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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Hjalmar Ekdal

FC 26 · Centre Back

Hjalmar Ekdal

BurnleyShirt number 18

England Premier LeagueSweden

  • CB
71Overall rating
73Potential

+2 to grow

Age
26
Value
€2M
Wage / week
€32K
Contract
2027
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC53 Pace
  • SHO33 Shooting
  • PAS53 Passing
  • DRI63 Dribbling
  • DEF72 Defending
  • PHY75 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Back (73, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
  • Potential 73: 2 more points to grow at 26.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Shooting 33.
  • Contract with Burnley runs to 2027; value €2M; wage €32K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
26
Born
21 Oct 1998
Height
188 cm
Weight
76 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€2M
Contract
2027
Joined
21 Jan 2023
National side
Sweden · #14

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 46

  • Crossing29
  • Finishing30
  • Heading Accuracy70
  • Short Passing67
  • Volleys36

Skillgroup average 48

  • Dribbling59
  • Curve28
  • FK Accuracy26
  • Long Passing64
  • Ball Control64

Movementgroup average 60

  • Acceleration49
  • Sprint Speed56
  • Agility69
  • Reactions70
  • Balance55

Powergroup average 58

  • Shot Power43
  • Jumping72
  • Stamina67
  • Strength79
  • Long Shots28

Mentalitygroup average 56

  • Aggression74
  • Interceptions70
  • Positioning37
  • Vision55
  • Penalties28
  • Composure72

Defendinggroup average 72

  • Defensive Awareness72
  • Standing Tackle73
  • Sliding Tackle71
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 9

  • GK Diving5
  • GK Handling12
  • GK Kicking12
  • GK Positioning6
  • GK Reflexes12

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 66 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 66 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 64 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Stopper+CB
  • Defender+CB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€2M
Wage
€32Kper week
Asking price
€2.3M – €2.6M
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.

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.