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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Matt Baker

FC 26 · Centre Back

Matt Baker

Newport CountyShirt number 4

England League TwoWales

  • CB
62Overall rating
69Potential

+7 to grow

Age
22
Value
€750K
Wage / week
€500
Contract
2030
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC63 Pace
  • SHO26 Shooting
  • PAS42 Passing
  • DRI39 Dribbling
  • DEF62 Defending
  • PHY71 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 69: 7 more points to grow at 22.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 71; weakest: Shooting 26.
  • Contract with Newport County runs to 2030; value €750K; wage €500 a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
22
Born
6 Feb 2003
Height
186 cm
Weight
72 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€750K
Contract
2030
Joined
1 Jul 2024

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 38

  • Crossing25
  • Finishing21
  • Heading Accuracy62
  • Short Passing56
  • Volleys26

Skillgroup average 37

  • Dribbling31
  • Curve31
  • FK Accuracy27
  • Long Passing51
  • Ball Control43

Movementgroup average 56

  • Acceleration62
  • Sprint Speed64
  • Agility40
  • Reactions59
  • Balance57

Powergroup average 56

  • Shot Power36
  • Jumping72
  • Stamina74
  • Strength72
  • Long Shots24

Mentalitygroup average 44

  • Aggression62
  • Interceptions60
  • Positioning27
  • Vision32
  • Penalties33
  • Composure49

Defendinggroup average 63

  • Defensive Awareness62
  • Standing Tackle64
  • Sliding Tackle62
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 10

  • GK Diving7
  • GK Handling10
  • GK Kicking13
  • GK Positioning13
  • GK Reflexes9

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, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 57 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Aerial Fortress
  • Anticipate
  • Intercept

Roles

  • Stopper+CB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€750K
Wage
€500per week
Asking price
€863K – €975K
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.