The top 50 best men's players on EA Sports FC 26 - listed

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is climbed the ratings list, but Lionel Messi is nowhere to be seen in the top batch of stars in the game

EA Sports FC 26 is now on screens around the world after launching globally on September 26, 2025.

One of the most fascinating – and often controversial – elements of the game is its player rating system, with gamers and even the players themselves debating whether the numbers truly reflect real-life performances.

GOAL takes a look at the top-rated players in EA Sports FC 26.

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