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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Calem Nieuwenhof
Heart of MidlothianShirt number 8
Scotland Premiership
Australia
- CM
- CDM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €1.8M
- Wage / week
- €4K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 181 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC76 Pace
- SHO61 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 73: 5 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Pace 76; weakest: Shooting 61.
- Contract with Heart of Midlothian runs to 2027; value €1.8M; wage €4K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 17 Feb 2001
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.8M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 24 Jul 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 55
- Crossing49
- Finishing59
- Heading Accuracy47
- Short Passing69
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling67
- Curve55
- FK Accuracy50
- Long Passing67
- Ball Control66
Movementgroup average 75
- Acceleration76
- Sprint Speed76
- Agility78
- Reactions67
- Balance80
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power67
- Jumping63
- Stamina88
- Strength58
- Long Shots66
Mentalitygroup average 64
- Aggression69
- Interceptions66
- Positioning64
- Vision67
- Penalties51
- Composure68
Defendinggroup average 68
- Defensive Awareness66
- Standing Tackle69
- Sliding Tackle69
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Relentless
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.8M
- Wage
- €4Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.1M – €2.3M
- 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.
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Heart of Midlothian teammates
Lawrence ShanklandHeart of MidlothianOverall 76potential 76
Craig HalkettHeart of MidlothianOverall 75potential 75
Cláudio BragaHeart of MidlothianOverall 74potential 77
Cameron DevlinHeart of MidlothianOverall 74potential 77
Alexandros KyziridisHeart of MidlothianOverall 74potential 77
Stuart FindlayHeart of MidlothianOverall 74potential 74
Same nation
Australia players in the same role
Jackson IrvineFC St. PauliOverall 74potential 74
Mathew LeckieMelbourne CityOverall 70potential 70
Angus ThurgateWestern Sydney WanderersOverall 69potential 72
Connor MetcalfeFC St. PauliOverall 69potential 71
Denis GenreauMelbourne VictoryOverall 68potential 69
Ajdin HrustićHeracles AlmeloOverall 68potential 68
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.