The upcoming campaign could see several players make their breakthrough, with the following five identified as top prospects.
The 2026/27 LALIGA EA SPORTS is just around the corner, with all 20 teams currently preparing for the much-anticipated kick-off in August. While the upcoming campaign is set to feature some of the game’s proven stars, there are some players who boast the potential to break onto the scene next term. Here’s a look at five LALIGA EA SPORTS footballers who have what it takes to enjoy a breakthrough 2026/27 campaign. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Ryunosuke Sato (Valencia CF)
The 19-year-old forward has joined Los Che from FC Tokyo in his bid to become the first ever Japanese player to feature for the team’s seniors. A versatile prodigy who can feature in all positions upfront, Sato stood out with his performances at the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, finishing joint top in the goalscoring charts with four goals and leading Japan all the way to the title to earn MVP honours in the tournament. A year ago, Sato became the youngest player to feature for the Japanese national team in a World Cup qualifier at 18 years and 237 days old. Regarded a generational talent, Sato boasts the virtues to stand out in the Spanish top flight next season.
Julio Díaz (Sevilla FC)
Considered one of Atlético de Madrid’s most promising young defenders, Díaz developed through the club’s academy, having impressed with Atlético Madrileño and Spain’s U20 side. An attack-minded full-back, he is confident in possession and capable of pushing high to provide width while being strong in combination play. Voted second-best player in the Youth League in 2022/23, he was an undisputed starter for a Spain side that went all the way to 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship glory. Díaz made his Atlético de Madrid debut in a game against Real Oviedo back in February, ending up featuring in four league matches last term. Having officially joined Sevilla FC from Los Rojiblancos, he will hope to make his mark at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Chupete (Málaga CF)
Málaga CF are set to return to the Spanish top flight after an eight-year absence, with Chupete making a significant contribution to their promotion campaign. Having stood out with his performances for the club’s B side, the 21-year-old forward gradually became a starter at Los Boquerones in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign. He went on to take LALIGA HYPERMOTION by storm last term, netting a league second-high 24 goals in 39 appearances. Chupete stepped up when it mattered most, recording a goal and one assist in the second leg of the playoff finals as Málaga CF beat UD Almería 2-1 on the road to clinch promotion. Set to make his debut in the top flight next month, Chupete is definitely one of the young strikers to watch for in 2025/26.
Andrés Martín (Real Racing Club)
Another player who stood out with his outings last term in LALIGA HYPERMOTION, Martín bagged a joint league-high 32 contributions (23 goals and nine assists) as a dominant Real Racing Club topped the league table to earn automatic promotion. Having joined Córdoba CF’s academy in 2016, the 27-year-old forward moved to Rayo Vallecano three years later, helping the side return to the top flight for the 2021/22 campaign. He made his LALIGA EA SPORTS debut that same term, but went on to feature in just 16 top-flight games across two seasons. A move to the Asturian side allowed Martín to kickstart his career, shining over the last two seasons at El Sardinero. The next challenge will be to see whether he can take that form into the top tier and make the breakthrough that never came at Rayo Vallecano.
Facundo Bernal (Real Betis)
The 22-year-old Uruguayan midfielder became Real Betis’s first signing back in early July, moving to Europe for the first time after a two-year spell at Fluminense. Having taken his first footballing steps at Defensor Sporting in Montevideo, Bernal joined the Brazilian side in the summer of 2024. Despite his young age, he featured in over 80 games across all competitions, earning interest from several European teams before opting for a move to Real Betis. A promising but still developing defensive midfielder, Bernal’s main strengths are his composure, ball retention and ability to dictate possession in the middle third. Having already debuted with the national team of Uruguay, the stage is set for the new Real Betis signing to shine under Manuel Pellegrini next season.
