Look Sports Media – EA Sports has finally dropped the complete player database for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, a week before the Ultimate Edition’s release. While Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé reign supreme as the top two overall, the individual club rankings reveal some surprising twists and turns. The full database, boasting over 20,000 licensed players, is now available for scrutiny, with EA even allowing user-driven rating adjustments via upvotes and downvotes on their website. This interactive element adds another layer to the already contentious rating system, further fueling community debate, especially after a leaked 90-song soundtrack added to the pre-release buzz. Missing, however, are player potentials, leaving Career Mode strategists in the dark for now. Let’s dive into the highest-rated player from each Premier League club:
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AFC Bournemouth: A three-way tie between Đorđe Petrović, Antoine Semenyo, and Evanilson, all boasting an 80 rating. Semenyo, in particular, shines with impressive pace and dribbling stats.
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Arsenal: Gabriel and Bukayo Saka share the top spot at 88 overall, surpassing last year’s leader, Martin Ødegaard (now 87). New signing Viktor Gyökeres also sits at 87.
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Aston Villa: Emiliano Martínez and Youri Tielemans are tied at 85. Tielemans’ rating represents a significant four-point jump.
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Brentford: Mikkel Damsgaard takes the lead at 80, outpacing new signing Jordan Henderson (79).
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Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma remains Brighton’s top player with an 82 rating, showcasing blistering pace and dribbling skills. Carlos Baleba follows closely at 81.
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Burnley: Florentino leads the newly promoted Burnley with an 80 rating. Kyle Walker’s significant downgrade to 79 and reduced pace highlight the game’s realistic aging mechanics.
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Chelsea: Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo share the top spot at 87, leaving João Pedro slightly disappointed with his 79 rating.
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Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guéhi are tied at 82, reflecting the team’s FA Cup success. Mateta’s high shooting stat makes him a potent attacking threat.
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Everton: Jordan Pickford remains Everton’s top goalkeeper at 84, while Jack Grealish, despite a downgrade to 80, still holds his own.
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Fulham: Antonee Robinson continues his reign as Fulham’s highest-rated player at 82, while the club’s record signing, Kevin, surprisingly sits at only 76.
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Leeds United: Lucas Perri provides stability in goal with an 80 rating, while Dan James boasts a remarkable 94 pace.
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Liverpool: Mohamed Salah unsurprisingly leads with a 91 rating. Youngster Rio Ngumoha’s 68 rating, however, is a promising discovery for Ultimate Team players.
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Manchester City: Rodri and Erling Haaland share the 90 rating, maintaining City’s dominance in the game. Tijjani Reijnders’ upgrade to 86 further strengthens their midfield.
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Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes remains the key player at 87, closely followed by Mbuemo (85) and newcomer Benjamin Šeško (80).
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Newcastle United: Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali share an 86 rating, solidifying Newcastle’s midfield strength.
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Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels, Murillo, and Nikola Milenković all share an 83 rating, reflecting the team’s overall defensive improvement.
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Sunderland: Granit Xhaka leads with an 85 rating, highlighting Sunderland’s successful transfer window.
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Tottenham Hotspur: James Maddison and Xavi Simons are tied at 84, surprisingly lower than Heung-min Son (who is no longer at the club). The ratings highlight Tottenham’s reliance on Simons with Maddison injured.
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West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen leads the Hammers with an 83 rating, while Lucas Paquetá’s off-field drama adds an interesting side note.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Emmanuel Agbadou and Toluwalase Arokodare are tied at 79, making Wolves the only Premier League team without a player rated over 80.
Jack Stewart, Senior Editor
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