Michael James (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Michael James is a 70 overall rated CB in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Albirex Niigata in the MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. JAPAN, age 37.
Michael James can gain up to 19 overall points (+27%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Build Up.
Positions: CB.
Michael James is registered at a single position (CB), a specialist profile rather than a multi-role card.
Michael James Stats
Michael James's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 76. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 49 |
| Ball Control | 56 |
| Dribbling | 50 |
| Tight Possession | 53 |
| Low Pass | 60 |
| Lofted Pass | 59 |
| Finishing | 46 |
| Heading | 67 |
| Place Kicking | 48 |
| Curl | 59 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 58 |
| Acceleration | 53 |
| Kicking Power | 64 |
| Jump | 65 |
| Physical Contact | 76 |
| Balance | 57 |
| Stamina | 70 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 71 |
| Tackling | 70 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 |
| Aggression | 72 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 0 |
Michael James Stats at Max Level
Michael James's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 71 at base rising to 87 at max level (+16). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 49 | 53 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 56 | 56 | +0 |
| Dribbling | 50 | 50 | +0 |
| Tight Possession | 53 | 53 | +0 |
| Low Pass | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 59 | 59 | +0 |
| Finishing | 46 | 46 | +0 |
| Heading | 67 | 79 | +12 |
| Place Kicking | 48 | 48 | +0 |
| Curl | 59 | 59 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 58 | 62 | +4 |
| Acceleration | 53 | 57 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Jump | 65 | 77 | +12 |
| Physical Contact | 76 | 88 | +12 |
| Balance | 57 | 61 | +4 |
| Stamina | 70 | 74 | +4 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 71 | 87 | +16 |
| Tackling | 70 | 86 | +16 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 | 89 | +16 |
| Aggression | 72 | 88 | +16 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 0 | 0 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CB remains Michael James's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (65). The ratings below show how Michael James would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 70 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 44 |
| CB (registered) | Center Back | 89 |
| LB | Left Back | 60 |
| RB | Right Back | 60 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 65 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 57 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 54 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 54 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 52 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 53 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 53 |
| SS | Second Striker | 52 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 53 |
Skills (1)
Blocker.
None of Michael James's 1 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Michael James (2)
Of the 2 known Michael James cards, this one ranks #2 by max overall rating (89 vs. 93 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 27 Jun '24 | 75 | 93 | 105686260268556 |
| Standard (this card) | 70 | 89 | 15884 |
Michael James is a 70 OVR CB from JAPAN, playing for Albirex Niigata in MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. Max overall: 89. Playing style: Build Up. Skills: Blocker. Booster: No Booster (). 1 other James variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael James's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Michael James reaches 89 overall at max level as CB, up from 70 at base level. Michael James's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 71 at base rising to 87 at max level (+16).
What is Michael James's best position at max level?
CB remains Michael James's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (65).
What is Michael James's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Michael James's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 76. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.