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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Back / Centre Back / Left Midfielder
Alex Murphy
Newcastle UnitedShirt number 37
England Premier League
Republic of Ireland
- LB
- CB
- LM
+14 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €1.7M
- Wage / week
- €17K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC66 Pace
- SHO41 Shooting
- PAS54 Passing
- DRI60 Dribbling
- DEF65 Defending
- PHY72 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (68, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 79: 14 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Physical 72; weakest: Shooting 41.
- Contract with Newcastle United runs to 2028; value €1.7M; wage €17K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 25 Jun 2004
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.7M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 9 Jul 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 51
- Crossing56
- Finishing40
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing62
- Volleys39
Skillgroup average 52
- Dribbling58
- Curve50
- FK Accuracy35
- Long Passing55
- Ball Control60
Movementgroup average 64
- Acceleration65
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility61
- Reactions64
- Balance62
Powergroup average 60
- Shot Power48
- Jumping73
- Stamina67
- Strength75
- Long Shots36
Mentalitygroup average 54
- Aggression70
- Interceptions63
- Positioning43
- Vision45
- Penalties42
- Composure60
Defendinggroup average 65
- Defensive Awareness65
- Standing Tackle67
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking10
- GK Positioning11
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 65 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +3 (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
Roles
- Wingback+
- Falseback+
- Ball-Playing Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.7M
- Wage
- €17Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.0M – €2.2M
- Contract until
- 2028
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.