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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Nicolás Goitea
Newell's Old BoysShirt number 23
Argentina Primera División
Argentina
- CB
62Overall rating
64Potential
+2 to grow
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €400K
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC55 Pace
- SHO24 Shooting
- PAS42 Passing
- DRI50 Dribbling
- DEF63 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 64: 2 more points to grow at 28.
- Standout card stat: Defending 63; weakest: Shooting 24.
- Contract with Newell's Old Boys runs to 2026; value €400K; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 11 Jun 1997
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €400K
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 1 Jan 2019
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 38
- Crossing20
- Finishing20
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing62
- Volleys22
Skillgroup average 40
- Dribbling44
- Curve29
- FK Accuracy27
- Long Passing45
- Ball Control57
Movementgroup average 52
- Acceleration55
- Sprint Speed55
- Agility52
- Reactions56
- Balance42
Powergroup average 49
- Shot Power38
- Jumping66
- Stamina61
- Strength63
- Long Shots19
Mentalitygroup average 45
- Aggression58
- Interceptions62
- Positioning21
- Vision34
- Penalties30
- Composure62
Defendinggroup average 63
- Defensive Awareness63
- Standing Tackle64
- Sliding Tackle61
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes7
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 Defensive Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €400K
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €460K – €520K
- 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
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Argentina players in the same role
Cristian RomeroTottenham HotspurOverall 82potential 84
Lisandro MartínezManchester UnitedOverall 81potential 82
Marcos SenesiAFC BournemouthOverall 81potential 81
Leonardo BalerdiOlympique de MarseilleOverall 80potential 83
Nicolás OtamendiBenficaOverall 80potential 80
Facundo MedinaOlympique de MarseilleOverall 79potential 83
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.