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It’s that time of the year again, with EA giving fans a look at the player ratings in the upcoming EA Sports FC 26. Having shone the spotlight on European football, it is now time for the unveiling of the NWSL and MLS player ratings to complete the Ratings Database. The lists highlight some of the sport’s biggest names, spanning global icons and domestic stars, ahead of the game’s launch.
MLS Headliners
On the MLS side, Lionel Messi leads the way with an 86 rating, representing Inter Miami CF. He is followed by Son Heung Min (85, LAFC) and the relatively fresh Rodrigo De Paul (84, Inter Miami CF).
Inter Miami dominates the upper rankings, with Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez, and Jordi Alba all featured. Other high-profile players include Marco Reus (79, LA Galaxy), Emil Forsberg (79, Red Bulls) and Wilfried Zaha (77, Charlotte FC).
| Rank | First Name | Last Name | Common Name | OVR | Position | Team |
| 1 | Lionel | Messi | 86 | RW | Inter Miami CF | |
| 2 | Heung Min | Son | 85 | LW | LAFC | |
| 3 | Rodrigo | De Paul | 84 | CM | Inter Miami CF | |
| 4 | Thomas | Müller | 80 | CAM | Whitecaps FC | |
| 5 | Sergio | Busquets Burgos | Sergio Busquets | 80 | CDM | Inter Miami CF |
| 6 | Ricard | Puig Martí | Riqui Puig | 80 | CM | LA Galaxy |
| 7 | Luis | Suárez | 79 | ST | Inter Miami CF | |
| 8 | Marco | Reus | 79 | CAM | LA Galaxy | |
| 9 | Evander | da Silva Ferreira | Evander | 79 | CAM | FC Cincinnati |
| 10 | Emil | Forsberg | 79 | CAM | Red Bulls | |
| 11 | Carles | Gil Pareja | Carles Gil | 79 | CAM | New England |
| 12 | Denis | Bouanga | 79 | LW | LAFC | |
| 13 | Hany | Mukhtar | 79 | CAM | Nashville SC | |
| 14 | Jordi | Alba Ramos | Jordi Alba | 78 | LB | Inter Miami CF |
| 15 | Hirving | Lozano | 78 | LW | San Diego FC | |
| 16 | Cristian | Arango | 78 | ST | SJ Earthquakes | |
| 17 | Aleksey | Miranchuk | 78 | CAM | Atlanta United | |
| 18 | Ryan | Gauld | 78 | LW | Whitecaps FC | |
| 19 | Anders | Dreyer | 77 | RW | San Diego FC | |
| 20 | Pep Biel | Mas Jaume | Pep Biel | 77 | CAM | Charlotte FC |
| 21 | Wilfried | Zaha | 77 | LW | Charlotte FC | |
| 22 | Hugo | Lloris | 77 | GK | LAFC | |
| 23 | Roman | Bürki | 77 | GK | St. Louis CITY SC | |
| 24 | Kévin | Denkey | 77 | ST | FC Cincinnati | |
| 25 | Hugo | Cuypers | 77 | ST | Chicago Fire FC | |
| 26 | Jonathan | Bamba | 77 | LM | Chicago Fire FC |
NWSL Standouts
Leading the NWSL Top 26 in FC 26 is Sophia Wilson of the Portland Thorns, who shares the highest overall rating of 88 with Debinha of KC Current. Close behind are Rose Lavelle (87, Gotham FC) and Mallory Swanson (87, Chicago Stars FC).
Other notable inclusions are Ann-Katrin Berger (86, Gotham FC) between the posts, Temwa Chawinga (86, KC Current), and Marta Vieira da Silva (85, Orlando Pride), one of the game’s most recognisable veterans. Rising American stars such as Trinity Rodman (85, Washington Spirit) and Vanessa DiBernardo (83, KC Current) also make the cut.
| Rank | First Name | Last Name | Common Name | OVR | Position | Team |
| 1 | Sophia | Wilson | 88 | ST | Portland Thorns | |
| 2 | Débora C. | de Oliveira | Debinha | 88 | CAM | KC Current |
| 3 | Rose | Lavelle | 87 | CM | Gotham FC | |
| 4 | Mallory | Swanson | 87 | LM | Chicago Stars FC | |
| 5 | Ann-Katrin | Berger | 86 | GK | Gotham FC | |
| 6 | Temwa | Chawinga | 86 | LW | KC Current | |
| 7 | Marta | Vieira da Silva | Marta | 85 | CAM | Orlando Pride |
| 8 | Delphine | Cascarino | 85 | RM | San Diego Wave | |
| 9 | Barbra | Banda | 85 | ST | Orlando Pride | |
| 10 | Trinity | Rodman | 85 | RM | Washington Spirit | |
| 11 | Esther | González Rodríguez | Esther | 84 | ST | Gotham FC |
| 12 | Sara | Doorsoun | 84 | CB | Angel City FC | |
| 13 | Kenza | Dali | 83 | CM | San Diego Wave | |
| 14 | Vanessa | DiBernardo | 83 | CAM | KC Current | |
| 15 | Emily | Sonnett | 83 | CB | Gotham FC | |
| 16 | Aubrey | Kingsbury | 83 | GK | Washington Spirit | |
| 17 | Kailen | Sheridan | 83 | GK | San Diego Wave | |
| 18 | Beatriz | Zaneratto João | Bia Zaneratto | 82 | ST | KC Current |
| 19 | Hina | Sugita | 82 | CDM | Portland Thorns | |
| 20 | Lorena | da Silva Leite | Lorena | 82 | GK | KC Current |
| 21 | Sam | Coffey | 82 | CM | Portland Thorns | |
| 22 | Racheal | Kundananji | 82 | LM | Bay FC | |
| 23 | Lo’eau | LaBonta | 82 | CM | KC Current | |
| 24 | Ashley | Hatch | 82 | ST | Washington Spirit | |
| 25 | Denise | O’Sullivan | 82 | CDM | NC Courage | |
| 26 | Hailie | Mace | 82 | RB | KC Current |
Spotlight on North American Talent
While international icons headline both lists, Ratings Week also shines a spotlight on local talent in the United States. In the NWSL, players like Barbra Banda and Ashley Hatch bolster the rankings, while MLS names such as Carles Gil, Hany Mukhtar and Denis Bouanga underline the strength of the league.
With EA Sports FC 26 set to roll out its full global ratings in the days ahead, these NWSL and MLS rankings serve as an early glimpse of the star power awaiting fans this season.
EA Sports FC 26 launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 this September 26, with Early Access starting on September 19.
