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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Carlos Baleba
Brighton & Hove AlbionShirt number 17
England Premier League
Cameroon
- CDM
- CM
Wonderkid
+6 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €31M
- Wage / week
- €65K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 183 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC74 Pace
- SHO70 Shooting
- PAS74 Passing
- DRI79 Dribbling
- DEF78 Defending
- PHY79 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (82, of which +3 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 86: 6 more points to grow at 21, which makes Carlos Baleba a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 79; weakest: Shooting 70.
- Contract with Brighton & Hove Albion runs to 2028; value €31M; wage €65K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 3 Jan 2004
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €31M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 29 Aug 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 68
- Crossing65
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy67
- Short Passing80
- Volleys67
Skillgroup average 73
- Dribbling81
- Curve75
- FK Accuracy50
- Long Passing79
- Ball Control79
Movementgroup average 76
- Acceleration75
- Sprint Speed74
- Agility75
- Reactions78
- Balance77
Powergroup average 79
- Shot Power85
- Jumping80
- Stamina76
- Strength79
- Long Shots75
Mentalitygroup average 73
- Aggression80
- Interceptions82
- Positioning67
- Vision76
- Penalties50
- Composure80
Defendinggroup average 78
- Defensive Awareness76
- Standing Tackle81
- Sliding Tackle78
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes13
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 81 (+3 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 81 (+3 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 81 (+3 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 81 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Intercept
- Power Shot
- Technical
Roles
- Box Crasher+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €31M
- Wage
- €65Kper week
- Asking price
- €36M – €40M
- 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.