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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Back / Centre Back / Left Midfielder
Matthew Kiernan
Cork CityShirt number 19
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
Republic of Ireland
- LB
- CB
- LM
+11 to grow
- Age
- 18
- Value
- €275K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 182 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC65 Pace
- SHO27 Shooting
- PAS49 Passing
- DRI48 Dribbling
- DEF55 Defending
- PHY57 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (57, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LWB, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 67: 11 more points to grow at 18.
- Standout card stat: Pace 65; weakest: Shooting 27.
- Contract with Cork City runs to 2028; value €275K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 18
- Born
- 18 Jul 2006
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €275K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 39
- Crossing41
- Finishing22
- Heading Accuracy53
- Short Passing56
- Volleys24
Skillgroup average 44
- Dribbling45
- Curve35
- FK Accuracy29
- Long Passing59
- Ball Control52
Movementgroup average 57
- Acceleration63
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility49
- Reactions52
- Balance53
Powergroup average 48
- Shot Power34
- Jumping62
- Stamina48
- Strength66
- Long Shots29
Mentalitygroup average 44
- Aggression44
- Interceptions59
- Positioning42
- Vision46
- Penalties28
- Composure47
Defendinggroup average 53
- Defensive Awareness53
- Standing Tackle58
- Sliding Tackle48
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 57 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 56 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Right Back, 56 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 55 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +1 (listed position)CDM +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Wingback+
- Wide Back+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €275K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €316K – €358K
- 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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Same club
Cork City teammates
Same nation
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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.