AVOID (TRAP) due to 53 pace and 58 shooting — lacks the mobility and attacking threat needed for competitive play. This card is only suitable for budget squads in niche formations, but even then, there are better options.
Competing in EFL League Two.
| Pace | 53 |
| Shooting | 58 |
| Passing | 58 |
| Dribbling | 56 |
| Defending | 62 |
| Physical | 76 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | LENGTHY |
James Ball's standout attributes are Physical (76) and Defending (62).
Price updated 253 days ago.

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This card scores 45.0 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the CM - Holding role. Check the full meta tier list
James Ball's 60 rated CM card is currently priced around 200 coins on the FC 26 market. Prices change constantly with supply and demand, so check the live price above before buying or selling.
James Ball sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the CM - Holding role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.