AVOID (TRAP) due to 60 OVR and only 67 pace, making him too slow for a CDM role in the current meta. Best for budget squads in low-tier divisions, but should be skipped for faster, more impactful options.
Competing in SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
| Pace | 67 |
| Shooting | 49 |
| Passing | 55 |
| Dribbling | 58 |
| Defending | 57 |
| Physical | 62 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
James McManus's standout attributes are Pace (67) and Physical (62).
Price updated 219 days ago.

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This card scores 41.5 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the CDM - Deep Lying Playmaker role. Check the full meta tier list
James McManus's 60 rated CDM 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 McManus sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the CDM - Deep Lying Playmaker role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.