FC 26 is just around the corner, and discussion is getting intense over how Premier League stars and new transfers will be rated. While EA Sports has teased gameplay updates like better dribbling, passing tweaks, and goalkeeper AI fixes, the community remains focused firmly on ratings.
With both well-known players and big new signings, the Premier League is undergoing a major change, and everything points towards one of the best and most competitive seasons in Premier League history.
FC 26 Top 5 Premier League Player Ratings Predictions
The Premier League is the best league in the world, having some of the most talented, gifted, and exciting players on the planet. But even among so much talent, some players stand out, being the elite among the elite, gluing fans to their TVs every time they play.
The best ones will be awarded with a tremendous rating in FC 26, even if there is always someone who fans think has been snubbed. EA FC takes into consideration players' performance in the last season, the consistency they have shown in the past few years, and, of course, their talent.
Here are our top five Premier League ratings predictions in FC 26:
Mohamed Salah – 92
Fantastic, amazing, incredible, those are some of the adjectives you can use to describe Mohamed Salah's 2024-2025 season for Liverpool, which culminated with "The Reds" winning their 20th Premier League title. 29 goals and 18 assists, being the leader in both categories, in the best league in world football, those are video game numbers.
So, it's only fitting that Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's hero, is the highest rated player in the Premier League in FC 26, with a superpeb 92 OVR. The Egyptian king is one of the faces of the league, and it seems he isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Rodri – 91
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner had a season to forget, with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury sidelining him for most of it. Manchester City really missed their midfield general, who excels at taking back possession and dictates the pace of the game like only a few in world football can.
Despite injury setbacks, we expect Rodri to maintain a 91 rating. There is no doubt that, when healthy, the Spaniard is still among the best players in the Premier League and one of the most consistent performers in world football. One season derailed by injuries isn't enough to justify him dropping from a 91 OVR.
Virgil van Dijk – 90
While Mohamed Salah was the key for "The Reds" Premier League title in the previous season, Virgil van Dijk was the lock that made Liverpool's defense one of the best in Europe. Virgil van Dijk has been one of the best center-backs in world football for a long time, and last year marked a great return to form for the Netherlands captain.
A 90 OVR seems appropriate for one of the best center-backs in world football, and one of the best players of his generation. For Liverpool to revalidate their Premier League title, and perhaps even achieve European glory, they will need Virgil van Dijk to be on his A game.
Erling Haaland – 90
The goal scorer crown was taken away from Erling Haaland last year, with not only Mohamed Salah but also Alexander Isak finding the net more times than the Norwegian goal machine. The Cyborg is aiming to get back to form this year, and his Premier League debut against Wolves proved just that.
Haaland is still viewed by most as the best striker in the Premier League, and he will likely have a bounce-back year, not that scoring 22 goals in a Premier League season is bad, but Haaland's standards are through the roof. We expect the Manchester City star to have a 90 OVR.
Cole Palmer – 89
Cole Palmer is the engine of the Chelsea attack. The English superstar can dissect defenses, creating plenty of chances for his teammates and also for himself. He is deadly in front of the goal, delivers many key passes, and is capable of dictating the pace of the game, even without the ball on his feet.
Palmer is one of the most exciting players in world football and one of the biggest talents in the Premier League. His past two seasons proved he his an elite player in the best league in the world, and his Club World Cup performance further confirmed that.
FC 26 Top 10 Premier League Players Predictions
Rank | Player | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 92 |
2 | Rodri | Manchester City | 91 |
3 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | 90 |
4 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 90 |
5 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 89 |
6 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 88 |
7 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 88 |
8 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | 88 (-1) |
9 | Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | 87 (-1) |
10 | William Saliba | Arsenal | 87 |
The Premier League ratings look set for plenty of movement in FC 26. While Saka and Rice of Arsenal are rising, established players like Van Dijk, Salah, and Rodri will continue to be among the best. However, the most excitement lies in the new transfer ratings, especially Gyökeres, who has sparked the loudest debates online.
One thing remains certain: the Premier League ratings will dominate the conversation when FC 26 finally comes to the market.
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