EA Sports FC 26 Top Player Ratings Revealed: Who Leads the Pack? From Salah and Mbappé to Putellas and Bonmatí, Here Are the Highest-Rated Stars in FC 26

With the worldwide release of EA Sports FC 26 just around the corner, fans are eager to see which players have earned the highest ratings in the game. EA Sports recently unveiled the top 26 men’s and women’s players, featuring some of the biggest names in football today. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights.

⚽ Salah and Mbappé Share the Top Spot

Despite an incredible 44-goal season in all competitions, Kylian Mbappé shares the top rating with Mohamed Salah, who had a stellar 2024-25 season, helping Liverpool secure the Premier League title under Arne Slot. Salah finished with 34 goals and 23 assists, earning a 91 overall rating, equal to the French superstar.

Ousmane Dembélé also impresses, jumping three points to a 90 overall after a treble-winning campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. He joins an elite group at that rating, including Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), and Erling Haaland (Manchester City).

Rising Stars: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal

Barcelona’s teenager Lamine Yamal has surged from 86 to 89 overall, an exceptional achievement for a player who turned 18 last July. He joins teammates Raphinha, as well as PSG duo Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha, who also earned 89 ratings for their standout seasons.

Goalkeepers to Watch

Among goalkeepers, Gianluigi Donnarumma leads the pack following PSG’s treble, now playing for Manchester City. He headlines a list that includes Alisson (Liverpool) and Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).

👑 Women’s Ratings: Putellas and Bonmatí Dominate

For the women’s game, Barcelona stars Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí claim the top spot with 91 overall ratings each, despite falling short of major continental titles. Caroline Graham Hansen checks in at 90, while Patri Guijarro, Mapi León, and teammate Raphinha also rank highly at 89, giving Barça seven players in the top 23—the most of any club.

Arsenal shines as well, with Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey at 89, and six English players make the cut, including Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren Hemp. Across the Atlantic, the NWSL features four top-rated stars: Sophia Wilson, Rose Lavelle, Mallory Swanson, and Debinha.

🔄 Notable Changes from Last Year

The men’s list has seen a shift from veteran stars to emerging talent. Eleven players from FC 25 no longer feature, including Lionel Messi, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Antoine Griezmann. Goalkeepers Jan Oblak, Ederson, and Marc-André ter Stegen have also exited, along with defenders Antonio Rüdiger and Ruben Dias.

New faces include Raphinha, Achraf Hakimi, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, and Vitinha, with Ousmane Dembélé earning the biggest jump after his Champions League heroics.

The women’s list saw fewer changes, but notable additions include England stars Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Lucy Bronze, and Leah Williamson, fresh from their Euro 2025 victory. Lindsey Heaps and Khadija “Bunny” Shaw also join the top 26.

🏆 EA Sports FC 26: Highest-Rated Players

Men’s Top 10

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool – 91
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid – 91
Ousmane Dembélé, PSG – 90
Rodri, Manchester City – 90
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool – 90
Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid – 90
Erling Haaland, Manchester City – 90
Raphinha, Barcelona – 89
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona – 89
Achraf Hakimi, PSG – 89

Women’s Top 10

Alexia Putellas, Barcelona – 91
Aitana Bonmatí, Barcelona – 91
Caroline Graham Hansen, Barcelona – 90
Alessia Russo, Arsenal – 89
Mariona Caldentey, Arsenal – 89
Patri Guijarro, Barcelona – 89
Khadija Shaw, Manchester City – 89
Mapi León, Barcelona – 89
Marie-Antoinette Katoto, OL Lyonnes – 88
Kadidiatou Diani, OL Lyonnes – 88

📝 Final Thoughts

With top stars returning and exciting new faces emerging, EA Sports FC 26 promises to deliver a dynamic and immersive football experience for both men’s and women’s leagues. Whether you’re a fan of established superstars or rising talents, FC 26 gives gamers the chance to play with the very best from around the globe.