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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Back / Centre Midfielder
José Espínola
Recoleta FCShirt number 6
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Paraguay
- CDM
- CB
- CM
+5 to grow
- Age
- 24
- Value
- €1.2M
- Wage / week
- €3K
- Contract
- 2026
- Height
- 172 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC75 Pace
- SHO50 Shooting
- PAS53 Passing
- DRI58 Dribbling
- DEF68 Defending
- PHY71 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (69, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 71: 5 more points to grow at 24.
- Standout card stat: Pace 75; weakest: Shooting 50.
- Contract with Recoleta FC runs to 2026; value €1.2M; wage €3K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 19 Mar 2001
- Height
- 172 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.2M
- Contract
- 2026
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2023
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 48
- Crossing43
- Finishing48
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing63
- Volleys26
Skillgroup average 48
- Dribbling54
- Curve39
- FK Accuracy35
- Long Passing56
- Ball Control56
Movementgroup average 72
- Acceleration73
- Sprint Speed76
- Agility70
- Reactions64
- Balance78
Powergroup average 66
- Shot Power55
- Jumping73
- Stamina75
- Strength69
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 54
- Aggression70
- Interceptions70
- Positioning31
- Vision50
- Penalties50
- Composure55
Defendinggroup average 67
- Defensive Awareness69
- Standing Tackle69
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 10
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking5
- GK Positioning10
- GK Reflexes14
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 69 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 69 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 67 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 66 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +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
PlayStyles
- Relentless
Roles
- Holding+
- Ball-Playing Defender+
- Holding+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.2M
- Wage
- €3Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.4M – €1.6M
- Contract until
- 2026
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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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.