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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)
FC 27 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Matt Smith
Newport CountyShirt number 8
England League Two
Wales
- CM
- CDM
- CAM
+9 to grow
- Age
- 26
- Value
- €525K
- Wage / week
- €500
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 175 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC66 Pace
- SHO55 Shooting
- PAS61 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF56 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (63, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, CAM.
- Potential 69: 9 more points to grow at 26.
- Standout card stat: Pace 66; weakest: Shooting 55.
- Contract with Newport County runs to 2027; value €525K; wage €500 a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 26
- Born
- 22 Nov 1999
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 2 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €525K
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2025
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 52
- Crossing60
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy47
- Short Passing61
- Volleys38
Skillgroup average 60
- Dribbling60
- Curve61
- FK Accuracy56
- Long Passing62
- Ball Control62
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration65
- Sprint Speed66
- Agility79
- Reactions58
- Balance78
Powergroup average 60
- Shot Power60
- Jumping58
- Stamina61
- Strength62
- Long Shots58
Mentalitygroup average 59
- Aggression65
- Interceptions57
- Positioning59
- Vision62
- Penalties45
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 58
- Defensive Awareness55
- Standing Tackle60
- Sliding Tackle58
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling6
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Left Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Right Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 62 (+2 reputation)
Better at another positionCAM +1 (listed position)LM +1RM +1
+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Press Proven
Roles
- Half-Winger+
- Holding+
- Half-Winger+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €525K
- Wage
- €500per week
- Asking price
- €604K – €683K
- 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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Same nation
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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.