• Pace — Feels Like 93+, Despite Only Showing 80 on the Card
• Shooting — Cracked Finishing Powered by Finesse Shot+ & 5★ Weak Foot
• Passing & Link-Up Play — Incisive Pass+ Makes Her a Playmaking Weapon
• Dribbling — Elite Agility & Movement (88 Dribbling, 89 Ball Control)
• Weak Foot & Skill Moves — A 5★ WF Demon
• Comparison to Her 86 Base Card
• Drawback — The Price Tag (But Worth Breaking the Bank)
• Verdict — One of the Most Overpowered POTM Cards of the Year

The Liga F Player of the Month award has delivered one of the most unexpectedly overpowered attackers of the year, Claudia Pina Medina (87 LW/ST). Coming in at 555,600 coins on PlayStation and Xbox and 567,650 on PC, this POTM upgrade takes everything her cracked 86 base card already did well and pushes it into a completely different tier of performance. Even though she stands at just 160 cm (5'3"), she has instantly become one of the most dangerous forwards in the entire game, to the point where many players have dropped Mbappé to make room for her at ST. Yes, she’s that good.

Her combination of 5★ weak foot, 4★ skills, blistering responsiveness, and meta-defining PlayStyles makes her feel like an elite-tier attacker disguised as an 87 OVR card. She does not have a real face in-game, but once she touches the ball, nothing else matters because this card plays far above its rating. Let’s break down why Claudia Pina, POTM is one of the most devastating attackers available in FC 26 right now.

Claudia Pina

Pace — Feels Like 93+, Despite Only Showing 80 on the Card

On paper, Pina’s pace is listed at 80 acceleration / 80 sprint speed, but the in-game experience tells a completely different story. Her 85 agility, 86 balance, and 89 dribbling combine to give her that explosive “snapped-forward” movement that allows her to burst past defenders like she has a 93+ pace rating. She’s extremely light, extremely responsive, and her animations trigger quicker than most attackers in the same rating range.

In transition, she feels effortlessly sharp. Her 82 composure and 86 reactions ensure she accelerates into space without heavy touches, and once she gets moving, defenders struggle to catch her even if their cards show higher pace. Pina’s small frame also contributes massively; she glides past players with a level of responsiveness that simply doesn’t match the “80 pace” label on the item. The numbers might fool you, but the gameplay never will.

Shooting — Cracked Finishing Powered by Finesse Shot+ & 5★ Weak Foot

Goal scoring is where Pina reaches her true final form. Her 88 finishing, 87 positioning, 89 volleys, and monstrous 92 long shots make her lethal from any attacking angle. She strikes the ball with surprising force for her size, thanks to 86 shot power, and the accuracy of her shots is boosted even further by her Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle, one of the strongest offensive PlayStyles in FC 26.

Inside and outside the box, Pina curls shots with perfect whip and consistency. Even more devastating is her 5-star weak foot, which makes her unpredictable; defenders simply cannot force her onto a weaker side because both feet produce the same deadly accuracy. Add in her Low Driven Shot playstyle, and she becomes an automatic goal machine when the keeper rushes out. Her low drivens are practically glued to the inside of the posts.

This shooting package is why so many players have replaced Mbappe with her. She doesn’t miss, and every shot animation feels clean, smooth, and assisted by her technical profile.

Passing & Link-Up Play — Incisive Pass+ Makes Her a Playmaking Weapon

Despite being a pure attacker, Pina’s passing is shockingly refined. Her 88 short passing, 87 free-kick accuracy, 86 crossing, 86 vision, and 83 curve allow her to operate as a hybrid playmaker when dropping deep or drifting wide. The star of her passing game is the Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle, which gives her laser-accurate ground balls through tight defensive lines.

In fast counters, she can deliver first-time passes that feel unreal. The ball leaves her foot with perfect speed and angle. Her Tiki Taka and Technical PlayStyles further enhance her quick combination play, making her exceptional in tight spaces around the box. When used as a central striker, she becomes a connector: laying off accurate one-touch passes, setting up wingers, and playing high-IQ give-and-go sequences that elevate an entire attack.

This is why she excels not only at scoring goals but also at building them.

Playstyles

Dribbling — Elite Agility & Movement (88 Dribbling, 89 Ball Control)

This is arguably the most standout aspect of the card. With 89 ball control, 89 dribbling, 86 balance, 86 reactions, 85 agility, and 82 composure, Pina feels like she’s glued to the ball. Her low center of gravity means every directional change is instant, and she can weave around defenders with near-zero animation delay.

Using 4★ skill moves, she can chain La Croquetas, stepovers, and turbo touches effortlessly. Because she transitions between touches so quickly, she creates her own space even in crowded defenses. Combined with her Technical PlayStyle, her first touches are immaculate, the ball stays close, the animations stay fluid, and defenders look helpless trying to keep up.

Weak Foot & Skill Moves — A 5★ WF Demon

Her 5★ weak foot transforms her into a nightmare to defend. She can cut inside, shoot across goal, finesse from either side, or fire low driven shots without any drop in accuracy or power. In practice, her weak foot performs exactly like her strong one, which pairs beautifully with her Finesse Shot+ and Low Driven Shot playstyles.

The 4★ skills are just enough to unlock advanced dribbling play, and with her hyper-responsive movement, the animations feel clean and fast. She isn’t a 5★ skiller, but she doesn’t need to be; her explosiveness does the work.

Comparison to Her 86 Base Card

Her 86 version was already widely considered one of the best “budget demons” in the game, offering insane dribbling and finishing despite being under the radar. But this POTM upgrade is simply a different beast. The boosted shooting, passing, and composure make a massive difference, and the improved in-game responsiveness is immediately noticeable.

Most importantly, the POTM version’s shooting animations feel sharper and more authoritative, mainly due to Finesse Shot+, better reactions, and improved positioning. If you loved the 86 version, this one will feel like a cheat code.

Key Stats

Drawback — The Price Tag (But Worth Breaking the Bank)

At over 550k coins, she is extremely expensive for an 87-rated winger/striker. This price range includes several big names and multiple promo attackers with higher ratings. And yes, for many players, she may feel out of reach. But in terms of raw performance, she absolutely punches above her rating.

If your club has the coins, she is worth breaking the bank. Very few attackers offer her combination of meta traits, responsiveness, finishing quality, and weak-foot reliability. In pure gameplay value, she is worth every coin.

Verdict — One of the Most Overpowered POTM Cards of the Year

Claudia Pina POTM is far more than just a solid winger; she is a meta-defining attacker capable of outplaying much higher-rated cards. Deadly finishing, elite dribbling, cracked finesse shots, unpredictable 5★ weak foot shooting, deceptive pace, and elite passing link-up make her one of the most enjoyable attackers in FC 26.

Final Rating: 8/10: A devastating attacking card that feels far above her rating. Pricey, but absolutely elite.

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