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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Johnny Cardoso
João Lucas de Souza Cardoso
Atlético de MadridShirt number 5
Spain Primera División
United States
- CDM
- CM
+4 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €28M
- Wage / week
- €56K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC74 Pace
- SHO67 Shooting
- PAS75 Passing
- DRI77 Dribbling
- DEF79 Defending
- PHY78 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (82, of which +3 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 84: 4 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Defending 79; weakest: Shooting 67.
- Contract with Atlético de Madrid runs to 2030; value €28M; wage €56K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 20 Sept 2001
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €28M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 16 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 69
- Crossing65
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy75
- Short Passing81
- Volleys62
Skillgroup average 74
- Dribbling76
- Curve69
- FK Accuracy66
- Long Passing78
- Ball Control81
Movementgroup average 73
- Acceleration75
- Sprint Speed74
- Agility73
- Reactions78
- Balance65
Powergroup average 77
- Shot Power74
- Jumping85
- Stamina77
- Strength79
- Long Shots68
Mentalitygroup average 74
- Aggression77
- Interceptions83
- Positioning74
- Vision74
- Penalties62
- Composure76
Defendinggroup average 78
- Defensive Awareness78
- Standing Tackle80
- Sliding Tackle77
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Bruiser
- Intercept
Roles
- Holding+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €28M
- Wage
- €56Kper week
- Asking price
- €32M – €36M
- Contract until
- 2030
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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Pablo BarriosAtlético de MadridOverall 83potential 87
José GiménezAtlético de MadridOverall 83potential 83
Same nation
United States players in the same role
Tyler AdamsAFC BournemouthOverall 79potential 81
Tanner TessmannOlympique LyonnaisOverall 76potential 82
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Aidan MorrisMiddlesbroughOverall 74potential 78
James SandsFC St. PauliOverall 72potential 75
Lennard Maloney1. FSV Mainz 05Overall 72potential 73
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.