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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Striker
Max Mata
St Patrick's AthleticShirt number 18
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
New Zealand
- ST
62Overall rating
65Potential
+3 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €550K
- Wage / week
- €600
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC70 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS49 Passing
- DRI56 Dribbling
- DEF24 Defending
- PHY73 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS.
- Potential 65: 3 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Physical 73; weakest: Defending 24.
- Contract with St Patrick's Athletic runs to 2029; value €550K; wage €600 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 10 Jul 2000
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €550K
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 1 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing48
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing54
- Volleys54
Skillgroup average 50
- Dribbling54
- Curve43
- FK Accuracy42
- Long Passing46
- Ball Control63
Movementgroup average 60
- Acceleration68
- Sprint Speed71
- Agility51
- Reactions57
- Balance52
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power60
- Jumping84
- Stamina68
- Strength74
- Long Shots53
Mentalitygroup average 53
- Aggression73
- Interceptions16
- Positioning63
- Vision48
- Penalties63
- Composure52
Defendinggroup average 22
- Defensive Awareness14
- Standing Tackle25
- Sliding Tackle28
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Striker, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Striker, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Striker, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Forward, 59
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Left Forward, 59
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Rapid
Roles
- Advanced Forward+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €550K
- Wage
- €600per week
- Asking price
- €633K – €715K
- 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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Joseph AnangSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 68potential 73
Chris ForresterSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 66potential 66
Joe RedmondSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 65potential 69
Romal PalmerSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 65potential 66
Jamie LennonSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 65potential 66
Aidan KeenaSt Patrick's AthleticOverall 63potential 64
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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.