Finally, a new squad update for EA FC 26 has arrived! Released on November 5, 2025, this update is now available across all platforms — including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
This one’s loaded with 17 new real faces, fresh wonderkids for Career Mode, manager moves, ICONs for Player Career, and plenty of rating tweaks.
Whether you’re tweaking your Ultimate Team or Career Mode journey, it’s time to download squad update and dive in details.
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Added Players
Brentford’s creative spark Josh Dasilva returns to the spotlight as a CAM/CM with a tidy 72 overall — the kind of midfielder who can unlock defences with neat passing and clever movement.
Jamal Lewis arrives at Preston North End able to play LB and LM; his 68 overall makes him a useful, flexible option down the left for the Championship.
Jaïro Riedewald brings calm control to Sheffield United’s engine room as a CM/CDM with a dependable 71 overall.
Tom Lockyer, a wall at the back for Bristol Rovers in League Two, is represented as a 70-rated centre-back — the sort of leader who steadies a defence.
Veteran Fabio Borini joins Salford City’s ranks in League Two and appears in-game as a versatile forward (RW/ST/CAM) with a 70 overall — useful in-game as a utility attacker.
Alejandro Gómez looks sharp for Padova in Serie B: a 76-rated LM/CAM/LW who offers trickery and chance creation on the left flank.
Jeremy Dudziak turns up for Hertha BSC in Bundesliga 2 as a multi-role option (LB/CM/CAM) with a 68 overall — depth and tactical flexibility in one package.
Joshua Brenet’s 71 overall reflects his role at Livingston as a steady right-back who can push into midfield when needed.
Florent Mollet joins FC Lausanne-Sport as a creative CAM/CM/RM with a 67 overall — a cultured playmaker for Switzerland’s top flight.
Tom Lawrence has a new home in the A-League with Perth Glory and appears as a 72-rated CAM/LM/CM — an attacking midfielder who can influence the final third.
Iceland’s midfield mainstay Aron Gunnarsson is back in international colours as a 67-rated CDM/CM — a combative presence and experienced leader.
Denmark’s Mille Gejl is added to the women’s pool as a 74-rated CAM/LW/ST, a versatile attacking threat for national-team lineups.
Spain’s star Jenni Hermoso is a standout addition to the women’s game in FC 26, arriving as an 83-rated striker who’ll immediately impact Women’s International squads.
Ivonne Chacón joins the NWSL with the Chicago Red Stars as a 73-rated striker — a physical forward who adds finishing options up front.
Lisa Boattin appears for Houston Dash with an impressive 84 overall and the rare versatility to play LM, CB or LW — a genuine multi-role star for club and country.
Elyse Bennett shows up at Orlando Pride as a 70-rated ST/RM/CAM, a useful forward for rotation and tactical variation.
Olivia Van der Jagt wears Seattle Reign’s colours in-game as a 74-rated CDM/CM — a reliable midfield shield.
Note: Rúben Semedo (AVS Futebol SAD) was added in this squad update but currently appears with a generic face; EA says his real face is expected to return in a future title update.
Removed Players
The EA FC 26 November 5 squad update also removes six players with real faces from the game roster:
- Júnior Moreno (Gimnasia – Liga Profesional de Fútbol)
- Ken Sema (Sweden – Men’s International)
- Sanne Troelsgaard (Denmark – Women’s International)
- Amel Majri (France – Women’s International)
- Lucía García (Spain – Women’s International)
- Melanie Serrano (FC Levante Badalona – Liga F)
If you used any of them in EA FC 26 Career Mode or any other squads, check your rosters and adjust before your next save.
Added Managers
Six new managers with real faces are now available in EA FC 26.
Sean Dyche takes charge of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, bringing his trademark intensity and structure to the squad.
Borja Jiménez appears as Sporting Gijón’s new LA LIGA 2 boss, while Alessio Dionisi leads Empoli FC in Serie B.
Sérgio Conceição has joined Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, adding European tactical experience to the Middle East.
Veteran coach Rafael Benítez returns, now managing Panathinaikos in the Rest of World category.
Lastly, Graham Potter becomes the head coach of Sweden’s men’s national team.
Luciano Spalletti, the new Juventus FC manager, is also included but with a generic face for now.
Note: Luciano Spalletti (Juventus FC) is present in this update but currently with a generic face.
Removed Managers
This squad update removes 5 managers with real faces from EA FC 26:
- Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest – Premier League)
- Gabi (Real Zaragoza – LA LIGA 2)
- Patrick Vieira (Genoa – Serie A)
- Brendan Rodgers (Celtic FC – Scottish Premiership)
- Russell Martin (Rangers FC – Scottish Premiership)
Added New Wonderkids
This update introduces several exciting new Career Mode wonderkids in EA FC 26.
Cardoso Varela, only 16 and already at Dinamo Zagreb, arrives as a versatile CAM/LW/LM with a 65 overall and an eye-catching potential of 85 — valued at about €1.9M with a small wage, he’s a perfect low-cost flip for Career Mode buyers.
Ale Gomes, a 17-year-old defender at Real Zaragoza (CB/RB/LB), looks like an academy gem: a 61-rated youngster with an 85 potential and a modest €975K value.
Pablo Agudín joins Real Oviedo as a creative 17-year-old attacking option (CAM/LM/ST) with a strong 84 potential and a €1.5M value — exact current overall wasn’t listed, but his potential is the headline.
Emre Ünüvar from Ajax arrives as a 17-year-old striker with a 62 overall and an 84 potential — a classic Ajax forward to develop.
Pharell Nash, also at Ajax and 17, offers pace and wide play (RM/LW/LM) with a 61 overall and an 82 potential — cheap to buy, with room to grow.
Cristian Jaime (River Plate) is an 18-year-old winger (LW/CAM/LM) with a 65 overall and an 80 potential — the sort of South American prospect Career Mode managers watch closely.
Lucas Rosier (Stade Rennais) is an 18-year-old creative option (CAM/LM/LW) with a 63 overall and an 80 potential; he fits well into mid-tier Ligue 1 projects.
Montrell Culbreath (Leverkusen) appears as a 17-year-old CAM/RW/RM with a 62 overall and an 80 potential; his reported €7K wage suggests the club already values him.
Ken Izekor, another Leverkusen rookie, is an 18-year-old striker (ST) with a 60 overall and an 80 potential — a low-cost long-term striker investment.
Nicholas Oyekunle (Southampton) arrives as an 18-year-old ST with a 59 overall and a 79 potential; bargain transfer windows love players like him.
Robin van Duiven (PSV) is a 19-year-old striker with a 60 overall and a 79 ceiling — a patient project for PSV or a loan-heavy Career Mode.
Lucas Gardenier at Feyenoord is listed with mixed position data but is a young 59-rated player with a 79 potential — versatility and growth are on his side.
These new wonderkids give EA FC 26 Career Mode managers a lot of low-cost potential to scout, sign and develop across Europe’s top academies.
Added ICONs
EA FC 26 Player Career now allows players to select from newly updated ICONs:
- Luís Figo
- Gareth Bale
- Franck Ribéry
- Kelly Smith
- Francesco Totti
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Toni Kroos
- Alex Morgan
Now you can create a great iconic experience with these players and enjoy their gameplay in EA FC 26. Please tell us in the comments which icon you will play with.
Upgraded Players
EA FC 26 Players who saw an overall rating increase and potential increases in this update are listed below.
| Player | Club | POS | OVR | POT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arda Güler | Real Madrid | RM / CAM / RW | 82 (+1) | 89 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | CAM / CM | 84 (+1) | 87 (+1) |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Liverpool | CDM / CM | 86 (+1) | 89 (+1) |
| Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City | LB / CM / CAM | 77 (+2) | 85 (+2) |
| Joško Gvardiol | Manchester City | CB / LB / LM | 85 (+1) | 88 (+1) |
| Jérémy Doku | Manchester City | LW / RW / LM | 81 (+1) | 86 (+1) |
| Nick Woltemade | Newcastle United | ST / CAM | 80 (+1) | 85 (+1) |
| Michael Olise | Bayern München | RM / RW / CAM | 87 (+1) | 89 (+1) |
| Mason Greenwood | Olympique de Marseille | RM / CAM / RW | 83 (+1) | 87 (+1) |
| Said El Mala | FC Köln | LM / CAM / LW | 71 (+3) | 86 (+2) |
| Riccardo Calafiori | Arsenal | LB / CB | 80 (+1) | 84 |
| Jurriën Timber | Arsenal | RB / LB / CB | 83 (+1) | 86 (+1) |
| Zubimendi | Arsenal | CDM / CM | 84 (+1) | 87 |
| Marcus Rashford | FC Barcelona | LM / ST / LW | 81 (+1) | 81 (+1) |
| Eric García | FC Barcelona | CB / RB / CDM | 80 (+1) | 85 (+1) |
| Joel Ordoñez | Club Brugge KV | CB | 76 (+1) | 87 (+1) |
| Carlos Forbs | Club Brugge KV | RM / RW / LW | 72 (+1) | 82 (+1) |
| Nicolò Tresoldi | Club Brugge KV | ST | 72 (+2) | 86 (+2) |
| Joaquin Seys | Club Brugge KV | LB / RB / LM | 74 (+1) | 87 (+1) |
| Hans Vanaken | Club Brugge KV | CAM / CM | 81 (+1) | 81 (+1) |
| Victor Froholdt | FC Porto | CM / CDM / CAM | 76 (+2) | 88 (+2) |
| Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | CDM / CM | 81 (+1) | 86 (+1) |
| Riccardo Orsolini | Bologna | RM / RW | 83 (+1) | 83 (+1) |
| Yankuba Minteh | Brighton & Hove Albion | RM / RW | 79 (+2) | 86 (+1) |
| Marc Guéhi | Crystal Palace | CB | 83 (+1) | 85 (+1) |
| Pablo Barrios | Atlético Madrid | CM / CDM | 83 (+1) | 88 (+1) |
These are not all the upgraded players, but we have selected for you the most important names in the top leagues.
Downgraded Players
These EA FC 26 players saw a decrease in their overall rating and potential adjustments in this update are listed below.
| Player | Club | POS | OVR | POT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | CAM / CM | 88 (-1) | 92 (-1) |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | CM / CDM | 86 (-1) | 87 (-1) |
| Nathan Aké | Manchester City | CB / LB / LM | 82 (-1) | 82 (-1) |
| Mateo Kovačić | Manchester City | CM / CDM / CAM | 82 (-1) | 82 (-1) |
| Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | CM / CAM | 86 (-1) | 88 (-1) |
| Xavi Simons | Tottenham Hotspur | CAM / LM / ST | 83 (-1) | 86 (-1) |
| Antonio Rüdiger | Real Madrid | CB | 85 (-1) | 85 (-1) |
| Dani Olmo | FC Barcelona | CAM / ST | 84 (-1) | 85 (-1) |
| Gavi | FC Barcelona | CM / CAM | 83 | 88 (-1) |
| Antoine Griezmann | Atlético Madrid | ST / CAM | 84 (-1) | 84 (-1) |
| Dávid Hancko | Atlético Madrid | LB / CB / LM | 83 | 84 (-1) |
| Alexander Sørloth | Atlético Madrid | ST / RW / RM | 83 (-1) | 83 (-1) |
| Robin Le Normand | Atlético Madrid | CB | 82 (-1) | 84 (-1) |
| Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | ST | 83 (-1) | 83 (-1) |
| Stefan de Vrij | Inter | CB | 83 (-1) | 83 (-1) |
| Murillo | Nottingham Forest | CB | 82 (-1) | 86 (-1) |
| Nikola Milenković | Nottingham Forest | CB | 82 (-1) | 83 (-1) |
| Artem Dovbyk | Roma | ST | 82 (-1) | 82 (-1) |
These are not all the downgraded players in EA FC 26 squad update, but we have selected for you the most important names in the top leagues.
Final Whistle
The November 5, 2025 squad update brings fresh depth to EA FC 26: 17 new real-faced players, manager refreshes, new Career Mode wonderkids and adjusted potentials that will change the transfer market and the Career Mode meta.
Whether you’re rebuilding a club, hunting cheap wonderkids, or topping up your FUT squad with new faces, install the update, check your rosters and enjoy the updated realism.
Don’t forget to download the latest EA FC 26 squad update to ensure your Career Mode saves and Ultimate Team squads are fully up to date. The future of your club might just depend on it!
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