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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Back
Nelson Palacio
FC ZürichShirt number 15
Switzerland Super League
Colombia
- CDM
- CM
- CB
On loan from Real Salt Lake until 30 Jun 2026
+7 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €3M
- Wage / week
- €10K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO63 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY70 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 77: 7 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Pace 71; weakest: Shooting 63.
- Contract with FC Zürich runs to 2026; value €3M; wage €10K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 16 Jun 2001
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €3M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 5 Jul 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing53
- Finishing64
- Heading Accuracy53
- Short Passing68
- Volleys45
Skillgroup average 60
- Dribbling63
- Curve44
- FK Accuracy53
- Long Passing66
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 72
- Acceleration70
- Sprint Speed71
- Agility73
- Reactions74
- Balance74
Powergroup average 69
- Shot Power65
- Jumping66
- Stamina84
- Strength67
- Long Shots64
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression63
- Interceptions70
- Positioning65
- Vision70
- Penalties49
- Composure54
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness63
- Standing Tackle70
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Centre-Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €3M
- Wage
- €10Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.5M – €3.9M
- Contract until
- 2026
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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Sebastián PedrozaAl OkhdoodOverall 72potential 75
Daniel TorresIndependiente Santa FeOverall 72potential 72
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.