Key Takeaways

EA FC 26 ratings sparked immediate controversy with several clearly wrong player ratings.
A league-winning winger was DOWNGRADED from 86 to 84 OVR.
The Bundesliga Player of the Season only got an 87 rating — an insult to his incredible season.
A World Cup and Champions League winner received only 84 OVR despite being one of the most decorated young players.
EA has a documented history of league bias — some leagues get favorable treatment over others.

It's that time of year again. EA drops the ratings. The internet has a collective meltdown. And honestly? The outrage is usually overblown — until it isn't. EA FC 26's ratings are here, and this time the community might actually have a point. Some of these ratings aren't just wrong — they're disrespectful. We found the five biggest snubs in the entire database. If you're a player on this list, delete your Twitter. EA did you dirty.

EA FC 26 — The 5 Biggest Rating Disasters

#5: Rafael Leão — 84 OVR (Down from 86) — Scored 22 goals, won Serie A. DOWNGRADED.
#4: Florian Wirtz — 87 OVR — Bundesliga Player of the Season, carried Leverkusen. Somehow NOT a 90.
#3: William Saliba — 85 OVR — Best CB in the Premier League last season. EA gave him +1. The disrespect.
#2: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — 83 OVR (Down from 85) — Still elite, still disrespected. The Napoli tax is real.
#1: Julián Álvarez — 84 OVR — Won World Cup, won Copa America, scored everywhere. Lower than players who've won nothing.

#5: Rafael Leão — How Do You DOWNGRADE a League Winner?

Rafael Leão won Serie A. He scored 22 goals across all competitions. He averaged a goal contribution every 103 minutes. He terrified every right-back in Italy. And EA's response? An 84 rating. DOWN from 86. So let's get this straight — Leão had the best season of his career, won the league, was unquestionably one of the top 3 wingers in the world... and got worse. The logic is non-existent.

"Leão won the league, scored 22 goals, and got DOWNGRADED. EA is operating in a different dimension."

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#4: Florian Wirtz — 87 Is an Insult

Florian Wirtz was the best player in Germany last season. Not arguably — he won Bundesliga Player of the Season. He carried Bayer Leverkusen to an undefeated domestic double. His numbers were absurd. His vision is elite. And EA gave him an 87. An 87. That's the same rating they'd give a very good player who isn't a superstar. Wirtz is a superstar. He should be 89 or 90.

#3: William Saliba — The Silent Disrespect

Ask any Premier League analyst who the best center-back was last season, and the answer is either Saliba or Van Dijk. Saliba was immaculate. Clean tackles. Positional perfection. Never flustered. EA's reward? An 85 OVR — up ONE point from last year. The Prem tax only applies if you play for certain clubs, apparently.

#2: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — The Napoli Tax

Kvara got the Napoli treatment. The team underperformed, so EA punished every player on the roster. Kvara was still elite. But because Napoli finished mid-table, he's down to an 83 from an 85. Meanwhile, Manchester United players got rating increases. The inconsistency is almost impressive.

#1: Julián Álvarez — The Most Disrespected Player in Gaming

World Cup winner. Copa América winner. Premier League winner. Champions League winner. He scored in a World Cup semifinal. EA gave him... an 84. There are players with zero trophies who have higher ratings. The disrespect is almost poetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most controversial EA FC 26 player ratings?

The most controversial ratings include Rafael Leão (84, downgraded after winning Serie A), Florian Wirtz (87 despite being Bundesliga Player of the Season), and Julián Álvarez (84 despite being one of the most decorated young players in football).

Why did Rafael Leão get downgraded in EA FC 26?

Despite scoring 22 goals and winning Serie A, EA downgraded Leão from 86 to 84. EA's rating formula often penalizes players for perceived weaknesses in work rate or defensive contribution.

What is Julián Álvarez's EA FC 26 rating?

Julián Álvarez received an 84 OVR rating in EA FC 26, which the community considers massively disrespectful given his trophy cabinet includes the World Cup, Copa América, Premier League, and Champions League.

Does the league a player is in affect their EA FC rating?

Yes — the community has long accused EA of 'league bias,' where players in the Premier League and La Liga tend to receive higher ratings than equally deserving players in Serie A, Bundesliga, or Ligue 1.

When are EA FC 26 ratings updated?

EA typically releases base ratings before launch, with weekly updates during the season via the 'Team of the Week' and 'Live' card systems.

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