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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Adam Wharton
Crystal PalaceShirt number 20
England Premier League
England
- CDM
- CM
Wonderkid
+6 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €38M
- Wage / week
- €66K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC62 Pace
- SHO62 Shooting
- PAS83 Passing
- DRI78 Dribbling
- DEF76 Defending
- PHY69 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (83, of which +3 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LDM.
- Potential 87: 6 more points to grow at 21, which makes Adam Wharton a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Passing 83; weakest: Pace 62.
- Contract with Crystal Palace runs to 2029; value €38M; wage €66K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 6 Feb 2004
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €38M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 1 Feb 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 68
- Crossing79
- Finishing60
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing86
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 80
- Dribbling78
- Curve81
- FK Accuracy71
- Long Passing86
- Ball Control82
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration60
- Sprint Speed63
- Agility69
- Reactions82
- Balance71
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power67
- Jumping68
- Stamina69
- Strength66
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 74
- Aggression76
- Interceptions78
- Positioning66
- Vision85
- Penalties53
- Composure83
Defendinggroup average 77
- Defensive Awareness75
- Standing Tackle78
- Sliding Tackle79
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving5
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+3 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 80 (+3 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 80 (+3 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 80 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- First Touch
- Incisive Pass
- Inventive
- Press Proven
- Slide Tackle
- Tiki Taka
Roles
- Holding+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €38M
- Wage
- €66Kper week
- Asking price
- €44M – €49M
- 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.