.png?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
If you're new to EA Sports FC 26, you might wonder who the best teams are to play with - GOAL has you covered.
Ratings have been assigned to both men's and women's teams based on overall talent, recent performances, and competitive pedigree within the game. Here's your guide to the highest-rated professional clubs you can expect to dominate on the virtual pitch.
Get closer to the game with the EA SPORTS app
The EA SPORTS app is the ultimate mobile companion, bridging the gap between real-world football and your favourite games. Download it now to access a personalised feed of live scores, expert analysis, and exclusive rewards.
Why download the app?
- Real-Time Coverage: Get lightning-fast live scores and stats from the world’s biggest leagues.
- Premium Insights: Access expert journalism and tactical analysis via The Athletic integration.
- Interactive Play: Test your knowledge with daily trivia, fan polls, and match predictions.
- Exclusive Rewards: Unlock unique in-game content and EA SPORTS rewards just by staying active.
- 3D Match Visuals: See the action from every angle with advanced "Virtual Play-by-Play" technology.
EA Sports FC 26 top men's clubs
In the men's category, seven elite clubs received the prestigious five-star rating, signalling unparalleled strength in EA Sports FC 26. Just below them, several other heavyweights earned a strong four-and-a-half stars, making them formidable opponents.
Here’s how the ratings break down:
| Stars | Club Name |
|---|---|
| 5 | Real Madrid |
| 5 | Barcelona |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 5 | Liverpool |
| 5 | Manchester City |
| 5 | Arsenal |
| 5 | Bayern Munich |
| 4.5 | Atlético Madrid |
| 4.5 | Newcastle United |
| 4.5 | Napoli |
| 4.5 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 4.5 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 4.5 | Chelsea |
| 4.5 | Aston Villa |
| 4.5 | Manchester United |
| 4.5 | Bayer Leverkusen |
Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich all earned top billing with five stars. Clubs like Atlético Madrid and Chelsea also performed strongly, securing four-and-a-half-star ratings in what appears to be a highly competitive ranking landscape.
EA Sports FC 26 top women's clubs
On the women's side, a core group of clubs stands out at the very top of the rankings, each rewarded with a five-star rating. Additional teams just behind them are still highly competitive, but slightly trail them with four-and-a-half stars.
Here’s the list:
| Rank | Club Name |
|---|---|
| 5 | Barcelona |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon |
| 5 | Chelsea |
| 5 | Arsenal |
| 5 | Bayern Munich |
| 4.5 | Real Madrid |
| 4.5 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 4.5 | Manchester City |
| 4.5 | Wolfsburg |
| 4.5 | Manchester United |
| 4.5 | Kansas City Current |
| 4 | Washington Spirit |
| 4 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 4 | NJ/NY Gotham |
| 4 | Juventus |
| 4 | Orlando Pride |
Barcelona, Lyon, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich earned the five-star rating - positioning them as the top clubs in women's football within FC 26. Right behind them, clubs like Real Madrid and PSG are nearly as strong, securing four-and-a-half stars themselves.