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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Liam Thompson
Derby CountyShirt number 16
England Championship
England
- CM
- CDM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage / week
- €7K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 173 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC59 Pace
- SHO56 Shooting
- PAS64 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (69, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LWB.
- Potential 72: 5 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 67; weakest: Shooting 56.
- Contract with Derby County runs to 2027; value €1.5M; wage €7K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 29 Apr 2002
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.5M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2020
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing55
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy52
- Short Passing69
- Volleys53
Skillgroup average 62
- Dribbling66
- Curve58
- FK Accuracy53
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control67
Movementgroup average 65
- Acceleration55
- Sprint Speed63
- Agility65
- Reactions67
- Balance76
Powergroup average 59
- Shot Power58
- Jumping53
- Stamina74
- Strength54
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 64
- Aggression69
- Interceptions67
- Positioning58
- Vision66
- Penalties56
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 66
- Defensive Awareness64
- Standing Tackle67
- Sliding Tackle66
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking5
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes14
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage
- €7Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.7M – €1.9M
- 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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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.