FC 26 Players

On June 19th, EA Sports FC 26 launched an event called "Greats of the Game", featuring a large number of discounted player cards. These cards are diverse, varying in position and attributes, including some with an overall rating of 97 or higher.

While the overall strength of the player cards in this event is solid and the prices are more affordable than expected, making it a good time to strengthen your lineup, based on player experience, some cards are exceptionally useful, while others may fall short.

To help you quickly figure out which cards you should prioritize collecting, I've ranked these player cards based on their performance and cost-effectiveness:

S-Tier

• Ronaldo
• Patrick Vieira
• Gareth Bale
• Andrea Pirlo
• Emmanuel Petit

A-Tier

• Luís Figo
• Michael Owen

B-Tier

• Diego Forlán
• Hidetoshi Nakata
• Wesley Sneijder
• Rudi Völler
• Roberto Carlos

S-Tier

First, let's introduce the most worthwhile and unmissable cards in FIFA 26's Greats of the Game. Some can be randomly obtained from card packs, while others can be acquired using Coins.

Ronaldo

Previously, you could find a Ronaldo card with an overall rating of 94 in game, but Greats of the Game releases a card with an overall rating of 97 - a very high score. His 97 overall rating version boasts four gold PlayStyles: Finesse Shot, Technical, Low Driven Shot, and Quick Step, allowing him to dominate opponents on pitch.

In fact, many players consider him one of the top five forwards in game: both the base 94 overall rating version and 97 overall rating Greats of the Game version are impeccable in FC 26.

Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira's Greats of the Game card has an overall rating of 95, making him one of the strongest defensive midfielders (CDM).

This card has four gold PlayStyles: Intercept, Anticipate, Bruiser, and Jockey. It's also one of the most worthwhile cards to acquire in this event.

Gareth Bale

Next is FC 26 Greats of the Game event version of Welsh star Gareth Bale. This card has an overall rating of 95 and is positioned as a right winger.

This card also boasts four gold PlayStyles, with top-tier configurations including Finesse Shot, Rapid, Incisive Pass, and Quick Step.

Furthermore, it features 98 Acceleration and Sprint Speed, and 96 Shooting, giving it almost everything a perfect winger needs. And you can acquire it for around 1 million Coins, without the hassle of opening card packs.

Andrea Pirlo

This is a midfielder card with an overall rating of 96. He possesses multiple gold passing PlayStyles, such as Incisive Pass, making him ideal as a team's core player, controlling the tempo in midfield.

Emmanuel Petit

Also rated 96, this card is a defensive powerhouse: it has four gold PlayStyles covering both defensive and passing abilities, perfectly suited to CDM role, making it arguably the most worthwhile card in this batch of SBC cards. Moreover, this card can also be obtained directly in SBC using Coins.

A-Tier

These FC 26 Greats of the Game cards are placed in Tier A not because they are weak, but because they all have certain obvious weaknesses. Therefore, players need a certain level of skill to fully utilize their strengths.

Luís Figo

This card is Greats of the Game event version of Portuguese legend Luís Figo, with an overall rating of 96. He plays as a right winger.

It's a very strong card, possessing 5-star Skill Moves and 4-star Weak Foot, giving him excellent one-on-one ability on the wing. It also boasts four gold PlayStyles: Rapid, Technical, Low Driven, and Incisive Pass.

It's placed in Tier A because its Defending is only 54, and it only supports medium-tier builds. However, overall, it's still a very worthwhile card to acquire.

Michael Owen

This is FUT 26 Greats of the Game event version of England striker Michael Owen, with an overall rating of 96. He plays as a center forward (ST).

He possesses powerful golden PlayStyles and boasts 5-star Weak Foot and 5-star Skill Moves. However, his 173cm height and 88 Physical rating might leave him vulnerable against taller, stronger center-backs.

Both cards can be obtained with Coins in SBC, making them quite cost-effective. If you have plenty of Coins, consider acquiring them.

If you're short on Coins, you can participate in FC 26 Greats of the Game giveaways on IGGM Discord. We'll be drawing ten lucky participants to share 10 million Coins.

B-Tier

FIFA 26 Greats of the Game cards, placed in Tier B, are relatively weaker and not recommended as a priority acquisition. Therefore, only a brief overview is provided here.

Diego Forlán and Hidetoshi Nakata

Diego Forlán has an overall rating of 93, while Hidetoshi Nakata has an overall rating of 92. These cards have mediocre attributes, lacking any highlights, and may even be less useful than player cards obtained through Evo upgrades.

Wesley Sneijder and Rudi Völler

Both cards have an overall rating of 94. Their attributes are slightly better than Diego Forlán and Hidetoshi Nakata, but only "decent", far from S-tier or A-tier.

Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos's card has an overall rating of 95. He's a left-back, and his attributes look good.

However, the problem is: the design philosophy of this card is completely off - FUT 26 gave him a ton of attacking PlayStyles, but almost none of the crucial defensive PlayStyles. In other words, this card doesn't know he's a defender; he's more like a winger.

The above is a review of Greats of the Game event cards in FC 26, many of which are powerful cards that can be obtained directly with Coins.

Greats of the Game event will last for eight days, so whatever player cards you like, you'll need to make the most of these eight days to acquire them. Good luck!

Players, tomorrow marks the official arrival of EA FC 26 Greats of the Game! This event offers players a plethora of enticing Icon and Hero cards, providing an invaluable opportunity to accumulate cards. Therefore, it's crucial to seize this opportunity and set clear goals.

What is Greats of the Game?

Especially for players lacking FC 26 coins but still wanting to build a powerful lineup, Greats of the Game is a limited-time promotion well worth participating in. It runs for eight days, starting June 19th.

Unlike previous high-rated cards, Greats of the Game offers players cards with superior attributes and more diverse gameplay, transforming these players into truly sought-after elite choices.

This Greats of the Game event will introduce two brand-new legendary players, making their EA FC 26 debut: Mario Kempes and Rivellino. Both will receive special Greats of the Game items upon the official launch on June 19th, with their base versions added to card packs on June 26th.

Full Leaked Player Roster

Based on reliable leaks, we now have a projected player roster for this Greats of the Game event. These are leaked figures and may be slightly adjusted for the official release tomorrow.

97 OVR Players

We anticipate a total of 8 97 OVR players will be featured in this EA Sports FC Greats of the Game event. They are:

• Ronaldo Nazário
• Zinedine Zidane
• Paolo Maldini
• Thierry Henry
• Ronaldinho
• Johan Cruyff
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Bobby Charlton

These eight players boast top-tier attributes in speed, dribbling, shooting, defense, and stamina. You've probably also spotted the familiar Ronaldo Nazário. The exceptional quality of the players introduced in this event is immediately apparent.

96 OVR Players

Six players should appear in the 96 OVR category:

• Cafu
• Ferenc Puskás
• Marcelo
• Andrés Iniesta
• Rivellino
• Xavi

While these six have a lower OVR than the eight players above, their overall attribute data is also excellent, with virtually no weaknesses. Unlocking these six players is definitely a worthwhile decision.

95 OVR Players

The 95 OVR players make up the largest proportion of players featured in FC 26 Greats of the Game, a total of ten excellent players. They are:

• Gareth Bale
• Mario Kempes
• Toni Kroos
• Carles Puyol
• Lothar Matthäus
• Iker Casillas
• Roberto Carlos
• Patrick Vieira
• Lilian Thuram
• Zico

94 OVR Players

The following seven 94 OVR players are listed below. See if any of them are the cards you want:

• Philipp Lahm
• Gabriel Batistuta
• David Beckham
• Didier Drogba
• Oliver Kahn
• Wesley Sneijder
• Rudi Völler

The classic legend David Beckham has appeared! This Greats of the Game is truly a player's feast.

93 OVR Players

The fewest are the 93 OVR players, with only four. Let's take a look at these precious ones:

• Miroslav Klose
• John Barnes
• Bixente Lizarazu
• Diego Forlán

While they're a little short of high-rated players, can you say these players can't help you build a strong lineup? Each of them is still a shining high-value player.

92 OVR Players

Finally, we come to the remaining six 92 OVR players:

• Giorgio Chiellini
• Ronald Koeman
• Davor Šuker
• Vincent Kompany
• Hidetoshi Nakata
• Sami Al Jaber

Although they have the lowest OVR in Greats of the Game, as mentioned before, the cards provided have better attributes than ever before. Whichever player you unlock will be a significant boost to your team.

How much will Greats of the Game cards cost?

There are four ways to acquire Greats of the Game cards, and your budget needs to match your chosen path.

SBC Route (Untradeable)

In SBC route, we estimate it will require spending between 500,000 and 1,500,000 FIFA 26 coins on fodder, depending on the player.

If you want to unlock top players like Ronaldo Nazário or Zinedine Zidane, you'll need to spend well over a million, but for most players, SBC route remains the most realistic path.

Transfer Market (Tradeable)

Cards acquired through Transfer Market range in price from 1 million FC 26 coins for mid-tier players to over 4 million for elite players, depending on the specific player.

While the prices are higher than SBC route, this allows for more flexibility in reselling these cards later if you have liquid coins.

Objectives (Untradeable)

A smaller selection of cards will be earnable through gameplay. This requires time investment rather than coins, but the card pool is limited.

Card Packs

Of course, opening card packs is a strategy, but relying solely on luck is unreliable.

If you really want to complete Greats of the Game card collection by the 19th, the mid-difficulty goal will require a budget of at least 600,000 coins. For Ronaldo Nazário or Zinedine Zidane, you'll need even more.

Things to Do Before June 19th

With only one day left until the launch of FIFA 26 Greats of the Game, your preparation time is extremely limited. We need to complete the following three preparations before tomorrow, the 19th.

Stop Randomly Adding Junk Cards to Your SBC

Unless you are absolutely certain you will use a specific card (like Wan-Bissaka's 93-rated RB card, available until June 23), please keep all cards. Don't let last-minute SBCs consume the resources you need for Greats of the Game.

Sell ​​Path to Glory Cards Now

Once Greats of the Game launches, the market will shift to these enhanced Legendary player cards, and the value of Path to Glory cards will plummet.

So, sell those Path to Glory cards that are tradable and not in your starting lineup now, before prices drop significantly.

Select Your Targets

Participating in large events like this without a plan will quickly deplete your coins. Therefore, choose one or two players that truly suit your formation and tactical style, determine how much you're willing to spend on fodder or coins, and stop immediately once you reach your target number.

While we're all worried about missing out on Greats of the Game, it's also the fastest way to destroy your economy in FUT 26.

If you're on a tight budget, there are currently FC 26 Greats of the Game giveaways on IGGM Discord, where ten lucky winners will share 10M coins!

EA FC 26 Greats of the Game can greatly enhance your roster, but if you're not well-prepared, it can also wipe out your progress overnight. Before it launches, decide which players you want to unlock for your team!