Porto’s FUT revolution: Rodrigo Mora rockets +10 as Pepê takes a shock -4 ⇒ FUTFC

Porto’s 24/25 rollercoaster ends with EA shifting the spotlight toward the kids and the spine. The FC 26 database shows a clear bet on academy breakthroughs and defensive reinforcements, mirrored by some tough calls on established names. The headline is simple for fans and FUT traders alike: huge upgrades for Rodrigo Mora, Martim Fernandes and Samu, balanced by notable dips for Pepê, Sanusi and Luuk de Jong. The early 25/26 vibe in-game is pace and energy on the flanks, fresh legs at fullback, and more depth at center back.

Big winners: the upgrades that change your club squad

Rodrigo Mora 66 → 76 (+10) CAM/LW/ST, explosive with 79 dribbling and 77 pace. From academy option to plug-and-play creator.
Martim Fernandes 67 → 75 (+8) RB/RM, 81 pace and stronger all-round fullback profile.
Alberto Costa 62 → 69 (+7) RB/RM, balanced silver with 68 dribbling and 66 defending.
Samu 73 → 79 (+6) ST, now a proper gold target man at 6’4″ with 83 physical and 79 pace/shooting.
Francisco Moura 74 → 78 (+4) LB/LM, modern two-way fullback with 78 pace and 75 passing/dribbling.
Borja Sainz 71 → 75 (+4) LW/LM, lively wing option at 81 pace and 79 dribbling.
Gül 62 → 66 (+4) ST, deeper bench piece with size and improved scoring.
+1 bumps: Alan Varela 78 → 79, Stephen Eustáquio 76 → 77, Nehuén Pérez 75 → 76.

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From hidden gem to headline act: Rodrigo Mora’s leap

A double-digit jump is rare. Mora’s move to 76 with 4★/4★, 79 dribbling and 74 passing gives Porto an immediate central creator who can also drift left. In FUT terms, he goes from fodder to first XI for club-themed squads, especially early cycles that reward agility and ball carry.

Tough breaks: the biggest downgrades

Pepê 82 → 78 (−4) CAM/RM/LM/CM, pace still electric at 85 but across-the-board trims make him less meta.
Sanusi 75 → 72 (−3) LB/LM, pace remains a weapon but defensive/physical knocked down.
Luuk de Jong 81 → 78 (−3) ST, still aerially dominant but slower and less premium.
Gabri Veiga 78 → 76 (−2) CAM/CM, remains usable with 4★/4★.
Bednarek 74 → 73 (−1) CB, marginal dip.

Pepê’s puzzler: from talisman to merely good

Pepê dropping four is the headline downgrade. He keeps that 85 pace and 83 dribbling profile, but defensive and passing trims nudge him out of elite gold territory. He’s still versatile, just no longer the auto-include he was in FC 25 club squads.

🤙🙂 @25pepe_ pic.twitter.com/Vp9xIJ4k1C
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) September 13, 2025

New faces and how EA rated them

Jakub Kiwior 77 CB/LB, 78 defending, 74 physical, Lengthy. A flexible left-sider to pair with Pérez.
Pablo Rosario 75 CDM/CM/CB, 79 physical and 74 defending. Pure screen in front of the back four.
Victor Froholdt 71 CM/CDM/CAM, well-rounded depth with 72 dribbling and 67 passing.
Dominik Prpić 71 CB, 75 physical and 70 defending for rotation minutes.
João Costa 69 GK and Diogo Fernandes 63 GK add keeper depth behind Diogo Costa.
Pedro Lima 68 RB/RM and William Gomes 68 LW/RW/LM provide fresh wingback/wing depth.
Tomás Pérez 65 CDM/CM is a long-view midfield project.

Net effect: Porto’s squad is younger, faster, and deeper in the back half, with an academy-led injection of technical quality.

Surprise cards fans will argue about

Rodrigo Mora at only 76 after a +10 might still feel conservative given his 4★/4★ and agility-first profile.
Pepê falling to 78 despite his versatility and pace is the shocker. He’ll still cook in the right hands, but he’s not the marquee gold anymore.
Martim Fernandes to 75 is a statement from EA. With 81 pace and solid defending, he jumps from prospect to starter-grade right back in FUT terms.