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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
James McConnell
LiverpoolShirt number 53
England Premier League
England
- CDM
- CM
+11 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €2.5M
- Wage / week
- €24K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC64 Pace
- SHO57 Shooting
- PAS68 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF61 Defending
- PHY64 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (70, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LAM, CAM, RAM.
- Potential 79: 11 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Passing 68; weakest: Shooting 57.
- Contract with Liverpool runs to 2030; value €2.5M; wage €24K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 13 Sept 2004
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €2.5M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing60
- Finishing54
- Heading Accuracy53
- Short Passing75
- Volleys46
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling64
- Curve62
- FK Accuracy51
- Long Passing74
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 64
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed65
- Agility67
- Reactions65
- Balance58
Powergroup average 62
- Shot Power63
- Jumping62
- Stamina65
- Strength62
- Long Shots60
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression66
- Interceptions62
- Positioning60
- Vision66
- Penalties49
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 61
- Defensive Awareness59
- Standing Tackle64
- Sliding Tackle59
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 69 (+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
Roles
- Holding+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €2.5M
- Wage
- €24Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.9M – €3.3M
- 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.