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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Merveille Papela
SV Darmstadt 98Shirt number 21
Germany 2. Bundesliga
Germany
- CM
- CDM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage / week
- €7K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 176 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC61 Pace
- SHO54 Shooting
- PAS64 Passing
- DRI73 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY53 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (69, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 72: 5 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 73; weakest: Physical 53.
- Contract with SV Darmstadt 98 runs to 2029; value €1.5M; wage €7K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 18 Jan 2001
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.5M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing65
- Finishing50
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing69
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 60
- Dribbling72
- Curve47
- FK Accuracy41
- Long Passing66
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 71
- Acceleration69
- Sprint Speed55
- Agility79
- Reactions66
- Balance84
Powergroup average 56
- Shot Power65
- Jumping53
- Stamina65
- Strength42
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression65
- Interceptions67
- Positioning62
- Vision64
- Penalties42
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle66
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning11
- GK Reflexes14
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Jockey
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Holding+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage
- €7Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.7M – €1.9M
- Contract until
- 2029
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.