Saúl Ñíguez (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Saúl Ñíguez is a 75 overall rated CMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for CR Flamengo in the Brasileirão Betano. Spain, age 32.
Saúl Ñíguez can gain up to 16 overall points (+21%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Box-to-Box.
Positions: CMF, LB, DMF, LMF, RMF, AMF.
Saúl Ñíguez is playable across 6 positions (CMF, LB, DMF, LMF, RMF, AMF), a highly versatile profile.
Saúl Ñíguez Stats
Saúl Ñíguez's standout current stat is Ball Control at 73. 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 | 73 |
| Dribbling | 73 |
| Tight Possession | 69 |
| Low Pass | 72 |
| Lofted Pass | 72 |
| Finishing | 62 |
| Heading | 69 |
| Place Kicking | 58 |
| Curl | 60 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 67 |
| Acceleration | 61 |
| Kicking Power | 70 |
| Jump | 72 |
| Physical Contact | 69 |
| Balance | 62 |
| Stamina | 73 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 62 |
| Tackling | 69 |
| Defensive Engagement | 67 |
| Aggression | 72 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 |
Saúl Ñíguez Stats at Max Level
Saúl Ñíguez's biggest gain at max level is Low Pass: 72 at base rising to 84 at max level (+12). 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 | 71 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 73 | 81 | +8 |
| Dribbling | 73 | 81 | +8 |
| Tight Possession | 69 | 77 | +8 |
| Low Pass | 72 | 84 | +12 |
| Lofted Pass | 72 | 84 | +12 |
| Finishing | 62 | 62 | +0 |
| Heading | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Place Kicking | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Curl | 60 | 60 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 67 | 77 | +10 |
| Acceleration | 61 | 65 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 70 | 80 | +10 |
| Jump | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Physical Contact | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Balance | 62 | 66 | +4 |
| Stamina | 73 | 83 | +10 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 62 | 70 | +8 |
| Tackling | 69 | 77 | +8 |
| Defensive Engagement | 67 | 75 | +8 |
| Aggression | 72 | 80 | +8 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 0 | 0 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CMF remains Saúl Ñíguez's best-rated position at max level (91); the next-best alternative is DMF (89). The ratings below show how Saúl Ñíguez 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 75 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 47 |
| CB | Center Back | 84 |
| LB (secondary) | Left Back | 88 |
| RB | Right Back | 88 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 89 |
| CMF (registered) | Central Midfielder | 91 |
| LMF (secondary) | Left Midfielder | 89 |
| RMF (secondary) | Right Midfielder | 89 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 89 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 86 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 86 |
| SS | Second Striker | 85 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 81 |
Skills (10)
Double Touch, Long-range Curler, Marseille Turn, One-touch Pass, Through Passing, Long-range Shooting, Dipping Shot, Interception, Fighting Spirit, Sliding Tackle.
None of Saúl Ñíguez's 10 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Saúl Ñíguez (5)
Of the 5 known Saúl Ñíguez cards, this one ranks #5 by max overall rating (91 vs. 97 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Transfer 8 Aug '24 | 81 | 97 | 105693508073481 |
| Spanish League Selection 6 Mar '25 | 80 | 97 | 105745047681033 |
| POTM Brazilian League 18 Dec '25 | 92 | 96 | 53980759652361 |
| POTW 2 Feb '23 | 91 | 94 | 52782732212233 |
| Standard (this card) | 75 | 91 | 63497 |
Saúl Ñíguez is a 75 OVR CMF from Spain, playing for CR Flamengo in Brasileirão Betano. Max overall: 91. Playing style: Box-to-Box. Secondary positions: LB, DMF, LMF, RMF, AMF. Skills: Double Touch, Long-range Curler, Marseille Turn, and 7 more. 4 other Ñíguez variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saúl Ñíguez's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Saúl Ñíguez reaches 91 overall at max level as CMF, up from 75 at base level. Saúl Ñíguez's biggest gain at max level is Low Pass: 72 at base rising to 84 at max level (+12).
What is Saúl Ñíguez's best position at max level?
CMF remains Saúl Ñíguez's best-rated position at max level (91); the next-best alternative is DMF (89).
What is Saúl Ñíguez's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Saúl Ñíguez's standout current stat is Ball Control at 73. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.