EA FC 26 is coming, and talk about player ratings is heating up. After poring over last season’s stats and highlight moments, we’ve put together our predicted top 10 men’s players.
These aren’t official ratings — they’re projections based on clutch goals, rock-solid defending, and the decisive moments that shaped competitions like the Premier League and LaLiga. From clinical strikers to creative midfielders, here are the players most likely to dominate Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and beyond.
EA FC 26 Best Players (Predictions)
10. Alisson Becker
- Club: Liverpool
- Position: GK
- Overall rating: 89
A dependable last line, Alisson combines steady shot-stopping with calm distribution. In FC 26 he’s the kind of goalkeeper who stabilises title challengers — expect him to be a go-to pick for managers who prize consistency between the sticks.
9. Florian Wirtz
- Club: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Position: CAM
- Overall rating: 89
Wirtz is a creative engine: incisive passing, smart movement and the vision to unlock defences. He’s a Career Mode dream for managers building an attack around a technical playmaker, and a prime candidate for high-value FUT items and Team of the Season chatter.
8. Vinícius Jr
- Club: Real Madrid
- Position: LW
- Overall rating: 90
Explosive on the flank and lethal in transition, Vinícius brings pace and flair. In EA FC 26 his dribbling and goal threat should make him a favourite in both online matches and single-player runs.
7. Virgil Van Dijk
- Club: Liverpool
- Position: CB
- Overall rating: 90
Van Dijk remains the defensive benchmark: leadership, aerial dominance and positionally intelligent defending. He’s the rock every manager wants at the back when building a title-challenging XI.
6. Jude Bellingham
- Club: Real Madrid
- Position: CM
- Overall rating: 90
Bellingham’s box-to-box influence and knack for big moments make him one of the most exciting midfield profiles in FC 26. Expect him to be central to Career Mode plans and a marquee FUT pick for creators and competitors alike.
5. Harry Kane
- Club: FC Bayern Munchen
- Position: ST
- Overall rating: 90
A clinical number nine with unrivalled positional sense, Kane’s finishing and link-play keep him in the top tier. In Career Mode he’s the kind of seasoned striker who converts title pushes into trophies.
4. Rodri
- Club: Manchester City
- Position: CDM
- Overall rating: 90
Listed here as a defensive midfield anchor, Rodri provides the balance teams need. A top DM in FC 26 will change how you build tactically — protect the backline, start attacks from deep, and control the midfield war.
3. Erling Haaland
- Club: Manchester City
- Position: ST
- Overall rating: 90
Haaland’s raw power and ruthless finishing make him one of the most feared forwards in the game. Expect him to be a meta pick in FUT and an automatic target for managers needing guaranteed goals.
2. Mohamed Salah
- Club: Liverpool
- Position: RW
- Overall rating: 91
Salah blends speed, finishing and consistency. He’s a season-defining winger who doubles as both a daily starter in Career Mode and a high-value card for Ultimate Team builders chasing elite attacking output.
1. Kylian Mbappé
- Club: Real Madrid
- Position: ST
- Overall rating: 91
Topping our list, Mbappé’s combination of pace, technique and composure makes him a near-complete forward. In EA FC 26 he’s predicted to be the player most likely to influence both single-player save files and competitive FUT meta.
Final Whistle
These predicted ratings shape more than bragging rights — they affect transfers, wages, squad building, and who you chase in the Transfer Market in Career Mode. They’ll also drive FUT demand, influence Team of the Season conversations, and determine which players are best for specific roles and Positions in your squad.
Whether you’re sculpting a starting XI, hunting the best new cards in Football Ultimate Team, or planning tactical upgrades for next season, these ten players are the ones to watch as EA FC 26 approaches. Who would make your top-10?
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