EA SPORTS pushed a new squad update for EA FC 26 on 8 October 2025, and it’s a mix of 4 added real faces, new wonderkids, and some big rating tweaks that could shake up your Career Mode saves and other mods squads.
Let’s dive in and chat about what’s new in this squad update. Here’s everything you need to know.
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EA FC 26 Squad Update
Added Players with Real Faces
This drop adds only four players with real faces — small in number, but valuable for immersion in career saves and matchday lineups.
Luis Romo
The Mexican midfielder for the national team, slots in as a center midfielder, center defensive midfielder, or center-back with an overall rating of 75 and potential of 80. Romo’s versatility makes him a solid utility guy, and his real face brings authentic flair to international or Mexican league saves.
Onel Hernández
The Cuban left midfielder, striker, or left winger for Charlton Athletic, arrives with an overall rating of 69 and potential of 69. Hernández’s speed on the wing could spark EFL attacks, and his new real face makes him a fun, realistic addition for Championship runs.
Kristian Pedersen
The Danish center-back or left-back for Fredericia, has an overall rating of 67 with potential of 67. Pedersen’s defensive grit offers value in Danish leagues, now with a real face for that true-to-life feel.
Max Anchor
The Canadian goalkeeper for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, joins with an overall rating of 51 and potential of 65. Anchor’s youth makes him a long-term project for MLS Career Mode, and his real face adds a cool touch of North American authenticity.
Other Added Players
A number of new players, mostly youth prospects, have also been added to the game. While they don’t have real faces yet, they are worth keeping an eye on for your Career Mode saves. Here are some of the most notable names added:
- Israel Reyes
- RB/CB, Mexico
- 75 OVR / 80 POT
- Ollie Bostock
- CAM/CM, West Brom
- 56 OVR / 78 POT
- Shola Ogundana
- LW/LM, Dynamo Kyiv
- 65 OVR / 77 POT
- Piero Quispe
- CAM/CM, Sydney FC
- 70 OVR / 75 POT
- Vitus Friis
- CDM/CM, Odense Boldklub
- 54 OVR / 75 POT
- Jan Urbich
- ST, Mönchengladbach
- 62 OVR / 74 POT
- Thiago Fernández
- CB/CDM/CM, Libertad
- 59 OVR / 73 POT
- Marcelo Timorán
- LB/LM, Córdoba CF
- 60 OVR / 73 POT
- Alonzo Vincent
- CM, Servette FC
- 51 OVR / 71 POT
- Rafita
- RB/RM, Málaga CF
- 60 OVR / 71 POT
- Phil Chinedu
- CB, Leyton Orient
- 55 OVR / 71 POT
- Monti Theiß
- LW/LM, Arminia Bielefeld
- 56 OVR / 71 POT
- Olaf Gorter
- CDM/CM, Lecce
- 62 OVR / 71 POT
- Joe Emery
- CB, Sheffield Wednesday
- 53 OVR / 71 POT
- Camilo Durán
- LW/RW/LM, Qarabağ FK
- 65 OVR / 70 POT
These additions are mostly bargain-bin options for youth prospects — perfect for Career Mode managers hunting value.
Removed Players
A number of players were removed in this squad update. Many deletions are linked to transfers or clubs not present in the game; some players became free agents. Here are the most significant removals in this squad update:
- Tom Lawrence – Without Club (Free Agent)
- Juan Sánchez Purata – Joined unlicensed Tigres UANL
- Giuseppe Sibilli – Joined unlicensed SSC Bari
- Ezequiel Bullaude – Joined unlicensed Club Tijuana
- Aleksey Isayev – Joined unlicensed Sabah FK
- Ryan Duncan – Joined unlicensed Ross County FC
- Oscar Wallin – Without Club (Free Agent)
- Urho Nissilä – Joined unlicensed Puskás Akadémia
- Sean Mackie – Joined unlicensed Ross County FC
- Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu – Joined unlicensed RFC Seraing
- Amin Ramazanov – Joined unlicensed PFK Zaqatala
- Madih Talal – Joined unlicensed Jamshedpur FC
- Tomas Galvez – Joined unlicensed SC Cambuur Leeuwarden
- Miller Thomson – Joined unlicensed Ross County FC
- Dovydas Sasnauskas – Joined unlicensed Sheffield United U21
- Reuben Swann – Joined unlicensed Havant & Waterlooville FC
We mentioned the most important players removed in this update and the reason for their removal, which is clearly due to joining teams that are not in the game.
Upgraded Players
Now for the exciting part! Here are ten key players who have received a ratings boost thanks to their excellent real-world form.
| Player | Club | Position | Overall | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Koundé | FC Barcelona | RB / CB | 87 | 89 (+1) |
| Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain | LB / LM | 87 (+1) | 90 (+1) |
| Antoine Semenyo | AFC Bournemouth | RM / LM / RW | 81 (+1) | 83 (+1) |
| Iliman Ndiaye | Everton | LM / RW | 80 (+1) | 83 (+1) |
| Illia Zabarnyi | Paris Saint-Germain | CB | 80 (+1) | 85 (+1) |
| Yan Couto | Borussia Dortmund | RB / RM | 78 (+1) | 83 (+1) |
| Antonio Nusa | RB Leipzig | LM / CAM / LW | 77 (+1) | 89 (+1) |
| Senny Mayulu | Paris Saint-Germain | CM / ST / CAM | 76 (+1) | 86 (+1) |
| Yasin Ayari | Brighton & Hove Albion | CM / CDM | 76 (+1) | 83 (+1) |
| Valentín Barco | RC Strasbourg Alsace | CM / LM | 76 (+1) | 84 (+1) |
There are many other upgraded players but we have selected only the most important.
Downgraded Players
On the other side of the coin, some players have seen their ratings take a hit based on recent performances.
| Player | Club | Position | Overall | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javi Galán | Atlético Madrid | LB / LM | 79 (-1) | 79 (-1) |
| Emmanuel Agbadou | Wolves | CB | 78 (-1) | 78 (-1) |
| Alistair Johnston | Celtic | RB / RM | 78 | 79 (-2) |
| Dwight McNeil | Everton | LM / CAM | 77 (-1) | 80 (-1) |
| Lukas Klostermann | RB Leipzig | CB / RB | 77 (-1) | 78 (-1) |
| Osame Sahraoui | Lille OSC | LM / RM | 76 | 81 (-1) |
| Amadou Haidara | RB Leipzig | CM / CDM | 76 (-1) | 77 (-1) |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | Birmingham City | RB / RM | 75 (-1) | 76 (-1) |
| Alban Lafont | Panathinaikos | GK | 74 (-1) | 76 (-1) |
| Exequiel Zeballos | Boca Juniors | RM / RW | 74 | 81 (-2) |
There are many other downgraded players but we have selected only the most important.
Final Whistle
This October 8 squad update is modest but focused: a handful of new real faces to boost immersion, several youth prospects for Career Mode, and routine rating housekeeping.
It’s the kind of patch that won’t make headlines but quietly improves roster accuracy and gives career managers a few more options.
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