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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Izan Merino
Izan Merino Rodríguez
Málaga CFShirt number 23
Spain- CDM
- CM
+13 to grow
- Age
- 19
- Value
- €3.6M
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC69 Pace
- SHO52 Shooting
- PAS65 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF67 Defending
- PHY73 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
- Potential 83: 13 more points to grow at 19.
- Standout card stat: Physical 73; weakest: Shooting 52.
- Contract with Málaga CF runs to 2028; value €3.6M; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 19
- Born
- 15 Apr 2006
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €3.6M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 53
- Crossing60
- Finishing48
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing68
- Volleys34
Skillgroup average 61
- Dribbling66
- Curve60
- FK Accuracy42
- Long Passing68
- Ball Control68
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration73
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility68
- Reactions69
- Balance68
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power61
- Jumping71
- Stamina80
- Strength70
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 65
- Aggression74
- Interceptions70
- Positioning60
- Vision68
- Penalties51
- Composure68
Defendinggroup average 67
- Defensive Awareness67
- Standing Tackle70
- Sliding Tackle65
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €3.6M
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €4.1M – €4.7M
- 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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