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Game: FC 27
Squad file: 22 Oct 2026Latest

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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)

Sam Vines

FC 27 · Left Back / Left Midfielder

Sam Vines

San Diego FCShirt number 98

USA Major League SoccerUnited States

  • LB
  • LM

On loan from Houston Dynamo until 31 Dec 2026

64Overall rating
69Potential

+5 to grow

Age
27
Value
€775K
Wage / week
€2K
Contract
2027
Height
178 cm
Foot
Left

Card stats

  • PAC75 Pace
  • SHO33 Shooting
  • PAS55 Passing
  • DRI63 Dribbling
  • DEF59 Defending
  • PHY68 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Wing Back (65, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
  • Potential 69: 5 more points to grow at 27.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 75; weakest: Shooting 33.
  • Contract with San Diego FC runs to 2027; value €775K; wage €2K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
27
Born
31 May 1999
Height
178 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Left
Weak foot
2 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€775K
Contract
2027
Joined
21 Mar 2026

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 48

  • Crossing57
  • Finishing34
  • Heading Accuracy53
  • Short Passing60
  • Volleys34

Skillgroup average 53

  • Dribbling60
  • Curve48
  • FK Accuracy37
  • Long Passing61
  • Ball Control61

Movementgroup average 71

  • Acceleration74
  • Sprint Speed76
  • Agility75
  • Reactions57
  • Balance73

Powergroup average 55

  • Shot Power32
  • Jumping68
  • Stamina77
  • Strength67
  • Long Shots30

Mentalitygroup average 53

  • Aggression61
  • Interceptions60
  • Positioning44
  • Vision48
  • Penalties36
  • Composure66

Defendinggroup average 60

  • Defensive Awareness59
  • Standing Tackle61
  • Sliding Tackle60
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 9

  • GK Diving9
  • GK Handling11
  • GK Kicking11
  • GK Positioning8
  • GK Reflexes8

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Left Wing Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Wing Back, 65 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 64 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Right Back, 64 (+2 reputation)
  • Centre Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Centre Back, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 63 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 63 (+2 reputation)

Better at another positionLWB +1RWB +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

  • Anticipate

Roles

  • Wingback+LB
  • Wide Midfielder+LM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€775K
Wage
€2Kper week
Asking price
€891K – €1.0M
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.

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.