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

Merijn van de Wiel

FC 27 · Centre Back / Defensive Midfielder

Merijn van de Wiel

N.E.C. NijmegenShirt number 37

Holland EredivisieNetherlands

  • CB
  • CDM
58Overall rating
72Potential

+14 to grow

Age
20
Value
€450K
Wage / week
€1K
Contract
2028
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC64 Pace
  • SHO43 Shooting
  • PAS54 Passing
  • DRI57 Dribbling
  • DEF59 Defending
  • PHY56 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (61, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LCM, CM, RCM.
  • Potential 72: 14 more points to grow at 20.
  • Standout card stat: Pace 64; weakest: Shooting 43.
  • Contract with N.E.C. Nijmegen runs to 2028; value €450K; wage €1K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
20
Born
23 Dec 2005
Height
188 cm
Weight
78 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
3 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€450K
Contract
2028
Joined
15 Jan 2026

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 47

  • Crossing42
  • Finishing34
  • Heading Accuracy55
  • Short Passing62
  • Volleys44

Skillgroup average 52

  • Dribbling56
  • Curve46
  • FK Accuracy38
  • Long Passing60
  • Ball Control58

Movementgroup average 62

  • Acceleration63
  • Sprint Speed64
  • Agility57
  • Reactions61
  • Balance67

Powergroup average 55

  • Shot Power58
  • Jumping57
  • Stamina62
  • Strength52
  • Long Shots46

Mentalitygroup average 53

  • Aggression58
  • Interceptions57
  • Positioning43
  • Vision55
  • Penalties51
  • Composure54

Defendinggroup average 60

  • Defensive Awareness56
  • Standing Tackle63
  • Sliding Tackle61
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 9

  • GK Diving7
  • GK Handling13
  • GK Kicking10
  • GK Positioning10
  • GK Reflexes5

On the pitch

Best positions

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

Better at another positionCDM +1 (listed position)LB +1RB +1

+N is how much higher he rates there than at his main position. Worked out from his attributes.

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Defender+CB

Career Mode

Market

Value
€450K
Wage
€1Kper week
Asking price
€518K – €585K
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.

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.