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Game: FC 27
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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)

Alfie Bates

FC 27 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder

Alfie Bates

Drogheda UnitedShirt number 15

Rep. Ireland Premier DivisionEngland

  • CDM
  • CM
58Overall rating
62Potential

+4 to grow

Age
25
Value
€250K
Wage / week
€500
Contract
2026
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC66 Pace
  • SHO53 Shooting
  • PAS60 Passing
  • DRI61 Dribbling
  • DEF53 Defending
  • PHY59 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (61, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LW, RW, CAM.
  • Potential 62: 4 more points to grow at 25.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 66; weakest: Shooting 53.
  • Contract with Drogheda United runs to 2026; value €250K; wage €500 a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
25
Born
3 May 2001
Height
173 cm
Weight
64 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
4 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€250K
Contract
2026
Joined
25 Jul 2026

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 52

  • Crossing57
  • Finishing50
  • Heading Accuracy43
  • Short Passing60
  • Volleys51

Skillgroup average 59

  • Dribbling59
  • Curve60
  • FK Accuracy58
  • Long Passing59
  • Ball Control58

Movementgroup average 68

  • Acceleration67
  • Sprint Speed65
  • Agility75
  • Reactions56
  • Balance75

Powergroup average 56

  • Shot Power58
  • Jumping51
  • Stamina60
  • Strength56
  • Long Shots55

Mentalitygroup average 58

  • Aggression65
  • Interceptions53
  • Positioning54
  • Vision62
  • Penalties52
  • Composure63

Defendinggroup average 54

  • Defensive Awareness55
  • Standing Tackle55
  • Sliding Tackle53
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 9

  • GK Diving9
  • GK Handling6
  • GK Kicking11
  • GK Positioning14
  • GK Reflexes7

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Attacking Midfielder, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Centre Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Midfielder, 60 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 59 (+2 reputation), preferred position

Better at another positionCAM +2CM +1 (listed position)LM +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

  • Long Ball Pass

Roles

  • Holding+CDM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€250K
Wage
€500per week
Asking price
€288K – €325K
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 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.