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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:

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

  1. Gianluigi Donnarumma - 89 OVR
  2. Alisson - 89 OVR
  3. Thibaut Courtois - 89 OVR
  4. Jan Oblak - 88 OVR
  5. Yann Sommer - 87 OVR

Best defenders in FC 26

  1. Virgil van Dijk - 90 OVR
  2. Achraf Hakimi - 89 OVR 
  3. Gabriel - 88 OVR
  4. Alessandro Bastoni - 87 OVR
  5. Marquinhos - 87 OVR

Best midfielders in FC 26

  1. Mohamed Salah - 91 OVR
  2. Rodri - 90 OVR
  3. Jude Bellingham - 90 OVR
  4. Raphinha - 89 OVR
  5. Lamine Yamal - 89 OVR

Best attackers in FC 26

  1. Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
  2. Ousmane Dembélé - 90 OVR
  3. Erling Haaland - 90 OVR
  4. Harry Kane - 89 OVR
  5. 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

  1. Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
  2. Karim Adeyemi - 81 OVR
  3. Gabriel Silva Viera - 74 OVR
  4. Vinicius Junior - 89 OVR
  5. Lois Openda - 83 OVR

Best shooters in FC 26

  1. Harry Kane - 89 OVR
  2. Erling Haaland - 90 OVR
  3. Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
  4. Alexander Isak - 88 OVR
  5. Robert Lewandowski - 88 OVR

Best passers in FC 26

  1. Kevin de Bruyne - 87 OVR
  2. Alexia Putellas - 91 OVR
  3. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 86 OVR
  4. Bruno Fernandes - 87 OVR
  5. Joshua Kimmich - 89 OVR

Best dribblers in FC 26

  1. Ousmane Dembélé - 90 OVR
  2. Kylian Mbappé - 91 OVR
  3. Aitana Bonmatí - 91 OVR
  4. Debinha - 88 OVR
  5. Vini Jr. - 89 OVR

Best defenders in FC 26

  1. Mapi León - 89 OVR 
  2. Virgil van Dijk - 90 OVR
  3. Marquinhos - 87 OVR
  4. Alessandro Bastoni - 87 OVR
  5. Gabriel - 88 OVR

Most physical players in FC 26

  1. Viktor Gyökeres - 87 OVR
  2. Joelinton - 82 OVR
  3. Barış Alper Yılmaz - 80 OVR
  4. Gabriela García - 82 OVR
  5. 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:

  1. Endrick - Striker - 77 OVR
  2. Francesco Camarda - Striker - 65 OVR
  3. Mathys Tel - Striker/Left Winger - 77 OVR
  4. Eli Junior Kroupi - Striker/Attacker - 68 OVR
  5. Conrad Harder - Striker - 67 OVR
  6. Charalampos Kostoulas - Striker - 64 OVR
  7. Chido Obi - Striker - 60 OVR
  8. Christian Kofane - Striker - 62 OVR
  9. Marc Guiu - Striker - 70 OVR
  10. 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.

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