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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Xavier Simons
Bolton WanderersShirt number 4
England League One
England
- CDM
- CM
+9 to grow
- Age
- 22
- Value
- €2.2M
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 183 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC69 Pace
- SHO55 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY74 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (68, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 76: 9 more points to grow at 22.
- Standout card stat: Physical 74; weakest: Shooting 55.
- Contract with Bolton Wanderers runs to 2029; value €2.2M; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 22
- Born
- 20 Feb 2003
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.2M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 16 Jun 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing58
- Finishing47
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing67
- Volleys52
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling64
- Curve62
- FK Accuracy53
- Long Passing63
- Ball Control63
Movementgroup average 67
- Acceleration69
- Sprint Speed69
- Agility66
- Reactions60
- Balance71
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power70
- Jumping72
- Stamina77
- Strength70
- Long Shots61
Mentalitygroup average 64
- Aggression83
- Interceptions67
- Positioning55
- Vision61
- Penalties52
- Composure67
Defendinggroup average 63
- Defensive Awareness60
- Standing Tackle65
- Sliding Tackle64
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Box-to-Box+
- Box Crasher+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.2M
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.5M – €2.9M
- Contract until
- 2029
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.