Every Premier League team’s highest-rated EA Sports 26 player
Jack Stewart, Senior Editor
Last Updated: 12/09/2025
EA Sports has finally revealed the full player database for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.
The game is set to release in a week’s time for those who paid extra for the Ultimate Edition.
It was already confirmed that Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe are the best players in EA FC 26 as EA released the top 50 players.
Now, everyone can see ratings from their favourite clubs and players, with the full database of over 20,000 licensed players.
Unrivaled authenticity.
— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) September 12, 2025
The Club is Yours. Explore the full #FC26 database and shape the conversation. Upvote ratings you agree with, downvote the ones you don’t: https://t.co/g0iDYlRTfF pic.twitter.com/X0SAi5ZQr0
Knowing that the ratings are controversial, EA have allowed viewers to upvote and downvote each player’s rating on their website.
There’s also been plenty of split opinions between the community after EA FC 26’s alleged 90 song soundtrack leaked.
The only thing missing from these player ratings is each player’s potential for those planning their Career Modes.
Still, there’s plenty to uncover and look at, especially for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team players looking for Evolution candidates.
With that in mind, here are the top players from every Premier League club.
The highest-rated player from each Premier League club in EA FC 26
AFC Bournemouth – Đorđe Petrović/Antoine Semenyo/Evanilson (80-rated)
After being raided in the transfer window, Bournemouth have three players who have made it into the 80s.
Striker Evanilson remains 80-rated, while newly signed goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović has been upgraded from 79 overall.
But the big talking point is star winger Antoine Semenyo, who looks like a great starter player with 80 pace, 81 dribbling, and a five-star weak foot.
Arsenal – Gabriel/Bukayo Saka (88-rated)
Havertz and Calafiori are the most criminally underrated, of Arsenal’s FC26 ratings pic.twitter.com/jRIXz9OQlu
— Rory Talks Football (@Rory_Talks_Ball) August 29, 2025
The top spot for Arsenal this year is between Brazilian defender Gabriel and English winger Bukayo Saka.
As key members of the Champions League semi-final, both have been bumped up to 88 overall.
Last year, their top player was Martin Ødegaard, but he has been downgraded from an 89 to an 87.
Meanwhile, marquee signing Viktor Gyökeres is also sporting an 87 overall.
Aston Villa – Emiliano Martínez/Youri Tielemans (85-rated)
This year, Aston Villa’s top spot is shared.
Emiliano Martínez, who is now staying, was Villa’s top player last year but has been downgraded to an 85 in EA FC 26.
Meanwhile, 85 is a huge increase of 4 to Youri Tielemans’ rating, pushing the former Career Mode wonderkid closer to his old potential.
Brentford – Mikkel Damsgaard (80-rated)
With Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa sold, the top EA FC 26 rating for Brentford has gone to Mikkel Damsgaard.
Just behind him is their new summer signing, Jordan Henderson at 79 overall.
Brighton – Kaoru Mitoma (82-rated)
OH. MY. WORD.@kaoru_mitoma with a late stunner for @OfficialBHAFC 🤯#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/R6bfaXSGVW
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 29, 2023
Exciting winger Kaoru Mitoma is still Brighton’s top player in EA FC 26.
The Japan international is 82-rated with 87 pace and 86 dribbling, making him a nightmare for defenders.
Meanwhile, Carlos Baleba, who never got his Manchester United move, has been upgraded to an 81 overall.
Burnley – Florentino (80-rated)
Newly promoted Burnley will be hoping for top performances from 80-rated Florentino.
The defensive midfielder is on loan from Benfica, though Burnley have the option to make that permanent.
Just behind him is 79-rated Kyle Walker who has been downgraded massively from an 84-rated player.
The right-back is also significantly slower as EA has given the 35-year-old just 80 pace.
Chelsea – Cole Palmer/Moisés Caicedo (87-rated)
Cucurella, Joao and Delap react to their EA FC26 ratings and stats 😂 pic.twitter.com/vjGxh3tDA5
— Max (@MaxLondonsFirst) September 9, 2025
Out of Chelsea’s massive squad, it is Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo who have the highest rating on EA FC 26.
After his early performances for Chelsea, João Pedro may feel hard done by his 79 rating and no upgrade.
Crystal Palace – Jean Philippe-Mateta/Marc Guéhi (82-rated)
No surprise that there are a lot of upgrades for FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.
Despite not getting his Liverpool move, Marc Guéhi can be happy with his increase to 82.
As can Jean Philippe-Mateta, who looks like an extremely dangerous forward with 84 shooting.
Everton – Jordan Pickford (84-rated)
As expected, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is Everton’s highest-rated player at 84 overall.
Though Premier League player of the month Jack Grealish still looks pretty good despite his downgrade to 80 overall.
The moment Jack Grealish realised he had won the Premier League Player of the Month award for the first time in his career.
— george (@StokeyyG2) September 12, 2025
What a month he’s had 👏 pic.twitter.com/dgewy1bfF1
And Everton fans can be delighted that the Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of EA FC 26’s new stadiums.
Fulham – Antonee Robinson (82-rated)
There’s not much change at Fulham with American fullback Antonee Robinson still their top player.
Though, Fulham fans may be disappointed to see the club’s £34.6m record signing Kevin is only 76 overall.
Leeds United – Lucas Perri (80-rated)
After years of uncertainty between the posts, Leeds will be delighted to have a solid 80-rated goalkeeper in Lucas Perri.
Meanwhile, Dan James is still one of the quickest players in the game with a blistering 94 pace.
Liverpool – Mohamed Salah (91-rated)
🚨 Rio Ngumoha is on FC 26
— EAFC 26 News (@FIFA22_INFO) September 12, 2025
68 rated for his first ever card is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Wg2IQFQbmS
We already knew that Salah was going to be Liverpool’s leader as EA FC 26’s joint highest-rated player.
But the really exciting reveal from the player database is the 68 rating for youngster Rio Ngumoha.
His first card has 90 pace, making him a huge option for silver tournaments once Gauntlets are introduced to Ultimate Team.
In general, there are a lot of great cards in this team as Liverpool will be the best sports betting sites‘ favourites for the Premier League trophy.
Manchester City – Rodri/Erling Haaland (90-rated)
🚨BREAKING:
— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) August 28, 2025
TOP 50 GOLD PLAYERS ON FC 26🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/NG1NLaHc2Q
There was a lot of shock in the community to see Rodri was still 90-rated in EA FC 26 rating leaks.
Man City are still going to dominate online games with their ridiculous squad.
Especially with the newly upgraded, 86-overall, Tijjani Reijnders in midfield.
Manchester United – Bruno Fernandes (87-rated)
🔴⚫️ Manchester United FC 26 ratings
— Donk (@DonkTrading) August 29, 2025
As expected, lots of downgrades 😶#fc26 pic.twitter.com/J992rslJzX
Bruno Fernandes is still the main man for Manchester United in real life and in EA FC 26, with an 87 rating.
However, new signing Mbuemo isn’t far behind after a huge upgrade to 85 overall.
New striker Benjamin Šeško has been given a tentative 80 rating as we all wait to see whether he will fulfil his potential or flop.
Newcastle United – Bruno Guimarães/Sandro Tonali (86-rated)
🚨Official stats for Woltemade in FC26! #FC26
— Weaver – FUT (@WeaverFUT) August 29, 2025
Any other cards you are missing? 🤔 https://t.co/dlPCR1zm62 pic.twitter.com/IOirpYh82d
Newcastle United still have a monstrous midfield with two 86-rated players in EA FC 26.
We’ll have to see how new striker Nick Woltemade performs before he gets upgraded from a 79 overall.
Nottingham Forest – Matz Sels/Murillo/Nikola Milenković (83-rated)
There are huge upgrades for Nottingham Forest across the board in EA FC 26 as they prepare to compete in Europe.
While the overalls show the strength of Forest’s defence, we’ll have to see how they cope playing with Ange Postecoglou.
Sunderland – Granit Xhaka (85-rated)
Sunderland have had a phenomenal transfer window following a ton of summer signings.
It makes sense that marquee signing Granit Xhaka is by far their highest-rated player at 85 – their only player in the 80s.
Tottenham Hotspurs – James Maddison/Xavi Simons (84-rated)
Son Heung-min is rated higher than any Spurs player on FC26 👀
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) September 10, 2025
Son 🎮 85
James Maddison 🎮 84
Xavi Simons 🎮 84
Dejan Kulusevski 🎮 83 pic.twitter.com/F1aI1CaFpp
Despite leaving for the MLS, Heung-min Son is higher rated than any Spurs player.
It’s shocking to see that Sunderland, of all teams, have a player rated higher than anyone in Tottenham’s squad.
The ratings also show how reliant Spurs may be on Xavi Simons this year, with his fellow 84-rated James Maddison out injured.
West Ham United – Jarrod Bowen (83-rated)
Having been the star of the team for a while, Jarrod Bowen leads the West Ham EA FC ratings with an 83 overall.
Just behind him is Lucas Paquetá, who used Counter-Strike to help prove his innocence and avoid a football ban.
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Emmanuel Agbadou/Toluwalase Arokodare (79-rated)
Wolves are the only Premier League team without a player in the 80s.
Defender Emmanuel Agbadou and new striker Toluwalase Arokodare came closest at 79 overall each.
Jack Stewart, Senior Editor
In my seven years of esports writing, I've introuduced esports coverage to newspapers, interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry, and driven viewers mad with the puns in my YouTube scripts. I'm most proud of the latter.
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