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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Back / Centre Midfielder
Eric Martel
1. FC KölnShirt number 6
Germany 1. Bundesliga
Germany
- CDM
- CB
- CM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €11M
- Wage / week
- €20K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC61 Pace
- SHO51 Shooting
- PAS64 Passing
- DRI70 Dribbling
- DEF76 Defending
- PHY82 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (78, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 81: 5 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Physical 82; weakest: Shooting 51.
- Contract with 1. FC Köln runs to 2029; value €11M; wage €20K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 29 Apr 2002
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €11M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 56
- Crossing52
- Finishing50
- Heading Accuracy70
- Short Passing74
- Volleys35
Skillgroup average 60
- Dribbling70
- Curve46
- FK Accuracy43
- Long Passing70
- Ball Control71
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration65
- Sprint Speed58
- Agility67
- Reactions73
- Balance68
Powergroup average 71
- Shot Power53
- Jumping79
- Stamina86
- Strength81
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 65
- Aggression80
- Interceptions78
- Positioning56
- Vision65
- Penalties38
- Composure75
Defendinggroup average 77
- Defensive Awareness77
- Standing Tackle77
- Sliding Tackle76
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving5
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 78 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 78 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 78 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +1 (listed position)
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Aerial Fortress
- Block
- Bruiser
- Intercept
- Relentless
Roles
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
- Box Crasher+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €11M
- Wage
- €20Kper week
- Asking price
- €12M – €14M
- 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.
Compare
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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.