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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Striker / Defensive Midfielder
Alex Badolato
Newcastle JetsShirt number 19
Australia A-League
Australia
- CM
- ST
- CDM
+14 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €950K
- Wage / week
- €750
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC69 Pace
- SHO64 Shooting
- PAS57 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF55 Defending
- PHY61 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (65, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- Potential 76: 14 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Pace 69; weakest: Defending 55.
- Contract with Newcastle Jets runs to 2027; value €950K; wage €750 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 23 Feb 2005
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €950K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 54
- Crossing41
- Finishing65
- Heading Accuracy52
- Short Passing64
- Volleys46
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling62
- Curve55
- FK Accuracy60
- Long Passing63
- Ball Control65
Movementgroup average 68
- Acceleration72
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility72
- Reactions58
- Balance74
Powergroup average 64
- Shot Power65
- Jumping66
- Stamina60
- Strength62
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression59
- Interceptions60
- Positioning62
- Vision58
- Penalties60
- Composure58
Defendinggroup average 53
- Defensive Awareness55
- Standing Tackle54
- Sliding Tackle50
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes13
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Striker, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Left Striker, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Striker, 64 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCAM +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €950K
- Wage
- €750per week
- Asking price
- €1.1M – €1.2M
- 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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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.