Overview
- EA released the official top 26 for both men and women, confirming Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé as joint-highest men at 91 and Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí as the top women at 91.
- Compared with last year, only two men sit at 91 overall in FC 26 instead of three, underscoring a reshuffle at the summit of the ratings.
- Notable changes include Salah rising +2 to 91, Ousmane Dembélé up +4, Lamine Yamal jumping +8, Raphinha and Achraf Hakimi up +5 each, while Erling Haaland and Rodri drop -1 to 90.
- EA’s Ratings Week will reveal leagues in stages, starting with the Premier League and Women’s Super League on Tuesday, with the full ratings database expected Friday.
- Reporting on release timing varies between Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 for FC 26, and EA says Ultimate Edition buyers get up to seven days of early access.