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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Matthew Ireland

FC 26 · Left Back

Matthew Ireland

Northampton TownShirt number 33

England League OneEngland

  • LB
53Overall rating
69Potential

+16 to grow

Age
18
Value
€230K
Wage / week
€500
Contract
2028
Height
173 cm
Foot
Left

Card stats

  • PAC73 Pace
  • SHO36 Shooting
  • PAS45 Passing
  • DRI53 Dribbling
  • DEF47 Defending
  • PHY47 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Wing Back (53, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at RWB, LB, RB.
  • Potential 69: 16 more points to grow at 18.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 73; weakest: Shooting 36.
  • Contract with Northampton Town runs to 2028; value €230K; wage €500 a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
18
Born
30 Oct 2006
Height
173 cm
Weight
67 kg
Foot
Left
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€230K
Contract
2028
Joined
1 Jul 2025

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 40

  • Crossing48
  • Finishing36
  • Heading Accuracy41
  • Short Passing47
  • Volleys30

Skillgroup average 44

  • Dribbling49
  • Curve44
  • FK Accuracy35
  • Long Passing41
  • Ball Control49

Movementgroup average 70

  • Acceleration72
  • Sprint Speed74
  • Agility77
  • Reactions48
  • Balance78

Powergroup average 43

  • Shot Power40
  • Jumping45
  • Stamina50
  • Strength46
  • Long Shots33

Mentalitygroup average 42

  • Aggression45
  • Interceptions47
  • Positioning37
  • Vision42
  • Penalties36
  • Composure44

Defendinggroup average 48

  • Defensive Awareness48
  • Standing Tackle49
  • Sliding Tackle47
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 11

  • GK Diving8
  • GK Handling13
  • GK Kicking11
  • GK Positioning7
  • GK Reflexes14

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Left Back, 53 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Wing Back, 53 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 53 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Wing Back, 53 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Midfielder, 50 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Midfielder, 50 (+2 reputation)
  • Attacking Midfielder, 49 (+2 reputation)
  • Centre Back, 49 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 49 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Fullback+LB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€230K
Wage
€500per week
Asking price
€265K – €299K
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.

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.