The best players in EA FC 26 ranked

All the rankings for EA FC 26 are finally in! Want to build the very best squad in Ultimate Team? We’ve ranked all the best players in EA FC 26 by position.

Updated on: 23-10-2025 Author: Merel

Click on the following positions and skills to instantly see the top players you need:

Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Attackers
Fastest players
Best shooters
Best passers
Best dribblers
Best defenders
Best physical players
Best players Career Mode

How are players ranked in EA FC?

Every year, all the players that are available in the Ultimate Team game mode in EA FC are ranked. These rankings are based on their Overall Rating (OVR) and their position in the player database. Each player has their own unique score as well as attributes that come with their skill-set.

Top EA FC 26 players based on position

Check the best FC 26 players based on their position below:

Best goalkeepers in FC 26

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 89 OVR
Alisson - 89 OVR
Thibaut Courtois - 89 OVR
Jan Oblak - 88 OVR
Yann Sommer - 87 OVR

Best defenders in FC 26

Virgil van Dijk - 90 OVR
Achraf Hakimi - 89 OVR
Gabriel - 88 OVR
Alessandro Bastoni - 87 OVR
Marquinhos - 87 OVR

Best midfielders in FC 26

Mohamed Salah - 91 OVR
Rodri - 90 OVR
Jude Bellingham - 90 OVR
Raphinha - 89 OVR
Lamine Yamal - 89 OVR

Best attackers in FC 26

Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
Ousmane Dembélé - 90 OVR
Erling Haaland - 90 OVR
Harry Kane - 89 OVR
Vini Jr - 89 OVR

Top EA FC 26 players based on stats

Looking for players with specific talents? Check out the following rankings:

Fastest players in FC 26

Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
Karim Adeyemi - 81 OVR
Gabriel Silva Viera - 74 OVR
Vinicius Junior - 89 OVR
Lois Openda - 83 OVR

Best shooters in FC 26

Harry Kane - 89 OVR
Erling Haaland - 90 OVR
Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
Alexander Isak - 88 OVR
Robert Lewandowski - 88 OVR

Best passers in FC 26

Kevin de Bruyne - 87 OVR
Alexia Putellas - 91 OVR
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 86 OVR
Bruno Fernandes - 87 OVR
Joshua Kimmich - 89 OVR

Best dribblers in FC 26

Ousmane Dembélé - 90 OVR
Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
Aitana Bonmatí - 91 OVR
Debinha - 88 OVR
Vini Jr. - 89 OVR

Best defenders in FC 26

Mapi León - 89 OVR
Virgil van Dijk - 90 OVR
Marquinhos - 87 OVR
Alessandro Bastoni - 87 OVR
Gabriel - 88 OVR

Most physical players in FC 26

Viktor Gyökeres - 87 OVR
Joelinton - 82 OVR
Barış Alper Yılmaz - 80 OVR
Gabriela García - 82 OVR
Alexandra Popp - 85 OVR

Top EA FC 26 players in Career Mode

Want to find the best players in Career Mode? These are the wonderkids with the highest potential:

Endrick - Striker - 77 OVR
Francesco Camarda - Striker - 65 OVR
Mathys Tel - Striker/Left Winger - 77 OVR
Eli Junior Kroupi - Striker/Attacker - 68 OVR
Conrad Harder - Striker - 67 OVR
Charalampos Kostoulas - Striker - 64 OVR
Chido Obi - Striker - 60 OVR
Christian Kofane - Striker - 62 OVR
Marc Guiu - Striker - 70 OVR
Francesco Pio Esposito - Striker - 70 OVR

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.