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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)
FC 27 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Joe Rothwell
Sheffield UnitedShirt number 7
England Championship
England
- CDM
- CM
+4 to grow
- Age
- 31
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage / week
- €20K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 178 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC73 Pace
- SHO65 Shooting
- PAS70 Passing
- DRI71 Dribbling
- DEF69 Defending
- PHY67 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (72, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- Potential 74: 4 more points to grow at 31.
- Standout card stat: Pace 73; weakest: Shooting 65.
- Contract with Sheffield United runs to 2027; value €1.6M; wage €20K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 11 Jan 1995
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €1.6M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 2 Feb 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 65
- Crossing65
- Finishing61
- Heading Accuracy65
- Short Passing71
- Volleys64
Skillgroup average 73
- Dribbling71
- Curve75
- FK Accuracy79
- Long Passing70
- Ball Control71
Movementgroup average 72
- Acceleration72
- Sprint Speed74
- Agility73
- Reactions70
- Balance72
Powergroup average 70
- Shot Power72
- Jumping74
- Stamina70
- Strength67
- Long Shots67
Mentalitygroup average 66
- Aggression62
- Interceptions68
- Positioning69
- Vision71
- Penalties56
- Composure72
Defendinggroup average 69
- Defensive Awareness70
- Standing Tackle70
- Sliding Tackle68
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving14
- GK Handling8
- GK Kicking13
- GK Positioning15
- GK Reflexes9
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 72 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 71 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 71 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCAM +1CM +1 (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
- Dead Ball
- Technical
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Holding+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €1.6M
- Wage
- €20Kper week
- Asking price
- €1.8M – €2.1M
- Contract until
- 2027
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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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file, build 20261022 squad (build 1191). They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.