eFootball 2026 September 2025 Update (Patch v5.0.2): New Campaign, Fabio Capello, and Meta-Defining Additions

The September 2025 update for eFootball 2026 is here, and while some parts feel familiar, others could completely shake up the way the game is played. The reissued Epic Packs haven’t impressed much, but the introduction of the new Link-Up Play system, combined with high-profile additions, looks like it could set the stage for the new meta.

European Club Championship Campaign

The main highlight of this update is the European Club Championship Campaign, running from September 4 to September 18, 2025. Players can participate through PvP or AI matches via the Campaign Hub, unlocking a range of objectives and rewards along the way.

• Progress Rewards (20 spaces): Position and Skill Tokens, 50 eFootball Coins, 42,000 Exp, and a massive 750,000 GP.
• Daily Login Bonuses: 50 eFootball Coins, additional Tokens, 60,000 Exp, and 100,000 GP.
• Campaign Objectives (from September 11): Advanced Skill Tokens, GP, and Exp through new challenges.

Consistent play will ensure steady progress and plenty of valuable rewards.

Fabio Capello Joins as Manager

For the first time in the eFootball 2026 era, a Manager can be purchased directly with Coins. Legendary coach Fabio Capello (1991–92 version) is now available for 750 Coins, and he comes with the brand-new Over-the-Top Pass A: Link-Up Play style.

This tactical approach emphasizes fast counterattacks, boosting accuracy on through balls and chipped passes from the Centrepiece to the Key Man, while also enhancing passing and trapping ability. Capello’s style strongly supports Long Ball Counter and Long Ball strategies, making lofted through balls more dangerous than ever.

In short: this looks like the new meta for players who rely on rapid counterattacking football.

New Epic and Show Time Cards

The update also introduces fresh star power with the Over-the-Top Pass A pack:

• Epic Cards:

1. Marco van Basten (101 OVR) – Phenomenal Finishing, Momentum Dribbling.
2. Frank Rijkaard (101 OVR) – Fortress, Visionary Pass.

• Show Time Cards:

1. Lautaro Martínez – Phenomenal Finishing, Blitz Curl.
2. Nicolò Barella – a strong midfield presence with Show Time-exclusive skills.

These additions are designed to complement the Link-Up Play style and strengthen counterattacking squads.

Patch v5.0.2 Fix

Alongside content updates, Patch v5.0.2 includes a small but welcome quality-of-life improvement: the persistent screen size issue affecting some players has now been fixed.

Final Thoughts

With the launch of the European Club Championship, Fabio Capello as a new manager, and powerful Epic and Show Time cards, this update feels like more than just another content drop. The Link-Up Play system in particular has the potential to reshape the meta, making September 2025 one of the most exciting updates in recent memory.