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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Markus Karlsson
Hammarby IFShirt number 8
Sweden Allsvenskan
Sweden
- CM
- CDM
+7 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €2.8M
- Wage / week
- €4K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO60 Shooting
- PAS64 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF64 Defending
- PHY72 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 76: 7 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Physical 72; weakest: Shooting 60.
- Contract with Hammarby IF runs to 2029; value €2.8M; wage €4K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 20 Jan 2004
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.8M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 2 Apr 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing56
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing72
- Volleys36
Skillgroup average 57
- Dribbling64
- Curve38
- FK Accuracy47
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration70
- Sprint Speed65
- Agility70
- Reactions67
- Balance58
Powergroup average 69
- Shot Power58
- Jumping71
- Stamina84
- Strength68
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression67
- Interceptions68
- Positioning67
- Vision68
- Penalties38
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 63
- Defensive Awareness59
- Standing Tackle67
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning14
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.8M
- Wage
- €4Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.2M – €3.6M
- 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.