EA Sports FC name the top 26 footballers in the world as Kylian Mbappe is BEATEN to top spot
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The article highlights the top-ranked footballers in the upcoming EA Sports FC 26 video game, focusing particularly on the ratings of world-class players.
Kylian Mbappé, despite his outstanding 44-goal season, shares the highest overall rating of 91 with Mohamed Salah, who scored 34 goals and provided 23 assists in the 2024-25 season. These two star players lead the pack, closely followed by other top athletes including Ousmane Dembélé, Virgil van Dijk, Rodri (the reigning Ballon d'Or winner), Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland, all rated highly at 90 or above.
On the women’s side, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati top the ratings, continuing their dominance in the female player category. The game developers are engaging the gaming community by soliciting feedback on these initial player ratings through social media, suggesting that these numbers may be adjusted leading up to the game's full release.
The article also mentions some notable absences: legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo do not appear in the top player lists, marking a shift towards the newer generation of football stars.
Comprehensive player ratings give fans a detailed look at the strengths of each player, highlighting speed, shooting, passing, and defensive skills. Clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid feature prominently, collectively housing many of the highest-rated players. Furthermore, promising talents like Arsenal’s Alessio Russo have made significant progress to earn top-tier ratings.
EA Sports FC 26’s player ratings not only reflect recent performances in club football but also aim to balance gameplay realism and player skill representation for fans and gamers worldwide in this eagerly anticipated football simulation.
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