eFootball 2026 has cheekily introduced a new Starter Set lineup, and this time the focus shifts to Brazil with a Show Time version of Gabriel Martinelli. Available through the Starter Set offer in the Brazilian region, we have the winger version of the Arsenal star, which can be bought from the CODA store.
For players wondering whether this card actually feels different in-game, how well he fits into the current meta, and whether the Starter Set is worth picking up, here’s the full breakdown alongside the best progression builds and skills.
eFootball 2026 Starter Set: Gabriel Martinelli pack details and review
Available as a starter set, this pack’s contents include this Show Time card. We have 50 coins for free as well, but the sad part is the availability. If you are from Brazil, you can purchase the card from the KONAMI Codashop here.
Gabriel Martinelli
- Position: LWF
- Playing Style: Prolific Winger
- Show Time Skill: Acceleration Burst
Martinelli cards usually come down to two things: pace and dribbling. This one is no different. He looks quick, sharp on the ball, and very direct when attacking space from wide areas, and Acceleration Burst helps a lot in that regard.
The issue is that he doesn’t really dominate in one specific aspect. He’s fast, yes. Dribbling looks good too. But nothing here feels truly elite compared to the top-tier winger cards we already have now.
But once you look deeper, there are a few things missing. Tight possession isn’t as high as you’d expect for this type of winger, and that usually matters a lot more than raw dribbling stats in-game. Especially the player ID of Martinelli isn’t suited for easy dribbling.
Skill-wise, he also feels incomplete out of the box. The added skills help massively because without them, the card would’ve felt way too limited creatively. Finishing is decent enough for a winger, but not really at that level where you fully trust him inside the box consistently. Passing is pretty average, too.
I might have many complaints about a cheap card, but given that we had options like Gabriel Batistuta recently, this is a big downgrade. I would preferably skip through, but for events, I think it is still a decent buy.
Suggested Skills: Double Touch, Fighting Spirit, Through Passing, Long Range Shooting, One Touch Pass
Suggested Booster(s): Fantasista, Agility
Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Gabriel Martinelli
| Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Dexterity | Lower Body Strength | Aerial Strength | Defending | GK 1/2/3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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