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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Lachlan Middleton
Sydney FCShirt number 27
Australia A-League
Australia
- CM
- CDM
+17 to grow
- Age
- 19
- Value
- €150K
- Wage / week
- €900
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 183 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC73 Pace
- SHO33 Shooting
- PAS49 Passing
- DRI52 Dribbling
- DEF52 Defending
- PHY70 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (57, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 68: 17 more points to grow at 19.
- Standout card stat: Pace 73; weakest: Shooting 33.
- Contract with Sydney FC runs to 2027; value €150K; wage €900 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 19
- Born
- 22 Feb 2006
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 1 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €150K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 18 Apr 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 39
- Crossing37
- Finishing30
- Heading Accuracy41
- Short Passing59
- Volleys27
Skillgroup average 43
- Dribbling49
- Curve31
- FK Accuracy33
- Long Passing52
- Ball Control51
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration74
- Sprint Speed72
- Agility72
- Reactions50
- Balance61
Powergroup average 57
- Shot Power45
- Jumping65
- Stamina75
- Strength76
- Long Shots26
Mentalitygroup average 42
- Aggression50
- Interceptions49
- Positioning27
- Vision49
- Penalties42
- Composure36
Defendinggroup average 54
- Defensive Awareness56
- Standing Tackle55
- Sliding Tackle52
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking15
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +4CDM +4 (listed position)LB +4
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €150K
- Wage
- €900per week
- Asking price
- €173K – €195K
- 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.
Compare
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Jackson IrvineFC St. PauliOverall 74potential 74
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Connor MetcalfeFC St. PauliOverall 69potential 71
Calem NieuwenhofHeart of MidlothianOverall 68potential 73
Denis GenreauMelbourne VictoryOverall 68potential 69
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.