The full FC Pro Live squad for FC 26 has now been leaked, giving players a clear picture of every item expected to arrive with this year’s esports-linked promo. As with previous cycles, FC Pro Live connects Ultimate Team cards to the EA Sports FC Pro competitive circuit. Each card is associated with a real FC Pro player, and that connection determines how the item progresses during the season.
EA has not yet published the official upgrade system for FC 26, but the structure from last year’s FC Pro Live program offers a reliable reference for how these items previously evolved. Last year, upgrades were tied to specific FC Pro matchweeks and competitive milestones, which created a long-term format where cards received boosts gradually throughout the competitive calendar.
How FC Pro Live upgrades worked last year
Because nothing has been confirmed for FC 26, the best available insight comes from the FC 25 FC Pro Live system. Upgrades were linked to the performance of the assigned esports player, and they were spread across several stages of the competitive year.
Examples from last year included overall increases, potential PlayStyle additions, skill move or weak foot upgrades, and alternate positions. These changes were released in phases rather than all at once, following the timeline of the FC Pro matchweeks and later bracket stages.
The FC Pro Live tournament that the promo is tied to
The FC Pro Live promo is connected to the 2025–2026 FC Pro Live competition, where all matches are played in a single game with 9-minute halves. Results from these fixtures determine how the corresponding Ultimate Team cards evolve.
Here is the structure of the tournament:
Group Stage
November 24th, 2025 – January 20th, 2026
• 24 players
• 4 groups of 6
• Double Round Robin
• Top 1 in each group: advance to Quarterfinals and Worlds
• 2nd–3rd: advance to Playoffs Round 1
• 4th: invited to FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier
• 5th–6th: eliminated
Playoffs
January 26th, 2026
• 12 players
• Single Elimination Bracket
• Semifinalists: invited to FC Pro 27 Open
• 5th–12th: qualify for FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier
• Quarterfinalists: advance to Worlds
Prize pool
The total prize pool is $532,000 USD, distributed across placements.
Participants
Competitors include representatives from Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, featuring well-known players such as Levi de Weerd, Obrun2002, Vejrgang, Brice, ManuBachoore, Umut, Stingray, Tekkz and others.
All group standings currently remain at 0–0 as the event has not started.
This tournament structure is important because the FC Pro Live promo cards are linked directly to these competitors. The results from the group stage and playoffs will determine how the Ultimate Team versions develop across the winter period.
Full updated and fact-checked FC Pro Live player list
The latest leak confirms the following players for the FC Pro Live promo:
🇫🇷 Randal Kolo Muani (SBC)
🇫🇷 Olivier Giroud
🇮🇹 Federico Chiesa
🇮🇹 Sandro Tonali
🇮🇹 Stephan El Shaarawy
🇪🇸 Fabián Ruiz
🇩🇪 Lukas Klostermann
🇩🇪 Timo Werner
🇧🇷 Gleison Bremer
🇳🇱 Joshua Zirkzee
🇺🇾 Darwin Núñez
🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho
🇬🇧 Dan James
🇬🇧 Billy Gilmour
🇳🇱 Georginio Wijnaldum
🇫🇷 Franck Honorat
🇵🇹 Nuno Tavares
🇵🇹 Fábio Vieira
🇳🇱 Jordan Teze
🇨🇲 Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
🇪🇬 Ahmed Hegazi
🇧🇪 Kobe Caufriëz
🇧🇷 Thiago Santos
This group represents all leaked items for the promo, including the SBC card and the full squad expected to appear in packs.
The structure and timing of FC Pro Live in FC 26
FC Pro Live arrives shortly before the Black Friday content cycle. This timing mirrors previous years, where the esports-linked promo appears just before one of the biggest pack-opening periods of the season. The FC Pro upgrades, however, are not tied to Black Friday. Instead, they follow the schedule of the FC Pro competitive circuit, which spans several months.
Because of this structure, FC Pro Live cards do not receive immediate boosts at launch. Instead, their progression corresponds to matchweeks and event stages, similar to last year’s format. This creates a long-term element that continues well into the winter season.
The confirmed SBC for FC Pro Live
Randal Kolo Muani has been confirmed as the FC Pro Live SBC item. Earlier leaks connected him to a potential showdown card, but the updated list confirms his placement in the FC Pro promo instead. Requirements, price and upgrade path will depend on EA’s final release details.
FAQ about FC Pro Live full squad leak
What is FC Pro Live?
A promo where Ultimate Team cards upgrade based on the results of real FC Pro esports players.
When does FC Pro Live release?
This Friday.
How many FC Pro Live cards are expected?
Twenty three players plus one SBC item.
Are the upgrade rules confirmed?
No, but last year’s system offers the best reference until EA publishes the official format.
Who is the SBC for FC Pro Live?
Randal Kolo Muani.
Do FC Pro Live cards upgrade immediately?
Last year’s upgrades were spread across specific FC Pro matchweeks.
