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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back / Left Back / Left Midfielder
Joško Gvardiol
Manchester CityShirt number 24
England Premier League
Croatia
- CB
- LB
- LM
+3 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €66M
- Wage / week
- €145K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC79 Pace
- SHO71 Shooting
- PAS75 Passing
- DRI79 Dribbling
- DEF85 Defending
- PHY83 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (87, of which +3 from international reputation); within two points at LWB, LDM, CDM.
- Potential 88: 3 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Defending 85; weakest: Shooting 71.
- Contract with Manchester City runs to 2028; value €66M; wage €145K a week.
- PlayStyle+: Block.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 23 Jan 2002
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 5 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €66M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 5 Aug 2023
- National side
- Croatia · #4
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 73
- Crossing73
- Finishing68
- Heading Accuracy84
- Short Passing82
- Volleys60
Skillgroup average 74
- Dribbling79
- Curve74
- FK Accuracy59
- Long Passing76
- Ball Control81
Movementgroup average 76
- Acceleration78
- Sprint Speed79
- Agility69
- Reactions86
- Balance67
Powergroup average 82
- Shot Power82
- Jumping91
- Stamina82
- Strength82
- Long Shots74
Mentalitygroup average 76
- Aggression86
- Interceptions85
- Positioning70
- Vision70
- Penalties61
- Composure82
Defendinggroup average 85
- Defensive Awareness85
- Standing Tackle85
- Sliding Tackle84
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving5
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 87 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 87 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 87 (+3 reputation)
- Left Back, 85 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 85 (+3 reputation)
- Right Back, 85 (+3 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Block (PlayStyle+)
- Jockey
- Low Driven Shot
- Pinged Pass
Roles
- Ball-Playing Defender+
- Wingback+
- Wide Back+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €66M
- Wage
- €145Kper week
- Asking price
- €76M – €86M
- 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.