AVOID (TRAP) due to a low overall rating of 59 and a meta score of 14.0 — his 42 pace and 21 shooting severely limit his effectiveness as a goalkeeper. This card is only suitable for budget squads but should be skipped for any serious goalkeeper role.
Competing in SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
| Pace | 42 |
| Shooting | 21 |
| Passing | 30 |
| Dribbling | 24 |
| Defending | 17 |
| Physical | 46 |
| Skill moves | 1★ |
| Weak foot | 2★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
James Talbot's standout attributes are Physical (46) and Pace (42).

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Price updated 252 days ago.
This card scores 14.0 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the GK - Goalkeeper role. Check the full meta tier list
James Talbot's 59 rated GK 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 Talbot sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the GK - Goalkeeper role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.
James Talbot carries 1 PlayStyles on this card, which unlock in-game animations and stat boosts tied to specific actions like crossing, finishing or tackling.