EA FC 26 Player Rating Predictions – Who’s Gonna Rise and Fall? (1 Viewer)

[Victor]

Hey fellow FC fans!
With EA FC 26 creeping closer to its full reveal, one of the biggest debates lighting up the community is player ratings. We've seen leaks, expert guesses, and fan predictions flying around, so I thought I’d put together a thread that breaks it all down.

Let’s settle the score: Who deserves to rise, fall, or stay exactly where they are?

Top Tier Predictions – The “91 Club”​

Trusted sources like Operation Sports are calling these five the top dogs at 91 OVR:

• Kylian Mbappé
• Alexia Putellas
• Erling Haaland
• Mohamed Salah
• Aitana Bonmatí

These players either matched or improved on stellar seasons, so don’t expect much movement. But some argue Haaland should drop slightly due to injuries.

Predicted Upgrades – Young Guns Rising​

Several players are tipped for big jumps:

• Lamine Yamal – Could jump from 81 → 88 after a sensational season at Barça (yes, 88 at age 17!).
• Ousmane Dembélé – Rumored upgrade to 89 following crucial goals in European nights.
• Virgil van Dijk – A rock again this season, possibly jumping back to 91.
• Rodri & Bellingham – Both forecasted to settle at 90, earning their elite-tier spots.

Even Bruno Fernandes has the community torn:

“Deserves 89 I'd say. But I think EA will give him 87–88”
“If last year was 88, this year should be 90 minimum!”

Who Might Get Downgraded?​

• Haaland – May drop to 89 in some predictions. Harsh? Or fair based on this season?
• Benzema & Modrić – Aging legends possibly seeing minor dips (88–86 range).
• Sancho, Felix, Mason Mount – Major underperformers. Could slide hard into low 80s.

Also hearing whispers of some high-profile overalls being protected by "brand status" (cough, CR7?).

90 Club Expansion – Packed With Talent​

Players who may end up at 90 OVR:

• Jude Bellingham
• Rodri
• Vinícius Jr.
• Harry Kane
• Kevin De Bruyne
• Caroline Graham Hansen
• Amy Hansen

The 90+ tier could be crowded, and some fans feel it’s losing its exclusivity.

Community Reaction – Reddit’s Not Holding Back​

Some highlights from Reddit that show how intense this topic is:

“Lamine’s rise is insane but fair.”
“EA protecting big-name ratings like it's a brand deal.”
“Why does it take 3 years to retrain a winger to play CAM in career mode?”
“Don’t even get me started on outdated player faces…”

Safe to say: expect fireworks when the official ratings drop.

Discussion Time – Get Involved!​

Let’s throw it to you guys. Drop your opinions on:

Which player deserves a massive upgrade in FC 26?
Who should be knocked down a peg (or two)?
What’s your prediction for Lamine Yamal, Bruno, or Bellingham?
Who’s your 91+ club—does Salah belong there? What about Rodri?

And be honest: Which player from YOUR club is most likely getting robbed by EA?

Let the rating wars begin. Post your takes, arguments, and even fantasy ratings below
Let’s see who’s ballin’ and who’s bluffin’ ahead of FC 26.