Darlington Nagbe 81 OVR - FC 26 Cornerstones

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CM CDM United States Major League Soccer Columbus Crew SC
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Controlled 175 cm 77 kg 35 yrs
Darlington Nagbe
81
CM
Press Proven
Technical
Relentless
CDM
R 3★3
Nagbe
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 73 80 84 71 80
United States Major League Soccer Columbus Crew SC
75 CARD 81 CORNERSTONES
80 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
79
Sprint Speed
80
73 Shooting
Finishing
68
Positioning
68
Long Shots
75
Shot Power
82
Penalties
70
FK Accuracy
80
Volleys
87
80 Passing
Vision
80
Short Pass
89
Long Pass
82
Curve
81
Crossing
60
FK Accuracy
80
84 Dribbling
Ball Control
84
Dribbling
83
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
85
Agility
89
Reactions
84
71 Defending
Def. Awareness
75
Interceptions
71
Stand Tackle
71
Slide Tackle
69
Heading
65
80 Physical
Strength [simulator]
80
Jumping
80
Aggression
70
Stamina [simulator]
87

Player Info

Full NameDarlington Nagbe
Overall 81
Position CM CDM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height175 cm
Weight77 kg
Age35
Body TypeAverage Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.6
Nation United States
League Major League Soccer
Club Columbus Crew SC
Card ID50533726
Base ID202078

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

CM Roles
Box-To-Box++ Deep-Lying Playmaker+
CDM Roles
Centre-Half+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Darlington Nagbe

      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

      Blaise Matuidi
      83
      CM
      Jockey
      Pinged Pass
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      CDM
      L 3★3
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 73 80 80 85 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's HERO

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

      N'Golo Kanté
      83
      CDM
      Intercept
      Press Proven
      Relentless
      CM
      R 2★3
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 65 73 80 85 79
      France ROSHN Saudi League Al Ittihad

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

      George Dobson
      82
      CM
      Inventive
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Dobson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 72 82 80 81 90
      England EFL Championship Wrexham AFC

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

      Nicolas Seiwald
      82
      CB
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      Block
      Slide Tackle
      CDM CM
      R 3★3
      Seiwald
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 70 82 82 82 85
      Austria Bundesliga RB Leipzig

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

      Kaishū Sano
      81
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Intercept
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Sano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 56 75 82 84 81
      Japan Bundesliga 1. FSV Mainz 05

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

      Louis Reed
      83
      CM
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Intercept
      CB CDM
      R 3★4
      Reed
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 74 83 82 81 86
      England EFL League One Mansfield Town

      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 Darlington Nagbe

      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

      Lionel Messi
      84
      ST
      Incisive Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Dead Ball
      Game Changer
      RM CAM RW
      L 4★4
      Messi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 87 88 92 35 67
      Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Gabriel Pirani
      85
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      CM LM CAM
      R 5★4
      Pirani
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 85 86 89 59 80
      Brazil Major League Soccer D.C. United

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Christian Pulisic
      83
      ST
      Dead Ball
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Quick Step
      RM CAM RW
      R 4★5
      Pulisic
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 85 83 89 50 69
      United States Serie A Enilive

      National-team style familiarity + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Wilfried Zaha
      85
      LW
      Finesse Shot
      Game Changer
      Technical
      Trickster
      LM ST
      R 5★3
      Zaha
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 84 82 87 45 80
      Ivory Coast Major League Soccer Charlotte FC

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Anders Dreyer
      84
      RW
      Finesse Shot
      Game Changer
      Long Ball Pass
      RM LW
      L 3★3
      Dreyer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 86 82 85 48 72
      Denmark Major League Soccer

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Vini Jr.
      85
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Quick Step
      Chip Shot
      Game Changer
      LM LW
      R 5★4
      Jr.
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 84 93 32 72
      Brazil LALIGA EA SPORTS Real Madrid

      Vertical runner for final-third combinations + Converts through-ball and cutback supply

      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
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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