EA FC 26 Player Ratings tier list

The most anticipated football simulation video game developed by the EA franchise, EA Sports FC 26, is set to release on 26 September 2025. The community is sparkling with expectations and excitement about the official player ratings. These player ratings will heavily influence the choices in team building, strategies, and overall dynamics of the game.

But, one thing that has shaken up the fans is the change in the ratings that have been completely turned compared to the previous year’s ratings. The ratings will reflect realistic and dynamic behaviour, and this time, rising stars and World-class icons like Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham will dominate the virtual pitch.

Whether you are building your dream team, a high-rated team, or a balanced one, this tier list will help you figure out the best players you should pick for your team. Let’s follow LDShop, as this tier list is a prediction made according to their overall ratings and performance to make it easy for the users to choose wisely.

Tier list

• S-tier: Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, Aitana Bonmati
• A-tier: Erling Haaland, Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Jude Bellingham, Alexia Putellas, Harry Kane, Caroline Graham Hansen.
• B-tier: Vinicius Jr, Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Thibaut Courtois, Lautaro Martinez, Sophia Smith.
• C-tier: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Ousmane Dembele, Martin Odegaard, Federico Valverde, Florian Wirtz, Robert Lewandowski, Guro Reiten, Patri Guijarro 

S-tier 

The S-tier consists of Players having 91+ overall ratings and exceptionally good stats. You might even consider them the best performer in EA FC 26 with elite-level stats across every field.

Player name	Club	Position	Overall Rating
Kylian Mbappé	Real Madrid	ST	91
Rodri	Manchester City	CDM	91
Aitana Bonmati	Barcelona Femeni	CM	91

The top of the list are expected to be filled by the previous season table toppers with their exceptional plays. Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Aitana Bonmati will be the best picks. Buy FC 26 Coins to grab these monsters in your hands as soon as possible for best results. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.

 

A-tier

The A-tier consists of players having 90 as their Overall ratings. They are not the best every time, but depending on your strategy and team, they can become one. The rising star Erling Haaland is expected to get a downgrade due to their lack of consistent performance in the previous season. While Mohammed Salah and Virgil van Dijk will likely get an upgrade.

Player name	Club	Position	Overall Rating
Erling Haaland	Manchester City	ST	90(-1)
Mohammed Salah	Liverpool	RW	90(+1)
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	CB	90(+1)
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	CM	90
Alexia Putellas	Barcelona	CM	90
Harry Kane	Bayern Munich	ST	90
Caroline Graham Hansen	Barcelona Femeni	RW	90

 

B-tier

The B-tier consists of players having 89 as their Overall Ratings. The B-tier Players are well-balanced and are used for their consistent performance across all setups and game plans. Some of them excel in one or two of their abilities while lacking in some other areas, which is why they are below the A-tier. Additionally, Vincius Jr, the highest rated player from last year, will see a downfall in his rating to 89.

Player Name	Club	Position	Overall Rating
Vinicius Jr	Real Madrid	LW	89(-1)
Alisson	Liverpool	GK	89
Gianluigi Donnarumma	PSG	GK	89
Thibaut Courtois	Real Madrid	ST	89
Lautaro Martinez	Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)	ST	89
Sophia Smith	Portland Thorns	ST	89

 

C-tier

The C-tier consists of players having 88 as their Overall rating. They are usually a good pick but not the ones to have the greatest impact or presence on the field. But with the right composition and chemistry, they will shine just right.

Player Name	Club	Position	Overall Rating
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	RW	88 (+1)
Declan Rice	Arsenal	CDM	88 (+1)
Ousmane Dembele	PSG	RW	88 (+2)
Martin Odegaard	Arsenal	CM	88 (-1)
Federico Valverde	Real Madrid	CM	88
Florian Wirtz	Liverpool	CAM	88
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona	ST	88
Guro Reiten	Chelsea Women	LM	88
Patri Guijarro	Barcelona Femeni	CDM	88

 

Notable Changes from Previous Season

This season's rating will be a lot different from the past years. Some of these changes are: 

• The fan favourite superstars like Messi and Ronaldo will not be the top-rated players this season. Instead, youngsters and some rising talents will take their place as the best performers of this season.
• Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, and Aitana Bonmatí are expected to hold the top places in EA FC 26. Mbappe, due to his high number of goals despite his lack of major trophies, and Rodri have the highest midfielders rating despite his injuries
• Erling Haaland, who is the new generation superstar, might face a downgrade because of his lack in producing outputs last season.
• Virgil van Dijk and Mohammed Salah are likely to join the 90-rated club.
• After an outstanding campaign with the PSG, Ousame Dembele would make a huge jump that could potentially reach up to 88 or 89.
• Due to his mid-season injuries, Martin Ødegaard faced a long absence in the season, which not only made him less impactful but also caused a downfall in his rating.
• Florian Wirtz and Robert Lewandowski will not have any upgrades despite having impressive individual stats and are likely to hold their current positions on the rating list. 
• From Arsenal, for their exceptional, consistent performance, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice will gain an upgrade in their ratings.

 

Conclusion 

EA Sports FC 26 will present a revamped work on its player rating and overall stats affecting the tier-list from last season. With various reworks to players' upgrades and downgrades, the ratings will offer a fresh start to the season, introducing a new dynamic for Ultimate Team and Career modes. Remember, the tier list is still a prediction based on information from the past season, which is why it is not official yet. So, until then, stay active, stay competitive, and stay alive to start dominating the fields once EA Sports FC 26 drops.