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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Julian Niehues
1. FC HeidenheimShirt number 16
Germany 1. Bundesliga
Germany
- CDM
- CM
+3 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage / week
- €18K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 195 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC56 Pace
- SHO61 Shooting
- PAS61 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF73 Defending
- PHY78 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (75, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 75: 3 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Physical 78; weakest: Pace 56.
- Contract with 1. FC Heidenheim runs to 2027; value €2.9M; wage €18K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 17 Apr 2001
- Height
- 195 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.9M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 60
- Crossing46
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy71
- Short Passing69
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling66
- Curve50
- FK Accuracy39
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 54
- Acceleration57
- Sprint Speed55
- Agility50
- Reactions68
- Balance42
Powergroup average 73
- Shot Power65
- Jumping80
- Stamina72
- Strength84
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 59
- Aggression71
- Interceptions72
- Positioning41
- Vision67
- Penalties40
- Composure64
Defendinggroup average 73
- Defensive Awareness72
- Standing Tackle75
- Sliding Tackle71
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +2
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Precision Header
Roles
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage
- €18Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.3M – €3.8M
- 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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1. FC Heidenheim teammates
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Niklas Dorsch1. FC HeidenheimOverall 74potential 74
Eren Dinkçi1. FC HeidenheimOverall 73potential 79
Marvin Pieringer1. FC HeidenheimOverall 73potential 74
Arijon Ibrahimović1. FC HeidenheimOverall 72potential 83
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Germany players in the same role
Joshua KimmichBayern MünchenOverall 89potential 89
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Leon GoretzkaBayern MünchenOverall 81potential 81
Maximilian ArnoldVfL WolfsburgOverall 79potential 79
Pascal GroßBrighton & Hove AlbionOverall 78potential 78
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.