EA Sports FC 26 Unveils Its Elite 32: The Highest-Rated Powerhouses Dominating the Virtual Pitch
EA Sports unveiled the initial set of club rankings for the forthcoming FC 26, showcasing the 32 top-rated squads in the title.
Unlike Madden, another EA Sports creation, FC 26 employs a star-based rating system for clubs in game modes such as Kick-Off. The premier clubs receive five-star ratings rather than the 99 overall score found in other titles. As supporters eagerly anticipate Ultimate Team rating announcements, EA Sports provided fans with an early glimpse at club rankings for both men's and women's soccer.
Below are the top-rated men's and women's clubs in EA Sports FC 26:
EA Sports FC 26 Top-Rated Men's Clubs
Club | Rating |
|---|---|
Real Madrid | Five Stars |
Barcelona | Five Stars |
Paris Saint-Germain | Five Stars |
Liverpool | Five Stars |
Manchester City | Five Stars |
Arsenal | Five Stars |
Bayern Munich | Five Stars |
Atlético Madrid | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Newcastle United | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Napoli | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Borussia Dortmund | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Tottenham Hotspur | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Chelsea | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Aston Villa | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Manchester United | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Bayer Leverkusen | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Should no additional clubs receive five-star status before release, only seven men's teams achieve maximum recognition. Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool and Bayern Munich claimed their domestic titles, yet Napoli as Serie A champions earned merely four-and-a-half stars. This likely reflects their players' individual ratings, while non-league winners Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal secured five-star status.
EA Sports FC 26 Top-Rated Women's Clubs
Club | Rating |
|---|---|
Barcelona | Five Stars |
Olympique Lyon | Five Stars |
Chelsea | Five Stars |
Arsenal | Five Stars |
Bayern Munich | Five Stars |
Real Madrid | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Paris Saint-Germain | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Manchester City | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Wolfsburg | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Manchester United | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Kansas City Current | Four-and-a-half Stars |
Washington Spirit | Four Stars |
Eintracht Frankfurt | Four Stars |
NJ/NY Gotham | Four Stars |
Juventus | Four Stars |
Orlando Pride | Four Stars |
In women's soccer, only five clubs earned five-star rankings: Barcelona, Olympique Lyon, Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Barcelona dominated Liga F, OL conquered Arkema D1, Bayern Munich ruled the Frauen-Bundesliga, Chelsea topped the Women's Super League, and Arsenal claimed Women's Champions League glory.
Additional club rankings should emerge nearer to launch, while fans anticipate player rating confirmations amid widespread community leaks.
When Does the FC 26 Ratings Announcement Begin?
EA Sports announced the ratings reveal event commences Monday, Sept. 8. Based on their wording, the ratings appear to be a multi-day showcase as EA Sports gears up for their latest franchise installment's debut.