eFootball 2026 Big Time and Epic AC Milan pack review

Following a major announcement from KONAMI, eFootball 2026 is now featuring the highly anticipated Big Time Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Many players have already unlocked him, while others are still deciding if they should try. Here’s a comprehensive review of Big Time Zlatan and the other Epic cards from the AC Milan pack in eFootball 2026.

eFootball 2026 Big Time and Epic AC Milan players list

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Card Type: Big Time
Position: CF
Playing Style: Fox In The Box
Showtime Skill: Phenomenal Finishing and Willpower

Okay, I’ll be honest, the first thing I do when I launch eFootball 2026 is immediately hope I get Zlatan in a free try! It seems pretty simple at first, but when you think about how many players there are, actually getting him feels way harder. It’s the dream, though, right?

Okay, so everyone’s going crazy for this player, and honestly, I get it! He’s the first one rated 110 in the game, which is huge. A bunch of managers really focused on getting his skills up to 89, and he just looks the part – he’s tall but still really graceful with the ball. Plus, that new ‘Show Time’ skill he has? It’s just the icing on the cake, making him even more exciting to use.

Zlatan is truly one of a kind. I got to try him out in-game thanks to a friend, and I’m really impressed. Considering how difficult it is to play defense, Zlatan easily pushes through opponents and scores with a lot of power.

I wasn’t expecting Willpower to be a factor, as it seemed unlikely I could handle taking eight shots from him in player-versus-player combat. I tested it in a practice match with a friend, but didn’t notice any significant change. Hopefully, it’s not just a superficial addition, and Phenomenal Finishing is already making this striker strong enough.

Okay, so Zlatan is a beast of a card, honestly one of the best strikers in the game. He feels a little awkward controlling him, even when I max out his dribbling stats, but it’s a small price to pay. Personally, I’m sticking with Rummenigge and Suarez up front, but a Zlatan with the Goal Poacher trait might actually make me switch things up. Definitely make sure you give him the Double Touch skill though, it’s a must!

Ruud Gullit

Card Type: Epic
Position: AMF
Playing Style: Hole Player
Showtime Skill: Bullet Header and Low Screamer

Okay, everyone’s going crazy for Zlatan, and I totally get it! But I actually got lucky and pulled his card pretty quickly – only took two tries! I’ve been working on getting him for my main team for ages, and I think I might have even gotten the best version of him. And honestly, playing with Hole Player Gullit? He’s just… everywhere on the field. He’s a beast!

This card’s stats immediately show how incredible it is. It has no weaknesses when attacking, with every stat above 80 and most nearing 90. While the AMF build was impressive on its own, this card truly shines as a Striker and Center Forward.

Want to know why he’s so good? If you play him at shortstop, he could become a 108-rated card, but he’s even better as a center fielder – potentially reaching a massive 109 rating. I initially thought the hype might be overblown, but he truly lives up to it – he’s a phenomenal card.

He’s a natural goal scorer, though I wasn’t impressed with his low-driven shots – I never really liked that particular skill. What really stood out was his powerful headed goals. I haven’t liked that skill on other players, but it’s incredibly effective here. I also think having the Double Touch skill would make him even better, as that skill alone is a huge asset.

Gennaro Gattuso

Card Type: Epic
Position: DMF
Playing Style: Destroyer
Showtime Skill: Fortress and Long-reach Tackle

Gennaro Gattuso was famous for his tough tackling. The statistics show he was a remarkably strong defender. What immediately stood out was his relentless aggression – he stayed right on top of opposing players, making it easy to win the ball back.

Long-Reach Tackle is a valuable addition to the team, and he’s versatile enough to even play cornerback. While he’s not flashy with the ball, he’s reliably calm and doesn’t easily turn it over. He’s not a playmaker, but he can make quick, simple passes without issue.

It’s a bit ironic that he’s known for long passes, but his actual lofted passes aren’t very strong. He’s best used as a defensive midfielder – he doesn’t really have any passing abilities to speak of. Because of how he plays, he could also work well as a center back, though his heading can be inconsistent. Definitely make sure to improve his heading skill.

Rui Costa

Card Type: Epic
Position: AMF
Playing Style: Creative Playmaker
Showtime Skill: Visionary Pass and Phenomenal Pass

Rui Costa embodies the classic Creative Playmaker – he’s incredibly smooth with the ball and constantly seeks that decisive pass. What immediately stands out is how easy he makes everything look. He maintains control even when closely marked, and his physical attributes allow him to handle pressure effectively.

He excels at passing, particularly short passes and through balls, which are usually very precise based on my setup. He also has two special skills focused on passing – Visionary Pass and Phenomenal Pass – meaning his final passes should be both accurate and give the player receiving the ball a helpful boost.

He truly excels as an AMF, but when I tested him at SS, he didn’t bring anything special, particularly in terms of driving runs. He just feels most comfortable and effective playing as an AMF. Giving him the ‘First Time Shot’ skill would be beneficial if he consistently gets closer to the penalty box.

Christian Abbiati

Card Type: Epic
Position: GK
Playing Style: Offensive Goalkeeper
Showtime Skill: GK Directing Defence

Abbiati is a really good goalkeeper, statistically speaking. He reacts quickly in the box and is excellent at stopping low shots – better than many others at his level. His positioning is strong, and he prefers to catch crosses cleanly instead of just punching them away, which is a big plus.

I’ve noticed he sometimes struggles with long-range shots. A couple of attempts he allowed would have been saved by goalkeepers like Schmeichel or Cech, possibly because his reach isn’t quite enough to cover those powerful shots. I’d want to monitor his consistency in dealing with them.

Massimo Oddo

Card Type: Epic
Position: RB
Playing Style: Offensive Fullback
Showtime Skill: Fortress

To be honest, I didn’t get Oddo because I didn’t have enough coins to get both him and Zlatan. However, compared to his older cards, this version seems like a clear improvement. His previous cards always felt a little weak in physical battles, but this one appears much more robust.

While passing is slightly improved, it’s not a huge leap forward, but crossing should be good. The biggest drawback is the lack of Edged Crossing, and it’s unclear why Fortress was included, as it’s a weak ‘Show Time’ skill. This fullback is generally solid, but there are better alternatives available, making them just an okay choice.

Verdict on the eFootball 2026 Big Time and Epic AC Milan players

This card pack is really good overall. However, I’m worried about the large number of players – 250 – and the risk of not getting top-tier cards even after spending a significant amount of coins – 13,500, in my case. That’s why I wasn’t able to get Zlatan on my primary account.

Imagine a pack featuring legendary players like Zlatan, Gullit, and Gattuso as its top-tier cards, alongside 150 others. It would be tempting to spend your in-game currency, and definitely a highly desirable pack – I’d give it a 5 out of 5 rating! While you might have a better chance of getting a top-tier card in this pack, the other special cards available might not be quite as strong.

Pack Rating: 3.5 out of 5

2025-11-23 23:13