EA FC 26 Squad Update (Apr 1): New Kits & 15 Real Faces!

A new major squad update for EA FC 26 arrived on April 1, 2026, and it is now available on all platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.

This update brings a mix of new kits, facial content, transfers, roster changes, Career Mode wonderkids, Player Career features, ICONs, and overall rating changes.

It is one of those updates that touches many different parts of the EA FC 26, so there is a lot for fans to look at. Let’s break down everything new.

EA FC 26 Squad Update

New Kits

Chelsea fans, rejoice. The latest squad update adds a complete set of new kits for the Blues:

• Chelsea FC: New Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits – now available in-game.
• Chelsea Classic XI: Home, Away, and Goalkeeper kits for the legends squad.
• Chelsea Women’s: Home, Away, and Goalkeeper kits for the women’s team.

Whether you’re managing the men’s or women’s side, Stamford Bridge just got a fresh new look.

New Accessory & Celebration

Club Members Lenses: A new facial accessory is now available in Player Career. You can select it when creating a new player for that ultra-fan look.

Paul Pogba “Dub” Celebration: The iconic signature goal celebration is now available—but only in Football Ultimate Team (FUT). Finally, you can hit the “Dub” after scoring that clutch winner.

Hugo Ekitiké Update

EA SPORTS has applied a new Cranium Technology update to the generic face of Hugo Ekitiké. Good, but not enough!

However, Ekitiké still doesn’t have his real face—he was previously listed for EA FC Mobile but hasn’t made it to the console/PC version yet.

ReFIFA will continue reporting feedback until he gets his proper scan. We insist on the presence of this face in its full detail.

Added Players with Real Faces

The biggest headline: 15 players have been added with their Real Faces, and they’re available right now. The focus is heavily on Major League Soccer, with several high-profile arrivals:

• Fafà Picault – Atlanta United (MLS)
• Sergio Santos – Atlanta United (MLS)
• Henry Kessler – Charlotte FC (MLS)
• André Gomes – Columbus Crew (MLS)
• Ryan Raposo – Los Angeles FC (MLS)
• Stephen Eustáquio – Los Angeles FC (MLS)
• James Rodríguez – Minnesota United (MLS)
• Timo Werner – San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
• Sergio Córdova – St. Louis CITY SC (MLS)
• Dániel Sallói – Toronto FC (MLS)
• Pol Fernández – Rosario Central (Liga Profesional)
• Nathan Redmond – Blackburn Rovers (EFL Championship)
• George Pușcaș – Dinamo București (SuperLiga)
• Kevin Long – Waterford (SSE Airtricity League)
• Gylfi Sigurðsson – Iceland Men’s International

Removed Players with Real Faces

Some players were also removed from the real faces list in this update:

The first player removed was Francisco Pizzini of Vélez Sarsfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. He was removed for joining the unlicensed CS Emelec team.

Also removed were Conor McAleny of Harrogate Town in EFL League Two and Guilherme of the Qatar national team.

Finally, Delanie Sheehan and Yazmeen Ryan of Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League were also removed.

New Transfers

There is only one transfer in this update: young striker Josh Sargent has moved to Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

He has an overall rating of 74, a potential rating of 76, a market value of €5.5 million, and a salary of €9,000.

National Team Rosters Updated

EA FC 26 also received updated national team rosters in this squad update:

• England: Added Noni Madueke, Nico O’Reilly, and John Stones; removed Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Dan Burn.
• France: Added Maghnes Akliouche and Warren Zaïre-Emery; removed Christopher Nkunku and Khéphren Thuram.
• Germany: Added Deniz Undav, Lennart Karl, and Jamal Musiala; removed Jonathan Burkardt, Karim Adeyemi, and Aleksandar Pavlović.
• Italy: Added Leonardo Spinazzola, Niccolò Pisilli, and Federico Gatti; removed Riccardo Orsolini, Samuele Ricci, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
• Netherlands: Added Teun Koopmeiners and Jorrel Hato; removed Lutsharel Geertruida and Quilindschy Hartman.
• Sweden: Added Lucas Bergvall and Herman Johansson; removed Niclas Eliasson and Hjalmar Ekdal.

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Added Career Mode Wonderkids

For the Career Mode scouts, six new Wonderkids with high Potential have been added:

1. Guido Della Rovere (Bayern München)
   • Position: CAM | Age: 18
   • Rating/Potential: 61 / 80
   • Value/Wage: €825K / €6K
2. Hasan İlçin (Antalyaspor)
   • Position: CAM | Age: 16
   • Rating/Potential: 58 / 80
   • Value/Wage: €600K / €1K
3. Nariman Akhundzada (Columbus Crew)
   • Position: ST | Age: 21
   • Rating/Potential: 71 / 80
   • Value/Wage: €4.2M / €5K
4. Emilio Aristizábal (Toronto FC)
   • Position: ST | Age: 19
   • Rating/Potential: 67 / 80
   • Value/Wage: €2.4M / €3K
5. Jorge Ruvalcaba (New York Red Bulls)
   • Position: RM | Age: 23
   • Rating/Potential: 73 / 79
   • Value/Wage: €4.8M / €7K
6. Joyeux Masanka Bungi (New York Red Bulls)
   • Position: LM | Age: 18
   • Rating/Potential: 61 / 79
   • Value/Wage: €825K / €1K

Tell us in the comments which player you would like to sign on your career mode journey and which one best suits your bench needs.

New Player Career ICONs

Four legendary names join Player Career Mode:

• Luís Figo: The Portuguese wing wizard, Ballon d’Or winner.
• Samuel Eto’o: The Cameroonian striker, four-time African Player of the Year.
• Sissi: Brazilian women’s football pioneer, World Cup icon.
• Miroslav Klose: The all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history (16 goals).

Rating Upgrades

Several players received boosts in the latest squad update:

Rating Downgrades

A number of players were also downgraded:

Final Whistle

The April 1 Squad Update is a fantastic mix of cosmetic upgrades, roster accuracy, and player career enhancements.

The addition of James Rodríguez and Timo Werner to MLS with real faces makes North American saves more appealing than ever.

The new Chelsea kits freshen up one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. And the arrival of Luís Figo, Samuel Eto’o, Sissi, and Miroslav Klose as Player Career ICONs gives you even more legendary options to start your journey.

Add in the Paul Pogba “Dub” celebration, national team roster updates, and a host of rating tweaks, and you have one of the most substantial squad updates of the year.

Download the update now, start a fresh Career Mode save, and enjoy the most authentic EA FC 26 experience yet.