EA Sports FC unveils EA FC 27 player ratings ahead of September 25 launch
EA Sports FC on August 17, 2026 released the official player ratings for its upcoming title EA FC 27 via the game's social channels; the game is scheduled to launch on September 25, 2026. The publisher confirmed the top overall ratings for both the men’s and women’s lists as part of the announcement.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé share the highest men’s overall at 91, while Lionel Messi is rated 89, a +3 increase from his EA FC 26 base card; Alexia Putellas tops the women’s rankings with a 91 overall. EA Sports FC promoted the ratings through its social posts, including the message: "The ratings are official. The debate has officially begun.Football's best are in #FC27.Pre-order now: https://t.co/2jnXPAjGfM pic.twitter.com/S0p7IjqagX" and for the women’s list: "Football’s elite. Who tops your list?These are the highest-rated women's footballers in #FC27.Pre-order today: https://t.co/HUf2HwEn95 pic.twitter.com/xjPOnUZkdl".
The publisher noted these official ratings will shape player choices across game modes, particularly Ultimate Team, by defining which footballers will be most prominent in squad-building and competitive play. The announcement framed the ratings as definitive for the title’s launch window and for early community discussion ahead of release.
Several players received notable upgrades compared with their previous EA FC 26 cards: Lionel Messi (+3), Michael Olise (+4), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (+2), Nuno Mendes (+3), and Bruno Fernandes (+2). Those specific changes were highlighted in the article’s summary of official adjustments.
The men’s and women’s leaderboards were published together in EA Sports FC’s reveal, presenting both male and female elite players for inclusion in EA FC 27. The simultaneous release of both lists was used in the publisher’s social posts to promote pre-orders and to generate debate among fans about the final rankings.
The official ratings release provides the baseline overalls that players and community content creators will reference until in-game performance adjustments or special cards are issued. With pre-orders promoted in the announcement posts, EA Sports FC has set the confirmed launch date and initial access path for the title.
Pre-orders are being advertised by EA Sports FC in the same posts that revealed the ratings, and EA FC 27 will arrive on September 25, 2026 as stated in the publisher’s announcement.
