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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Back / Right Midfielder / Right Winger / Centre Midfielder
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Minnesota United FCShirt number 21
USA Major League Soccer
South Africa
- RB
- RM
- RW
- CM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €2.2M
- Wage / week
- €5K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC80 Pace
- SHO67 Shooting
- PAS59 Passing
- DRI72 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY70 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (72, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- Potential 75: 5 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Pace 80; weakest: Passing 59.
- Contract with Minnesota United FC runs to 2027; value €2.2M; wage €5K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 20 Jun 2000
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.2M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 5 Jan 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 63
- Crossing63
- Finishing69
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing64
- Volleys54
Skillgroup average 55
- Dribbling73
- Curve45
- FK Accuracy38
- Long Passing45
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 74
- Acceleration79
- Sprint Speed81
- Agility67
- Reactions69
- Balance73
Powergroup average 73
- Shot Power72
- Jumping79
- Stamina79
- Strength72
- Long Shots62
Mentalitygroup average 63
- Aggression49
- Interceptions62
- Positioning70
- Vision63
- Penalties68
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness66
- Standing Tackle67
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving8
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Left Striker, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Right Striker, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Striker, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Right Winger, 70, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Forward, 70
Better at another positionST +2LM +1RM +1 (listed position)
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Rapid
Roles
- Inverted Wingback+
- Wingback+
- Inside Forward+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.2M
- Wage
- €5Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.5M – €2.9M
- 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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Michael BoxallMinnesota United FCOverall 71potential 71
Nectarios TriantisMinnesota United FCOverall 70potential 79
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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.