EA FC 26 Player Ratings Leak: Salah Tops the Charts, Mbappé Holds Steady, and Big Upgrades for Barcelona Stars

With the release of EA FC 26 just weeks away (September 26, with Early Access starting September 19), leakers have once again beaten EA Sports to the punch. The full slate of top-rated players has hit social media, and this year’s ratings bring plenty of surprises.

🏆 The New Highest-Rated Players

According to leaks, Mohamed Salah has received a +2 boost, making him 91 OVR and one of the top players in FC 26. He’s joined at the summit by:
- Kylian Mbappé (91 OVR — fifth year straight)
- Rodri (91 OVR)
- Alexia Putellas (91 OVR)
- Aitana Bonmatí (91 OVR)

This represents a shake-up at the top, dethroning familiar leaders and placing Salah in the conversation for best in-game card.

📉 Downgrades Hit Big Names

Not everyone made it through unscathed. Leaked ratings reveal several superstars received downgrades:
- Erling Haaland: from 91 → 90 OVR
- Vinícius Jr.: from 91 → 89 OVR
- Lionel Messi: down to 86 OVR
- Cristiano Ronaldo: sitting at 85 OVR

These moves reflect shifting form, age, and balance adjustments by EA Sports.

🔥 Barcelona’s Youth Surge

Barcelona’s rising stars are among the biggest winners:
- Raphinha: boosted to 90 OVR
- Lamine Yamal: upgraded to 89 OVR
- Pedri: climbing to 90 OVR

This trio highlights the Catalan club’s next-gen dominance in EA FC 26, making them must-haves for Career Mode or Ultimate Team builds.

📋 Full List of Notable Ratings

Some other standout leaked ratings include:
- Virgil van Dijk — 90 OVR
- Jude Bellingham — 90 OVR
- Florian Wirtz — 89 OVR
- Bukayo Saka — 88 OVR
- Kevin De Bruyne — 87 OVR
- Marcus Rashford — 80 OVR
- Cristiano Ronaldo — 85 OVR
- Roony Bardghji — 69 OVR

The leaks stretch all the way down to youth prospects like Trey Nyoni (64 OVR) and Jayden Danns (63 OVR).

📝 Final Thoughts

Leaks are once again shaping the hype for EA FC 26, giving fans a sneak peek at who will dominate FUT and Career Mode. Salah’s rise to the top, paired with Mbappé’s consistency and Barcelona’s youth surge, makes this one of the most dynamic rating shake-ups in years.

Stay tuned for official confirmation when EA drops the ratings later in September.

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