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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Back
Santiago Castañeda
SC Paderborn 07Shirt number 5
Germany 2. Bundesliga
United States
- CDM
- CM
- CB
+10 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage / week
- €4K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC61 Pace
- SHO49 Shooting
- PAS63 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF66 Defending
- PHY66 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LDM.
- Potential 79: 10 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 67; weakest: Shooting 49.
- Contract with SC Paderborn 07 runs to 2027; value €2.9M; wage €4K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 13 Nov 2004
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.9M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 54
- Crossing45
- Finishing46
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing73
- Volleys43
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling68
- Curve45
- FK Accuracy40
- Long Passing69
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 65
- Acceleration75
- Sprint Speed50
- Agility68
- Reactions70
- Balance60
Powergroup average 63
- Shot Power53
- Jumping72
- Stamina79
- Strength61
- Long Shots49
Mentalitygroup average 61
- Aggression62
- Interceptions67
- Positioning64
- Vision70
- Penalties41
- Composure63
Defendinggroup average 64
- Defensive Awareness70
- Standing Tackle67
- Sliding Tackle55
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning12
- 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
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCM +1 (listed position)
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Intercept
Roles
- Centre-Half+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.9M
- Wage
- €4Kper week
- Asking price
- €3.3M – €3.8M
- Contract until
- 2027
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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SC Paderborn 07 teammates
Felix GötzeSC Paderborn 07Overall 72potential 73
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Filip BilbijaSC Paderborn 07Overall 71potential 74
Calvin BrackelmannSC Paderborn 07Overall 70potential 75
Laurin CurdaSC Paderborn 07Overall 70potential 75
Dennis SeimenSC Paderborn 07Overall 69potential 84
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United States players in the same role
Johnny CardosoAtlético de MadridOverall 80potential 84
Tyler AdamsAFC BournemouthOverall 79potential 81
Tanner TessmannOlympique LyonnaisOverall 76potential 82
Cristian RoldanSeattle SoundersOverall 75potential 75
Aidan MorrisMiddlesbroughOverall 74potential 78
James SandsFC St. PauliOverall 72potential 75
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.