Adam Wharton 78 OVR - FC 26

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CDM CM England Premier League Crystal Palace
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Controlled 182 cm 70 kg 22 yrs
Adam Wharton
78
CDM
First Touch
Press Proven
Slide Tackle
CM
L 3★4
Wharton
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 62 62 81 77 75 69
England Premier League Crystal Palace
96 CARD 89 CARD 85 CARD 78 COMMON
62 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
60
Sprint Speed
63
62 Shooting
Finishing
60
Positioning
66
Long Shots
63
Shot Power
67
Penalties
53
FK Accuracy
71
Volleys
51
81 Passing
Vision
83
Short Pass
83
Long Pass
84
Curve
77
Crossing
77
FK Accuracy
71
77 Dribbling
Ball Control
80
Dribbling
76
Composure [simulator]
82
Balance
71
Agility
69
Reactions
78
75 Defending
Def. Awareness
74
Interceptions
77
Stand Tackle
78
Slide Tackle
76
Heading
62
69 Physical
Strength [simulator]
66
Jumping
68
Aggression
76
Stamina [simulator]
69

Player Info

Full NameAdam Wharton
Overall 78
Position CDM CM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height182 cm
Weight70 kg
Age22
Body TypeLean Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.20
Nation England
League Premier League
Club Crystal Palace
Card ID259240
Base ID259240

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

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Playmaker+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Adam Wharton

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Tara Elimbi Gilbert
      79
      LM
      Intercept
      Finesse Shot
      Pinged Pass
      Rapid
      LB
      L 3★4
      Gilbert
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 48 75 81 85 75
      France Arkema Première Ligue Paris SG

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Diego Chará
      80
      CDM
      Block
      Slide Tackle
      Bruiser
      Relentless
      CB CM
      R 3★4
      Chará
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 65 73 76 80 83
      Colombia Major League Soccer Portland Timbers

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      John McGinn
      79
      LM
      Press Proven
      Enforcer
      Relentless
      LB RM CAM
      L 3★2
      McGinn
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 69 77 78 80 77 83
      Scotland Premier League Aston Villa

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Robert Andrich
      80
      CDM
      Power Shot
      Bruiser
      Relentless
      CB CM
      R 2★4
      Andrich
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 57 77 76 73 83 81
      Germany Bundesliga Leverkusen

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Xabi Alonso
      80
      CM
      Long Ball Pass
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      First Touch
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Alonso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 67 64 83 73 80 78
      Spain Icons ICONS

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Benjamin André
      79
      CDM
      Precision Header
      Long Ball Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Intercept
      CM
      R 3★3
      André
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 55 64 73 76 79 83
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's LOSC

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Adam Wharton

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Brennan Johnson
      79
      RW
      Rapid
      Quick Step
      RM
      R 3★4
      Johnson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 76 72 78 43 59
      Wales Premier League Crystal Palace

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Evann Guessand
      79
      RW
      Low Driven Shot
      Precision Header
      Rapid
      RM ST
      R 3★3
      Guessand
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 76 73 79 36 77
      Ivory Coast Premier League Crystal Palace

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Jean-Philippe Mateta
      82
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Game Changer
      Enforcer
      R 3★5
      Mateta
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 84 70 77 41 81
      France Premier League Crystal Palace

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ismaïla Sarr
      79
      CAM
      Rapid
      Quick Step
      CM RW
      R 3★2
      Sarr
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 78 76 78 28 69
      Senegal Premier League Crystal Palace

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Jørgen Strand Larsen
      78
      ST
      R 3★3
      Larsen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 79 62 70 32 83
      Norway Premier League Crystal Palace

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Harvey Barnes
      80
      LW
      Finesse Shot
      LM
      R 3★4
      Barnes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 80 75 81 43 68
      England Premier League Newcastle Utd

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-3-3

      Single-pivot structure lets him screen, recycle possession, and protect transitions.
      4-2-3-1

      Double-pivot spacing reduces overload stress and improves first-pass options.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Strong for central control when he is the balance player underneath two advanced interiors.

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