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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Giannis Papanikolaou
Çaykur RizesporShirt number 6
Turkey Süper Lig
Greece
- CDM
- CM
+2 to grow
- Age
- 26
- Value
- €1.1M
- Wage / week
- €6K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC72 Pace
- SHO55 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF62 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (68, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 69: 2 more points to grow at 26.
- Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Shooting 55.
- Contract with Çaykur Rizespor runs to 2027; value €1.1M; wage €6K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 26
- Born
- 18 Nov 1998
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.1M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 13 Jun 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 55
- Crossing55
- Finishing56
- Heading Accuracy57
- Short Passing67
- Volleys40
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling66
- Curve63
- FK Accuracy45
- Long Passing65
- Ball Control65
Movementgroup average 71
- Acceleration76
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility72
- Reactions66
- Balance74
Powergroup average 69
- Shot Power56
- Jumping76
- Stamina80
- Strength73
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 63
- Aggression74
- Interceptions67
- Positioning62
- Vision62
- Penalties46
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 61
- Defensive Awareness61
- Standing Tackle63
- Sliding Tackle58
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Intercept
Roles
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
- Box Crasher+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.1M
- Wage
- €6Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.3M – €1.4M
- 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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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.