FC 26 Players

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!

The World's Game Update for FIFA 26, released to coincide with the 2026 World Cup, introduces new tournament gameplay and updates to classic modes, including Clubs.

While the updates to this mode are largely separate from the unlicensed World Cup simulation featured elsewhere in FC 26, you will still need to understand the changes if you want to continue enjoying the mode's core mechanics, which center on Player Archetypes.

With that in mind, we are using the striker position as an example to introduce effective Striker builds for the current game environment.

What are the builds in Club Mode?

As a multiplayer mode, FC 26 Clubs allows you to create or join a custom club with friends, select a Player Archetype to embody, and lead that player through matches to improve their abilities. You can join up to three clubs.

As you play more matches, your Archetype's stats improve, and you unlock new customization options.

Club Mode offers plenty of flexibility; you can play casually for fun, or, if you want to take it further, buy FC 26 coins on IGGM to boost your Archetype, climb the league rankings, and earn better seasonal rewards.

There are currently 13 Archetypes available in Clubs; the first is unlocked for free, while the others are obtained by consuming in-game currency or using specific Archetype unlock consumables.

A build in this mode essentially involves fine-tuning your Archetype's attributes to create a powerful virtual player that suits your specific Playstyle. If you have experience with ARPGs, this concept should be easy to grasp.

Striker builds overview

Among the 13 available Archetypes, three fall into the attacker (striker) category: Magician, Finisher, and Target. Each excels at a different style of play.

In short, Magician focuses on dribbling, using superior technique to control passing angles and execution.

Finisher takes a more steady, reliable approach, aiming for balanced all-around ability development. Target excels in physical duels, utilizing strength for aerial headers and hold-up play.

When crafting a striker build (or builds for other positions), you need to determine the development path based on the style of your chosen archetype; you cannot simply stack PlayStyles that you happen to consider powerful.

Changes to Club Mode in The World's Game Update

Unlike other FUT 26 modes, which received updates largely based on the virtual World Cup tournament, Club Mode focused primarily on optimizing its unique gameplay mechanics.

For instance, the maximum number of PlayStyles available for an archetype has been increased to four, and the pool of available PlayStyle options has expanded.

Additionally, the archetype level cap has been raised to 95, and reaching max level now unlocks a total of nine customizable PlayStyle slots.

Current strategies for crafting striker builds

Based on the latest changes to Club Mode, we will outline the currently OP builds for each of the three striker archetypes. This ensures that whether you want to switch archetypes or unlock a new one, you'll have a clear path to leveling up quickly.

Finisher Builds

First, Acrobatic PlayStyle has been introduced for striker archetypes in The World's Game update. If you have reached the max level, this is the best choice for your fourth PlayStyle slot.

Furthermore, Low Driven Shot is currently the best shooting PlayStyle in FIFA 26, and First Touch is also excellent for strikers.

Quick Step is incredibly powerful for off-the-ball movement and remains effective while in possession; it works particularly well when paired with Finisher archetype.

Beyond PlayStyles, you also need to select Perks when crafting your build.

For Finisher, a signature perk is Fake to Real. It boosts your shot power, finishing, and composure for a short period after performing a fake shot inside the box.

1v1 Close Down boosts your ball control, agility, and balance for a short time during one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper. Additionally, while Hunter Specialization has some downsides, it grants you Gamechanger PlayStyle.

Another essential perk is First Time Finisher. It boosts your shot power, balance, and composure for a short duration when you take a first-time shot inside the box. It works exceptionally well when paired with Acrobatic.

Magician Builds

For this archetype, the recommended specialization is Hot Shot. You can subsequently choose Finesse Shot and Chip Shot, and unlock Power Shot+ through specific specializations. This means you can score a wide variety of goals, whether inside or outside the box.

In this update, Magician archetype gains Inventive PlayStyle. This is incredibly useful for a forward, enabling moves like fancy passes or outside-of-the-foot passes. Combine this with Technical PlayStyle, and you have the ultimate Magician build.

As for perks, Getaway Driver is a must-have; it boosts your agility, balance, and reactions for a short period when dribbling at full speed, effectively enhancing three key dribbling-related attributes.

Next, Ankle Breaker perk boosts your balance, ball control, and dribbling abilities after you beat an opponent with a fake shot near their penalty area.

Target Builds

The latest PlayStyle for this archetype is Press Proven; when paired with Enforcer traits, it significantly improves the feel of shielding the ball and left-stick dribbling.

Regarding perks, Sixth Sense is one you shouldn't miss. It provides a temporary boost to finishing, balance, and composure when you take a shot with your back to the goal in the attacking third.

Then there is Physical Shooter perk, which boosts strength, shot power, and balance when you shoot after shielding the ball and holding off an opponent inside the box.

If you've been playing a lot of the World Cup-related content in EA FC 26 and want a change of pace, Club Mode is a fantastic option, and this guide will help you make the right choice when selecting your forward archetype!