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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

James Connolly

FC 26 · Centre Back

James Connolly

Crewe AlexandraShirt number 18

England League TwoWales

  • CB
62Overall rating
67Potential

+5 to grow

Age
23
Value
€550K
Wage / week
€650
Contract
2030
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC57 Pace
  • SHO28 Shooting
  • PAS47 Passing
  • DRI51 Dribbling
  • DEF61 Defending
  • PHY70 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Back (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
  • Potential 67: 5 more points to grow at 23.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 70; weakest: Shooting 28.
  • Contract with Crewe Alexandra runs to 2030; value €550K; wage €650 a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
23
Born
2 Nov 2001
Height
185 cm
Weight
84 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
4 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€550K
Contract
2030
Joined
1 Aug 2024

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 41

  • Crossing33
  • Finishing25
  • Heading Accuracy62
  • Short Passing59
  • Volleys26

Skillgroup average 42

  • Dribbling44
  • Curve31
  • FK Accuracy24
  • Long Passing55
  • Ball Control56

Movementgroup average 57

  • Acceleration60
  • Sprint Speed55
  • Agility51
  • Reactions56
  • Balance64

Powergroup average 55

  • Shot Power42
  • Jumping72
  • Stamina66
  • Strength75
  • Long Shots20

Mentalitygroup average 47

  • Aggression60
  • Interceptions60
  • Positioning24
  • Vision42
  • Penalties37
  • Composure56

Defendinggroup average 61

  • Defensive Awareness60
  • Standing Tackle62
  • Sliding Tackle61
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 11

  • GK Diving8
  • GK Handling6
  • GK Kicking11
  • GK Positioning15
  • GK Reflexes14

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 58 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Aerial Fortress

Roles

  • Stopper+CB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€550K
Wage
€650per week
Asking price
€633K – €715K
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.

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.