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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Gareth McElroy
Sligo RoversShirt number 52
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
Republic of Ireland
- CB
+8 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €325K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC51 Pace
- SHO31 Shooting
- PAS45 Passing
- DRI42 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY66 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (59, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 65: 8 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Physical 66; weakest: Shooting 31.
- Contract with Sligo Rovers runs to 2026; value €325K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 24 Nov 2004
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €325K
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 23 Jun 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 42
- Crossing40
- Finishing25
- Heading Accuracy63
- Short Passing50
- Volleys30
Skillgroup average 38
- Dribbling38
- Curve39
- FK Accuracy31
- Long Passing43
- Ball Control40
Movementgroup average 51
- Acceleration52
- Sprint Speed51
- Agility50
- Reactions51
- Balance52
Powergroup average 54
- Shot Power44
- Jumping66
- Stamina63
- Strength69
- Long Shots28
Mentalitygroup average 48
- Aggression63
- Interceptions52
- Positioning44
- Vision48
- Penalties38
- Composure45
Defendinggroup average 56
- Defensive Awareness54
- Standing Tackle58
- Sliding Tackle56
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving15
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 59 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 53 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Stopper+
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €325K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €374K – €423K
- 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.
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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.