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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)
FC 27 · Left Back / Defensive Midfielder / Left Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Left Winger
James McClean
Derry CityShirt number 16
Rep. Ireland Premier Division
Republic of Ireland
- LB
- CDM
- LM
- CM
- LW
+6 to grow
- Age
- 37
- Value
- €775K
- Wage / week
- €800
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC58 Pace
- SHO66 Shooting
- PAS66 Passing
- DRI65 Dribbling
- DEF67 Defending
- PHY75 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (71, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 74: 6 more points to grow at 37.
- Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Pace 58.
- Contract with Derry City runs to 2028; value €775K; wage €800 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 22 Apr 1989
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €775K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 17 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 64
- Crossing67
- Finishing67
- Heading Accuracy62
- Short Passing67
- Volleys59
Skillgroup average 65
- Dribbling66
- Curve67
- FK Accuracy65
- Long Passing65
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 63
- Acceleration55
- Sprint Speed60
- Agility64
- Reactions66
- Balance70
Powergroup average 69
- Shot Power70
- Jumping70
- Stamina66
- Strength74
- Long Shots64
Mentalitygroup average 70
- Aggression91
- Interceptions69
- Positioning62
- Vision64
- Penalties65
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 67
- Defensive Awareness67
- Standing Tackle69
- Sliding Tackle66
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 14
- GK Diving6
- GK Handling16
- GK Kicking16
- GK Positioning15
- GK Reflexes15
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 68 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 68 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCB +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
PlayStyles
- Power Shot
- Slide Tackle
- Whipped Pass
Roles
- Attacking Wingback+
- Wingback+
- Box Crasher+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €775K
- Wage
- €800per week
- Asking price
- €891K – €1.0M
- 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 27 squad file this player appears in.
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