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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Nicolás Romero
Minnesota United FCShirt number 5
USA Major League Soccer
Argentina
- CB
69Overall rating
76Potential
+7 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €2.6M
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC60 Pace
- SHO45 Shooting
- PAS55 Passing
- DRI57 Dribbling
- DEF69 Defending
- PHY71 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 76: 7 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Physical 71; weakest: Shooting 45.
- Contract with Minnesota United FC runs to 2027; value €2.6M; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 28 Nov 2003
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.6M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 31 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 49
- Crossing47
- Finishing35
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing66
- Volleys33
Skillgroup average 55
- Dribbling55
- Curve53
- FK Accuracy62
- Long Passing48
- Ball Control58
Movementgroup average 60
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed57
- Agility56
- Reactions70
- Balance53
Powergroup average 64
- Shot Power59
- Jumping75
- Stamina56
- Strength78
- Long Shots54
Mentalitygroup average 56
- Aggression72
- Interceptions69
- Positioning52
- Vision48
- Penalties39
- Composure55
Defendinggroup average 70
- Defensive Awareness68
- Standing Tackle72
- Sliding Tackle70
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Aerial Fortress
- Long Ball Pass
Roles
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.6M
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.0M – €3.4M
- 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.
Compare
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Minnesota United FC teammates
Joaquín PereyraMinnesota United FCOverall 75potential 76
Dominik FitzMinnesota United FCOverall 73potential 76
Tomás ChancalayMinnesota United FCOverall 73potential 73
Kelvin YeboahMinnesota United FCOverall 71potential 74
Michael BoxallMinnesota United FCOverall 71potential 71
Nectarios TriantisMinnesota United FCOverall 70potential 79
Same nation
Argentina players in the same role
Cristian RomeroTottenham HotspurOverall 82potential 84
Lisandro MartínezManchester UnitedOverall 81potential 82
Marcos SenesiAFC BournemouthOverall 81potential 81
Leonardo BalerdiOlympique de MarseilleOverall 80potential 83
Nicolás OtamendiBenficaOverall 80potential 80
Facundo MedinaOlympique de MarseilleOverall 79potential 83
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.