Mohamed Salah
Topping the list with a 91 overall rating, Salah remains a lethal winger known for his incredible pace, dribbling, and finishing. Many players save up FUT 26 Coins to secure him early in Ultimate Team.
Kylian Mbappé
Also rated 91, Mbappé is a versatile forward with explosive speed, high skill moves, and deadly finishing, ideal for any Ultimate Team squad.
Alexia Putellas
One of the top-rated female players at 91, Putellas offers exceptional midfield creativity and control.
Aitana Bonmati
Another star female midfielder rated 91, Bonmati combines physical and technical ability crucial for dominating midfields.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
A rising star with a strong boost in FC 26, Yamal is noted for high potential and solid pace and dribbling stats.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
High pace winger with excellent dribbling and shot attributes, making him lethal on the flanks.
Rodri
Listed just behind Salah and Mbappé with strong midfield stats and defensive contributions.
Ousmane Dembélé
Noted for rapid pace and explosive dribbling, he remains a strong choice on the wing.
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
An elite striker with a rating of 88, strong in finishing, positioning, and physical presence.
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
A versatile forward sharing an 88 rating, with balanced pace and shooting attributes.
These players are considered meta-defining in FUT 26 due to their attributes and playstyle fit for various squad setups. Alongside legends like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who are currently absent from the core top ratings, the spotlight is on emerging and consistent superstars.
For the female FUT 26 scene, Putellas and Bonmati lead the rankings, showing the continued elevation of women's football in the game. Expect to build your squad around stars like Salah and Mbappé upfront, supported by creative midfielders such as Putellas or Rodri, with pacey wingers like Yamal and Raphinha providing width and threat. These players combine elite stats that maximize chemistry and team balance in Ultimate Team—making them worth considering even if you need to buy FC 26 Coins to afford them.