EA Sports FC 26 released the latest rankings for the top 26 Premier League players a few days ago. Some players may have been ranked based on their ratings or other factors. Below, IGGM.com will take you through the ratings and specific strengths of these players.
Player ratings take into account a player’s contribution to the game, such as shots, assists, successful passes, successful tackles, interceptions, turns, fouls, and lost possessions.
They also consider their specific position on the field, such as defensive action to evaluate defenders and offensive output to evaluate attackers.
The top 26 Premier League players in EA FC 26
- 85 OVR: Ryan Gravenberch, Phil Foden.
- 86 OVR: Ibrahima Konaté, Tijjani Reijnders, Sandro Tonali, Rúben Dias, Bruno Guimarães.
- 87 OVR: David Raya, Bruno Fernandes, Moisés Caicedo, William Saliba, Cole Palmer, Martin Ødegaard, Alexis Mac Allister, Viktor Gyökeres, Declan Rice.
- 88 OVR: Gabriel, Bukayo Saka, Alexander Isak.
- 89 OVR: Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Florian Wirtz.
- 90 OVR: Rodri, Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk.
- 91 OVR: Mohamed Salah.
Since this football simulation game hasn’t officially launched yet and is scheduled to enter Early Access on September 19th, these ratings are likely to change upon its official release. IGGM.com will then provide you with more detailed guides and match strategies.
Premier League player ratings breakdown
85 OVR
First, let’s take a look at the two 85-rated players in the top 26: Ryan Gravenberch was signed by Jürgen Klopp, and didn’t play too much in his first season. But after losing Fabinho and failing to sign a CDM player to replace him, Gravenberch has, surprisingly to some, cemented his place in this Liverpool team. He has become such an integral player to Arne Slot’s Liverpool team, helping to solidify their defence, and he’s even chipped in with a couple of goals too.
As for Foden. He plays for Manchester City and has made 192 Premier League appearances and 29 assists. He has won multiple Premier League titles, as well as Premier League Young Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year awards. Some players believe that his unique left-footed play as a midfielder and a young player means he hasn’t yet fully realised his potential.
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86 OVR
Among the 86-rated players, I personally think Konaté’s strength stands out above Rúben Dias. Bruno Guimarães boasts both offensive and defensive capabilities, with a completion rate of around 83% for assists, tackles, and passes, making his FIFA 26 rating of 86 quite reasonable.
87 OVR
As a midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, rated 87, has overall attributes around 80, making his 87 rating reasonable. The other players, whether goalkeepers or forwards, have strong attributes. Therefore, players generally consider these 87-rated players in EA FC 26 to be acceptable.
88 OVR
Let’s take a look at players rated 88. Based on available data, Bukayo Saka’s pace is 84, shooting is 82, passing is 85, dribbling is 88, defending is 60, and physicality is 73. I feel his 88 rating is quite accurate. Gabriel’s defensive stats as a centre back are above 88, so an 87 rating is reasonable.
Most players even believe Alexander Isak should be rated 89 in EA FC 26. As a forward, his offensive attributes for pace, shooting, and dribbling are all around 85, indicating a relatively high level of ability overall.
89 OVR
Let’s look at the three players rated 89. Based on a comprehensive analysis of pace, shooting, and passing, Wirtz’s strength is quite impressive, and he’s rated 89 or higher, around 90. Furthermore, based on the stats of the three players, Isak’s skill level is comparable to theirs, so players believe his 89 rating is reasonable. Although, he is untested in the Premier League, so whether his performances from the Bundesliga last season translate over to the Premier League, remains to be seen.
Comparing Donnarumma and Alisson as goalkeepers, both ratings are reasonable. There is no doubt that they are both unbelievable shot stoppers, with great distribution, but in the Champions League last season, when Donnarumma was with PSG, he did edge out Alisson across the two legs. Albeit it on penalties. So you could argue that maybe there should be a point in between the two.
90 OVR
For players with an overall rating of 90, van Dijk cements his place in this category. His defensive abilities as a centre-back are certainly outstanding, and his offensive abilities from set pieces, as well as passing stats, are both strong.
Erling Haaland has broken multiple scoring records, so his 90 rating in FUT 26 is more reasonable. While his City teammate Rodri may seem a surprise inclusion as an ageing defensive player. However, the Ballon d’Or winner has an average score of around 85 in pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling.
91 OVR
The Egyptian King, Mohammed Salah, the top-ranked Premier League player in EA FC 26, has a rating of 91. He boasts excellent stats in both goal-scoring and assists, and is renowned for his precise shooting, dribbling, pace, and attack. He also holds multiple records for goals scored, having won four Golden Boots.
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What are your thoughts?
This is a brief overview of the top 26 Premier League players in EA FC 26. Are you surprised or confused by the rankings? Are there players you’re looking for missing from the rankings?
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