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EA’s official Top 26 ratings are here—see who leads the pack and which stars made the cut

The countdown is finally over as EA Sports kicks off the official player ratings reveal for FC 26. Every year, this moment sparks endless debates across the football world. Who deserves the top spot? Which stars were undervalued? And how do the next generation of breakout players compare to established legends? This first drop sets the tone for the entire week of ratings reveals, with fans ready to dissect every single number and debate what EA got right—and what they didn’t.

As part of this initial reveal, EA has spotlighted the Top 26 overall players in the game.

This exclusive group represents the very best across world football, from Ballon d’Or contenders to Champions League winners, and it’s no surprise that every rating here will have ripple effects in modes like Ultimate Team and Career Mode.

EA SPORTS FC 26 Top 26 Men’s Player Ratings

91 OVR

  • Mohamed Salah (RM, Liverpool)
  • Kylian Mbappé (ST, PSG)

90 OVR

  • Ousmane Dembélé (ST, PSG)
  • Rodri (CDM, Manchester City)
  • Virgil van Dijk (CB, Liverpool)
  • Jude Bellingham (CAM, Real Madrid)
  • Erling Haaland (ST, Manchester City)

89 OVR

  • Raphinha (LM, Barcelona)
  • Lamine Yamal (RM, Barcelona)
  • Achraf Hakimi (RB, PSG)
  • Vitinha (CM, PSG)
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK, PSG)
  • Pedri (CM, Barcelona)
  • Joshua Kimmich (CDM, Bayern Munich)
  • Alisson Becker (GK, Liverpool)
  • Harry Kane (ST, Bayern Munich)
  • Federico Valverde (MF, Real Madrid)
  • Vinícius Jr. (LW, Real Madrid)
  • Florian Wirtz (CAM, Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Thibaut Courtois (GK, Real Madrid)

88 OVR

  • Robert Lewandowski (ST, Barcelona)
  • Lautaro Martínez (ST, Inter Milan)
  • Alexander Isak (ST, Newcastle United)
  • Jamal Musiala (CAM, Bayern Munich)
  • Gabriel Magalhães (CB, Arsenal)
  • Bukayo Saka (RW, Arsenal)

Early fan reactions are already expected to light up social media. Some players will be praised for well-earned boosts after standout seasons, while others are bound to face criticism for perceived snubs. That’s part of what makes ratings week so impactful—it's not just about numbers, it’s about recognition, respect, and rivalry between clubs and players.

With more reveals still to come, this is only the beginning. EA has signaled that additional leagues, player groups, and deeper breakdowns will follow, keeping fans engaged throughout ratings week. But today, all eyes are on the Top 26—football’s digital elite for FC 26.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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