eFootball 2026 brings another FC Barcelona-themed pack, this time under the Show Time banner, featuring Ronald Araújo, Jules Koundé, and Alejandro Balde. It is pretty refreshing whenever we get defensive packs, we have three defense positions sorted if we clean the pack.
All three picks already have strong player IDs, so with the Show Time boost added on top, there’s a bit of expectation here. But instead of just going by names, the real question is how these cards actually perform, how you should build them, and whether this pack is worth your Coins or just another easy skip.
eFootball 2026 Show Time FC Barcelona players
Ronald Araújo
- Position: CB
- Playing Style: Destroyer
- Show Time Skill: Long Reach Tackle and Aerial Fort
Araújo is here again, and I’m sure many are excited because this is a fantastic Show Time package here with him. Big frame, aggressive defending, and now he’s got both Long Reach Tackle and Aerial Fort, which is pretty much the ideal combo for a CB.
You already know how he plays. Steps out, wins the ball early, and physically dominates most attackers. The height helps a lot here, especially in aerial duels, and with Aerial Fort added, he should be even more reliable on crosses and aerial duels.
Compared to his older Epic version that people still rate highly, this feels like a proper upgrade in terms of defensive tools. Long Reach Tackle alone changes how he defends, especially when dealing with quick attackers.
But there’s the stamina thing to keep in mind. With the Destroyer playstyle, he’s going to be active all game, stepping out and pressing, so you might feel it late in matches. Also, the older was the Epic with permanent B form, and this is a Show Time card, and he might be sitting on a C most times.
Suggested Skills: Acrobatic Clearance, One Touch Pass
Suggested Booster(s): Defending
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Ronald Araújo
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Jules Koundé
- Position: RB
- Playing Style: Defensive Full-back
- Show Time Skill: Fortress and Visionary Pass
Koundé is a solid defensive fullback, no doubt about that. The numbers are there, and even in-game, he usually feels reliable. Good pace, strong in duels, and doesn’t get caught out easily. I really like this card because it is an engine card, pretty good on the stamina side.
However, I will straight up say the strange part is the Show Time skills. Fortress is fine, but pairing it with Visionary Pass on a defensive RB feels off. You’re not really using him to dictate play, so it doesn’t add much value.
There’s also that feeling that he could’ve been better as a CB. If you build him that way, he actually looks very strong and can reach a higher ceiling there, up to 107, but again let down because of the ST skills.
Suggested Skills: Acrobatic Clearance, Double Touch, Low Lofted Pass, Heading, Pinpoint Crossing
Suggested Booster(s): Duelling
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Jules Koundé
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Alejandro Balde
- Position: LB
- Playing Style: Offensive Wingback
- Show Time Skill: Acceleration Burst and Edged Crossing
Balde is built around pace, and that’s obvious straight away. He’s going to fly down the flank all game, and his stamina backs that up, so you won’t have to worry about him slowing down. Acceleration Burst for this is a nice touch.
Always, Edged Crossing is appreciated on attacking wide players, especially with how crossing from wider areas has become more effective. On the ball, he’s good, but there could have been some improvements. For example, dribbling is nice, but ball control isn’t the best, since his high leg length troubles you to hold the ball well.
His weak foot also limits him a bit when it comes to crossing on the opposite side. Passing is another area you might want to improve. With the current meta favoring better passing from fullbacks, you’ll feel that he’s slightly behind unless you build into it.
Suggested Skills: Through Passing, Low Lofted Pass, Pinpoint Crossing
Suggested Booster(s): Crossing
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Alejandro Balde
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Best pick from the Show Time FC Barcelona pack in eFootball 2026
Here’s my final cards tier list and pack rating.
| Tier | Players |
|---|---|
| SSS (Endgame) | Ronald Araújo |
| SS (Excellent) | Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde |
| S (Strong) | None |
| A (Good) | None |
| B (Average) | None |
| C (Below Average) | None |
Pack Rating: 3 out of 5
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