Each year, the statisticians at EA Sports attempt a daunting task: quantifying the skills of footballers around the world. EA Sports FC 26 will feature over 750 clubs from more than 35 professional leagues, but the announcements of player ratings have begun with just the best of the best. In honor of the titular number, the top 26 men and top 26 women in world football (soccer, for some of us) have been announced first.

Unsurprisingly, EA FC 26 's two cover athletes have made the cut. The top 26 OVRs for men hail exclusively from the major European clubs, while the women's side has much of the same, but a decent showing from the rapidly growing NWSL. Many of these names will likely be centerpieces in EA FC 26 's Ultimate Team , and some breakout stars are surging in their pl

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