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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Max Grüger
FC Schalke 04Shirt number 37
Germany 2. Bundesliga
Germany
- CDM
- CM
+10 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC57 Pace
- SHO49 Shooting
- PAS60 Passing
- DRI62 Dribbling
- DEF63 Defending
- PHY66 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (66, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 75: 10 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Physical 66; weakest: Shooting 49.
- Contract with FC Schalke 04 runs to 2028; value €1.5M; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 24 May 2005
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.5M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 52
- Crossing51
- Finishing45
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing68
- Volleys43
Skillgroup average 57
- Dribbling60
- Curve58
- FK Accuracy45
- Long Passing59
- Ball Control65
Movementgroup average 61
- Acceleration66
- Sprint Speed50
- Agility64
- Reactions58
- Balance67
Powergroup average 61
- Shot Power58
- Jumping65
- Stamina68
- Strength63
- Long Shots49
Mentalitygroup average 58
- Aggression72
- Interceptions62
- Positioning55
- Vision61
- Penalties39
- Composure56
Defendinggroup average 63
- Defensive Awareness63
- Standing Tackle66
- Sliding Tackle60
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving5
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes12
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 64 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.5M
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.7M – €1.9M
- Contract until
- 2028
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.