power78
- Jumping76
- Stamina87
- Strength67
- Long Shots74
Mentalitygroup average 78
- Aggression79
- Interceptions75
- Positioning75
- Vision81
- Penalties78
- Composure82
Defendinggroup average 76
- Defensive Awareness76
- Standing Tackle76
- Sliding Tackle75
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Left Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 79 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 79 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCM +1LM +1 (listed position)LWB +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Jockey
- Long Ball Pass
- Press Proven
- Whipped Pass
Roles
- Attacking Wingback+
- Inverted Wingback+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €24M
- Wage
- €73Kper week
- Asking price
- €27M – €31M
- Contract until
- 2030
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.