Armenian Premier League Transfers in Summer 2026: Club Newcomers and Their EA Sports FC 26 Ratings

The summer transfer window ahead of the 2026/27 season significantly reshaped the squads of Armenian Premier League clubs. The league welcomed players with experience in Portugal, Spain, France, Romania, Scotland, the United States and other countries.

The newcomers can be assessed not only through statistics and match footage, but also through their cards in the EA Sports FC 26 football simulator. Naturally, an in-game rating is not an objective measure of a player’s quality. A footballer without an EA FC card may prove stronger and more useful than a player with a high overall rating.

Nevertheless, the cards provide additional information. They show which qualities the developers consider to be a player’s strengths and reveal his primary and secondary positions, pace, physical ability, dribbling and other attributes. The existence of a card also usually indicates that the footballer has already played for a club or in a league represented in the game.

Here is a look at the most notable summer transfers made by Armenian clubs through the lens of EA Sports FC.

The cards shown in the illustration reflect the players’ attributes at their previous clubs, not their potential ratings after moving to Armenia.

Noah

Mikael Pavlović — left-back, rating: 66

Mikael Pavlović joined Noah from Romanian club Botoșani. The Slovenian defender received an overall rating of 66 in EA Sports FC 26, compared with a rating of 60 in the previous edition of the game.

Pavlović’s main strength is his pace, with a rating of 77 — the highest attribute on his card. He can play not only at left-back but also farther forward on the flank as a left midfielder.

His weak foot and skill moves are both rated at two stars. Judging by his virtual attributes, Pavlović is primarily a mobile wide player who can quickly join attacks and recover his defensive position.

Mario González — striker, rating: 69

Spanish forward Mario González represented Segunda División side Burgos before joining Noah. His EA Sports FC 26 rating is 69.

González is well known to fans of the series, having appeared in the game since FIFA 18. His highest rating was 74, which he received in FIFA 22 and EA Sports FC 24 while representing Portuguese club Braga and Los Angeles FC in the United States.

In the latest edition of the game, the forward’s best attribute is dribbling at 71. His weak foot and skill moves are both rated at three stars. The Spaniard’s primary position is striker.

González’s in-game profile suggests that he is a versatile forward capable not only of finishing attacks but also of contributing to combination play.

Daniel Figueira — goalkeeper, rating: 71

Portuguese goalkeeper Daniel Figueira moved to Armenia after playing for Gil Vicente. His overall rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 71, making him one of the league’s highest-rated newcomers.

Figueira has appeared in three editions of the series. He received his best rating in EA Sports FC 24, when he played for Estoril, with an overall score of 74.

The goalkeeper’s strongest attribute is reflexes, rated at 71. This card portrays Figueira as a goalkeeper who is particularly effective against close-range shots and in situations requiring a rapid reaction.

Stone Mambo — centre-back, rating: 66

Stone Mambo played for French club Grenoble before joining Noah. He has a rating of 66 in EA Sports FC 26.

The defender has appeared in four editions of the football simulator, with the developers using him in several positions: left-back, centre-back and defensive midfielder. Mambo received his highest rating back in FIFA 21, when he was rated 67 as a Troyes player.

His primary position in EA Sports FC 26 is centre-back, although he can also play on the left side of defence or midfield. His best attribute is physicality at 70. His weak foot is rated at three stars and his skill moves at two.

Mambo also has a PlayStyle associated with physical challenges. His profile suggests that he is especially useful in duels and tight man-marking situations.

Marko Lazetić — striker, rating: 64

Serbian forward Marko Lazetić joined Noah after playing for Scottish club Aberdeen. His rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 64.

Lazetić has appeared in three editions of the series. He received his highest rating of 65 in FIFA 23, when he was contracted to Italian club AC Milan.

The striker’s best attribute in the current version of the game is physicality, rated at 67. His weak foot and skill moves are both rated at three stars. In addition to playing as a central striker, Lazetić can operate on the left side of the attack.

Judging by his attributes, the Serbian could be useful when battling centre-backs, playing with his back to goal and holding up the ball in the final third.

Brian Oddei — right winger, rating: 64

Ghanaian wide forward Brian Oddei has so far appeared only in FIFA 23. At the time, he represented Italian club Sassuolo and received a rating of 64.

The player’s main strength was his dribbling, rated at 72. His card also highlighted his ability to perform technical and elegant actions with the ball.

Oddei appears to be an intriguing signing in terms of individual play on the flank. His strengths should include taking on opponents, making sharp changes of direction and attempting to create chances in one-on-one situations.

Ararat-Armenia

Sandro Lima — striker, rating: 67

Brazilian forward Sandro Lima joined Ararat-Armenia from Portuguese club Alverca. His rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 67, the same overall score he had in the previous edition of the game.

The striker’s highest attribute is physicality, which has been given an impressive rating of 79. His weak foot and skill moves are both rated at three stars.

Lima also has a PlayStyle associated with accurate headers. This underlines the threat he can pose inside the penalty area, particularly from crosses and set pieces.

Maxence Carlier — defensive midfielder, rating: 61

French midfielder Maxence Carlier represented Nancy before moving to Armenia. His rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 61, up from 59 in the previous edition.

Carlier can play both as a defensive midfielder and in central midfield. His best attribute is physicality at 67. His weak foot is rated at three stars and his skill moves at two.

Based on his in-game profile, the Frenchman appears to be a player focused on physical battles, winning the ball and maintaining balance in the centre of the pitch.

Bruno Wilson — centre-back, rating: 69

Portuguese defender Bruno Wilson joined Ararat-Armenia after playing for the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS. His overall rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 69.

The defender has appeared in five editions of the series. He received his highest rating in EA Sports FC 24, when he was rated 73.

Wilson’s best attribute remains physicality at 77. His weak foot is rated at three stars and his skill moves at two. Centre-back is his primary and effectively only specialist position.

The combination of experience and physical ability makes Wilson one of the highest-profile defensive signings of the summer window.

Pyunik

Witi — right winger, rating: 68

Mozambican footballer Witi joined Pyunik from Portuguese club Nacional. His rating in EA Sports FC 26 is 68.

Witi has appeared in five editions of the series and received his highest rating of 70 in FIFA 21. The standout feature of his card is his pace, rated at 90. This is the highest pace rating among the featured Armenian Premier League newcomers.

He can play as a right winger, left midfielder and even a left-back. His weak foot and skill moves are both rated at three stars. Witi also has a PlayStyle that emphasises his sharp movement and explosive acceleration.

His pace could become a major weapon for Pyunik on the counterattack and against teams that leave open spaces behind their defensive line.

Ararat

Varazdat Haroyan — centre-back, rating: 71 in EA Sports FC 25

The return of experienced Armenia international defender Varazdat Haroyan was one of Ararat’s most notable transfers.

Haroyan had a rating of 71 in EA Sports FC 25 while playing for Chinese club Qingdao West Coast. It was the defender’s highest score during his entire time in the series. Haroyan has appeared in three editions of the game, representing Spanish club Cádiz and Russian club Ural.

His strongest attribute is physicality at 76. The defender also has a PlayStyle associated with powerful headers. Haroyan should be useful not only when defending his own penalty area but also near the opposition’s goal during set pieces.

What Do the Cards Tell Us About the Summer Transfers?

The newcomers’ standout attributes provide a good indication of how they could be used:

Witi stands out for his pace — 90.

Sandro Lima has the highest physicality rating — 79.

Bruno Wilson and Varazdat Haroyan appear to be the most high-profile centre-backs.

Daniel Figueira has one of the best overall ratings among the newcomers.

Mario González has the longest history of appearances in the FIFA and EA Sports FC series.

However, real-life results will not depend on the numbers shown on virtual cards. Adaptation to the league, current form, the coach’s system, motivation and interaction with teammates are far more important than any rating.

EA Sports FC cards can help form an initial impression of the newcomers, but only the football pitch will provide the final assessment of each transfer.