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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Right Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder / Right Winger
Nicolas Pays
Montpellier HSCShirt number 18
France Ligue 2
France
- RM
- CAM
- RW
+11 to grow
- Age
- 21
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO56 Shooting
- PAS66 Passing
- DRI68 Dribbling
- DEF38 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (67, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM, LM.
- Potential 76: 11 more points to grow at 21.
- Standout card stat: Pace 71; weakest: Defending 38.
- Contract with Montpellier HSC runs to 2028; value €1.6M; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 7 Jul 2003
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.6M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 29 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing63
- Finishing54
- Heading Accuracy46
- Short Passing70
- Volleys52
Skillgroup average 63
- Dribbling67
- Curve70
- FK Accuracy51
- Long Passing60
- Ball Control67
Movementgroup average 68
- Acceleration74
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility82
- Reactions49
- Balance66
Powergroup average 62
- Shot Power56
- Jumping64
- Stamina64
- Strength66
- Long Shots59
Mentalitygroup average 56
- Aggression56
- Interceptions28
- Positioning58
- Vision68
- Penalties60
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 40
- Defensive Awareness33
- Standing Tackle45
- Sliding Tackle41
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking12
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Midfielder, 65 (+2 reputation)
- Right Winger, 64, preferred position
- Left Winger, 64
- Centre Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCAM +2 (listed position)
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Winger+
- Wide Playmaker+
- Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.8M – €2.1M
- 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.