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The OVRs Are In! EA Sports FC 26 Ratings Week Kicks Off With Top 26 Players

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez09/09/20257 Mins Read
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The highly anticipated Ratings Week for EA Sports FC 26 has officially kicked off, giving fans the first look at the FC 26 top players in both men’s and women’s football. As you plan for your future Club, understanding who the EA Sports FC 26 best players are is central. 

For EA Sports 26, the developers have repeatedly emphasized that they’re striving for authenticity in an even deeper way than ever before, and more importantly, letting the community guide them. EA Sports FC 26 will feature a massive roster of more than 20,000 players.

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In Football Ultimate Team, every player’s rating is relative to their league and the real-world athletes they play against, further contributing to the game’s unparalleled authenticity. The player ratings will remain consistent across all game modes, ensuring a unified and realistic experience, whether you’re playing with men’s or women’s teams. Throughout the week, EA will continue to roll out the full player ratings for the 750+ clubs and 35+ leagues featured in FC 26.

How does EA Sports decide on top player ratings?

EA Sports FC 26 promotional still from the trailer

EA Sports has once again powered these ratings with authentic, real-world match data, ensuring that the in-game performances of these athletes accurately reflect their on-pitch skills. The ratings reveal the cream of the crop from the world’s best leagues, featuring veteran superstars and rising prodigies.

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players 

For the first time in his career, Mohamed Salah has risen to claim a share of the top men’s rating spot, earning a formidable 91 overall rating. He joins forces with the world-renowned Kylian Mbappé, who also holds a 91 OVR, establishing a two-man reign at the very top.

On the women’s side, FC history is made as teammates Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí share the top women’s spot, each with an impressive 91 overall rating. Their combined excellence marks a significant moment for the women’s game within the FC franchise.

Rising Stars Get Updated Ratings

FC 26 Archetype But Why Tho

Beyond the top spots, a new generation of talent is making its mark with significant ratings increases. Lamine Yamal, a breakout star, has secured a spot in the top 10 men’s players and received the biggest upgrade in the game, an astounding +8 points since last year’s title. These upgrades promise to shake up the competitive landscape, introducing new and exciting options for building a winning squad.

 Other players who have seen their ratings climb and have entered the top 10 for the first time include Raphinha (+5) and Hakimi (+5) on the men’s side and Mariona (+5), Russo (+4), and Shaw (+3) for the women’s teams.


26 Top Players – Men’s Football 

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Men's Football

When it comes to EA Sports FC 26 the number one question on everyone’s minds is: what’s their OVR? Whether you’re the footballer in the game or the user playing a Manager in FC 26, ratings week for the title is one of the most anticipated moments. Here’s what you need to know as you work with your Men’s team.

1. Mohamed Salah
  • OVR: 91
  • Position: RM
  • Team: Liverpool
2. Kylian Mbappé
  • OVR: 91
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Real Madrid
3. Ousmane Dembélé
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Paris SG
4. Rodrigo “Rodri” Hernández Cascante
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: CDM
  • Team: Manchester City
5. Virgil van Dijk
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: CB
  • Team: Liverpool
6. Jude Bellingham
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: CAM
  • Team: Real Madrid
7. Erling Haaland
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Manchester City
8. Raphael “Raphinha” Dias Belloli
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: LM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
9. Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: RM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
10. Achraf Hakimi
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: RB
  • Team: Paris SG

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Men's Football

11. Vítor “Vitinha” Machado Ferreira
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CM
  • Team: Paris SG
12. Gianluigi Donnarumma
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: GK
  • Team: Manchester City
13. Pedro “Pedri” González López
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
14. Joshua Kimmich
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CDM
  • Team: FC Bayern München
15. Alisson Ramses Becker
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: GK 
  • Team: Liverpool
16. Harry Kane
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: ST
  • Team: FC Bayern München
17. Federico Valverde
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CM
  • Team: Real Madrid
18. Vinícius José “Vini Jr.” de Oliveira Júnior
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: LW
  • Team: Real Madrid
19. Florian Wirtz
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CAM
  • Team: Liverpool
20. Thibaut Courtois
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: GK

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Men's Football

21. Robert Lewandowski
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: ST
  • Team: FC Barcelona
22. Lautaro Martínez
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Lombardia FC
23. Alexander Isak
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Liverpool
24. Jamal Musiala
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: CAM
  • Team: FC Bayern München
25. Gabriel dos S. Magalhães
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: CB
  • Team: Arsenal
26. Bukayo Saka
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: RW
  • Team: Arsenal

 


26 Top Players – Women’s Footballers

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Women's Football

Here’s what you need to know as you work with your Women’s team. 

1. Alexia Putellas
  • OVR: 91
  • Position: CM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
2. Aitana Bonmatí
  • OVR: 91
  • Position: CM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
3. Caroline Graham Hansen
  • OVR: 90
  • Position: RW
  • Team: FC Barcelona
4. Alessia Russo
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Arsenal
5. Mariona
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CM
  • Team: Arsenal
6. Patri Guijarro
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CDM
  • Team: FC Barcelona
7. Khadija Shaw
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Manchester City
8. Mapi León
  • OVR: 89
  • Position: CB
  • Team: FC Barcelona
9. Marie Katoto
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: ST
  • Team: OL Lyonnes
10. Kadidiatou Diani
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: RW
  • Team: OL Lyonnes

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Women's Football

11. Sophia Wilson
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: ST
  • Team: Portland Thorns
12. Guro Reiten
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: LM
  • Team: Chelsea
13. Ewa Pajor
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: ST
  • Team: FC Barcelona
14. Christine Endler
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: GK
  • Team: OL Lyonnes
15. Deninha
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: CAM
  • Team: KC Current
16. Irene Paredes
  • OVR: 88
  • Position: CB
  • Team: FC Barcelona
17. Chloe Kelly
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: RM
  • Team: Arsenal
18. Lindsey Heaps
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: CAM
  • Team: OL Lyonnes
19. Lucy Bronze
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: RB
  • Team: Chelsea
20. Rose Lavelle
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: CM
  • Team: Gotham FC

EA Sports FC 26 Top Players - Women's Football

21. Sakina Karchaoui
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: CM
  • Team: Paris SG
22. Leah Williamson
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: CB
  • Team: Arsenal
23. Beth Mead
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: RM
  • Team: Arsenal
24. Mallory Swanson
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: LM
  • Team: Chicago Stars FC
25. Ada Hegerberg
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: ST
  • Team: OL Lyonnes
26. Lauren Hemp
  • OVR: 87
  • Position: LW
  • Team: Manchester City

Got an Opinion? Take it to the Ratings Forum!

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EA is actively encouraging the FC community and professional footballers to weigh in on the ratings. Fans can express their opinions on which ratings they believe are accurate or unjust via the online Ratings Database and across FC’s social media channels.

The feedback forum is set to go live on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CET.

EA Sports FC 26 Ratings Week Roll Out

For the rest of the ratings week, EA Sports shared the FC 26 rollout for the top-ranked players across each area.

Monday, September 8th

  • Top 26 Men – 8AM PST/4PM BST/5PM CET
  • Top 26 Women – 8:30AM PST/4:30PM BST/5:30PM CET

Tuesday, September 9th

  • Premier League – 8AM PST/4PM BST/5PM CET
  • Barclays Women’s Super League – 10AM PST/6PM BST/7PM CET

Wednesday, September 10th

  • Saudi Pro League – 6AM PST/2PM BST/3PM CET
  • LaLiga EA SPORTS – 8AM PST/4PM BST/5PM CET
  • LigaF – 10AM PST/6PM BST/7PM CET

Thursday, September 11th

  • Frauen Bundesliga- 6AM PST/2PM BST/3PM CET
  • Bundesliga – 8AM PST/4PM BST/5PM CET
  • MLS – 10AM PST/6PM BST/7PM CET
  • NWSL – 12PM PST/8PM BST/9PM CET

Friday, September 12th

  • D1 Arkema – 6AM PST/2PM BST/3PM CET
  • Ligue 1 – 8AM PST/4PM BST/5PM CET
  • Serie A – 10AM PST/6PM BST/7PM CET
  • Full Database Will Go-live – 12PM PST/8PM BST/9PM CET

EA SPORTS FC 26 will be released on September 26, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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