Update player hairstyles and faces!
Bruh, I don’t know about you lot, but this is driving me crazy. I’ve been on this since FIFA 23 → EAFC 24 → EAFC 25, and now we’re looking at EAFC 26 and some players STILL have the exact same faces and hairstyles from years ago. Like I play with Chelsea, and half the squad looks like they’re frozen in time. Guys who changed their look seasons ago are still rocking the same outdated trim. And it’s not just Chelsea—this is across so many clubs. How are we supposed to get hyped about “authentic football” when the players on screen don’t even match what we see week in, week out on TV? It kills the immersion. You wanna feel like you’re controlling today’s stars, but instead you’re staring at a copy-paste from years back. EA puts so much into promos, packs, and Ultimate Team gimmicks, but can’t even get player faces and hairstyles updated properly. It honestly makes me not wanna play sometimes. Like, if Konami/PES could pull off frequent face scans back in the day, how is it that in 2026 we’re still stuck with outdated haircuts and generic faces? EA needs to fix this. What do you guys think—does this ruin the experience for you too, or am I just being picky?EAFC 26 Beta Review (Manager Career Mode)
I’ve been enjoying the game so far, especially Career Mode, which feels deeper and more engaging than before. However, I’ve noticed an issue that really breaks immersion: when I leave a club as a manager, the team keeps playing with the exact same tactics I set years ago—even after they hire a new manager. This takes away from the realism because a fresh manager should naturally bring in their own tactical philosophy and playing style. Clubs in real football evolve with new leadership, so it feels off to see my old team stuck permanently with my tactics. It would make Career Mode much more authentic if AI managers came in with their own tactical focus and systems, adapting the team’s identity over time rather than freezing it with the previous manager’s setup. Overall, the mode is fun, but fixing this would add an important layer of realism.Request to Add Turkish National Team to EA SPORTS FC 26
Dear EA Sports Team, As a long-time fan of the franchise, I would like to express my disappointment that the Turkish National Football Team is not included in EA SPORTS FC 26. Turkey has a strong football culture and a large fanbase that deserves representation. With the addition of Turkish commentary this year, we believe it’s the perfect time to also bring back the national team. Please consider adding Turkey in an upcoming update or DLC. Thank you for your attention.Ai your face on your career player
Hey just a quick one to the Ea sports community. How cool is it in career modes you see your players name in the squad then as a substitute then in the starting eleven. The you make your player look as much like you as can. But it's just always a generic look. Imagine you could use AI and have your face loaded onto your avatar player so all the photo shot and boxed photos are actual you. Imagine getting subbed on and when the pop up photos of the interchanging players are shown and your face is on your avatar wouldn't that be awesome EA please look into this LawrenceWhy no VAR in FC 26?
VAR is a huge part of football today, so it feels odd that a game aiming for realism still doesn’t include it. I get the argument that “the game doesn’t make mistakes,” but then why do goalkeepers mess up? And why was goal-line tech added before? VAR adds drama and realism therefore why leave it out?Online COOP Career Mode
Hi EA or whoever needs to see this. Please please please! Can we have online coop career mode, even if it’s as basic as one player has controls of the career mode itself but you can play together for the actual games, that would be incredible! As a ahem older player, career mode is all me and my friends play really but it would be awesome if we could do a career mode together, we’re too old to go round each others houses these days! Best wishes, A player in their 30’s who wants to argue over transfers with his friends at 2am again
FC 26 PRO CLUBS THREAD AND DISCUSSION ( IMPORTANT )
this will be a repost from my fifa 22 forums post, fifa 24 forums post and fifa 14 - 15 forums post ( i got banned in all of them ) and everything still applies: Starting from fifa 10-14 fifa Pro clubs was the best mode You could play . 11 vs 11 With human players the beauty of getting actual 22 players like the real life sport and a collective effort towards a goal felt unreal . After that the game mechanics changed to run down the wing simulator Where you have 1 short guy (because tall guys can never be fast) and 1 Tall guy and the short guy runs down the wing holding right trigger on your controller and presses the cross button and tall guy heads it in . It became a game that only required you to spam X button on your controller and you’ll spam away until it works and it will work . Now I’ve been fortunate enough to play in custom organized 11 vs 11 leagues since FIFA 11 . Ranked 1 club in the world to leagues like VIFA , VPSA , VPFL , iFVPAA international, VFL , IVL , WPSA , ELITE FC , FIFA K1NGZ , l Ambitious l these are clubs in XBOX and custom leagues 11 v 11 all organized by third parties with large number of players because FIFA doesn’t want it to get a competitive platform going for clubs . There was a time where people were genuinely interested in investing their time off their real life with no pay but for the passion of the specific pro clubs where the wins were satisfying and losses felt emotional . FIFA pro clubs had and still has such a potential . I’ve posted a thread in this forum 11 years ago about clubs where I proposed ideas such as : 1) ADD A SUBSTITUTION OPTION ( where if your friends join late they can be be subbed in instead of a bot if you are playing regular division club matches it’s bots and only 2 members ) 2) ADD A SPECTATOR MODE ( where if a player wishes they can sit in the bench and watch a live game as it’s being played I know someone can stream but watching a game from in game is better since if you play competitive leagues you may have more than 11 players on at the same time and based on your competitive matches you can spectate and make decisions into next game subbing people on and off while they literally watch the game from the bench making it actually realistic . 3) ADD PAID DLC so EA actually gives a s*** . It’s very clear EA does not make money off pro clubs and ultimate team is the money maker mode with all the micro transactions and that’s why they stopped caring about pro clubs mode . Now this Idea allows them to atleast make some sort of money and get more support for clubs and get some sort of motivation to help improve hardcore pro clubs players . 4)BRING BACK lobbies and 11 v 11 modes and drop ins . Yes I know it was chaotic and people fighting for same spots but atleast you didn’t constantly just play 1 v 1 in empty lobbies . The point of this mode is multiplayer and the chaos it brings but it’s beautiful when everyone works together and you are rewarded . There’s also a mode once upon a time where you could play 11 v 11 with irl players in lobbies that’s also been taken away from us .. for no reason Here I am at my mid - late 20s just reminiscing and reminding myself that I made this exact post 11 years ago posting 3 constructive feedback as a customer who cares about the game mode and willing to pay a little bit more to see a little bit more . But I know posting a constructive comment or feedback will get me permanently banned on this forums again . It’s the end of this mode it’s unfortunate the population of the pro clubs dropped 196% past 10 years gradually .. it’s 2022 moving into 2023 you can’t tell me adding 2 things that’s really hard for them ? Just 1 or 2 actual features ?? Instead of just renaming “traits” into “archetypes “ or changing specialties into “perks” these are not improving the game it’s showing veterans that you don’t care anymore about the game anymore because money runs the world . I have no words but to just say this I had to let it out and I know my ideas are not perfect but atleast I tried . I’m from Vancouver British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 where the FIFA franchise has been made . I’m out thanks for the read if EA doesn’t permanently ban me and censor me I’m sure you’ll be able to read this . FIFA 23 is the Last ever FIFA since EA lost licensing and it has been an era of huge disappointment and they let all of down with no effort. They don't care as long as the money comes in. Now with FIFA 25 and 24 we had issues with drop ins not finding players to people hacking in FC 25 clubs modes or glitching to slow down defenders. The gameplay is dead and 10 year old games now perform better. updated add on : Instead of focusing on 1.2 Billion hair and audience animations which no one cares about why not focus on fixing gameplay , adding all the features requested to pro clubs.. or is it the greed of ultimate team packs and micro transactions thats preventing you from doing it? It is The end of what was to be best of our times . They had multiple chances to resolve multiple years to add and improve.... but now its gone. Forever a memory that cannot be re-lived again. Now with FIFA giving up ON EA the only thing they have added is "CROSS-PLAY" within same generations thats their only real "Feature" still you cannot substitute players into a match. This game the potential to be a major E-SPORT ground since 2012 if they played their cards right and maybe into top E-SPORT platform and even in Olympic E-SPORT for pro clubs 11vs11. At this point EA should just delete and close the franchise. Instead of faking it and renaming old conventions such as "traits" now being called "playstyles" then calling it a "new thing" just stop pretending and delete the franchise since you failed and get back to making a proper game like battlefield. Dont put half effort into it just go all in with full effort or give up completely . Dont waste your own time or your customers time faking it the whole time. You gave up on us ... and we will give up on you. This year is your last chance to redeem yourself as a final note before you file for bankruptcy. I know admins will ban me yet again for expressing a VALID and Legit concern as a paying customer. As usual...FC 26 Create-A-Club
I think a really good idea to make FC26 a bit more realistic is to add Kit sponsors to the Create-A-Club option. For example in the first season you get a contract offer from either a real Sponsor or a fake/made up one. And it would have a contract length plus some challenges you may need to achieve throughout the season. It would just make the Create-A-Club choice way better as I feel like it doesn’t really get much recognition. Also you already have things like the Beats Cup in pre-season and multiple of companies in add boards in a stadium so it should make sense if this isn’t possible.Suggestion to help ea and fc serries games
Hi EA team and fellow players, First, I want to sincerely thank EA for listening to the ideas and feedback from players around the world. It’s great to see how much you value the community and strive to make FC better every year. Your openness to suggestions really motivates us fans to keep sharing our thoughts. I’d like to share some ideas that I believe could make Career Mode and Clubs and ... even more immersive, engaging, and fun in FC 26 and beyond. I hope the dev team considers them or at least finds them interesting. Feedback from others is welcome too! ✅ 1. Open World Career Mode Imagine a Career Mode where your player or manager can move freely in a city environment. You could: Buy and customize cars Own and decorate homes Purchase clothes and accessories Use an in-game phone to manage social media, calls, etc. It would feel like living a footballer’s real life, not just playing matches. ✅ 2. Referee View and Decisions A special referee camera/view during certain moments Cutscenes showing the referee talking to players, checking VAR, or explaining decisions Adds realism and drama to big games. ✅ 3. Manager Conversations with Assistants Talk with assistant coaches about tactics or scouting Discuss training plans Build staff relationships Makes management feel more authentic. ✅ 4. Player Career: In-Game Phone Feature Post on social media Read or reply to comments Receive calls from agents or managers about offers Adds a personal, realistic touch. ✅ 5. Career Mode for Referees Start as a referee in lower leagues and work up Make decisions on fouls, offsides, cards VAR checks with cutscenes Talk to players to calm them or explain Manage reputation and promotions A whole new way to experience football. ✅ 6. Dynamic Formations and Tactical AI Pre-set formations that change based on match situations E.g., 4-4-2 when defending, 3-4-3 when attacking AI adapts automatically Adds tactical depth and realism. ✅ 7. Animation Upgrades for More Immersion Players refusing substitution, showing frustration Manager choosing players to train with cutscenes Injury animations (stretcher, escorted off) Suspended players leaving stadium or watching from stands Small details, big immersion. ✅ 8. Training Ground and Group Practice (Clubs) Online practice with team Passing, shooting, defense drills Set piece practice Tactical rehearsals Makes Clubs feel like a real team. ✅ 9. Full Club Management Features Design logos, kits, sponsors Upgrade stadium Assign roles: owner, manager, assistant captain Manage budgets for recruitment Creates real club-building experience. ✅ 10. Transfers and Loan System (Clubs) Send loan offers, negotiate transfers Free agent market Short-term deals (e.g., 5 matches) Adds a real-life football management layer. ✅ 11. Spectator and In-Game Streaming Mode (Clubs) Friends can watch live matches in-game Easy streaming for scouts, fans Better team analysis Makes Clubs social and connected. ✅ 12. Attending Matches in Career Mode Watch other matches or your own team from stands Injured or suspended players spectating Managers scouting other teams in-person Cutscenes or interactive views Adds realism off the pitch. ✅ 13. Enhanced Social Interactions in Career Mode Press conferences and interviews Choices affecting reputation and relationships Deepens immersion and feels real. ✅ 14. Player Morale and Motivation System Relationships with teammates Fan support or criticism Media praise or controversy Affects form and chemistry. ✅ 15. Story-driven Career Mode Elements Key choices that shape career Balancing offers, personal life Highs and lows shaping growth Adds narrative and emotion. ✅ 16. Career Co-op Mode Online Career where friends manage/play together Co-managers or manager/player split Shared transfers, tactics, progression Makes Career Mode social and fun. ✅ 17. Youth Academy and Scouting Improvements Detailed scouting reports Personally travel to watch youth games Negotiate with players and families Smoothly promote to senior team Adds authenticity to building your club. ✅ 18. Presentation Upgrades (Tunnel Walks, Locker Room, Broadcast Cameras) Tunnel walk cutscenes Locker room team talks Broadcast-style replays Brings TV-style authenticity. ✅ 19. Better Commentary Dynamic reactions to transfers, rivalries, standings Less repetition More natural dialogue Creates a lively match atmosphere. ✅ 20. More Licensed Leagues and Teams Add missing or new leagues Authentic kits, badges, stadiums Women’s leagues and tournaments Expands realism and global appeal. ✅ 21. Server Improvements and Anti-Cheat (for Clubs) Better stability, reduced lag Strict anti-cheat systems Easier reporting and banning Improves fairness and competitiveness. ✅ 22. Realistic Injuries System Varied injuries with realistic recovery Medical team decisions (quick return vs. full healing) Tracking injury history and long-term effects Dynamic animations for treatment and leaving pitch Adds strategy and realism. ✅ 23. More Cutscene Variety Negotiation room meetings Board discussions and seasonal reviews Player arguments or dressing room drama Emotional post-match reactions Creates a cinematic, living world. I really think these features would help FC 26 (even though its release is getting close) and future games stand out and make Career Mode and Clubs must-play experiences for everyone. Thanks for reading! I’d love to hear what others think too. Best regards, An FC fan with big dreams for the game .Early FC27 ideas all modes
I am posting this idea for fc27 as EA sports fc27 should give you the option to give created players and players on your team play styles and play style pluses. For example when creating a player you can add a play style to them and then you can for example play with your own created player on kick off with finesse +. I also think if you are in manager career and you create a club you should be able to give the players play styles and also maybe choose there potential. I also think I would love if there was either a youth league or a UEAFA youth league where you can compete in rush or maybe even 11v11 games and try to win the youth league. Also having a youth transfer market would be great where you could buy trade and buy players from other teams for example a 13 year old and develop them in your own academy. Finally a simple but very realistic idea would be that if a manager left a club to join another I would like the AI to be more inclined to buy a player from their previous club. I have also got new ideas for fc27, I saw an idea from someone else where they said you can customise kits at the end of every season with new patterns and colours and maybe changing the kit maker, that is something that is what career mode needs to be more interactive. I think the game needs new leagues and teams, the amount of cheap licenses they could get for smaller teams is crazy for example African, Asian, American and even smaller European countries leagues could be implemented to make the game as realistic as possible. I would like the African champions league and the Asian champions league. I think a nice new mode that wouldn’t be too crazy is a be a club president mode where you can search for manager candidates on the manager market, give your manager objectives and ideas for transfers and also even managing facilities with new cutscenes for facilities. I think the reason why many don’t play player career is because it’s slow and not fun, I think you should be able to simulate games and still have the effect of what it would be like actually playing the game and play style pluses should be easier to earn and not to do with personality points. Player career needs to be more realistic, I know an open world player career is what is being developed but I world like if this is like a journey where you can start as a youth player for a non licensed club in your hometown and you play one season there and have to get scouted by a few academies where you pick what one you have to join and your whole journey of life is played in the save, not complex and detailed but some sort of structured story where you can grow as a player on and off the field with minigames that can help make new decisions like going on holiday and falling in love with the country and deciding to move to a club there. Finally to end all of my FC27 ideas I think in the coming future in a few years I think a simple AI chatbot in the game that gives you information and resources/shortcuts in any mode would be so helpful as it would save you time for example: delegate offer for erling haaland for around 200 million pounds/dollars/euros, this AI chatbot could also be helpful in ultimate team to shortcut to division rivals. Please give me your take on my new ideas as we desperately need to improve the game that we spend more money on every year. Thanks for reading. Also I didn’t mention tactics send me some new ideas for tactics please.