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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Joel Romero
América de CaliShirt number 25
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Colombia
- CM
- CDM
+10 to grow
- Age
- 19
- Value
- €475K
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 174 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC71 Pace
- SHO51 Shooting
- PAS57 Passing
- DRI61 Dribbling
- DEF59 Defending
- PHY63 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Wing Back (64, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 69: 10 more points to grow at 19.
- Standout card stat: Pace 71; weakest: Shooting 51.
- Contract with América de Cali runs to 2028; value €475K; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 19
- Born
- 9 Jan 2006
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €475K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jan 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 53
- Crossing60
- Finishing50
- Heading Accuracy55
- Short Passing63
- Volleys37
Skillgroup average 51
- Dribbling59
- Curve38
- FK Accuracy33
- Long Passing63
- Ball Control60
Movementgroup average 68
- Acceleration70
- Sprint Speed71
- Agility70
- Reactions58
- Balance70
Powergroup average 60
- Shot Power54
- Jumping65
- Stamina71
- Strength60
- Long Shots51
Mentalitygroup average 57
- Aggression60
- Interceptions65
- Positioning52
- Vision51
- Penalties60
- Composure55
Defendinggroup average 57
- Defensive Awareness62
- Standing Tackle57
- Sliding Tackle51
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 9
- GK Diving7
- GK Handling14
- GK Kicking10
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Left Wing Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Right Wing Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 61 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionLWB +3RWB +3CDM +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
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €475K
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €546K – €618K
- 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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Marcos MinaAmérica de CaliOverall 71potential 72
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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.