Ahead of their official reveal, the full database of EA FC 26 player ratings has leaked, and they rank Liverpool’s Mo Salah as the joint best player in the world for the time, alongside Kylian Mbappe.
Each and every year, EA SPORTS updates its ratings to reflect who the biggest and best players in football (soccer) are right now. As you’d expect, it always sparks plenty of debate, as fans of different clubs want their star players to be recognized as the world’s best.
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Although the upgrades and downgrades haven’t been officially revealed just yet, leakers have already managed to uncover the entire database, and there are plenty of talking points.
FC 26 player ratings leak reveals huge upgrades & downgrades
The biggest is that after firing Liverpool to the Premier League title, Mohammed Salah is now rated 91, up from 89 in FC 25. This makes him the joint-highest-rated player in the entire game, alongside Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe in the men’s game, and Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati from the women’s side.
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Meanwhile, Erling Haaland and Rodri, who were both among the top-rated cards last year, have been knocked down to 90 after a difficult year for Manchester City.
PSG players have also benefited after winning the Champions League, with Ousmane Dembele jumping from 86 to 90, Achraf Hakimi going from 84 to 89, and Vitinha being boosted from 85 to 89. Elsewhere, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been handed a staggering 89-rated card, raising the 18-year-old from 81.
Further down the rankings, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been pushed back to 85, marking the first time that Portugal legend hasn’t been a walkout (86 or higher). This is despite netting 25 times for Al Nassr in the league last season, but it’s likely more a reflection of his age, given that he turned 40 in February.
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Ronaldo’s long-running rival, Lionel Messi, has also been demoted from 88, but he hangs onto his walkout status with an 86-rated card this time around, making him the best player in MLS.
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These ratings will no doubt cause plenty of discussion among EA SPORTS players and football fans around the world, but it’s worth keeping in mind that these are just leaks for now.
For more, be sure to check out our EA FC 26 wiki, which features plenty of useful guides to help you prepare for the upcoming season.
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