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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Cristian Zabala
SarmientoShirt number 15
Argentina Primera División
Argentina
- CDM
- CM
+1 to grow
- Age
- 27
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage / week
- €7K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 187 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC65 Pace
- SHO53 Shooting
- PAS68 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY72 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LDM.
- Potential 71: 1 more point to grow at 27.
- Standout card stat: Physical 72; weakest: Shooting 53.
- Contract with Sarmiento runs to 2026; value €1.6M; wage €7K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 27
- Born
- 4 Mar 1998
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.6M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 14 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing59
- Finishing52
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing74
- Volleys51
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling67
- Curve60
- FK Accuracy57
- Long Passing72
- Ball Control69
Movementgroup average 62
- Acceleration60
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility58
- Reactions68
- Balance54
Powergroup average 65
- Shot Power55
- Jumping68
- Stamina73
- Strength74
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression65
- Interceptions66
- Positioning63
- Vision69
- Penalties46
- Composure64
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness65
- Standing Tackle65
- Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking5
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes8
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, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Wide Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage
- €7Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.8M – €2.1M
- 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.
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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.