João Marcelo (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
João Marcelo is a 68 overall rated CF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™. Brazil, age 21.
João Marcelo can gain up to 20 overall points (+29%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Goal Poacher.
Positions: CF, SS.
João Marcelo adds one secondary position (SS) alongside CF, giving it modest positional flexibility.
João Marcelo Stats
João Marcelo's standout current stat is Kicking Power at 70. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 67 |
| Ball Control | 63 |
| Dribbling | 63 |
| Tight Possession | 60 |
| Low Pass | 54 |
| Lofted Pass | 51 |
| Finishing | 69 |
| Heading | 63 |
| Place Kicking | 55 |
| Curl | 54 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 66 |
| Acceleration | 69 |
| Kicking Power | 70 |
| Jump | 63 |
| Physical Contact | 61 |
| Balance | 65 |
| Stamina | 60 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 49 |
| Tackling | 48 |
| Defensive Engagement | 58 |
| Aggression | 56 |
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 Offensive Awareness: 67 at base rising to 82 at max level (+15). 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 | 67 | 82 | +15 |
| Ball Control | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Dribbling | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Tight Possession | 60 | 68 | +8 |
| Low Pass | 54 | 54 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Finishing | 69 | 81 | +12 |
| Heading | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 55 | 67 | +12 |
| Curl | 54 | 66 | +12 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 66 | 74 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 69 | 84 | +15 |
| Kicking Power | 70 | 78 | +8 |
| Jump | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 61 | 69 | +8 |
| Balance | 65 | 80 | +15 |
| Stamina | 60 | 68 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 49 | 49 | +0 |
| Tackling | 48 | 48 | +0 |
| Defensive Engagement | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Aggression | 56 | 56 | +0 |
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
CF remains João Marcelo's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is SS (84). 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 68 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 45 |
| CB | Center Back | 68 |
| LB | Left Back | 73 |
| RB | Right Back | 73 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 67 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 71 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 76 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 76 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 77 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 83 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 83 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 84 |
| CF (registered) | Centre Forward | 88 |
Skills (1)
First-time Shot.
None of João Marcelo's 1 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
Other Players Named João Marcelo (3)
- João Marcelo, CB, 93 OVR, Cruzeiro EC
- João Marcelo, CB, 90 OVR, Cruzeiro EC
- João Marcelo, CB, 72 OVR, Cruzeiro EC
João Marcelo is a 68 OVR CF from Brazil, playing for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC in AFC Champions League Elite™. Max overall: 88. Playing style: Goal Poacher. Secondary positions: SS. Skills: First-time Shot. 3 other Marcelo variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is João Marcelo's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
João Marcelo reaches 88 overall at max level as CF, up from 68 at base level. João Marcelo's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 67 at base rising to 82 at max level (+15).
What is João Marcelo's best position at max level?
CF remains João Marcelo's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is SS (84).
What is João Marcelo's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
João Marcelo's standout current stat is Kicking Power at 70. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.