Leaked EA FC 26 Top 20 Sparks Debate Over Arsenal Inclusion and World-Class Star’s Omission

Leaked EA FC 26 Ratings Spark Fan Backlash: Odegaard’s Inclusion and Yamal’s Absence Questioned
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A leaked list of the top-rated EA FC 26 players has ignited debate among fans, with many questioning its legitimacy after high-profile exclusions and surprising inclusions. The list, shared online months before the game’s expected 2025 release, names Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Rodri, and Aitana Bonmatí as the highest-rated stars at 91 overall. However, the absence of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal and an eyebrow-raising 89 rating for Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard have left fans skeptical.

Top-Tier Ratings
The leaked rankings place Mbappé (Real Madrid), Kane (Bayern Munich), Haaland (Manchester City), Rodri (Manchester City), and Bonmatí (Barcelona) at the pinnacle with 91 ratings. Close behind at 90 are Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Vinícius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Caroline Graham Hansen, Florian Wirtz, and Alexia Putellas. Ødegaard, Robert Lewandowski, and others trail at 89.

(Image: Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé shown in action, both reportedly rated 91 in EA FC 26)
(Image: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, absent from the leaked top 20, during a match)

Fan Outcry Over Ødegaard and Yamal
Fans immediately criticized Ødegaard’s 89 rating, arguing the Arsenal captain underperformed in the 2024-25 season. “Even Arsenal fans don’t rate him this year,” one comment read. Others mocked his inclusion above Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona winger whose breakout season saw him dominate La Liga and the Champions League. “How is Yamal not here?” another fan demanded.

(Image: Martin Ødegaard in an Arsenal jersey, labeled with a disputed 89 rating)

Wirtz’s Rating Called Into Question
New Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz, who joined for a club-record £116 million, also faced scrutiny for his 90 rating. Critics argued the 22-year-old German midfielder hasn’t yet justified such a high score. “Wirtz is 85 at most,” one fan claimed, while others compared him unfavorably to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.

(Image: Florian Wirtz in Liverpool training gear after his controversial 90 rating reveal)

Additional Reactions

• Fans labeled the ratings “out of touch,” with some assuming the leak is fake.
• Barcelona supporters noted Yamal’s omission as indefensible, citing his record-breaking goal contributions.
• Critics highlighted Patri Guijarro and Wendie Renard’s lower ratings (89) despite stellar seasons.

(Image: Social media reactions mocking EA FC 26’s leaked player ratings)

What’s Next?
While EA Sports hasn’t confirmed the list’s authenticity, the backlash highlights the challenges of satisfying fans’ expectations. With two months until release, adjustments are possible—especially if pressure mounts to include Yamal and recalibrate controversial scores like Ødegaard and Wirtz.

(Image: Compilation of fan tweets criticizing the leaked ratings)

Final Thought
Whether real or fake, the leak has already achieved one thing: fueling the relentless debate over virtual player ratings that captivates gamers and football enthusiasts yearly.

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