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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back / Defensive Midfielder
Cathal McCarthy
Hull CityShirt number 58
England Championship
Republic of Ireland
- CB
- CDM
+16 to grow
- Age
- 18
- Value
- €475K
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 185 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC63 Pace
- SHO31 Shooting
- PAS51 Passing
- DRI56 Dribbling
- DEF58 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (60, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LWB, LDM, CDM.
- Potential 74: 16 more points to grow at 18.
- Standout card stat: Pace 63; weakest: Shooting 31.
- Contract with Hull City runs to 2027; value €475K; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 18
- Born
- 31 Aug 2006
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €475K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 31 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 43
- Crossing45
- Finishing27
- Heading Accuracy57
- Short Passing57
- Volleys28
Skillgroup average 48
- Dribbling54
- Curve44
- FK Accuracy28
- Long Passing55
- Ball Control58
Movementgroup average 59
- Acceleration64
- Sprint Speed62
- Agility58
- Reactions53
- Balance60
Powergroup average 52
- Shot Power44
- Jumping65
- Stamina63
- Strength63
- Long Shots25
Mentalitygroup average 48
- Aggression59
- Interceptions57
- Positioning33
- Vision50
- Penalties30
- Composure57
Defendinggroup average 58
- Defensive Awareness56
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle57
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking5
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 60 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 60 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 59 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Defender+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €475K
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €546K – €618K
- 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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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.