EA FC 26 - THE BEST PLAYERS FOR EVERY BUDGET - 29/12/2025

Despite the passing of years, the essence of Ultimate Team mode remains collecting powerful cards of your favorite soccer players, both historical figures and contemporary stars.

We're talking about icons such as Pelé, Maradona, Zidane, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldo Nazário – the list is practically endless. But these top cards always come at a high price. So it all depends on your budget and the number of FC Coins you have or intend to earn.

In Ultimate Team 26, the selection of player cards is really wide, so we've prepared a special ranking to help you find the best players in EA FC 26, perfectly suited to your financial capabilities. We will advise you on how to invest wisely to strengthen your team – regardless of whether you have a modest amount of coins or are willing to spend more on elite cards.

 

THE BEST PLAYERS TO 200K FC 26 COINS

You don't need to invest huge amounts of FC Coins to build a strong team in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team. Smart options costing less than 100,000 FC 26 Coins will allow you to put together a squad that can compete at the elite level. Here are our recommendations for each position:

  • GK: Rulli 87 (Winter Wildcards), Oblak 89 (Thunderstruck), Maignan 88 (Inform), van der Sar 88 (Icon), Neuer 86 (Unbreakables)
  • CB: Tah 88 (Winter Wildcards), Kohler 90 (Winter Wildcards), Schlotterbeck 87 (Winter Wildcards), Lacroix 87 (Winter Wildcards), Alexsandro 86 (Joga Bonito) 
  • LB/RB: Dalot 87 (Thunderstruck), Alaba 87 (Joga Bonito), Timber 87 (Thunderstruck), Bacha 87 (Winter Wildcards), Raum 87 (Winter Wildcards)
  • CDM/CM: Calhanoglu 88 (Thunderstruck), Mariona 89 (Scream), Lopez 87 (Primetime), Modric 89 (Unbreakables), Thuram 87 (Winter Wildcards)
  • CAM: Bonmati 91, De Bruyne 89 (Winter Wildcards), Messi 88 (Ratings Reload), Marmoush 87 (Winter Wildcards), Guijarro 90 (Winter Wildcards)
  • RM/RW: Madueke 86 (Winter Wildcards), Rodman 88 (Winter Wildcards), Salah 91, Mahrez 87 (Thunderstruck), Govou 87 (Winter Wildcards)
  • LM/LW: Schade 88 (Winter Wildcards), Coman 87 (Winter Wildcards), Pires 89 (Unbreakables), Lauriente 86 (Winter Wildcards), Yilmaz 86 (Thunderstruck)
  • ST: Dumornay 87 (Thunderstruck), James 89 (Winter Wildcards), Rodman 88 (Winter Wildcards), Madueke 86 (Winter Wildcards), Pina 88 (Winter Wildcards)

 

BEST PLAYERS FROM 200K TO 500K FC 26 COINS

The mid-range price category in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team may be an attractive option for you. These players combine advanced attributes with moderate cost ranges and can be a great addition to your team. Here are our top recommendations for each position:

  • GK: Donnaruma 89 (Globetrotters), Buffon 91 (Icon), Casillas 91 (Icon), Kahn 91 (Icon), Yashin 92 (Icon)
  • CB: Gabriel 89 (Winter Wildcards), Saliba 88 (Primetime), Militao 87 (Primetime), Cordoba 88 (Winter Wildcards), Chiellini 88 (Icon)
  • LB/RB: Zanetti 91 (Unbreakables), Cordoba 88 (Winter Wildcards), Hernandez 88 (Thunderstruck), Camavinga 87 (Unbreakables), Pedri 90 (Winter Wildcards)
  • CDM/CM: Pedri 90 (Winter Wildcards), Guijarro 90 (Winter Wildcards), Rodri 91 (Thunderstruck), De Bruyne 89 (Winter Wildcards), Abily 91 (Thunderstruck)
  • CAM: Musiala 89 (Thunderstruck), Alvarez 89 (Winter Wildcards), Putellas 92 (Inform), Olise 88 (Joga Bonito), Del Piero 90 (Icon)
  • RM/RW: Salah 92 (Inform), Neto 88 (Thunderstruck), Kvaratskhelia 88 (Joga Bonito), Doku 86 (Joga Bonito), Williams 87 (Unbreakables)
  • LM/LW: Miyama 91 (Winter Wildcards), Barcola 87 (Primetime), Leao 87 (Winter Wildcards), Schelin 90 (Icon), Williams 89 (Winter Wildcards)
  • ST: Pina 88 (Winter Wildcards), Futre 89 (Scream), Raul 90 (Icon), Williams 89 (Winter Wildcards), Tevez 89 (Unbreakables)

 

BEST PLAYERS FROM 500K TO 2000K FC 26 COINS

We are moving on to the higher price category, which means you will have to invest more funds. Here are our top recommendations for each position:

  • GK: Donnaruma 89 (Globetrotters), Buffon 91 (Icon), Casillas 91 (Icon), Kahn 91 (Icon), Yashin 92 (Icon)
  • CB: Van Dijk 90 (Globetrotters), Vidic 89 (Unbreakables), Ferdinand 88 (Icon), Chiellini 89 (Icon), Stam 87 (Hero)
  • LB/RB: Cafu 92 (Winter Wildcards), Carlos 91 (Thunderstruck), Marcelo 89 (Icon), Valverde 90 (Winter Wildcards), Alberto 91 (Icon)
  • CDM/CM: Vitinha 91 (Joga Bonito), Xavi 92 (Thunderstruck), Vieira 90 (Winter Wildcards), Valverde 90 (Winter Wildcards), De Jong 89 (Joga Bonito)
  • CAM: Putellas 92 (Thunderstruck), Iniesta 92 (Icon), Totti 89 (Icon), Best 91 (Winter Wildcards), Bellingham 92 (Thunderstruck)
  • RM/RW: Yamal 89 (Primetime), Jairzinho 89 (Icon), Garrincha 92 (Icon), Saka 90 (Unbreakables), Bale 89 (Thunderstruck)
  • LM/LW: Schelin 91 (Thunderstruck), Rashford 90 (Winter Wildcards), Mbappe 91, Hazard 89 (Primetime), Di Natale 89 (Scream)
  • ST: Rodrygo 89 (Winter Wildcards), Vini Jr. 90 (Scream), Morgan 91 (Icon), Cruyff 87 (Winter Wildcards), Eto'o 90 (Thunderstruck)

 

BEST PLAYERS TO 5000K FC 26 COINS

This is the elite among the elite. In this category, you will find players who are literally drowning in excellence! With their help, you are sure to reap all the laurels and get the most out of the game! Here are our top recommendations for each position:

  • GK: Rulli 87 (Winter Wildcards), Donnaruma 89 (Globetrotters), Oblak 89 (Thunderstruck), Casillas 90 (Icon), Kahn 91 (Icon)
  • CB: Stam 89 (Winter Wildcards), Maldini 93 (Thunderstruck), Vidic 89 (Unbreakables), Tah 88 (Winter Wildcards), Gabriel 89 (Winter Wildcards)
  • LB/RB: Cordoba 88 (Winter Wildcards), Dalot 87 (Thunderstruck), Valverde 90 (Winter Wildcards), Hernandez 88 (Thunderstruck), Cafu 92 (Winter Wildcards)
  • CDM/CM: Vitinha 91 (Joga Bonito), Xavi 92 (Thunderstruck), Pedri 90 (Winter Wildcards), Vieira 90 (Winter Wildcards), Guijarro 90 (Winter Wildcards)
  • CAM: Zico 92 (Winter Wildcards), Pele 95 (Icon), Dembele 91 (Winter Wildcards), Ronaldinho 94 (Winter Wildcards), Zidane 95 (Winter Wildcards)
  • RM/RW: Hansen 92 (Primetime), Best 91 (Winter Wildcards), Salah 92 (Inform), Yamal 89 (Primetime), Rodrygo 89 (Winter Wildcards)
  • LM/LW: Mbappe 92 (MOTM), Schelin 91 (Thunderstruck), Rashford 90 (Winter Wildcards), Henry 91 (Icon), Hazard 89 (Primetime)
  • ST: Eusebio 92 (Thunderstruck), Hamm 93 (Icon), Dembele 91 (Winter Wildcards), Ginola 90 (Joga Bonito), Puskas 93 (Winter Wildcards)

 

FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are women also included in the ranking?

Yes, the above list includes both male and female players.

 

A lot of talk, but how can I avoid making a mistake when looking for a specific player card?

In the above ranking, we have listed players by the names that actually appear on their cards in Ultimate Team 26. Next to the names is a number that indicates their overall rating in the game. In parentheses is the name of the promo from which the cards originate. We always check that the players we list do not overlap in any way, so that you don't end up with the wrong card. All you have to do is follow the three parameters mentioned above, such as name, overall rating, and promo name, and you will definitely find the cards in the game.

 

Are these really the best picks? How can you find them, and is this list even up to date?

The list of players presented here is updated monthly by our Ultimate Team expert. He is a professional player, and each list we present here is based on his experience, knowledge, and thorough analysis of the latest information from the internet/social media, which is carried out before each update of our article. This guarantees that when you use the content of this article for your own benefit, you are using the latest solutions based on the current game meta.

 

I have a limited budget and can't spend it on coins, but I have the time and desire to play. What can I do?

Playing the game regularly is a great way to accumulate larger amounts of FC 26 Coins over time. By playing regularly, you will earn exchangeable rewards that can be easily converted into FC Coins. After some time, you can build a solid team that you can gradually improve. Remember that you can also start trading, which can speed up your progress.

 

I want to be the best in UT! I have the cash and the time, so let's get started! But where do I begin?

You can start by purchasing FC 26 Coins in our store and take advantage of our promotions, which are regularly published on our homepage supercoinsy.pl. Once you have a sufficient supply of FC Coins, simply go to the transfer market in the game and buy the premium cards we mentioned in this article.

 

CONCLUSION

When building a powerful team in Ultimate Team, you should carefully consider both your budget and your choice of players.

Budget player cards show that you can compete without spending a lot of money. However, the mid-range players mentioned above can provide better performance while remaining affordable. On the other hand, the best players in the game obviously cost more, but they can completely change your game with their impressive stats and PlayStyles.

Remember that your FC Coins balance can grow with regular play, regardless of your budget. You can also simply buy FC 26 Coins if budget is not an issue for you.

Regardless of your choice, we hope you find this guide helpful and wish you the best of luck in Ultimate Team 26!

 

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