With the 2025/26 Premier League season now in full swing, those that enjoy football video games will be counting down the weeks – and then, the days – until EA FC 26 is released. As is the case every year, September is a memorable month as teams begin to gel, or not gel, and fans rush to their consoles to play.
Whether that be Ultimate Team or Career Mode, EA FC – formerly known as FIFA – has everything you need. The Premier League has been a cornerstone of the franchise for years now; and when building your starter squad, it’s often the division of focus.
But which players in England’s top flight are going to be the highest-rated come 26 September, when real life is forgotten about and people of all ages turn to the controller. From William Saliba to Erling Haaland, FUTMindOfficial have leaked every single rating – and we’re to focus on the top 20.
EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 86 Rated
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A quartet of brilliant midfielders are rated 86 kicks off with Alexis Mac Allister, whose £35 million-worth move from Brighton & Hove Albion to Liverpool can be considered a masterstroke by the Reds' boardroom bosses. His performances in the middle of the park, however, have not earned him an upgrade.
That isn’t the case for Tijjani Reijnders, however, who sees a boost from 82 to 86. Signed in the summer, Manchester City’s midfield looks far more complete with the Dutchman in it, but whether he’s able to justify his +4 rating remains to be seen.
Alexander Isak (more on him later!) aside, Newcastle United’s two-man duo of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in the engine room continues to be the driving force in Eddie Howe's pursuit of success. According to the leaks, they are both rated 86.
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EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 87 Rated
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Where would Manchester United be without Bruno Fernandes? The Red Devils’ do-it-all attacking midfielder has kept the cog turning since his arrival in 2020 – and for his dues, he’s rated 87. As are Chelsea duo Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo, with the latter earning an eye-catching upgrade from 82 to 87.
In truth, it would be difficult to name two more important players to Enzo Maresca – and they are both thoroughly deserving of their rating. William Saliba and Declan Rice are considered two of the best players in world football and, as a result, are also rated 87.
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Keeping on the Arsenal theme, Martin Odegaard was not at his creative best in 2024/25 and, as a result, his overall rating has plummeted from 89 to 87. On the contrary, David Raya’s fantastic displays inbetween the sticks for Mikel Arteta and Co have resulted in an +4 increase – from 83 to 87.
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EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 88 Rated
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Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes, who are both rated 88, are Arsenal’s two highest-rated assets in the game. Having emerged from Hale End, the former is a Gunner through and through and that’s often highlighted by his above-and-beyond performances. Such displays have earned the Englishman a +1 upgrade.
His Brazilian teammate Gabriel has one-upped him by earning an upgrade from 86 to 88. Seldom talked about in the same breath as Saliba, the bruising 27-year-old is as imperious as centre-backs come and is thoroughly deserving of any recognition he gets.
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Alexander Isak, too, is rated 88. The future of the Swedish sharpshooter, who no longer wants to play for Newcastle United, is in limbo with Liverpool highly interested in his goalscoring services. He’s bound to light up Anfield with his flair, isn’t he?
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EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 89 Rated
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By virtue of being new to the Premier League, Florian Wirtz is yet to get going in England since his move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool in the summer. Immensely talented, of course, and that’s proved by his rating of 89 – it’s just whether or not he can provide the goods for Slot’s men which is in question.
In terms of goalkeepers who are supremely reliable, Liverpool No.1, Alisson Becker, is the go-to guy in European circles. He’s often recognised as one of the best goalkeepers in Premier League history – and for good reason, too! His base card on the game, however, has not seen an upgrade.
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EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 90 Rated
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Erling Haaland has been a reliable source of goals since swapping Borussia Dortmund for Manchester City in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in Leeds, the striker took to life in England like a duck to water, and it’s therefore no surprise to see him being one of the division’s highest-rated players.
Whatever the weather, those associated with Liverpool – from the fans to the players – can always rely on the brilliance of Virgil van Dijk. A towering presence at the back, his performances in the Reds’ Premier League title-winning season from 2024/25 have seen him offered an upgrade of one – from 89 to 90.
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EA FC 26 Premier League Ratings - 91 Rated
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There’s no gold medal on offer for predicting which two Premier League players are rated 91, making them the joint-highest rated cards on the new iteration of the game alongside Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas and Real Madrid frontman Kylian Mbappe.
Mohamed Salah – widely regarded as one of the best players in Premier League history – was ever-reliable in Arne Slot’s maiden season at the helm, plundering a career-best return of 34 goals and 23 assists in all competitions, and has earned himself a well-deserved upgrade from 89 to 91.
The Egyptian, 33, is only rivalled by Manchester City lynchpin Rodri, who has faced an array of injury challenges over the last year or so. Unplayable at his best, the Ballon d’Or-winning Spaniard may have not played much football recently – but he’s undoubtedly one of the best in the business. He’s 91 rated.
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