FC 2720 Aug 2026▾
Merijn van de Wiel
23 Dec 2005 · Shirt 37 · NEC Nijmegen since FC 27
Attributes
34 statsPace
64Shooting
43Passing
54Dribbling
57Defending
59Physical
56Rating by position
Best position CDM 59 · EA’s official formula from the attributes · +n = growth to potential
Official EA formula from the attributes. Cyan border: natural positions.
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20 Aug 2026Debut · FC 27
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How to get the best out of Merijn van de Wiel in Career Mode
Merijn van de Wiel is a centre-back at NEC Nijmegen, rated 58 overall in FC 27 with a potential of 72, CB. That's a bit short for their position. At 20 with 14 points of headroom up to 72, they're one of the most serious bets on the future you can sign.
By FAFIFA Team · updated August 2026
What role should Merijn van de Wiel have?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. A pure centre-back: pair them with a quick one if they lack top speed, and use their aerial dominance at set pieces. They can also play CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Where they really hurt you is tackling (63) and slide tackling (61). Their tackling is poor and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
It's not all good: strength (52) and composure (54). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 513 K€ with 1 K€ wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side.
How far can they go?
They start from 58 with a ceiling of 72 — that's +14 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Merijn van de Wiel's best position?
Their best position is CB, though they can also play CDM.
How high can Merijn van de Wiel's rating go?
Their potential is 72. They start from 58, so they can rise +14 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 513 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 56 — weak for their position.
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