EA FC 26: Julian Rijkhoff and Ajax New Real Faces Incoming

Good news for Career Mode gamers and Ajax fans: more real face scans are headed to EA FC 26.

We’ve spotted in the EA FC 26 game’s databases a real face for Ajax player Julian Rijkhoff, who was scanned during at Ajax but he now loaded to Almere City. Note that Almere City not in the game.

Real face additions might seem small, but they’re one of the quickest ways a title feels more authentic: those tiny facial gestures and player likenesses make your manager save, youth intake and big-money signings feel real.

Julian Rijkhoff: The Hidden Real Face

First, meet Julian Ryzhkov, the 20-year-old striker who we expect to be a real face in the game once he returns from loan.

He is a promising player with a modest 64 overall rating and 80 potential, but here’s the twist: his real face was scanned while he was still at Ajax, and we’ve already spotted it lurking in the game’s database.

That means even though he’s no longer in Amsterdam, you can still catch a glimpse of him in EA FC 26 wearing the Ajax kit (Only PC User via Database Editor) —with a real face that looks sharp in gameplay. note that his name is wrong in the database.

At just €1.5M in value and with solid stamina and ball control, he’s a budget-friendly project for any manager who loves unearthing talent.

Ajax Players: Upcoming Scan Faces

Below are the Ajax players we expect to gain official scans soon, plus a short take on why each one is worth watching in Career Mode.

Josip Šutalo

Position: CB
Age: 25
Overall rating: 78
Potential: 82
Value: €17.5M
Wage: €19K

Šutalo is a rock-solid defensive option with fantastic aerial attributes — ideal for managers who need a dependable center-back who can win headers and patrol the box.

Youri Baas

Position: CB / LB
Age: 22
Overall rating: 75
Potential: 83
Value: €12M
Wage: €14K

A versatile defender who can cover full-back and center — Baas makes a great squad player with upside for clubs that want depth and later resale value.

Mika Godts

Position: LW / LM / RM
Age: 20
Overall rating: 74
Potential: 85
Value: €9.5M
Wage: €13K

A delightful young winger for Career Mode builds — Godts’ balance and dribbling make him perfect for one-on-one situations and counter-attacking setups.

Kian Fitz-Jim

Position: CM / CAM
Age: 21
Overall rating: 73
Potential: 82
Value: €7M
Wage: €11K

Stamina and agility mark Fitz-Jim as a midfield engine. For managers building energetic midfields, he’s an affordable long-term solution.

Youri Regeer

Position: CM / RB / CDM
Age: 21
Overall rating: 73
Potential: 83
Value: €7M
Wage: €11K

Regeer’s positional flexibility gives Career Mode players tactical options — useful when injuries or rotation force you to adapt.

Owen Wijndal

Position: LB / LM
Age: 25
Overall rating: 72
Potential: 76
Value: €3M
Wage: €12K

A quick and accessible full-back who’s handy for wing play and recovery runs — good value for small budgets.

Lucas Rosa

Position: RB / LB / RM
Age: 25
Overall rating: 71
Potential: 74
Value: €2.3M
Wage: €11K

Utility full-back/wing-back who can plug gaps across the backline without breaking the bank.

Jorthy Mokio

Position: CDM / CM / LB / CB
Age: 17
Overall rating: 70
Potential: 89
Value: €3.8M
Wage: €5K

This one is a true “wonderkid” — raw, versatile and with sky-high potential. A real face scan would make his youth-progression feel even more rewarding for long-term saves.

Branco van den Boomen

Position: CM / CDM / CAM
Age: 29
Overall rating: 73
Potential: 73
Value: €3M
Wage: €15K

A set-piece and passing specialist — great for teams that rely on a deep-lying playmaker.

Remko Pasveer

Position: GK
Age: 41
Overall rating: 75
Potential: 75
Value: €625K
Wage: €5K

A veteran keeper who adds character to a squad. Adding his real face before retirement would preserve his likeness for posterity in Manager Career saves.

Final Whistle

EA FC 26 looks set to roll out more real face scans in a future title update, starting with Julian Brandes (scanned at Ajax) and a raft of Ajax first-teamers and prospects.

For Career Mode players who prize realism, these incoming scans are a welcome quality-of-life upgrade: more accurate likenesses, stronger immersion, and richer storylines for your club saves.

We’ll be watching for the next title update and will share confirmation and screenshots as soon as those faces go live.

Follow us for updates — and if you’re building an Ajax squad this season, keep an eye on your roster: those fresh face scans could be arriving sooner than you think.