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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Ryan Merlen
Sint-TruidenShirt number 14
Belgium Pro League
France
- CM
- CAM
- CDM
+6 to grow
- Age
- 23
- Value
- €1.3M
- Wage / week
- €5K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 188 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC60 Pace
- SHO65 Shooting
- PAS66 Passing
- DRI66 Dribbling
- DEF53 Defending
- PHY68 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (68, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LF.
- Potential 72: 6 more points to grow at 23.
- Standout card stat: Physical 68; weakest: Defending 53.
- Contract with Sint-Truiden runs to 2028; value €1.3M; wage €5K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 23
- Born
- 11 May 2002
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.3M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 62
- Crossing56
- Finishing67
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing71
- Volleys52
Skillgroup average 67
- Dribbling68
- Curve67
- FK Accuracy66
- Long Passing66
- Ball Control66
Movementgroup average 61
- Acceleration61
- Sprint Speed60
- Agility58
- Reactions64
- Balance62
Powergroup average 67
- Shot Power68
- Jumping68
- Stamina69
- Strength66
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 63
- Aggression72
- Interceptions51
- Positioning68
- Vision66
- Penalties60
- Composure60
Defendinggroup average 53
- Defensive Awareness45
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle53
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning8
- GK Reflexes6
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Left Striker, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Striker, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Striker, 68 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.3M
- Wage
- €5Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.5M – €1.7M
- 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.
Compare
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Khéphren ThuramJuventusOverall 81potential 85
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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.