Neymar is left out of EA Sports FC 26 after more than a decade in the saga

End of an era: Neymar disappears from EA Sports FC 26 after more than 10 years in the saga.

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It’s the end of an era for EA Sports FC fans. Since FIFA 12, Neymar had been a constant presence in EA Sports games, becoming one of the most sought-after and used cards in Ultimate Team and one of the most recognizable players within the simulator. However, in EA Sports FC 26, he won’t be available.

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The reason is simple: the title won’t feature the Brazilian league, the competition where Neymar currently plays. The absence of this license leaves the forward out, which is a significant blow to those who were expecting to keep playing with him in the new installment of the world’s most popular soccer simulator.

A historic loss for EA Sports FC 26

Neymar made his debut in FIFA 12 with Santos and has been part of every edition since, going through his successful cycle at FC Barcelona, his time at Paris Saint-Germain, his signing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and finally, his return to the club where he was born in Brazil, where he currently plays. His figure was present in both regional covers and marketing campaigns, being an icon of the franchise for over a decade.

Neymar’s absence in EA Sports FC 26 not only means that players won’t be able to line him up in their favorite teams, but it also leaves a void in Ultimate Team, where he was always considered an elite footballer. We’ll have to wait and see if in future editions or updates, EA Sports manages to reach an agreement that allows Neymar’s return to the game. For now, his absence is already felt as one of the most notable losses of this edition.