eFootball 2026 Epic Italian League Attackers (Del Piero, Adriano, Pato) pack review: For the Goal Poacher lovers

The latest update to eFootball 2026 focuses on powerful attackers with the new Epic Italian League Attackers pack. A key addition is Alexandre Pato, who is appearing as an Epic card for the first time. He’s joined by two legendary Serie A strikers: Alessandro Del Piero and Adriano.

These three players are all skilled at getting into scoring positions and finishing chances, but they each have a unique playing style. With Pato joining the Epic lineup for the first time, this group is sure to be popular. But is it worth the cost? Let’s take a closer look.

eFootball 2026 Epic Italian League Attackers players

Alessandro Del Piero

Position: CF
Playing Style: Goal Poacher
Showtime Skill: Momentum Dribbling and Blitz Curler

It’s neat to see Alessandro Del Piero getting a ‘Goal Poacher’ card. Many players are still familiar with his powerful ‘Fox in the Box’ card from last year’s Epic Italy event, which was really effective.

This update introduces a slight change. The popular Blitz Curler ability remains, which is good news since it’s become a core part of this character’s playstyle. However, Acceleration Burst has been removed and replaced with Momentum Dribbling. Overall, this character now feels like a fast, agile striker who excels at moving quickly and making sudden dashes.

The way dribbling stats are distributed is a bit unusual. Ball Control receives a noticeably higher boost than other dribbling skills. This means maximizing all of his dribbling stats to the high 90s could be challenging, depending on how you develop him.

Honestly, what really stands out to me is that he can still create chances – a lot of strikers just aren’t that good at playmaking. His passing and dribbling are way better than your typical goal-scorer, and that makes him ideal to play alongside another forward. I’m really enjoying his runs so far, it looks like a really fun card to use!

Suggested Skills: One Touch Pass, Outside Curler, Fighting Spirit, Sole Control, Heel Trick

Suggested Booster(s): Striker’s Instinct

Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Alessandro Del Piero

Shooting	Passing	Dribbling	Dexterity	Lower Body Strength	Aerial Strength	Defending	GK 1/2/3
6	0	9	11	10	4	0	0

Adriano

Position: CF
Playing Style: Goal Poacher
Showtime Skill: Bullet Header and Low Screamer

Adriano is back with a new card! If you’re familiar with his previous card from the Epic Nostalgia pack, you’ll remember it featured Phenomenal Finishing. This time, that’s been replaced with two Show Time skills: Bullet Header and Low Screamer.

Adriano still embodies the qualities that made him a standout player: a large, strong striker who can dominate opponents when utilized effectively. While the numbers aren’t drastically different from his previous iterations, his physical presence and ability to overpower defenders remain his defining characteristics.

He’s quick for his size and consistently hits powerful shots. He’ll still be a threat from long distance. I particularly like his ability to win headers – it’s a really effective skill for a tall, strong player like him.

Low Screamer is okay, but Phenomenal Finishing would have been a stronger choice, as it would have balanced out his weaknesses. His weaker foot still appears fairly standard, which is consistent with other Adriano cards and accurately reflects how he played in real life.

Suggested Skills: One Touch Pass, Double Touch, Fighting Spirit, Sole Control, Heel Trick

Suggested Booster(s): Fantasista

Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Adriano

Shooting	Passing	Dribbling	Dexterity	Lower Body Strength	Aerial Strength	Defending	GK 1/2/3
8	0	8	12	8	5	0	0

Alexandre Pato

Position: CF
Playing Style: Goal Poacher
Showtime Skill: Acceleration Burst

Alexandre Pato is now available as a player card, and he looks like a really promising, fast-paced striker. He’s incredibly quick, especially when starting a run, thanks to his ‘Acceleration Burst’ ability.

He could even feel faster than other quick strikers, like Epic Madrid Owen or Epic Milan Shevchenko, who also depend on sudden bursts of speed. He also appears very comfortable with the ball at his feet. His dribbling and balance suggest he’ll feel smooth when turning or running with it.

Interestingly, even though he’s taller than Del Piero, he seemed less strong in challenges when we played. I think his lighter weight might be why, but that’s just my observation.

I was hoping this first version of the card would include the ‘Phenomenal Finishing’ ability, but they only gave it ‘Acceleration Burst.’ Considering how these cards are typically updated, this likely won’t be the strongest version of this character we’ll see.

Suggested Skills: Long Range Shooting, One Touch Pass, Outside Curler, Fighting Spirit

Suggested Booster(s): Breakthrough, Striker’s Instinct

Suggested Progression Points Allocation for Alexandre Pato

Shooting	Passing	Dribbling	Dexterity	Lower Body Strength	Aerial Strength	Defending	GK 1/2/3
8	0	8	10	11	13	0	0

Best pick from the Epic Italian League Attackers players pack in eFootball 2026

Alessandro Del Piero is a fantastic player and well worth the investment. I especially like how quick and agile he is as a forward – he’s a real powerhouse. He’s currently one of the best players for quick, curling shots, has excellent dribbling skills, and a surprisingly fast burst of speed, plus he can set up other forwards nicely.

The other two cards are good, but not quite as special as the Del Piero card. If you’re trying to get one of these cards in a pack, I recommend stopping after you get just one. They’re all the same type of player – Goal Poachers – so opening the whole pack isn’t worth it unless you enjoy collecting them.

Here’s my final cards tier list and pack rating.

Tier	Players
SSS (Endgame)	Alessandro Del Piero
SS (Excellent)	Adriano, Alexandre Pato
S (Strong)	None
A (Good)	None
B (Average)	None
C (Below Average)	None

Pack Rating: 3.5 out of 5

2026-03-06 13:44