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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
James Roche
ShelbourneShirt number 55
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
Republic of Ireland
- CB
+16 to grow
- Age
- 17
- Value
- €190K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 184 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC54 Pace
- SHO25 Shooting
- PAS30 Passing
- DRI33 Dribbling
- DEF52 Defending
- PHY60 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (54, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 68: 16 more points to grow at 17.
- Standout card stat: Physical 60; weakest: Shooting 25.
- Contract with Shelbourne runs to 2026; value €190K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 17
- Born
- 7 Oct 2007
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €190K
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 14 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 32
- Crossing28
- Finishing23
- Heading Accuracy50
- Short Passing35
- Volleys25
Skillgroup average 27
- Dribbling24
- Curve20
- FK Accuracy28
- Long Passing26
- Ball Control35
Movementgroup average 49
- Acceleration53
- Sprint Speed54
- Agility44
- Reactions47
- Balance48
Powergroup average 46
- Shot Power33
- Jumping57
- Stamina52
- Strength67
- Long Shots20
Mentalitygroup average 39
- Aggression51
- Interceptions49
- Positioning21
- Vision30
- Penalties39
- Composure44
Defendinggroup average 53
- Defensive Awareness52
- Standing Tackle56
- Sliding Tackle52
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling15
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 54 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 54 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 49 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 49 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 47 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 47 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 47 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 47 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €190K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €219K – €247K
- 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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