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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes
West Ham UnitedShirt number 18
England Premier League
Portugal
- CM
- CAM
- CDM
Wonderkid
+6 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €27M
- Wage / week
- €52K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC70 Pace
- SHO73 Shooting
- PAS79 Passing
- DRI80 Dribbling
- DEF72 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (81, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 85: 6 more points to grow at 20, which makes Mateus Fernandes a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 80; weakest: Physical 67.
- Contract with West Ham United runs to 2030; value €27M; wage €52K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 10 Jul 2004
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €27M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 29 Aug 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 71
- Crossing77
- Finishing69
- Heading Accuracy56
- Short Passing80
- Volleys75
Skillgroup average 77
- Dribbling80
- Curve79
- FK Accuracy70
- Long Passing79
- Ball Control79
Movementgroup average 77
- Acceleration73
- Sprint Speed67
- Agility84
- Reactions79
- Balance81
Powergroup average 74
- Shot Power79
- Jumping69
- Stamina83
- Strength62
- Long Shots78
Mentalitygroup average 72
- Aggression60
- Interceptions75
- Positioning75
- Vision80
- Penalties64
- Composure78
Defendinggroup average 73
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle77
- Sliding Tackle74
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 7
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling5
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes5
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 79 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 79 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 78 (+2 reputation), preferred position
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- First Touch
- Inventive
- Long Ball Pass
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Box-to-Box+
- Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €27M
- Wage
- €52Kper week
- Asking price
- €31M – €35M
- 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.
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West Ham United teammates
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TatyWest Ham UnitedOverall 79potential 80
Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham UnitedOverall 79potential 79
El DioufWest Ham UnitedOverall 78potential 84
Crysencio SummervilleWest Ham UnitedOverall 78potential 83
Jean-Clair TodiboWest Ham UnitedOverall 78potential 81
Same nation
Portugal players in the same role
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.