Kelechi Iheanacho 87 OVR - FC 26 FUT Birthday

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ST CAM Nigeria Scottish Premiership Celtic
Left Foot ★★★★★ WF ★★★★★ Skills Controlled 185 cm 82 kg 29 yrs
Kelechi Iheanacho
87
ST
CAM
L 5★5
Iheanacho
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 83 87 53 86
Nigeria Scottish Premiership Celtic
72 CARD 72 CARD 87 FUT BIRTHDAY
87 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
87
87 Shooting
Finishing
86
Positioning
88
Long Shots
87
Shot Power
89
Penalties
83
FK Accuracy
78
Volleys
88
83 Passing
Vision
85
Short Pass
87
Long Pass
82
Curve
90
Crossing
72
FK Accuracy
78
87 Dribbling
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
87
Composure [simulator]
86
Balance
84
Agility
86
Reactions
86
53 Defending
Def. Awareness
54
Interceptions
42
Stand Tackle
50
Slide Tackle
45
Heading
90
86 Physical
Strength [simulator]
87
Jumping
90
Aggression
82
Stamina [simulator]
86

Player Info

Full NameKelechi Iheanacho
Overall 87
Position ST CAM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height185 cm
Weight82 kg
Age29
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.9
Nation Nigeria
League Scottish Premiership
Club Celtic
Card ID67334583
Base ID225719

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

ST Roles
Poacher++ False 9++ Advanced Forward+ Target Forward+
CAM Roles
Shadow Striker++ Classic 10++ Playmaker+ Half-Winger+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Kelechi Iheanacho

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Gerónimo Rulli
      87
      GK
      Far Reach
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      R 2★3
      Rulli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 99 83 85 90 0 86
      Argentina Ligue 1 McDonald's OM

      Close-range reaction tools

      Petr Čech
      89
      GK
      Deflector
      Far Reach
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      L 5★5
      Čech
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 87 80 90 0 91
      Czech Republic Icons ICONS

      Close-range reaction tools

      Matvey Safonov
      88
      GK
      Deflector
      Far Reach
      Long Ball Pass
      Cross Claimer
      R 1★4
      Safonov
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 87 86 90 0 88
      Russia Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      Close-range reaction tools

      Gianluigi Donnarumma
      89
      GK
      Far Reach
      Cross Claimer
      Deflector
      Footwork
      R 1★3
      Donnarumma
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 90 84 75 90 0 88
      Italy Premier League Manchester City

      Close-range reaction tools

      Christiane Endler
      89
      GK
      Footwork
      Pinged Pass
      Cross Claimer
      Far Reach
      L 1★3
      Endler
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 84 85 90 0 90
      Chile Arkema Première Ligue OL

      Close-range reaction tools

      Peter Schmeichel
      89
      GK
      Far Throw
      Pinged Pass
      Footwork
      Rush Out
      R 1★3
      Schmeichel
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 84 86 91 0 87
      Denmark Icons ICONS

      Close-range reaction tools

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Kelechi Iheanacho

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Kieran Tierney
      90
      LB
      Finesse Shot
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      LM L
      L 4★4
      Tierney
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 87 90 88 90 89
      Scotland Scottish Premiership Celtic

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Benjamin Nygren
      90
      CM
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Press Proven
      Finesse Shot
      CAM RW ST
      L 4★4
      Nygren
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 90 89 90 80 88
      Sweden Scottish Premiership Celtic

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Julian Araujo
      89
      RB
      Tiki Taka
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      Whipped Pass
      RM
      R 4★4
      Araujo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 50 86 87 87 89
      Mexico Scottish Premiership Celtic

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hyun Jun Yang
      90
      RW
      Finesse Shot
      Rapid
      Power Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      RM LW R
      R 4★4
      Yang
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 88 90 93 60 85
      Korea Republic Scottish Premiership Celtic

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      James Tavernier
      91
      RB
      Bruiser
      Quick Step
      Dead Ball
      Whipped Pass
      RM R
      R 4★4
      Tavernier
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 85 92 90 88 91
      England Scottish Premiership Rangers

      League chemistry support + Overlap and crossing lane support

      Mohammed Noor
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Finesse Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Noor
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 90 99 90 70 85
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League HERO

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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