eFootball 2026 European Clubs Guardians pack review

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I’m so hyped for the new Epic pack in eFootball 2026! They’ve added three absolute legends from European clubs – Edwin van der Sar, Christian Panucci, and Gareth Bale. And the best part? They all have seriously amazing stats! I can’t wait to add them to my Dream Team.

Although this pack is called “Defenders,” it actually offers a good balance between solid defense and the ability to launch attacks from the back. Here are my thoughts after testing it out.

eFootball 2026 European Clubs Guardians players

Edwin van der Sar

  • Position: GK
  • Playing Style: Offensive Goalkeeper
  • Show Time Skills: None

Van der Sar enters the game as a Classic Epic player and performs exactly as you’d hope – a calm and authoritative goalkeeper. His playstyle allows him to naturally excel as a sweeper, confidently coming off his line to clear through balls and distribute the ball effectively.

He excels at getting the ball downfield with both throws and punts, quickly turning defense into offense – ideal for a fast-paced game. He’s a particularly strong shot-stopper, reacting quickly and rarely dropping the ball. Even when facing pressure, he stays composed and times his saves flawlessly.

His height allows him to effectively cover the goal area, and he’s strong at defending crosses in the air. While he can sometimes be a bit too aggressive, leading to simple errors, he’s still a top-level goalkeeper. He didn’t perform a ‘Show Time’ skill during the game, though it’s unclear if that even impacts gameplay.

Christian Panucci

  • Position: RB
  • Playing Style: Offensive Wingback
  • Show Time Skills: Visionary Pass and Long Reach Tackle

Panucci is a really well-rounded right-back. He has everything you’d want – speed, endurance, and solid defensive stats. He’s great at getting forward to join the attack, but also quickly gets back to help defensively, so you don’t have to worry about being exposed.

He’s a dependable defender, known for making clean tackles and reading the game well. He also isn’t afraid to join the attack. He excels in both defensive and offensive skills. His ‘Visionary Pass’ improves his crosses, giving receivers a boost, and his ‘Long Reach Tackle’ is a valuable asset for shutting down opponents.

He consistently performs well because he works hard defensively while also contributing to the attack, and he has the stamina to make runs throughout the entire game. I recommend keeping him in the right-back position and not training him as a center-back, even though his stats would allow it.

Okay, so this player can be a bit too eager when challenging for the ball, even if I tell him to play it safe. His ability to win headers and challenges in the air as a center back is inconsistent – sometimes great, sometimes not so much. But, I need to focus on getting him to pass the ball more often to boost those numbers.

Gareth Bale

  • Position: LB
  • Playing Style: Offensive Wingback
  • Show Time Skills: Edged Crossing and Acceleration Burst

This Gareth Bale card is another strong addition, but there’s a catch. While using him as a left-back seems interesting, it doesn’t really make the most of his strengths as an attacker. He can defend, but he’s naturally much more effective going forward.

He’s most effective when playing as a left midfielder or winger, because he can both create opportunities and score goals. He excels at dribbling, using his speed to beat defenders, and finishing plays when he gets into good positions. His overall skillset is a key reason why I believe this.

Combining his quick bursts of speed with skillful dribbling past defenders is especially effective when he’s further up the field. He needs to push forward, challenge opponents, and generate scoring opportunities. If he adds more creative plays like quick passing, through balls, and determination, he’ll be an ideal winger.

Verdict on the eFootball 2026 European Clubs Guardians

This pack isn’t necessarily the most powerful available, but it does feature some top players in key positions. You’ll find the best goalkeeper option and two incredibly fast and capable fullbacks. It’s a solid pack overall, though you might want to hold out for something better if you’re not specifically looking for these types of players.

Pack Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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2025-11-07 17:12