A brand new promotion arrives in FC 26 on Friday at 19.00 CET as Joga Bonito replaces Thunderstruck. This promo celebrates flair, creativity and unpredictable attacking football, and every single player receives 5 star skill moves. That alone is going to redefine how players attack in Weekend League.
Joga Bonito includes three new Heroes, several heavy stat boosts, a few controversial minimal upgrades and a long list of skill-heavy creators and wide players. Below is the complete overview.
Most Interesting Players in the Joga Bonito Promo
These are the players with full official stat upgrades revealed. They represent the biggest improvements and the strongest cards in the promo.
| Rating | Pos | Player | Nation | Club | Playstyle+ | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | CM | Vitinha | Portugal | PSG |  Tiki Taka+ | 85 pace, 82 sho, 88 pas, 92 dri, 80 def, 73 phy |
| 91 | CM | Bonmati | Spain | Barcelona Women | Tiki Taka+ | 86 pace, 87 sho, 87 pas, 91 dri, 77 def, 76 phy |
| 90 | CAM | Jay Jay Okocha | Nigeria | Premier League Hero |  Technical+ | 89 pace, 86 sho, 86 pas, 94 dri |
| 90 | LM | David Ginola | France | Ligue 1 |  Finesse Shot+ | 91 pace, 90 sho, 88 pas, 92 dri |
| 89 | CAM | Cole Palmer | England | Chelsea | Low Driven+ | 82 pace, 87 sho, 89 pas, 89 dri |
| 89 | RB | Maicon | Brazil | Serie A |  Rapid+ | 89 pace, 83 sho, 82 pas, 85 dri, 85 def, 87 phy |
| 89 | CM | Frenkie De Jong | Netherlands | Barcelona |  Incisive Pass+ | 84 pace, 73 sho, 87 pas, 89 dri, 83 phy |
| 89 | CAM | Abedi Pele | Ghana | Ligue 1 Hero |  Quick Step+ | 92 pace, 85 sho, 88 pas, 92 dri |
| 88 | LW | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Georgia | PSG | Technical+ | 87 pace, 82 sho, 84 pas, 89 dri |
| 87 | CB | Murillo | Brazil | Nottingham Forest |  Intercept+ | 83 pace, 87 def, 87 phy |
| 87 | LW | Gervinho | Ivory Coast | Serie A Hero | Rapid+ | 95 pace, 80 sho, 84 pas, 88 dri |
| 86 | ST | Endrick | Brazil | Real Madrid | Low Driven+ | 91 pace, 85 sho, 85 pas, 86 dri |
| 86 | RW | Jeremy Doku | Belgium | Manchester City | Rapid+ | 96 pace, 92 dribbling |
All Other Joga Bonito Players
These players are also included in the promo but without full stat breakdowns.
| Rating | Pos | Player | Nation | Club | Playstyle+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | RW | Ricardo Quaresma | Portugal | Portuguese League | Gamechanger+ |
| 88 | CAM | Pablo Aimar | Argentina | La Liga | Tiki Taka+ |
| 88 | LM | Louisa Necib Cadamuro | France | Arkema Ligue | Incisive Pass+ |
| 88 | RW | Chloe Kelly | England | Arsenal Women | Rapid+ |
| 88 | CAM | Yildiz | Turkey | Juventus | Inventive+ |
| 88 | CAM | Rui Costa | Portugal | Serie A Hero | Incisive Pass+ |
| 88 | RM | Michael Olise | France | Bayern Munich | Finesse Shot+ |
| 88 | CAM | Nakata | Japan | Serie A Hero | Inventive+ |
| 88 | RW | Joe Cole | England | Premier League Hero | Technical+ |
| 87 | RW | Ashley Sanchez | USA | NC Courage |  Trickster+ |
| 87 | GK | Ederson | Brazil | Fenerbahce |  Pinged Pass+ |
| 87 | CAM | Matias Cunha | Brazil | Manchester United | Finesse Shot+ |
| 87 | RW | Ryan Cherki | France | Manchester City | Gamechanger+ |
| 87 | RB | Joao Cancelo | Portugal | Al Hilal | Tiki Taka+ |
| 87 | CB | David Alaba | Austria | Real Madrid |  Anticipate+ |
| 86 | CAM | Isco | Spain | Real Betis | Pinged Pass+ |
| 86 | RW | Maëlle Garbinho | France | Paris FC | Gamechanger+ |
| 86 | CM | Echegini | Nigeria | PSG Women |  First Touch+ |
| 86 | RB | Sergiño Dest | USA | PSV | Technical+ |
| 86 | ST | Nicole Anyomi | Germany | Frankfurt |  Press Proven+ |
| 86 | CB | Alexandro | Brazil | Lille |  Jockey+ |
| 85 | CM | Ndombele | France | Nice | No playstyle+ |
| 85 | LB | Mojica | Colombia | Mallorca | No playstyle+ |
| 85 | RM | Geovany | Portugal | Sporting | No playstyle+ |
| 85 | LM | Bryan | Spain | Celta Vigo | No playstyle+ |
| 85 | RM | Lisa Baum | Germany | RB Leipzig Women | No playstyle+ |
| 85 | CM | Arthur Atta | France | Udinese | No playstyle+ |
Biggest Winners in Joga Bonito
Vitinha receives one of the cleanest all round upgrades of the entire cycle
His pace, defending and dribbling boosts, combined with 5 star skills and Tiki Taka+, make him one of the most polished midfielders in FC 26.
Okocha becomes a top tier playmaker again
The added shooting, passing and dribbling make him far stronger than his base Hero card. Technical+ is perfect for a 5 star skiller.
Ginola is back and instantly meta relevant
He hits elite 90 pace, elite dribbling and elite shooting. Finesse Shot+ will turn him into one of the most dangerous left sided attackers.
Jeremy Doku becomes a nightmare for defenders
Ninety six pace and ninety two dribbling with 5 star skills means he will terrorize wide channels in Weekend League.
Gervinho returns as a fan favorite budget speedster
Ninety five pace and smooth dribbling will make him a popular super sub.
Most Disappointing Cards in the Promo
Bonmati receives a very small upgrade
With only plus one pace and plus one passing, many players hoped for a more impactful improvement. She still fits the meta thanks to her dribbling and 5 star skills, but the upgrade feels reserved.
Frenkie De Jong still lacks shooting
Despite strong dribbling and passing, his shooting remains low, which limits his threat outside the box.
Cole Palmer gets pace but not enough for the elite tier
Plus seven pace helps, but eighty-two pace is still below the standard for aggressive attacking roles.
SBC and Objective Players in Joga Bonito
Alongside the players available in packs, EA is preparing a set of special Joga Bonito cards that will be released through objectives and SBCs. These cards follow the same theme of flair, high dribbling and five star skill moves, making them strong free or craftable additions to many squads. Here are the five confirmed names.
Rose Lavelle (89 CM)
Lavelle looks like one of the most usable objective midfielders of the year. With eighty eight pace, eighty seven passing and eighty nine dribbling, she fits the modern meta perfectly. Her unique animations and tight control have always made her cards feel smooth and responsive. The low physicality is the only drawback, but five star skills and her attacking profile make her ideal as a box to box or advanced playmaker. A strong candidate for a grindable objective card.
Wilfried Zaha (87 LW)
Zaha returning with five star skills will make this one of the most popular SBCs of the promo. Ninety two pace and eighty nine dribbling give him elite agility on the ball, and his physicality means he can actually hold his ground in duels. He has always been a fan favorite because of his explosive dribble patterns, and this card captures that style perfectly. If he is priced fairly, he will be a must complete for Premier League or MLS themed teams.
Iliman Ndiaye (86 LM)
Ndiaye looks like a surprisingly strong early SBC or objective option. Ninety one pace and eighty nine dribbling mean he offers serious ball carrying ability, and the Senegal winger often feels more agile than his numbers suggest. His passing is below the elite tier, but as a wide skiller who can attack fullbacks with pace, he is a great budget option. Perfect for players who enjoy creating overloads through wide channels.
Dimitar Berbatov (89 ST)
Berbatov arrives as a technical striker with ninety two dribbling and a classic tall striker profile. He will not offer top tier pace, but his combination of dribbling and shooting makes him a unique option for players who like controlled, elegant attacking play. Berbatov spin enthusiasts will love this. The card fits the Joga Bonito identity through flair rather than speed, and could become a very fun and nostalgic SBC.
Lucas Paquetá (87 CM)
Paquetá is arguably the strongest SBC candidate of the promo so far. With eighty six shooting, eighty six passing, ninety dribbling and solid defending and physical, he offers one of the most balanced midfield profiles in FC 26. He already plays with a flair based animation set, so pairing that with five star skills makes him top tier for creative midfielders. If this card is an SBC, expect it to be extremely popular.
How Joga Bonito Will Impact the Meta
Every attacker in this promo having 5 star skill moves is the biggest meta shift since launch. Expect:
• more directional skill moves
• faster chance creation
• greater ability to break low blocks
• increased value on agile CDMs and fullbacks
Wide players with high pace and elite dribbling will be stronger than ever, making defensive positioning a bigger challenge. This promo will create a fast, high skill expression Weekend League environment.
