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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Midfielder / Right Winger
Payton Linnehan
North Carolina CourageShirt number 15
USA NWSL
United States
- RM
- RW
+3 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €1.9M
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 168 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC65 Pace
- SHO67 Shooting
- PAS65 Passing
- DRI69 Dribbling
- DEF40 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LF.
- Potential 72: 3 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 69; weakest: Defending 40.
- Contract with North Carolina Courage runs to 2027; value €1.9M; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 25 Mar 2001
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.9M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 30 Aug 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 67
- Crossing63
- Finishing67
- Heading Accuracy68
- Short Passing70
- Volleys66
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling70
- Curve46
- FK Accuracy56
- Long Passing60
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 65
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility60
- Reactions72
- Balance63
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power69
- Jumping72
- Stamina71
- Strength70
- Long Shots67
Mentalitygroup average 60
- Aggression58
- Interceptions45
- Positioning70
- Vision68
- Penalties59
- Composure60
Defendinggroup average 35
- Defensive Awareness33
- Standing Tackle37
- Sliding Tackle36
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning5
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Striker, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Striker, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Striker, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Forward, 69
Better at another positionCAM +1ST +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Winger+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.9M
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €2.2M – €2.5M
- Contract until
- 2027
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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Ryan WilliamsNorth Carolina CourageOverall 78potential 78
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United States players in the same role
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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.