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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Shea Charles
SouthamptonShirt number 24
England Championship
Northern Ireland
- CM
- CDM
+10 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €5M
- Wage / week
- €28K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC64 Pace
- SHO63 Shooting
- PAS72 Passing
- DRI70 Dribbling
- DEF69 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (74, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LWB.
- Potential 82: 10 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Shooting 63.
- Contract with Southampton runs to 2027; value €5M; wage €28K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 5 Nov 2003
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €5M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 12 Jul 2023
- National side
- Northern Ireland · #19
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 64
- Crossing67
- Finishing61
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing75
- Volleys56
Skillgroup average 70
- Dribbling70
- Curve70
- FK Accuracy66
- Long Passing73
- Ball Control71
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed65
- Agility62
- Reactions72
- Balance66
Powergroup average 73
- Shot Power67
- Jumping80
- Stamina80
- Strength74
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 68
- Aggression72
- Interceptions68
- Positioning62
- Vision73
- Penalties60
- Composure72
Defendinggroup average 70
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle73
- Sliding Tackle69
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 73 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 72 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Dead Ball
- Intercept
- Jockey
- Press Proven
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €5M
- Wage
- €28Kper week
- Asking price
- €5.8M – €6.5M
- 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.
Compare
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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.