In EA FC 26 a card is currently appearing in expensive meta teams, and even though it is surprisingly cheap at around 70,000 coins. We show you which professional it is, why he is so strong, and in which teams he particularly shines.
Which card is meant? Cláudia Pina is currently one of the most sought-after cards in Ultimate Team. The Spaniard from FC Barcelona can be deployed in FC 26 on the left wing (LF), in left midfield (LM), and as a striker (ST).
Pina’s stats:
- Speed: 79
- Shooting: 86
- Passing: 83
- Dribbling: 87
- Defense: 45
- Physical: 71
In which meta teams is Pina used? Experts and also professionals rely on the lively Spaniard in their teams. In the first Weekend League, for example, content creator Benedikt “BeneCR7x” relied on Pina with Florian Wirtz in a double striker formation and achieved the maximum with 15 wins (via YouTube.com). Another prominent example is the German professional “Beast” from Fokusclan, who deployed Pina as the sole striker in the Weekend League.
And you can also easily integrate Pina into your team, as she comes from a top nation and belongs to a strong league with many good players. Affordable top connections could be:
- CM: Rosa Márquez (78)
- ST: Amaiur Sarriegi (81)
- GK: Joan García (83)
- LF: Ferran Torres (83)
Claudia Pina – What makes her the cheap meta card
This is how strong Pina is in FC 26: The card impresses with strong values, playstyles, and roles:
- Top Values:
- Long Shots: 91
- Volleys: 88
- Ball Control: 88
- Dribbling: 88
- Finishing: 87
- Playstyles:
- Power Shot+
- Curling Shot
- Key Pass
- Tiki-Taka
- Technique
- Gamechanger
- Set Piece Specialist
- Roles:
- Wing Generator++ (LF)
- Inside Forward+ (LF)
- Wing Forward+ (LF)
- False Nine+ (ST)
- Other Abilities:
- Weak Foot. 5*
- Special Moves: 4*
What makes Pina a meta card? The combination of strong values, playstyles, and roles that are currently in demand in FC 26 is what works for the Spaniard.
The Power Shot (double shot button) is the best way to beat the goalkeeper. Pina even possesses the appropriate playstyle to execute Power Shots faster and more accurately in gold. Since she has the maximum star rating for the weak foot, the Spaniard can shoot with the same precision and power with either foot.
Additionally, she has the playstyle Curling Shot and the Gamechanger playstyle for outside-of-the-foot shots, allowing her to curl balls past the keeper from worse angles.
Moreover, you currently need players who can play passes through tightly packed opposing defenses in tight spaces. Pina has the perfect playstyles with Key Pass and Tiki-Taka to ensure the passes reach teammates from nearly any position.
In general, players that feel dynamic, can move and turn quickly, are in demand at the moment. Therefore, small, agile players with strong dribbling stats like Pina, who ideally also have the playstyle for Controlled Sprint (R1-dribbling), are sought after.
Additionally, you can use Pina both on the wing and in the central striker position, as she possesses player roles for both positions. The roles ensure that Pina can move quickly and intelligently in the respective spaces.
Why does Pina still only cost 70,000 coins? The only thing preventing Pina from becoming a truly expensive meta card is her only average speed compared to the best offensive players.
With a speed of 78, you cannot simply outrun your opponents with Pina, as faster players with corresponding playstyles for more speed in FC 26 can do.
For example, wing striker Diani (Olympique Lyon), whose pace stat is 13 points higher (92 instead of 79) than Pina’s, costs about 60,000 coins more. Top-tier winger Raphinha (FC Barcelona) even costs around 324,000 coins (as of October 6, 2025) despite comparable stats.
Pina compared to other meta wingers
| Player | Pina | Diani | Raphinha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 79 | 92 | 91 |
| Shooting | 86 | 85 | 84 |
| Passing | 83 | 81 | 85 |
| Dribbling | 87 | 88 | 87 |
| Cost | 70,000 | 130,000 | 324,000 |
How do you use Pina correctly? Since Pina is not the fastest player, you should focus on using her in the center with her strengths in shooting, dribbling, and passing. The suitable role of Wing Generator++ can be perfectly implemented by Pina. As a wing generator, Pina will always orient herself towards the center to create a passing option.
Many experts also use the Spaniard in the central striker position. There, she finds herself most frequently in dangerous situations in the opponent’s penalty area, where she can quickly turn around her defenders and is a real goal guarantee with her strong shooting abilities. Either you use her as a forward with her role+ as a False Nine or deploy her as an advanced striker or goal scorer.
Either way, we recommend that you try Pina. For a fraction of the coins, you get the most popular striker in FC 26, who has become even cheaper and has even surpassed the 2-million mark: A striker in EA FC 26 surpasses 1 million games, currently costs only 22,000 coins
