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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

James Abankwah

FC 26 · Centre Back / Right Back

James Abankwah

WatfordShirt number 25

England ChampionshipRepublic of Ireland

  • CB
  • RB

On loan from Udinese until 30 Jun 2026

66Overall rating
76Potential

+10 to grow

Age
21
Value
€1.8M
Wage / week
€8K
Contract
2029
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC70 Pace
  • SHO35 Shooting
  • PAS45 Passing
  • DRI60 Dribbling
  • DEF65 Defending
  • PHY69 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Back (68, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
  • Potential 76: 10 more points to grow at 21.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 70; weakest: Shooting 35.
  • Contract with Watford runs to 2029; value €1.8M; wage €8K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
21
Born
16 Jan 2004
Height
182 cm
Weight
79 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€1.8M
Contract
2029
Joined
26 Jan 2022

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 46

  • Crossing45
  • Finishing35
  • Heading Accuracy64
  • Short Passing59
  • Volleys25

Skillgroup average 46

  • Dribbling61
  • Curve29
  • FK Accuracy29
  • Long Passing52
  • Ball Control58

Movementgroup average 66

  • Acceleration72
  • Sprint Speed69
  • Agility64
  • Reactions62
  • Balance62

Powergroup average 56

  • Shot Power39
  • Jumping77
  • Stamina57
  • Strength73
  • Long Shots32

Mentalitygroup average 49

  • Aggression70
  • Interceptions64
  • Positioning50
  • Vision25
  • Penalties31
  • Composure54

Defendinggroup average 65

  • Defensive Awareness65
  • Standing Tackle65
  • Sliding Tackle64
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 11

  • GK Diving14
  • GK Handling10
  • GK Kicking13
  • GK Positioning7
  • GK Reflexes11

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Wing Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Wide Back+CB
  • Fullback+RB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€1.8M
Wage
€8Kper week
Asking price
€2.1M – €2.3M
Contract until
2029

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.

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.