Big news from the community leakers today! Word on the street is that Neymar Jr. is making a massive comeback in EA FC 26. Reports say he is heading back to the game alongside a fully licensed Brazil National Team. This is all dropping soon as part of the upcoming "The World’s Game" mode, so get ready.
As many players know, EA Sports no longer holds the official World Cup tournament license. To compensate for this, EA has been securing independent federation deals. This massive integration is the direct result of a brand-new licensing agreement between EA Sports and the CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol), ensuring authentic kits, crests, and real player faces for the five-time world champions.
Leakers have also shared the specific attributes for Neymar's upcoming card. He features a noticeable position shift and updated stats reflecting his recent career stages:
This new 83-rated CAM version represents a significant tactical shift compared to Neymar's prime years in the franchise, where he dominated the pitch as one of the best Left Wingers (LW) in the world. Here is how his leaked stats compare to his iconic past versions:
| Game / Version | OVR | Position | Pace | Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Physical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA FC 26 (Leaked) | 83 | CAM | 76 | 79 | 85 | 88 | 53 |
| EA FC 24 (Base) | 89 | LW | 86 | 83 | 85 | 93 | 61 |
| FIFA 21 (Base) | 91 | LW | 91 | 85 | 86 | 94 | 59 |
| FIFA 19 (Base) | 92 | LW | 92 | 84 | 83 | 95 | 59 |
While his explosive Pace has naturally decreased to a 76 rating and his physical stats remain low at 53, his playmaker attributes are still world-class. With 88 Dribbling and 85 Passing, this central CAM version will likely become a highly technical asset for squad builders looking to control the midfield in the new game mode.