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EA FC 26 Ratings Revealed: Who Tops the Charts?

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2025 4:31 am
by Nelson
The highest-rated players in EA FC 26 reflect the stars who dominated the 2024-25 football season. Leading the charts at an overall rating of 91 are Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, making them the top forwards in the game. Salah earned this rating thanks to his impressive goal and assist tally during a Premier League-winning campaign, while Mbappé maintains incredible pace and scoring ability.

Following close behind with a 90 rating are players like Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), and Erling Haaland (Manchester City). These players are notable for their key roles in club success and strong attribute distributions across pace, shooting, and defensive skills.

A standout newcomer is Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, who jumped to an 89 overall rating, marking one of the biggest rating increases. He joins teammates like Raphinha and Pedri, as well as PSG duo Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha, who all sit at 89 as well. Smart Ultimate Team managers often consider these high performers as valuable picks, especially when managing coins efficiently or taking advantage of buy FUT 26 Coins strategies to secure top-tier talent.

Among goalkeepers, Gianluigi Donnarumma, now at Manchester City, leads the group along with Liverpool’s Alisson and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, all rated around 89. For players optimizing their squad, finding ways to bring in elite keepers without breaking the bank—sometimes by using safe market trades or even exploring buy FC 26 Coins options—can make a big difference in overall performance.

In the women's game, Barcelona stars Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí top the lists with 91 ratings, showcasing their dominance in women’s football. Other highly rated women include Caroline Graham Hansen, Alessia Russo, and Mariona.

Notably missing from the top ratings are iconic names like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with leaked ratings placing them slightly lower than expected—Messi around 86 and Ronaldo at 85.

EA FC 26’s top player ratings highlight a mix of proven elite talents, emerging young stars, and some shifts reflecting recent football performances. Picking players from this list gives you access to the most influential and dynamically rated athletes for a competitive edge in gameplay.