EA FC 26 Squad Update (Jan 27): Faces, Transfers & Ratings

The latest EA FC 26 squad update, released on 27 January 2026, is now available on all platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

This EA FC 26 squad update focuses heavily on player authenticity and the finalization of major January transfers.

Whether you are looking for the latest wonderkids or starting a fresh Career Mode with updated ratings, here is everything you need to know.

EA FC 26 Squad Update

Added Players with Real Faces

The following players now appear in-game with real face scans to improve immersion in matches, menus and Career Mode.

Dani Rodríguez

Dani Rodríguez joins CD Leganés in LaLiga 2 as a versatile creative option, comfortable as a CAM, LM or CM, and his 74 overall rating reflects a player ready to influence the final third with smart movement and passing.

Paweł Dawidowicz

At Raków Częstochowa, Paweł Dawidowicz provides defensive stability in the Ekstraklasa as a centre-back whose 70 overall rating underlines steady, no-nonsense defending.

Emmanuel Dennis

Emmanuel Dennis arrives at Brøndby IF in the Danish Superliga as a lively wide forward capable of playing LM, ST or LW; his 71 overall rating captures his directness and goal threat.

Loïc Mbe Soh

Loïc Mbe Soh brings size and potential to Sint-Truidense in the 1A Pro League; listed as a centre-back with a 66 overall rating and 73 potential, he’s a defender to develop for the long term.

Luca de la Torre

Luca de la Torre appears for Charlotte FC in MLS with a real face and a 72 overall rating, a midfield creator (CM/CAM/LM) who gives the American side technical control and passing range.

Bryan Acosta

Bryan Acosta’s real face addition at Nashville SC adds a combative midfield option (CM/CDM) to MLS with a 69 overall rating that suits a role as a defensive pivot and link player.

Gonzalo Martínez

Gonzalo Martínez will now appear with a real likeness at Tigre in Argentina’s Liga Profesional; as a CAM/RW/LW with a 73 overall rating he’s the kind of creative spark that can change tight games.

Alisha Lehmann

Alisha Lehmann’s real-face scan makes Leicester City’s WSL attack more authentic, her 78 overall rating reflects a proven wing threat who can play RW, LW or CAM and supply high-end offensive output.

Magou Doucouré

Magou Doucouré joins Hamburger SV’s women’s setup with a real face and a 73 overall rating; her RB/CDM versatility makes her a valuable two-way player in the Frauen-Bundesliga.

Note: Atlético Tucumán’s Martín Benítez was added in this update but currently has a generic face. His legacy real face scan (from FIFA 21) is expected to return in a future title update.

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Removed Players with Real Faces

The following players have been removed from the game rosters in this squad update:

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

• Diego González – Atlético San Martín
• Sergio Romero – Argentinos Juniors
• Bruno Valdez – Boca Juniors
• Pol Fernández – Godoy Cruz
• Juan Escobar – Godoy Cruz
• Ezequiel Muñoz – Lanús
• Nery Domínguez – San Lorenzo

Other Leagues

• Gastón Pereiro | SSC Bari – Serie B
• Rubén Blanco | Olympique de Marseille – Ligue 1
• Stijn Spierings | Brøndby IF – Superliga
• Jordan Rossiter | Waterford FC – SSE Airtricity League
• Moses Odubajo | AEK Athens – Rest of World
• Ryan Raposo | Los Angeles FC – Major League Soccer
• Belal Halbouni | Vancouver Whitecaps – Major League Soccer
• Cristian Penilla | Mushuc Runa – CONMEBOL Libertadores
• Lee Chung Yong | Ulsan HD FC – K League 1
• William Troost-Ekong | Al Kholood – Saudi Pro League

The players have been removed either because they moved to unlicensed clubs or because they retired.

New Transfers

The Jan 27 squad update applies the following 39 confirmed transfers to in-game squads and Career Mode databases.

1. Marc Guéhi
   • Crystal Palace ➜ Manchester City
2. Lorenzo Lucca
   • Napoli ➜ Nottingham Forest
3. Kieran Dowell
   • Rangers ➜ Hull City
4. Michael Obafemi
   • Burnley ➜ Blackpool
5. Kasey Palmer
   • Hull City ➜ Luton Town
6. Luke Harris
   • Fulham ➜ Wycombe
7. Raúl Moro
   • Ajax ➜ CA Osasuna
8. Luis Vázquez
   • Anderlecht ➜ Getafe
9. Marc-André ter Stegen
   • FC Barcelona ➜ Girona
10. Fran Beltrán
    • RC Celta ➜ Girona
11. Ilias Akhomach
    • Villarreal CF ➜ Rayo Vallecano
12. Stefan Posch
    • Como ➜ 1. FSV Mainz 05
13. Edin Džeko
    • Fiorentina ➜ FC Schalke 04
14. Kevin Müller
    • Heidenheim ➜ FC Schalke 04
15. Niklas Schmidt
    • Toulouse ➜ SV Darmstadt 98
16. Simon Sohm
    • Fiorentina ➜ Bologna
17. Ibrahim Sulemana
    • Atalanta ➜ Cagliari
18. Giovanni Fabbian
    • Bologna ➜ Fiorentina
19. Justin Bijlow
    • Feyenoord ➜ Genoa
20. Tommaso Baldanzi
    • Roma ➜ Genoa
21. Walid Cheddira
    • Napoli ➜ Lecce
22. Quinten Timber
    • Feyenoord ➜ Marseille
23. Ethan Nwaneri
    • Arsenal ➜ Marseille
24. Sebastian Szymański
    • Fenerbahçe ➜ Stade Rennais
25. Jeremiah St. Juste
    • Sporting CP ➜ Feyenoord
26. Rafa Silva
    • Beşiktaş ➜ Benfica
27. Noa Lang
    • Napoli ➜ Galatasaray
28. Yáser Asprilla
    • Girona ➜ Galatasaray
29. Mathias Løvik
    • Parma ➜ Trabzonspor
30. Marc Leonard
    • Birmingham City ➜ Hearts
31. Benjamin Godfrey
    • Atalanta ➜ Brøndby IF
32. Amir Richardson
    • Fiorentina ➜ FC København
33. Magnus Knudsen
    • Holstein Kiel ➜ Aarhus GF
34. Max Anchor
    • Vancouver Whitecaps ➜ Seattle Sounders
35. Axel Werner
    • Rosario Central ➜ Aldosivi
36. Alexis Soto
    • Defensa y Justicia ➜ Rosario Central
37. Conan Ledesma
    • River Plate ➜ Rosario Central
38. Daniel Arzani
    • Ferencvárosi ➜ Melbourne City
39. Ryan Fraser
    • Southampton ➜ Western Sydney

The January window has seen some massive movements, most notably Marc-André ter Stegen’s shocking move to Girona and Man City’s defensive reinforcement with Marc Guéhi.

Added Career Mode Wonderkids

New high-potential youth prospects have been added to Career Mode pools.

• Anísio (SL Benfica)
  • Position: ST | Age: 17
  • Rating/Potential: 63 / 85
  • Value/Wage: €1.5M / €3K
• Daniel Banjaqui (SL Benfica)
  • Position: RB | Age: 17
  • Rating/Potential: 62 / 84
  • Value/Wage: €1.2M / €2K
• Souza (Spurs)
  • Position: LWB | Age: 19
  • Rating/Potential: 70 / 82
  • Value/Wage: €3.6M / €29K
• Osmar Gimenez (Sarmiento)
  • Position: CAM | Age: 18
  • Rating/Potential: 63 / 82
  • Value/Wage: €1.2M / €2K
• Juan Sforza (Talleres)
  • Position: CM | Age: 23
  • Rating/Potential: 70 / 81
  • Value/Wage: €3.3M / €7K
• Mikkel Bro Hansen (Bodø/Glimt)
  • Position: ST | Age: 16
  • Rating/Potential: 60 / 81
  • Value/Wage: €775K / €800
• Shion Shinkawa (Sint-Truidense VV)
  • Position: CAM | Age: 17
  • Rating/Potential: 66 / 81
  • Value/Wage: €1.9M / €3K
• Mario Domínguez (Real Valladolid)
  • Position: ST | Age: 16
  • Rating/Potential: 55 / 80
  • Value/Wage: €400K / €650

Promising players may be weak in overall evaluation, but they can be useful on the bench, especially since they cost very little.

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Rating Upgrades

The squad update applies upgrades for a number of players, table below shows the player, club, best position with the new overall rating (OVR) and potential (POT) changes.

Note that there are more rating adjustments for players and you can discover them in the game or on our YouTube channel and the popular website sofifa.

Rating Downgrades

The squad update also applies downgrades for a number of players, table below shows the player, club, best position with the new overall rating (OVR) and potential (POT) changes.

Note that there are more rating adjustments for players and you can discover them in the game or on our YouTube channel and the popular website sofifa.

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