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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Leighton Clarkson

FC 26 · Attacking Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder

Leighton Clarkson

BlackpoolShirt number 7

England League OneEngland

  • CAM
  • CM
  • CDM
69Overall rating
76Potential

+7 to grow

Age
23
Value
€2.8M
Wage / week
€2K
Contract
2028
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC66 Pace
  • SHO66 Shooting
  • PAS70 Passing
  • DRI70 Dribbling
  • DEF60 Defending
  • PHY56 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM, LM.
  • Potential 76: 7 more points to grow at 23.
  • Standout card stat: Passing 70; weakest: Physical 56.
  • Contract with Blackpool runs to 2028; value €2.8M; wage €2K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
23
Born
19 Oct 2001
Height
175 cm
Weight
66 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
3 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€2.8M
Contract
2028
Joined
2 Feb 2026

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 63

  • Crossing66
  • Finishing65
  • Heading Accuracy46
  • Short Passing71
  • Volleys66

Skillgroup average 70

  • Dribbling67
  • Curve71
  • FK Accuracy71
  • Long Passing70
  • Ball Control71

Movementgroup average 72

  • Acceleration71
  • Sprint Speed62
  • Agility79
  • Reactions68
  • Balance82

Powergroup average 62

  • Shot Power72
  • Jumping54
  • Stamina70
  • Strength48
  • Long Shots65

Mentalitygroup average 63

  • Aggression60
  • Interceptions61
  • Positioning66
  • Vision72
  • Penalties50
  • Composure70

Defendinggroup average 62

  • Defensive Awareness59
  • Standing Tackle65
  • Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 12

  • GK Diving14
  • GK Handling15
  • GK Kicking14
  • GK Positioning7
  • GK Reflexes9

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Dead Ball
  • Long Ball Pass
  • Pinged Pass

Roles

  • Playmaker+CAM
  • Deep-Lying Playmaker+CDM
  • Deep-Lying Playmaker+CM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€2.8M
Wage
€2Kper week
Asking price
€3.2M – €3.6M
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.

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.