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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Midfielder / Right Winger / Left Midfielder
Ernest Poku
Bayer 04 LeverkusenShirt number 19
Germany 1. Bundesliga
Netherlands
- RM
- RW
- LM
Wonderkid
+9 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €17M
- Wage / week
- €43K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 173 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC94 Pace
- SHO67 Shooting
- PAS68 Passing
- DRI77 Dribbling
- DEF40 Defending
- PHY66 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (76, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, LF, CF.
- Potential 85: 9 more points to grow at 21, which makes Ernest Poku a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Pace 94; weakest: Defending 40.
- Contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen runs to 2030; value €17M; wage €43K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 28 Jan 2004
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 63 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 5 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €17M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 12 Aug 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 61
- Crossing64
- Finishing65
- Heading Accuracy47
- Short Passing72
- Volleys56
Skillgroup average 66
- Dribbling78
- Curve65
- FK Accuracy48
- Long Passing62
- Ball Control75
Movementgroup average 85
- Acceleration93
- Sprint Speed95
- Agility86
- Reactions66
- Balance83
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power75
- Jumping72
- Stamina77
- Strength63
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression59
- Interceptions38
- Positioning77
- Vision73
- Penalties56
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 41
- Defensive Awareness40
- Standing Tackle36
- Sliding Tackle47
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes8
On the pitch
Best positions
- Left Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Right Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Right Winger, 75, preferred position
- Left Winger, 75
- Centre Forward, 74
- Left Forward, 74
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Quick Step
- Rapid
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Inside Forward+
- Winger+
- Inside Forward+
Specialities
- #Speedster
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €17M
- Wage
- €43Kper week
- Asking price
- €20M – €22M
- Contract until
- 2030
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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Ibrahim MazaBayer 04 LeverkusenOverall 79potential 87
Same nation
Netherlands players in the same role
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.