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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder / Left Winger
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FCShirt number 7
USA NWSL
United States
- LM
- CAM
- LW
Wonderkid
+15 to grow
- Age
- 17
- Value
- €5.5M
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 165 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC68 Pace
- SHO64 Shooting
- PAS67 Passing
- DRI75 Dribbling
- DEF50 Defending
- PHY61 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (74, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM.
- Potential 87: 15 more points to grow at 17, which makes Melanie Barcenas a wonderkid by the app's rule (21 or younger, potential 85 or more).
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 75; weakest: Defending 50.
- Contract with San Diego Wave FC runs to 2026; value €5.5M; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 17
- Born
- 30 Oct 2007
- Height
- 165 cm
- Weight
- 58 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 4 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €5.5M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 30 Apr 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 65
- Crossing64
- Finishing66
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing77
- Volleys55
Skillgroup average 64
- Dribbling78
- Curve46
- FK Accuracy51
- Long Passing63
- Ball Control80
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration71
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility72
- Reactions67
- Balance54
Powergroup average 64
- Shot Power63
- Jumping71
- Stamina61
- Strength60
- Long Shots65
Mentalitygroup average 59
- Aggression60
- Interceptions46
- Positioning68
- Vision64
- Penalties54
- Composure62
Defendinggroup average 49
- Defensive Awareness36
- Standing Tackle62
- Sliding Tackle50
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Winger, 71, preferred position
- Centre Forward, 71
- Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Forward, 71
Better at another positionCAM +3 (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
- Technical
Roles
- Winger+
- Wide Midfielder+
- Shadow Striker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €5.5M
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €6.3M – €7.2M
- Contract until
- 2026
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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United States players in the same role
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Ashley SanchezNorth Carolina CourageOverall 82potential 82
Midge PurceGotham FCOverall 79potential 79
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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.