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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Striker / Attacking Midfielder
Manaka Matsukubo
North Carolina CourageShirt number 34
USA NWSL
Japan
- ST
- CAM
Wonderkid
+10 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €31M
- Wage / week
- €5K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 155 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC74 Pace
- SHO79 Shooting
- PAS71 Passing
- DRI81 Dribbling
- DEF50 Defending
- PHY65 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (82, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- Potential 88: 10 more points to grow at 20, which makes Manaka Matsukubo a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 81; weakest: Defending 50.
- Contract with North Carolina Courage runs to 2030; value €31M; wage €5K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 28 Jul 2004
- Height
- 155 cm
- Weight
- 48 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €31M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 30 Jun 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 73
- Crossing60
- Finishing86
- Heading Accuracy69
- Short Passing84
- Volleys66
Skillgroup average 69
- Dribbling80
- Curve55
- FK Accuracy60
- Long Passing64
- Ball Control86
Movementgroup average 76
- Acceleration73
- Sprint Speed75
- Agility76
- Reactions78
- Balance80
Powergroup average 71
- Shot Power68
- Jumping75
- Stamina69
- Strength66
- Long Shots77
Mentalitygroup average 66
- Aggression57
- Interceptions53
- Positioning85
- Vision70
- Penalties67
- Composure65
Defendinggroup average 45
- Defensive Awareness40
- Standing Tackle55
- Sliding Tackle40
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 7
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning11
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Striker, 80 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Forward, 80
- Left Forward, 80
- Left Striker, 80 (+2 reputation)
- Right Forward, 80
- Right Striker, 80 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCAM +2 (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
- First Touch
- Incisive Pass
- Technical
Roles
- Poacher++
- Shadow Striker+
- False 9+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €31M
- Wage
- €5Kper week
- Asking price
- €36M – €40M
- Contract until
- 2030
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.