When it comes to building attacks and creating goal-scoring opportunities in EA FC 26, few attributes are as important as passing.
In EA FC 26, the ability to deliver precise short balls, accurate long passes, and deadly crosses can completely change a match.
Some players stand out as masters of distribution — players you want in your team from day one in Career Mode or Ultimate Team. We’ve got the official top 14 men’s football players ranked by their passing ratings.
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14. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman on the right, carrying a 91 overall rating and an 86 in passing rating that underline his all-round threat.
With 86 Crossing, 88 Short Passing, 81 Long Passing and 88 Curve, he’s deadly at whipping in pinpoint deliveries and linking play — turning dangerous wing runs into team goals and regularly unlocking resolute defenses.
13. Alisson
Alisson isn’t just a shot-stopper — his 89 overall rating and 86 passing rating turn him into a genuine playmaker from the back.
His distribution helps spring fast counters and calm pressure, with accurate passes that start attacks and give Liverpool a reliable outlet under pressure.
12. Lamine Yamal
Barcelona’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal mixes dazzling dribbling with sharp passing. A young creator who can punish the smallest defensive mistakes.
At 89 overall rating and 86 passing rating (89 Crossing, 88 Short Passing, 84 Long Passing, 87 Curve), he’s superb at threading tight passes and delivering dangerous balls into the box.
11. Vitinha
Vitinha is PSG’s midfield star: 89 overall rating and 86 passing rating that steer the team’s tempo.
With standout marks like 90 Vision, 90 Short Passing and 89 Long Passing, he’s the player who picks out incisive passes, links defence to attack and keeps possession flowing.
10. Rodri
Rodri is the calm centre of City’s midfield, pairing a 90 overall rating with an 86 passing rating.
His elite short and long passing (93 Short Passing, 91 Long Passing) allow him to dictate transitions and spray accurate balls across the pitch — a controller who turns possession into structured danger.
9. David Raya
David Raya brings modern goalkeeper traits to Arsenal with an 87 overall rating and 87 passing rating.
His precise distribution is central to teams that build from the back — he starts moves, releases pressure and helps Arsenal launch attacks from deep positions.
8. Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer is Chelsea’s creative spark, combining flair with a passing game that reads the final third.
At 87 overall rating and 87 passing rating (85 Crossing, 87 Short Passing, 86 Long Passing, 86 Curve), he regularly unlocks defences with clever through balls and chances that change matches.
7. Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Çalhanoğlu is a midfield architect for Lombardia FC: 86 overall rating and 87 passing rating that shape attacks.
With 89 Vision, 90 Short Passing and 89 Long Passing, he’s adept at switching play and threading long-range passes that stretch opponents and sustain attacking momentum.
6. Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz is a creative force in Liverpool’s attacking midfield, boasting 89 overall rating and 88 passing rating.
His elite vision and short passing (91 Vision, 91 Short Passing) let him slice through midfields, craft clear-cut chances and be the spark that breaks open tight games.
5. Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard runs Arsenal’s attacking ideas with 87 overall rating and 88 passing rating.
Armed with 90 Vision and 90 Short Passing, he excels at threading pinpoint passes in crowded areas and launching transitions that turn possession into goals.
4. Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich is Bayern’s multi-tool midfielder, combining 89 overall rating with 89 passing rating to control games.
His ability to switch play (92 Long Passing, 92 Crossing) and find teammates under pressure makes him essential for tempo control and launching decisive attacks.
3. Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes is Man United’s creative engine — 87 overall rating with 89 passing rating — and thrives on delivering the killer ball.
With 92 Vision and 90s across short and long passing, he consistently crafts chances from nothing and changes the narrative of matches with a single pass.
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold redefines the full-back role at Real Madrid with an 86 overall rating and 89 passing rating.
His quarterback-like deliveries (93 Crossing, 91 Long Passing, 91 Curve) let him open up defences from deep, whip in dangerous crosses and control play from the right flank.
1. Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne tops the list as the ultimate passer: 87 overall rating and a stunning 92 passing rating.
With 93 Crossing, 92 Short Passing, 93 Long Passing and 93 Curve, De Bruyne can split defences with a single touch, create moments of magic from midfield and dictate matches with surgical precision.
Final Whistle
Why Passing Ratings Matter in EA FC 26? Passing dictates how your team builds attacks. A high Vision stat helps unlock defenses with through balls. Crossing and Curve create opportunities from wide areas. Short Passing and Long Passing ensure possession and control in tight games.
In Career Mode, strong passers are invaluable for teams that play possession football. In Ultimate Team, they become meta picks — players who consistently create chances and control matches.
From Kevin De Bruyne’s genius distribution to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s laser-accurate crosses, these 14 players redefine creativity in the game.
If you want to dominate midfield battles and create goals from nothing, these are the players you build your squad around.
Note: This list is based on the official player ratings announced at the release of EA SPORTS FC 26. It’s important to remember that in-game ratings and performance may change with upcoming Squad Updates to reflect real-world performance.
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