EA Sports FC 26 Player Ratings Overview
As the global launch of EA Sports FC 26 approaches, football enthusiasts are buzzing to discover the highest-rated players in this year’s edition. EA Sports has revealed the top 26 players, which include both men’s and women’s stars, showcasing many household names within the sport.
Top Players
Among the standout players, Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid and Mohamed Salah from Liverpool share the top rating of 91. Both forwards had phenomenal seasons, with Salah netting 34 goals and providing 23 assists, ultimately leading Liverpool to a Premier League triumph under manager Arne Slot. This impressive performance aligns him with Mbappé for the first time at the highest overall rating.
Another player who has made headlines is Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain, who has received a commendable rating of 90 following a treble-winning season. Dembélé’s crucial contributions during the campaign significantly boosted his standing, earning him a match with elite company alongside players like Virgil van Dijk (the leading defender in the game), Rodri of Manchester City, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid, and Erling Haaland, also from City.
The roster features Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, who has made impressive strides from an 86 rating to an 89 this year, demonstrating remarkable development at just 18 years old. He is joined at this level by teammates Raphinha, and PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha, who all played vital roles in their clubs’ successes in the last season.
Goalkeepers and Team Representation
In the goalkeeping category, Gianluigi Donnarumma, fresh off PSG’s treble-winning campaign, ranks as the top-rated keeper. However, for this game, he will be represented by Manchester City after transferring there at the close of the transfer window. He stands alongside Liverpool’s Alisson and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois in the top tier of goalkeepers.
When looking at team representation, Liverpool and Real Madrid each claim five spots in the top 26 due to their standout performances last season, with Liverpool securing the Premier League title and Real Madrid finishing second in LaLiga, trailing behind Barcelona.
Women’s Representation
The women’s representation is equally impressive, with Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas each achieving their inaugural rating of 91. Despite missing continental titles recently, they have established themselves as top players in the game. Additional notable players from Barcelona include Caroline Graham Hansen (90), and both Patri Guijarro and Mapi León, who boast ratings of 89, contributing to Barcelona’s dominance with seven players in the top 23.
In contrast, Arsenal also shines with five representatives in the top players, including Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey, both rated at 89, echoing England’s strength on the global stage with six Lionesses featured in the rankings.
The increasing visibility of American players is marked by Sophia Wilson from Portland Thorns FC, who leads her country with a rating of 88, alongside prominent players from the NWSL such as Rose Lavelle and Mallory Swanson.
Shifts in Player Ratings
Looking back at last year’s player ratings from EA Sports FC 25, there’s a noticeable shift as 11 of the original top players have fallen off the list this year, including heavyweights like Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne. New talents such as Raphinha and the breakout stars Pedri and Yamal highlight the transition to a younger generation in football.
The women’s rankings, while showing less change than the men’s, have also seen a few former stars leave the top 26, replaced by players who showcased their skills in the recent Euro 2025 tournament. Overall, the upcoming EA Sports FC 26 ratings reflect not just individual brilliance but the evolving dynamics of football on a global stage.
