MMOexp FC26: Rising Stars and Notable Trends

Meanwhile, legendary figures Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are absent entirely, signaling a major generational shift. For over a decade, the pair dominated the top of FC 26 Coins every FIFA and EA FC rankings list, but now their time at the summit has passed.
FC 26 Best Women Players
On the women's side, the familiar duo of Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí once again sit at the very top with 91 OVR ratings, continuing Barcelona's dominance in women's football. Putellas remains one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the world, while Bonmatí's vision and consistency earned her another year at the pinnacle.
Just behind them is Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) with 90 OVR, while Alessia Russo (Arsenal) surges into the top five after her impressive club and international performances.
Here's the full top 20 women's list:
Alexia Putellas (CM, Barcelona) – 91
Aitana Bonmatí (CM, Barcelona) – 91
Caroline Graham Hansen (RW, Barcelona) – 90
Alessia Russo (ST, Arsenal) – 89
Mariona (CM, Arsenal) – 89
Patri Guijarro (CDM, Barcelona) – 89
Khadija Shaw (ST, Manchester City) – 89
Mapi León (CB, Barcelona) – 89
Marie Katoto (ST, Lyon) – 88
Kadidiatou Diani (RW, Lyon) – 88
Sophia Wilson (ST, Portland Thorns) – 88
Guro Reiten (LM, Chelsea) – 88
Ewa Pajor (ST, Barcelona) – 88
Christiane Endler (GK, Lyon) – 88
Debinha (CAM, KC Current) – 88
Irene Paredes (CB, Barcelona) – 88
Chloe Kelly (RM, Arsenal) – 87
Lindsay Heaps (CM, Lyon) – 87
Lucy Bronze (RB, Chelsea) – 87
Rose Lavelle (CM, Gotham FC) – 87
Like the men's list, Barcelona dominates, with several of their stars represented. Arsenal's presence is also notable, particularly with Russo and Mariona in the upper tier.
Rising Stars and Notable Trends
The biggest storyline for FC 26 is the emergence of younger talent. Yamal's rapid rise reflects Barcelona's faith in youth development, while Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool sees him rewarded with an 89 OVR-a clear sign that EA sees him as one of the next global superstars.
On the women's side, Russo's jump showcases the growing competitiveness of the Women's Super League and how performances in Europe's top competitions directly influence ratings.
Another key trend is the spread of goalkeepers in the top 20 men's rankings, with Donnarumma, Alisson, and Courtois all sitting at 89 OVR. In Ultimate Team, this makes reliable keepers more important than ever for squad building.
Fan Feedback and Potential Updates
Interestingly, EA has opened the door for fan feedback on these initial ratings. Through their social channels, players can comment on FC 26 Coins for sale whether they feel specific ratings are fair or not. While EA won't overhaul the list entirely, community feedback could lead to small adjustments in future patches or special cards.
FC 26 Best Women Players
On the women's side, the familiar duo of Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí once again sit at the very top with 91 OVR ratings, continuing Barcelona's dominance in women's football. Putellas remains one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the world, while Bonmatí's vision and consistency earned her another year at the pinnacle.
Just behind them is Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) with 90 OVR, while Alessia Russo (Arsenal) surges into the top five after her impressive club and international performances.
Here's the full top 20 women's list:
Alexia Putellas (CM, Barcelona) – 91
Aitana Bonmatí (CM, Barcelona) – 91
Caroline Graham Hansen (RW, Barcelona) – 90
Alessia Russo (ST, Arsenal) – 89
Mariona (CM, Arsenal) – 89
Patri Guijarro (CDM, Barcelona) – 89
Khadija Shaw (ST, Manchester City) – 89
Mapi León (CB, Barcelona) – 89
Marie Katoto (ST, Lyon) – 88
Kadidiatou Diani (RW, Lyon) – 88
Sophia Wilson (ST, Portland Thorns) – 88
Guro Reiten (LM, Chelsea) – 88
Ewa Pajor (ST, Barcelona) – 88
Christiane Endler (GK, Lyon) – 88
Debinha (CAM, KC Current) – 88
Irene Paredes (CB, Barcelona) – 88
Chloe Kelly (RM, Arsenal) – 87
Lindsay Heaps (CM, Lyon) – 87
Lucy Bronze (RB, Chelsea) – 87
Rose Lavelle (CM, Gotham FC) – 87
Like the men's list, Barcelona dominates, with several of their stars represented. Arsenal's presence is also notable, particularly with Russo and Mariona in the upper tier.
Rising Stars and Notable Trends
The biggest storyline for FC 26 is the emergence of younger talent. Yamal's rapid rise reflects Barcelona's faith in youth development, while Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool sees him rewarded with an 89 OVR-a clear sign that EA sees him as one of the next global superstars.
On the women's side, Russo's jump showcases the growing competitiveness of the Women's Super League and how performances in Europe's top competitions directly influence ratings.
Another key trend is the spread of goalkeepers in the top 20 men's rankings, with Donnarumma, Alisson, and Courtois all sitting at 89 OVR. In Ultimate Team, this makes reliable keepers more important than ever for squad building.
Fan Feedback and Potential Updates
Interestingly, EA has opened the door for fan feedback on these initial ratings. Through their social channels, players can comment on FC 26 Coins for sale whether they feel specific ratings are fair or not. While EA won't overhaul the list entirely, community feedback could lead to small adjustments in future patches or special cards.