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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Kai Payne
Oldham AthleticShirt number 26
England League Two
England
- CM
- CDM
On loan from Wigan Athletic until 30 Jun 2026
+8 to grow
- Age
- 20
- Value
- €500K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO52 Shooting
- PAS57 Passing
- DRI61 Dribbling
- DEF53 Defending
- PHY60 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (61, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, CAM.
- Potential 67: 8 more points to grow at 20.
- Standout card stat: Pace 67; weakest: Shooting 52.
- Contract with Oldham Athletic runs to 2027; value €500K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 20
- Born
- 26 Nov 2004
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €500K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 53
- Crossing52
- Finishing53
- Heading Accuracy47
- Short Passing61
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 56
- Dribbling58
- Curve52
- FK Accuracy50
- Long Passing57
- Ball Control61
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration66
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility68
- Reactions59
- Balance69
Powergroup average 56
- Shot Power51
- Jumping55
- Stamina68
- Strength56
- Long Shots52
Mentalitygroup average 56
- Aggression60
- Interceptions53
- Positioning57
- Vision57
- Penalties49
- Composure58
Defendinggroup average 54
- Defensive Awareness54
- Standing Tackle54
- Sliding Tackle53
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning9
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €500K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €575K – €650K
- 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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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.