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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Back
Marcelo Esponda
Newell's Old BoysShirt number 29
Argentina Primera División
Argentina
- CDM
- CM
- CB
+7 to grow
- Age
- 22
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage / week
- €4K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 176 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC68 Pace
- SHO65 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF63 Defending
- PHY65 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (67, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- Potential 73: 7 more points to grow at 22.
- Standout card stat: Pace 68; weakest: Passing 63.
- Contract with Newell's Old Boys runs to 2026; value €1.6M; wage €4K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 22
- Born
- 14 Jan 2003
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.6M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 11 Sept 2022
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 61
- Crossing61
- Finishing64
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing65
- Volleys59
Skillgroup average 63
- Dribbling67
- Curve59
- FK Accuracy62
- Long Passing62
- Ball Control66
Movementgroup average 67
- Acceleration68
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility64
- Reactions68
- Balance68
Powergroup average 66
- Shot Power68
- Jumping66
- Stamina67
- Strength65
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 63
- Aggression64
- Interceptions66
- Positioning65
- Vision64
- Penalties59
- Composure60
Defendinggroup average 63
- Defensive Awareness64
- Standing Tackle63
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning6
- GK Reflexes5
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Striker, 67 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Centre-Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage
- €4Kper 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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Newell's Old Boys teammates
Gabriel AriasNewell's Old BoysOverall 74potential 74
Armando MéndezNewell's Old BoysOverall 71potential 71
Matías CoccaroNewell's Old BoysOverall 71potential 71
Saúl SalcedoNewell's Old BoysOverall 69potential 71
Walter MazzanttiNewell's Old BoysOverall 69potential 69
Luciano HerreraNewell's Old BoysOverall 68potential 68
Same nation
Argentina players in the same role
Alan VarelaFC PortoOverall 80potential 85
Santiago HezzeOlympiacosOverall 79potential 83
Nicolás DomínguezNottingham ForestOverall 78potential 79
Enzo BarrenecheaBenficaOverall 77potential 82
Santiago SosaRacing Club de AvellanedaOverall 77potential 79
Federico FattoriArgentinos JuniorsOverall 77potential 77
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.