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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Kodai Sano
N.E.C. NijmegenShirt number 23
Holland Eredivisie
Japan
- CDM
- CM
+9 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €12M
- Wage / week
- €8K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 176 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO61 Shooting
- PAS73 Passing
- DRI79 Dribbling
- DEF68 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (77, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 84: 9 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 79; weakest: Shooting 61.
- Contract with N.E.C. Nijmegen runs to 2028; value €12M; wage €8K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 25 Sept 2003
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €12M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 17 Aug 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 61
- Crossing67
- Finishing60
- Heading Accuracy50
- Short Passing78
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 72
- Dribbling79
- Curve69
- FK Accuracy58
- Long Passing77
- Ball Control79
Movementgroup average 74
- Acceleration79
- Sprint Speed58
- Agility83
- Reactions77
- Balance75
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power63
- Jumping67
- Stamina83
- Strength59
- Long Shots62
Mentalitygroup average 69
- Aggression65
- Interceptions74
- Positioning59
- Vision74
- Penalties61
- Composure82
Defendinggroup average 68
- Defensive Awareness65
- Standing Tackle72
- Sliding Tackle67
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes13
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 76 (+2 reputation)
- Attacking Midfielder, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 75 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 75 (+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
- Press Proven
Roles
- Box Crasher+
- Wide Half+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €12M
- Wage
- €8Kper week
- Asking price
- €14M – €16M
- 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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Darko NejašmićN.E.C. NijmegenOverall 73potential 75
DaniloN.E.C. NijmegenOverall 73potential 74
Tjaronn CheryN.E.C. NijmegenOverall 73potential 73
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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.