Choosing the right club is the first and most important decision in any EA FC 26 Career Mode save. Which team are you playing for now? Let us know in the comments.
Do you want a ready-made super team, a project with infinite resources, or a balanced squad on the cusp of glory?
Based on the latest Squad Update (Dec 3, 2025), we’ve ranked the seven best teams in the game, blending their in-star power with the financial muscle and stadium atmosphere that makes managing them so rewarding.
EA FC 26 Best Teams
7. FC Barcelona
Overall Rating: 84 (Attack: 85 – Midfield: 85 – Defence: 82)
Barcelona still feel like a creative powerhouse in EA FC 26: their attack and midfield both sit high at 85, giving you constant forward thrust and control through the middle, even though the defence is slightly softer at 82.
You’ll miss a licensed Camp Nou experience (the game uses a generic stadium), but the squad quality and a tidy transfer budget of about €91M make Barcelona a superb option.
If you want to rebuild around elite attackers while investing to shore up the back line — the club’s €5.74B valuation also means you’re working with a globally powerful brand.
6. FC Bayern München
Overall Rating: 84 (Attack: 89 – Midfield: 84 – Defence: 83)
Bayern are a balanced elite side with a real emphasis on scoring — their attack rating (89) is among the game’s best, while midfield (84) and defence (83) provide reliable support.
Playing in the fully licensed Allianz Arena gives authentic matchday atmosphere, and a near-€99M transfer budget plus a €5.12B club worth means Bayern are ideal if you want instant silverware and a transfer war chest to refine an already formidable squad.
5. Manchester City
Overall Rating: 84 (Attack: 82 – Midfield: 86 – Defence: 81)
Manchester City bring midfield mastery to the table (86) and a strong attacking output (82), while the defence (81) is solid enough to complement Pep-style possession football in your Career Mode.
The Etihad’s presentation and an enormous transfer budget — roughly €208M — let you splash on marquee names immediately, and the club’s €5.39B valuation reflects the commercial and on-field power you inherit.
4. Arsenal
Overall Rating: 84 (Attack: 85 – Midfield: 85 – Defence: 84)
Arsenal combine an aggressive attacking profile (85) with an equally strong midfield (85) and a slightly more robust defence (84), which makes them excellent for managers who want a mix of tactical control and scoring threat.
With the Emirates as a polished home and a substantial €181M transfer budget, Arsenal are a great pick for both short-term title pushes and longer-term squad building, backed by a club worth close to €2.95B.
3. Liverpool
Overall Rating: 85 (Attack: 85 – Midfield: 86 – Defence: 83)
Liverpool offer a compelling mix: attacking verve (85), midfield control (86) and a dependable defence (83). It is a strong, persistent team with a great history.
Anfield’s atmosphere is one of the game’s highlights, and with a €147M transfer budget plus a €5.49B club valuation, Liverpool are perfect if you want high-tempo, front-foot football with enough cash to tweak the squad toward your ideal starting XI.
2. Real Madrid
Overall Rating: 85 (Attack: 91 – Midfield: 85 – Defence: 83)
Real Madrid are a headline act in EA FC 26: their attack rating is an eye-watering 91, while midfield (85) and defence (83) round out a world-class squad.
The Santiago Bernabéu experience is available in-game, and a €205.8M transfer budget gives you the freedom to reinforce any weak area immediately.
With a club worth €6.86B, Real Madrid are the obvious pick if you want top-tier transfer flexibility and the expectation of trophies.
1. Paris Saint-Germain
Overall Rating: 85 (Attack: 84 – Midfield: 86 – Defence: 84)
Topping our list, PSG blend star power across the pitch with a balanced 84 attack, 86 midfield and 84 defence, meaning they’re strong in every phase of the game.
The Parc des Princes looks and feels right in EA FC 26, and PSG’s staggering €274M transfer budget (the largest on this list) plus a club value of €4.67B.
Paris Saint-Germain is the perfect team to instantly reshape into your legendary team – whether by signing one star or a squad of future legends, the choice is yours.
Final Whistle
These seven teams give you a range of projects in Career Mode: from PSG’s transfer-fuelled dominance to Barcelona’s creative rebuild and Liverpool’s high-energy style.
Who do you think is the best team to manage in EA FC 26? Do you prefer the financial might of PSG, the history of Real Madrid, or the project at Arsenal? Let us know your personal opinion in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!
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