Javier Mascherano 89 OVR - FC 26 Ultimate Scream Hero

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CDM CB Argentina LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Controlled 174 cm 73 kg 41 yrs
Javier Mascherano
89
CDM
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Long Ball Pass
Intercept
CB
R 3★3
Mascherano
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 56 80 81 90 87
Argentina LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO
91 CARD 88 CARD 89 ULTIMATE SCREAM HERO
78 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
78
Sprint Speed
78
56 Shooting
Finishing
45
Positioning
57
Long Shots
57
Shot Power
78
Penalties
62
FK Accuracy
55
Volleys
54
80 Passing
Vision
80
Short Pass
88
Long Pass
86
Curve
68
Crossing
73
FK Accuracy
55
81 Dribbling
Ball Control
85
Dribbling
78
Composure [simulator]
86
Balance
81
Agility
78
Reactions
90
90 Defending
Def. Awareness
91
Interceptions
92
Stand Tackle
92
Slide Tackle
93
Heading
77
87 Physical
Strength [simulator]
83
Jumping
89
Aggression
92
Stamina [simulator]
89

Player Info

Full NameJavier Mascherano
Overall 89
Position CDM CB
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height174 cm
Weight73 kg
Age41
Body TypeAverage Short
Real FaceNo
Nation Argentina
League LALIGA EA SPORTS
Club HERO
Card ID50474402
Base ID142754

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

CDM Roles
Holding++ Centre-Half++ Deep-Lying Playmaker++ Wide Half++ Box Crasher++
CB Roles
Defender++ Stopper++ Ball-Playing Defender++ Wide Back++
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Javier Mascherano

      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

      Hidemasa Morita
      91
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Press Proven
      Technical
      CDM
      R 3★5
      Morita
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 83 87 88 99 88
      Japan Liga Portugal Sporting CP

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

      Luis Milla
      90
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      CDM R
      R 4★4
      Milla
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 92 91 90 87
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Getafe CF

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

      Sam Coffey
      91
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Low Driven Shot
      Pinged Pass
      CM
      R 4★4
      Coffey
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 89 86 88 99
      United States Barclays Women’s Super League Manchester City

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

      Lothar Matthäus
      91
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Intercept
      Power Shot
      Tiki Taka
      CB CDM
      R 5★5
      Matthäus
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 90 84 92 85
      Germany Icons ICONS

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

      Morten Hjulmand
      91
      CDM
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      Low Driven Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Hjulmand
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 89 87 91 91
      Denmark Liga Portugal Sporting CP

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

      Weston McKennie
      90
      RM
      Inventive
      Technical
      Intercept
      Incisive Pass
      CDM CM CAM
      R 5★4
      McKennie
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 89 91 92 92
      United States Serie A Enilive Juventus

      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 Javier Mascherano

      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

      Iván Zamorano
      92
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Rapid
      Acrobatic
      R
      R 5★4
      Zamorano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 99 85 91 46 89
      Chile LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Diego Milito
      93
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Chip Shot
      Power Shot
      R 4★5
      Milito
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 93 88 91 46 85
      Argentina Serie A Enilive HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Carlos Tévez
      93
      ST
      Power Shot
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Tévez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 95 90 92 50 94
      Argentina Premier League HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Fernando Morientes
      93
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      First Touch
      Rapid
      Finesse Shot
      R 4★5
      Morientes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 94 86 89 47 88
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Pablo Aimar
      92
      CAM
      Low Driven Shot
      Tiki Taka
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      R
      R 5★4
      Aimar
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 92 99 56 85
      Argentina LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Guti
      92
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Finesse Shot
      CAM L
      L 4★4
      Guti
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 91 99 94 70 81
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      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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