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

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: Oblak 89 (Thunderstruck), Maignan 88 (Inform), Donnaruma 89, Alisson 89, Courtois 89
  • CB: Alexsandro 86 (Joga Bonito), Tapsoba 86 (Thunderstruck), Diomande 85 (Thunderstruck), Boudlal 86 (Inform), van Dijk 90
  • LB/RB: Dalot 87 (Thunderstruck), Alaba 87 (Joga Bonito), Timber 87 (Thunderstruck), Mendes 86, Carreras 86 (Inform)
  • CDM/CM: Calhanoglu 88 (Thunderstruck), Mariona 89 (Scream), Ruiz 87 (FC Pro), Seger 90 (Icon), Gravenberch 87 (Thunderstruck)
  • CAM: Griezmann 87 (Scream), Rui Costa 88 (Joga Bonito), Putellas 91, Joe Cole 88 (Joga Bonito), Dybala 88 (Scream)
  • RM/RW: Salah 91, Mahrez 87 (Thunderstruck), Al Owairan 86 (Hero Scream), Giuly 87 (Primetime), Hansen 90
  • LM/LW: Saad 86 (Joga Bonito), Gervinho 87 (Joga Bointo), Gogorza 86 (MOTM), Cunha 87 (Joga Bonito), Zaccaagni 87 (Thunderstruck)
  • ST: Dumornay 87 (Thunderstruck), Kerr 88 (Thunderstruck), Son 88 (Ratings Reload), Aubameyang 87 (Thunderstruck), Alvarez 88 (Ratings Reload)

 

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: Kahn 91 (Icon), van der Sar 88 (Icon), Cech 88 (Icon), Schmeichel 89 (Icon), Yashin 92 (Icon)
  • CB: Murillo 87 (Joga Bonito), Klostermann 87 (FC Pro), Kompany 88 (Hero), Bremer 87 (FC Pro), Jones 89 (Icon)
  • LB/RB: Zambrotta 86 (Icon), Maicon 88 (Hero), Marcelo 89 (Icon), Karchaoui 88 (Scream), Cole 86 (Icon)
  • CDM/CM: Xavi 91 (Icon), Marchisio 88 (Hero Scream), Reijnders 87 (Cornerstones), Kante 89 (Thunderstruck), Abily 90 (Icon)
  • CAM: Bonmati 91, Putellas 92 (Inform), Messi 88 (Ratings Reload), Olise 88 (Joga Bonito), Del Piero 90 (Icon)
  • RM/RW: Salah 92 (Inform), James 87 (Ratings Reload), Neto 88 (Thunderstruck), Kvaratskhelia 88 (Joga Bonito), Doue 87 (Ratings Reload)
  • LM/LW: Barcola 87 (Primetime), Schelin 90 (Icon), Rivaldo 91 (Thunderstruck), Doku 86 (Joga Bonito), Ribery 89 (Thunderstruck)
  • ST: Leao 86 (Scream), Pajor 89 (Globetrotters), Pina 87 (Cornerstones), Kane 91 (Globetrotters), Raul 90 (Icon)

 

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: Casillas 90 (Icon), Donnaruma 89 (Globetrotters), Buffon 91 (Icon), van der Sar 88 (Icon), Schmeichel 89 (Icon)
  • CB: Van Dijk 90 (Globetrotters), Ferdinand 88 (Icon), Stam 87 (Hero), Saliba 88 (Primetime), Militao 87 (Primetime)
  • LB/RB: Carlos 91 (Thunderstruck), Alberto 91 (Icon), Thuram 88 (Icon), Cafu 91 (Icon), Hernandez 88 (Thunderstruck)
  • CDM/CM: Xavi 92 (Thunderstruck), Rodri 91 (Thunderstruck), De Jong 89 (Joga Bonito), Iniesta 92 (Icon), Beckenbauer 93 (Thunderstruck)
  • CAM: Musiala 89 (Thunderstruck), Totti 89 (Icon), Abily 91 (Thunderstruck), Messi 88 (Inform), Charlton 92 (Icon)
  • RM/RW: Dembele 90, Hansen 91 (Primetime), Yamal 89 (Primetime), Jairzinho 89 (Icon), Garrincha 92 (Icon)
  • LM/LW: Vini Jr. 90 (Scream), Hazard 89 (Primetime), Di Natale 89 (Hero Scream), Bale 88 (Icon), Schelin 91 (Thunderstruck)
  • ST: Mbappe 91, Dalglish 89 (Icon), Morgan 91 (Icon), Futre 89 (Hero Scream), Eto'o 89 (Icon)

 

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: Casillas 90 (Icon), Donnaruma 89 (Globetrotters), Buffon 91 (Icon), Oblak 89 (Thunderstruck), Schmeichel 89 (Icon)
  • CB: Maldini 93 (Thunderstruck), Van Dijk 90 (Globetrotters), Ferdinand 88 (Icon), Stam 87 (Hero), Chiellini 89 (Icon)
  • LB/RB: Hernandez 88 (Thunderstruck), Dalot 87 (Thunderstruck), Carlos 91 (Thunderstruck), Alberto 91 (Icon), Timber 87 (Thunderstruck)
  • CDM/CM: Vitinha 91 (Joga Bonito), Xavi 92 (Thunderstruck), Calhanoglu 88 (Thunderstruck), Rodri 91 (Thunderstruck), De Jong 89 (Joga Bonito)
  • CAM: Putellas 92 (Thunderstruck), Zico 91 (Icon), Musiala 89 (Thunderstruck), Bonmati 91 (Joga Bonito), Cruyff 93 (Icon)
  • RM/RW: Hansen 91 (Primetime), Salah 92 (Inform), Yamal 89 (Primetime), Olise 88 (Joga Bonito), Neto 88 (Thunderstruck)
  • LM/LW: Vini Jr. 90 (Scream), Schelin 91 (Thunderstruck), Hazard 89 (Primetime), Di Natale 89 (Hero Scream), Bale 89 (Thunderstruck)
  • ST: Eusebio 92 (Thunderstruck), Dembele 90 (Scream), Ginola 90 (Joga Bonito), Mbappe 91, Eto'o 90 (Thunderstruck)

 

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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