In EA Sports FC 26, team strength is represented by a star-based rating system, where more stars translate to greater overall player quality and performance on the virtual pitch. These ratings are carefully designed to reflect real-world football success and squad depth.
But the club ratings are only the start. EA Sports has officially announced that the full Ratings Reveal will begin on Monday, September 8th. Based on their wording, this will likely be a multi-day event, with top players’ ratings being unveiled position by position—building excitement all the way up to the game’s launch. want to build your ultimate five-star squad day one? Stock up on EA FC Coins to secure these top-rated players as soon as the game drops!
EA Sports FC 26 Highest Rated Teams
FC26 Top Rated Men’s Teams
The race for the five-star rating is incredibly exclusive this year. Despite winning their respective leagues, some champions find themselves just outside the top tier, hinting at significant changes in player ratings under the hood.
Five-Star Teams (The Elite)
- Real Madrid
- Barcelona
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Arsenal
- Bayern Munich
Four-and-a-Half-Star Teams (The Contenders)
- Atlético Madrid
- Newcastle United
- Napoli
- Borussia Dortmund
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Chelsea
- Aston Villa
- Manchester United
- Bayer Leverkusen
Tip:
- Despite winning Serie A, Napoli received a 4.5-star rating, placing them alongside non-title-winning clubs.
- This suggests EA Sports places greater emphasis on individual player ratings than collective team success.
- Non-champions like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Arsenal retained 5-star status due to their squads' superior depth and high-rated players.
- The ratings highlight that ultimate team strength in FC 26 is calculated based on player quality first and trophies second.
EA Sports FC 26 Highest Rated Women’s Teams
The women's game continues its meteoric rise in FC 26, with five powerhouse teams leading the pack. The ratings reflect a season of European dominance and domestic success.
Five-Star Teams (The Powerhouses)
- Barcelona
- Olympique Lyon
- Chelsea
- Arsenal
- Bayern Munich
Four-and-a-Half-Star Teams (The Challengers)
- Real Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Manchester City
- Wolfsburg
- Manchester United
- Kansas City Current
Four-Star Teams (The Dark Horses)
- Washington Spirit
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Juventus
- Orlando Pride
The Big Point:
- Five-star women's clubs directly reflect real-world success from last season's major leagues and tournaments.
- Barcelona (Liga F winners), Lyon (D1 Arkema champions), Bayern Munich (Frauen-Bundesliga winners), and Chelsea (WSL winners) all earned their elite ratings.
- Arsenal's five-star status recognizes their triumphant UEFA Women's Champions League campaign.
- The strong showing of NWSL teams like Kansas City Current (4.5 stars) highlights the league's growing depth and global recognition.
The FC 26 Ratings Reveal Date
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is almost here! EA Sports has officially announced that the Full FC 26 Ratings Reveal begins on Monday, September 8th.
Stay tuned to our blog for all the latest FC 26 news, leaks, and official reveals. The new season of virtual football is almost here!
