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MMOexp EA FC26 How Good Is Anguissa Compared

16.11.2025, 20:56
Player of the Month season is officially underway in EA FC 26, and one of the first big SBCs to drop is none other than Frank Zambo Anguissa. If you've been around Ultimate Team for a while, you probably remember his breakout last year-whether it was a boosted Team of the Week, a special Evo FC 26 Coins, or just the sheer popularity of his card, Anguissa became a staple midfielder on countless squads. Physical, dominant, surprisingly technical… and now he's back.



His 86-rated POTM item arrives with Hullet Gang-level base stats, a strong chemistry link to Lukaku, and the versatility to play CDM, CM, and CAM. But with no PlayStyle+, a mixed bag of traits, and an 80k+ SBC cost, the real question is simple:



Is this Anguissa worth unlocking in EA FC 26?

Let's break it all down.



Card Overview: Hullet Gang Stats Without the Shine



At first glance, Anguissa's POTM card looks like the perfect early-season midfield anchor:



3★ Skill Moves

3★ Weak Foot

CDM / CM / CAM positions

Shadow chem style recommended

86 overall rating

Strong physical presence at 6'0"



While the skill moves and weak foot aren't spectacular, most defensive mids in the early game survive just fine with 3/3-especially if they're meant to shield your back line rather than pull off elastico spam.



What does sting is the lack of a PlayStyle+. Cards of this caliber benefit massively from a single elite PlayStyle-Interceptor+, Press Proven+, or even something niche like Quick Step+ would take him to another level. Unfortunately, Anguissa arrives barebones in that department.



PlayStyles Included



He comes equipped with:



Intercept

Aerial Fortress

Press Proven

Relentless



That's not a bad foundation, and Intercept alone is a huge asset for a DM in this year's meta. But the absence of a PlayStyle+ is very noticeable, especially when comparing him to similarly priced midfielders or evolved cards.



Stats Breakdown: What He Does Best



Let's dig into the numbers, because Zambo's biggest strength is how incredibly well-rounded he is.



Pace - Better Than Expected



He's quick enough to track runners, step in front of passes, and break away when driving forward. His sprinting animation is long and powerful, meaning he covers ground well.



Passing - Good Enough, But Not Elite



His passing story is mixed:



Vision, short passing, long passing - Solid

Crossing, curve, FK accuracy - Poor



For a holding midfielder, that's perfectly fine. But for a box-to-box player or CAM, you'd miss the lack of elite passing PlayStyles like Pinged Pass or Whipped Pass.



Dribbling - Surprisingly Smooth



This is one of the most surprising parts of his card. For a bigger, physical midfielder, Anguissa's:



Left-stick control

First touch

Control sprint animations



…are all much better than you'd expect.



In gameplay, he repeatedly showed the ability to glide into space, wiggle past pressure, and hold the ball up under heavy challenges.



Defending - Elite Positioning & Jockeying



His defensive attributes are extremely well-rounded:



83 Defending

Strong interceptions

Clean, controlled tackles

Excellent shielding

Fantastic lane coverage



Combined with his physical strength and height, Anguissa becomes a ball-recovery specialist. He's simply annoying to play against.



Physicals - His Best Attribute



He's an absolute unit:



89 Physical

Great strength

Great presence

Excellent shielding

Strong in duels

Legit aerial threat on set pieces



This is where he feels like last year's crowd-favorite version of Anguissa: a dominating force with that signature "steamroller" feel in midfield.



In-Game Performance: Footwork, Tackles, and Surprising Finishing



Ball Control & Press Resistance



One of the biggest surprises when testing him was how comfortable he feels under pressure. His touches are sharp, his turning radius isn't clunky, and he can escape tight spaces when needed.



Press resistance in EA FC 26 is highly valuable, and Anguissa passes that test.



Tackling and Interceptions



This is where he shines:



Reads passing lanes

Steps in effortlessly

Wins shoulder-to-shoulder battles

Uses Intercept PlayStyle well



He feels like that classic "vacuum cleaner" DM-anything near him gets cleaned up.



Shooting & Attacking Involvement



Shockingly? Not bad.



Across multiple matches, Anguissa displayed:



Strong strides forward

Good shooting animations

Clean finishes inside the box

Late runs that are tough to track



He even scored several composed shots into the bottom corners after bursting through midfield.



Aerial Threat



With:

Aerial Fortress PlayStyle

Great jumping

Large frame



…he's genuinely threatening on corners and flick-ons. He nearly scored one precision header that would've been a proper highlight.Strengths & Weaknesses at a Glance



Strengths

Fantastic physicality

Strong defending & jockeying

Very good on the ball for his size

Surprising attacking output

Good links (Napoli, Lukaku, Serie A)

Position versatility

Excellent value in a Serie A squad



Weaknesses

No PlayStyle+ really limits his ceiling

3★/3★ is just okay

Crossing and curve are poor

Not the smoothest passer

Hard to justify if you don't run Serie A

Many midfield Evos surpass him

SBC requires 4 squads including TOTW



SBC Cost & Value: Is He Worth 84k?



At the time of writing, the SBC comes in at approximately:

84,000 coins



Requirements include:



85-rated team (most expensive)

Multiple squads

Several Team of the Weeks



For a card with no PlayStyle+ and decent but not elite stats, this cost feels… fine. Not amazing, not overpriced-just fine.



If you run a Serie A or Napoli squad:



He's an excellent addition and easily worth the SBC.



If he doesn't fit your squad:



He's not strong enough to justify restructuring your team.



With EA adding more Evos every few weeks, plenty of midfielders can surpass him for less investment.



Comparing POTM Anguissa to His Evo Options



If you're a hardcore Zambo fan, you'll be happy to know:



There is an Evo path that boosts his Team of the Week card



That Evo can improve him in ways the POTM does not



The final Evo'd card can rival or even surpass this SBC version

For some players, upgrading the TOTW may actually be the smarter long-term option.



Final Verdict: A Very Good Midfielder… But Not a Must-Do SBC

Zambo Anguissa's POTM card is:



Strong

Reliable

Surprisingly smooth

Great defensively

Fantastic for Serie A squads

Enjoyable in-game



But:

He lacks PlayStyle+

He doesn't stand out among the best DMs

His SBC cost is fair-but not a bargain

Other evolutions offer better value FC Coins

He won't change your team unless you already run Serie A



Final Rating: 7.5 / 10

A very good midfielder who does his job well-but doesn't do enough to justify breaking your squad to fit him in.
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