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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Right Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Taylor Gardner-Hickman
Blackburn RoversShirt number 5
England Championship
England
- CM
- CDM
- RM
- CAM
On loan from Birmingham City until 30 Jun 2026
+5 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €1.8M
- Wage / week
- €12K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC72 Pace
- SHO62 Shooting
- PAS68 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM, LM.
- Potential 73: 5 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Pace 72; weakest: Shooting 62.
- Contract with Blackburn Rovers runs to 2028; value €1.8M; wage €12K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 30 Dec 2001
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.8M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 2 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 59
- Crossing67
- Finishing57
- Heading Accuracy52
- Short Passing72
- Volleys48
Skillgroup average 66
- Dribbling70
- Curve65
- FK Accuracy58
- Long Passing70
- Ball Control69
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration69
- Sprint Speed75
- Agility66
- Reactions67
- Balance67
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power71
- Jumping63
- Stamina71
- Strength61
- Long Shots70
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression60
- Interceptions66
- Positioning63
- Vision64
- Penalties60
- Composure61
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness60
- Standing Tackle70
- Sliding Tackle65
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Right Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Half-Winger+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Inside Forward+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.8M
- Wage
- €12Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.1M – €2.3M
- Contract until
- 2028
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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Ryan HedgesBlackburn RoversOverall 70potential 70
Sean McLoughlinBlackburn RoversOverall 70potential 70
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Jobe BellinghamBorussia DortmundOverall 77potential 83
Jacob RamseyNewcastle UnitedOverall 77potential 81
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.