AVOID (TRAP) due to 63 pace and 66 defending, making him easily outpaced and ineffective against faster attackers. Skip this card if you're looking for a reliable defender in any competitive formation or budget bracket.
Competing in EFL League One.
| Pace | 63 |
| Shooting | 33 |
| Passing | 56 |
| Dribbling | 52 |
| Defending | 66 |
| Physical | 74 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
Matthew Pennington's standout attributes are Physical (74) and Defending (66).

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This card scores 50.5 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the CB - Defender role. Check the full meta tier list
Matthew Pennington's 66 rated CB 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.
Matthew Pennington sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the CB - Defender role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.
Matthew Pennington carries 2 PlayStyles on this card, which unlock in-game animations and stat boosts tied to specific actions like crossing, finishing or tackling.