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The six face stats at a glance.
Matthew Jacob is a wing-back at Reading FC, rated 65 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 72, LB. That's weak for their position. At 24 they still have 7 points to grow up to 72, so they add to the XI and gain value.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
Their place is the flank, up and down the wing as LB. They suit a system that lets them get forward: they add width in attack and need cover in case they're caught out behind. They can also play CB and LM. The game also rewards them with roles like Fullback, which reinforce that profile.
Their weapons: acceleration (69) and stamina (68). Their acceleration is run-of-the-mill and it's the trait to build their game around.
Their weak points: reading of the game (60) and marking (62). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Their market price sits around 1,7 M€, with 9 K€ in wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
They start from 65 with a ceiling of 72 — that's +7 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
Their best position is LB, though they can also play CB and LM.
Their potential is 72. They start from 65, so they can rise +7 with minutes and development.
Their market value is around 1,7 M€, with 9 K€ wages.
Their top speed is 66 — a bit short for their position.
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