FC 26 Players

EA FC 26 is currently in closed beta, which will not end until August 26th. As one of the most important aspects of the game, players may be very interested in the starting ratings of Ultimate Team players in this beta.

The ratings of some players in the beta have been released. While this doesn't guarantee the same ratings and statistics as in the final version, they are generally very close. This data can help us identify players worth keeping an eye on.

Real Madrid Beta Test Players OVR

• 90 OVR Mbappe ST
• 90 OVR Vinícius Júnior (Vini Jr.) LW
• 90 OVR Jude Victor William Bellingham CAM
• 89 OVR Courtois GK
• 88 OVR Federico Valverde CM
• 88 OVR Antonio Rüdiger CB
• 86 OVR Rodrygo RW
• 86 OVR Dani Carvajal RB
• 85 OVR Éder Militão CB
• 84 OVR Aurélien Tchouaméni CDM
• 84 OVR David Alaba CB
• 83 OVR Eduardo Camavinga CDM
• 82 OVR Ferland Mendy LB
• 77 OVR Endrick ST
• 80 OVR Dani Ceballos CM
• 80 OVR Brahim Díaz CAM
• 79 OVR Fran García LB
• 78 OVR Arda Güler CAM

Before the test, many predicted Mbappé's rating would reach 91, but they actually only gave him an OVR of 90. While this rating is still the highest for Real Madrid, it's a downgrade for Mbappé. Mbappé's performance this year has been very good, but he hasn't yet won the treble, so this may be a factor in his downgrade.

Vinícius Júnior's peak years were between 2023 and 2024, when he won Champions League for Real Madrid. However, he's clearly struggled recently and has fallen out of favor with Real Madrid. Whether he'll renew his contract this year remains a question mark. While his form is clearly not as good as Mbappé's, he still received the same rating.

Besides Bellingham's reasonable rating, Valverde and Antonio Rüdiger's ratings may be somewhat inflated. As for Rodrygo, ranked 86 OVR, his recent absence from team training has fueled transfer rumors, making it uncertain whether fans will see him at Real Madrid at the start of the new season.

Dani Carvajal has been keeping his injury concerns to himself, but they haven't downgraded his rating. Ferland Mendy is worth keeping an eye on. Although his overall rating is only 82, he'll absolutely tear through opposing defenses like a beast. He requires a relatively low FC 26 coins count, making him a very cost-effective card for Real Madrid.

Other Leaked Players

Messi And Ronaldo

As two of the most celebrated stars in the game today, they deserve special mention.

Messi is ranked 87 OVR in FC 26. Despite his numerous assists for goals in MLS, his ranking has dropped again, and primarily because of his age. Ronaldo faces a similar situation. While his skills remain impressive, he only has an OVR of 85.

However, this is good news for fans of these two players, as it means they'll need to prepare fewer FUT 26 coins.

Premier League Transfer Players

• 89 OVR Florian Wirtz CAM
• 88 OVR Viktor Gyökeres ST
• 85 OVR Jeremie Frimpong RM
• 85 OVR Tijjani Reijnders CM
• 84 OVR Matheus Cunha ST
• 84 OVR Bryan Mbeumo RW
• 83 OVR Hugo Ekitike ST
• 83 OVR Martín Zubimendi CDM
• 83 OVR Rayan Aït-Nouri LB
• 83 OVR Mohammed Kudus RM
• 82 OVR Milos Kerkez LB
• 82 OVR Anthony Elanga RM
• 81 OVR Rayan Cherki CAM
• 81 OVR James Trafford GK
• 81 OVR João Pedro ST
• 81 OVR Noni Madueke RM
• 80 OVR Jamie Gittens LM
• 80 OVR Liam Delap ST

Next, let's take a look at the transfers of players from various Premier League clubs. These players have a minimum rating of 80, but none has an OVR of over 90.

Many fans had high hopes for Viktor Gyökeres, one of the most hyped players in the transfer market. Last month, he joined Arsenal, a move that the young footballer envisioned as the next step in his career. However, contrary to his predicted 91, Gyökeres ultimately received an overall rating of 88, which is a bit low for a player who finished as the top scorer this past season.

Another player with a somewhat low OVR is Matheus Cunha, who moved from Wolves to Manchester United in June. While at Wolves, he was arguably the biggest contributor to their success this year, so an OVR of 86 to 87 might be more reasonable.

João Pedro released his contract with Brighton in early July and joined rivals Chelsea. In his subsequent appearances, João Pedro performed well and scored several crucial goals. He also performed well previously for Brighton FC, so overall, an OVR of 81 seems a bit too low for him; 83 to 84 is more appropriate.

These are the player ratings for FC 26 Beta. Overall, most of them are quite reasonable, so they're unlikely to change much after the official release. If you believe any players are rated too low or too high, they may receive adjustments before the official release, or you can use EA FC 26 coins to develop these players.

As you know, FC 26 still consists of multiple modes, such as Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and more. These modes can generally be roughly categorized into Competitive and Authentic styles based on their primary style.

Regardless of which style, playing a match inevitably requires you to control your players on the field, adapting them to their positions and roles. Your skill with these controls often determines your chances of victory.

Beyond that, ensuring the game runs smoothly once you start a match and allows you to perform the desired actions well is also crucial - both are essential.

To help you better interact with the game, EA FC 26 has optimized the basic gameplay across the entire game, categorized by different on-pitch roles. We'll explain these changes below.

Dribbling And Movement

When your player moves on the field, their specific movements will differ depending on whether they're dribbling with the ball or not, but in any case, you want them to appear as quick and agile as possible.

To this end, FIFA 26 first adjusted relative speeds, addressing issues with players' actions are slow and heavy while ensuring the fastest players deliver performance commensurate with their stats.

As for dribbling, FIFA 26 introduces new Dynamic Dribbling. By improving your players' ball control, you'll experience faster in-game responsiveness and more consistent dribbling. Specific adjustments include:

• Dribble Touch Intervals
• Player Height
• Foot Preference
• Dribbling Animation
• Jog Dribble
• Effort Dribble Touches

It's important to note that mechanic optimizations are only one aspect of the game, a player's speed caps are still determined by their base stats. Therefore, if you want truly speedy players, the most direct way is to redeem them for FIFA 26 coins.

Goalkeeper Changes

Because goalkeepers are more consistent than other positions, FUT 26's improvements focus on positioning, blocking positions, and appearance during blocking. Specific improvements include:

• Deflection Control
• Goalkeeper Senses
• Technical Improvements

Another notable goalkeeper update is the introduction of Reinforcement-Learning Goalkeeper Positioning system. This system leverages machine learning to make more reliable decisions for AI-controlled goalkeepers.

Overall, these updates will ensure your goalkeeper's performance is more consistent and reliable, reducing the likelihood of conceding goals and providing a more realistic football experience.

Defending

EA FC 26's improvements to defensive roles focus on addressing issues with tackling, intercepting, and blocking. As you play in-game, you'll be able to recover the ball faster and more accurately, through well-timed tackles or anticipated passes.

• Tackle Outcomes
• Shot Blocks
• Interceptions
• Tackled Opponents
• Tackle Spam
• Tackle vs. Block
• Tackles From Behind
• Tackle Personality

Passing And Shooting

In soccer, the ideal way to score is often through a series of smooth passes followed by a precise, powerful shot from a key player. However, in virtual FC games, slow passes or shots can sometimes lead to missed goals.

Based on player feedback, FC 26 has prioritized passing by making adjustments to the following core mechanics to ensure that passing is as responsive as possible, especially on first attempts.

• Passing Angles
• Faster Animations
• Passes Behind
• Quick Passes
• Pass Receiver
• Crosses
• Ground Passes
• Goalkeeper Throws

As for shooting, the game've enhanced the fairness and success rate of shooting actions by enhancing responsiveness, ensuring that when you ask your player to shoot, the shot is quick and predictable.

Attacking And Defensive Positioning

FUT 26 will ensure all players are able to make more runs at any time through more fluid attacking and more solid and logical defensive positioning, providing more support during your progression. For example:

Attacking Positioning

• Player Support: Provides better support options for the ball carrier.
• Attacking Runs: Changes have been made to the attacking run logic.
• Balanced Build Up: A more balanced approach is adopted, providing run options and close support options.
• Offside Runs: Improves attackers' ability to stay offside and their speed in returning after being offside.

Defending Positioning

• Player Marking: Defenders will mark opponents as they approach and enter the penalty area.
• Defensive Line Height: The defensive line will no longer automatically push upwards when attempting to prevent a player from moving offside.

Physicality Upgrade

In addition to technical ability, physicality is also an important factor in evaluating players and influencing match outcomes. Better physicality allows for more effective ball protection and control.

EA Sports FC 26 introduces a new update focused on improving the consistency of the shield button, allowing you to protect the ball by bumping the opposing defender with your shoulder, whether you're receiving, controlling, or dribbling.

Specific shielding improvements include:

• Shield Trapping
• Shield Dribbling
• Shield Entries

Shield Entries adds multiple ways to perform a onetime shield action while moving, allowing your players to quickly get in front of opponents and then burst through, or initiate a shield action when the opponent is out of position. Detailed adjustments include:

• Dribbling Shoulder Challenges: New shielding moves that allow your players to better protect the ball while dribbling.
• Physics: Improved physics for both shield holders and shield recipients.
• New Animations: Added new animations for various actions.
• Enforcer PlayStyle: Added new animations for players with the relevant PlayStyle.

First Touches

To prevent unsatisfactory first touches caused by players being slow or dropping into opponents' feet, FIFA 26 introduces changes to the following mechanics:

• First Touch Responsiveness: Significantly improves the responsiveness of first touch controls.
• Ball Control: Improves a player's ability to control the ball after a pass or interception to maintain possession.
• First Touch Precision: Increases ball control at the expense of a player's movement speed.
• Flick Ups: Improves the flick action in all directions when receiving an aerial ball, making it more consistent and predictable.
• Loose and Contested Balls Player Urgency: Increases the urgency players feel when attempting to reach a loose ball or contested ball.

That's all for you today. While these changes may not be obvious in the game, they will elevate your overall experience by several levels! So stay tuned for the official release of FC 26!