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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Sander Kartum
Sander Erik Kartum
Wellington PhoenixShirt number 16
Australia A-League
Norway
- CM
- CDM
- CAM
On loan from Heart of Midlothian until 30 Jun 2026
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €575K
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO59 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF58 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 64 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Pace 71; weakest: Defending 58.
- Contract with Wellington Phoenix runs to 2026; value €575K; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 3 Oct 1995
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €575K
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 24 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing62
- Finishing60
- Heading Accuracy52
- Short Passing64
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 62
- Dribbling65
- Curve62
- FK Accuracy52
- Long Passing64
- Ball Control67
Movementgroup average 70
- Acceleration74
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility74
- Reactions63
- Balance71
Powergroup average 63
- Shot Power61
- Jumping64
- Stamina71
- Strength59
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression64
- Interceptions57
- Positioning65
- Vision66
- Penalties43
- Composure67
Defendinggroup average 58
- Defensive Awareness57
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle58
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 64, preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 64, preferred position
- Centre Forward, 64
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 64
- Left Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 64
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Forward, 64
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Half-Winger+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €575K
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €661K – €748K
- Contract until
- 2026
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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Sarpreet SinghWellington PhoenixOverall 68potential 69
Alex RuferWellington PhoenixOverall 66potential 66
Ifeanyi EzeWellington PhoenixOverall 65potential 66
Carlo ArmientoWellington PhoenixOverall 64potential 65
Tim PayneWellington PhoenixOverall 63potential 63
Bill TuilomaWellington PhoenixOverall 63potential 63
Same nation
Norway players in the same role
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.