FC 267 Aug 2025▾
James Milner
4 Jan 1986 · Shirt 20 · Brighton & Hove Albion since FC 25
Attributes
34 statsPace
−446Shooting
−169Passing
−375Dribbling
−371Defending
−173Physical
−1063Rating by position
Best position CM 73 · EA’s official formula from the attributes · +n = growth to potential
Official EA formula from the attributes. Cyan border: natural positions.
Edition by edition
Launch rating, potential and value in every EA FC. Swipe if there are more.
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7 Aug 2025FC 26 launchOverall73−2 Potential73−2 New positionCDM Loses positionLB Contract
2025→2026 Value1,1 M€−42 %PAC46−4SHO69−1PAS75−3DRI71−3DEF73−1PHY63−10- Stamina47−28
- Aggression77−9
- Balance63−9
- Crossing75−7
- Acceleration45−6
- Composure74−6
- Curve76−5
- Sprint speed46−4
+16 attributes
- Agility57−3
- Jumping63−3
- Shot power79−3
- Volleys73−3
- Def. awareness72−2
- Dribbling72−2
- FK accuracy73−2
- Interceptions75−2
- Long passing75−2
- Reactions76−2
- Short passing76−2
- Sliding tackle72−2
- Strength66−2
- Ball control76−1
- Penalties86−1
- Vision73−1
How to get the best out of James Milner in Career Mode
James Milner is a midfielder at Brighton & Hove Albion, rated 73 overall in FC 26, CM. By the standards of the role, that's decent. At 39 they've seen it all: an emergency or leadership signing, not a project.
By FAFIFA Team · updated August 2025
How do you get the best out of James Milner?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. They're the engine of midfield: circulate the ball, start moves and connect defence to attack. Surround them with legs that run for them. They can also play RB and CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Deep-Lying playmaker and Wingback, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are you buying?
Their weapons: short passing (76) and ball control (76). Their short passing is reliable and it's the trait to build their game around.
What are they missing?
Their weak points: stamina (47). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 1,1 M€, with 46 K€ in wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is James Milner's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play RB and CDM.
How high can James Milner's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (73): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,1 M€, with 46 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 76 — good for their position.
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