João Marcelo (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
João Marcelo is a 72 overall rated CB in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Cruzeiro EC in the Brasileirão Betano. Brazil, age 26.
João Marcelo can gain up to 17 overall points (+24%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Build Up.
Positions: CB.
João Marcelo is registered at a single position (CB), a specialist profile rather than a multi-role card.
João Marcelo Stats
João Marcelo's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 76. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 50 |
| Ball Control | 60 |
| Dribbling | 58 |
| Tight Possession | 56 |
| Low Pass | 64 |
| Lofted Pass | 66 |
| Finishing | 51 |
| Heading | 71 |
| Place Kicking | 48 |
| Curl | 59 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 63 |
| Acceleration | 60 |
| Kicking Power | 68 |
| Jump | 65 |
| Physical Contact | 76 |
| Balance | 53 |
| Stamina | 65 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 67 |
| Tackling | 71 |
| Defensive Engagement | 67 |
| Aggression | 74 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
João Marcelo Stats at Max Level
João Marcelo's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 67 at base rising to 83 at max level (+16). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 50 | 54 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Dribbling | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Tight Possession | 56 | 56 | +0 |
| Low Pass | 64 | 64 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 66 | 66 | +0 |
| Finishing | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Heading | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 48 | 48 | +0 |
| Curl | 59 | 59 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 63 | 67 | +4 |
| Acceleration | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 68 | 72 | +4 |
| Jump | 65 | 73 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 76 | 84 | +8 |
| Balance | 53 | 57 | +4 |
| Stamina | 65 | 69 | +4 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 67 | 83 | +16 |
| Tackling | 71 | 87 | +16 |
| Defensive Engagement | 67 | 83 | +16 |
| Aggression | 74 | 90 | +16 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CB remains João Marcelo's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (83). The ratings below show how João Marcelo would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 72 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 48 |
| CB (registered) | Center Back | 89 |
| LB | Left Back | 78 |
| RB | Right Back | 78 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 83 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 74 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 69 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 69 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 67 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 67 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 67 |
| SS | Second Striker | 64 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 66 |
Skills (3)
Heading, Fighting Spirit, Aerial Superiority.
None of João Marcelo's 3 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of João Marcelo (3)
Of the 3 known João Marcelo cards, this one ranks #3 by max overall rating (89 vs. 97 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTS Brazilian League 2024 | 93 | 97 | 55068191772970 |
| POTM Brasileirão Benato 13 Jun '24 | 90 | 93 | 53968680145194 |
| Standard (this card) | 72 | 89 | 151850 |
Other Players Named João Marcelo (1)
- João Marcelo, CF, 68 OVR, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC
João Marcelo is a 72 OVR CB from Brazil, playing for Cruzeiro EC in Brasileirão Betano. Max overall: 89. Playing style: Build Up. Skills: Heading, Fighting Spirit, Aerial Superiority. 3 other Marcelo variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is João Marcelo's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
João Marcelo reaches 89 overall at max level as CB, up from 72 at base level. João Marcelo's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 67 at base rising to 83 at max level (+16).
What is João Marcelo's best position at max level?
CB remains João Marcelo's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (83).
What is João Marcelo's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
João Marcelo's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 76. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.