Whether you're building your Ultimate Team or dominating in Career Mode, pure pace remains the most game-breaking attribute in EA FC 26, as a rapid Silver card can often outperform a sluggish Gold player—especially in advanced attacking positions—where these speedsters, when deployed strategically, can single-handedly carry your attack and decide matches in an instant. Want to add these game-changing speedsters to your squad? Get UT 26 Coins you need to secure them fast.
EA FC 26 Fastest Players
Leading the pace charts is Kylian Mbappé (97 PAC), followed by Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Silva (both 96 PAC). These elite athletes—including Loïs Openda, Vinícius Jr., and Nuno Mendes (all 95 PAC)—bring explosive acceleration that can overwhelm defenses. But remember: raw Pace ratings only tell part of the story. PlayStyles+ like Rapid and Quick Step dramatically impact how speed translates in-game, making player selection more strategic than ever. Here are the fastest base players in EA FC 26, ranked by their pure Pace statistic (excluding special cards like Icons and Heroes):
| Player Name | Team | Position | FC 26 Pace Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | ST | 97 |
| Karim Adeyemi | Borussia Dortmund | RM | 96 |
| Gabriel Silva | Santa Clara | LW | 96 |
| Lois Openda | Juventus | ST | 95 |
| Vinicius Jr. | Real Madrid | LW | 95 |
| Nuno Mendes | PSG | LB | 95 |
| Moussa Diaby | Al-Ittihad | RM | 95 |
| Tabitha Chawinga | Lyon | LW | 94 |
| Alphonso Davies | Bayern Munich | LB | 94 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Liverpool | RB | 94 |
| Inaki Williams | Atheltic Club | RM | 94 |
| Yankubah Minteh | Brighton | RM | 94 |
| Daniel James | Leeds United | RM | 94 |
| Adama Traore | Fulham | RM | 94 |
| Jean-Mattéo Bahoya | Frankfurt | LM | 94 |
| Milan van Ewijk | Coventry City | RB | 94 |
| Ernest Poku | Bayer Leverkusen | RM | 94 |
| Mitchell van Bergen | Twente | RM | 94 |
| Nishan Velupillay | Melbourne Victory | LM | 94 |
| Rosemonde Kouassi | Washington Spirit | LM | 94 |
Who is the fastest player in EA FC 26, and are Icons included?
Based on the base Pace statistic alone (excluding special cards like Icons and Heroes), Kylian Mbappé (97 PAC) is the fastest player in the game. This list specifically focuses on base gold and silver players available at launch, making it a perfect guide for building your starter Ultimate Team or scouting talent in Career Mode.
