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EA FC 26
EA FC 26 or EA SPORTS FC 26 is the lates and upcoming installment of the beloved sports video game that is a simulation game. It was previously known as FIFA and has now evolved into EA SPORTS FC brand.
PlayStyles
PlayStyles in EA FC 24 and now in EA FC 26 are key or signature abilities that a specific player has, and it is a reflection of how the in-real-life players behave while on the pitch.
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Jockey PlayStyle
Jockey PlayStyle is typically associated with players who are defensive players, excelling at the following ➖
- Staying in front of attackers
- Tracking movement with tight control
- Winning 1v1 defensive duels
- Quick lateral movements while defending
These players are the best of the best at containing and controlling the opposite team players using the jockey mechanic i.e. ( it is activated by L2/LT hold in-game) and to recover well, even when under pressure.
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The following is a list of the top players who are known for performing exceptionally while jockeying owing to their stats. Stats like agility, balance and defensive awareness are key here.
Lucy Bronze
- She is one of the best players and also the ranks the highest, non icon player who has Jockey+ Playstyle.
- Her stats are no match for her defensive awareness and tackles which makes her excellent for closing down attackers while jockeying.
Jules Kounde
- Jules is another elite with Jockey+. He is very versatile and has high defensive awareness and stand tackles.
- She has the ability to play as a centre-back, right-back, or even right-midfielder.
- Balances aggression and containment well which makes him idea for 1v1 defending.
- Bronze is excellent at shutting down attackers, thanks to her positional intelligence and tight marking.
Naomi Girma
- She is a centre-back with Jockey+ and is amongst those who is applauded for her capacity to come on the top amongst many others in defensive actions.
- Her defensive awareness and stand tackles are excellent.
- Her aiblity to track and jockey opponents is unmatched.
Virgil van Dijk
- He is one of the best all-round centre-backs in EA FC 26 and has Jockey. He doesn’t always have the Jockey+ since that depends on card version.
- His defensive awareness and ability to stand tackles makes his overall defensive rating, top-tier.
- His positioning and strength coupled with defensive situations handling while jockeying have made him a part of this list.
Achraf Hakimi
- He is a fullback/right midfielder and has the Jockey Trait.
- Achraf offers an interesting blend of speed and defensive skill.
- His pace is one of his biggest assets, helping him to keep up with fast attackers.
- Has defensive awareness and ability to stand tackles, even though fullbacks generally have weaker physicality than the centre-backs.
Mapi Leon
- She is a centre back and performs excellently and her defense, awareness and standing tackle are praise worthy and strong.
- Combines defensive solidity with good positioning and an ability to close down spaces.
- Mapi, being a defender, is able to handle both, direct threats and maintain structure at the same time, when using jockeying to delay attackers, especially.
What makes these players stand out?
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High defensive awareness: Ability to anticipate attacker moves is crucial in jockeying.
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Strong stand‑tackle stats: This Helps in executing clean tackles rather than just hoping for a foul in each match.
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Good agility / balance: This makes lateral movement smoother and helps recovery when outpaced.
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Adequate pace or transition speed: Even as a defence player, the ability to be able to catch up or re-position matters.
The abilities of these players make them elite defenders in the game and the new mechanics, enhanced realism, along with the deeper gameplay systems continue to improve the football gaming experience for its players and fans. They way these players are in the gameplay are not just passive traits, but active gameplay elements that influence how players move, defend, shoot, or pass in EA FC 26.
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