EA Sports Unveils Player Ratings for Upcoming FC 27

EA Sports released the official list of the 27 highest-rated male and female footballers for its forthcoming title, EA FC 27. Forward Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and forward Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) top the men’s rankings with a rating of 91, matching Mbappé’s rating from the previous edition and moving Haaland up from 90. On the women’s side, Alexia Putellas, newly signed by the London City Lionesses, leads with a rating of 91.

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The ratings reflect performances at the recent summer World Cup, where Haaland scored seven goals for Norway and Mbappé secured his second World Cup Golden Boot with ten goals, also becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Lionel Messi’s rating rose to 89 after a strong World Cup showing, while several established stars such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah saw notable drops due to less impactful club seasons.

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• Men’s top-rated: Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé.

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• Men’s 90-rated (including): Rodri (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Vitinha (Paris-Saint-Germain), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Pedri (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).

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• Women’s top-rated: Alexia Putellas.

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• Women’s 90-rated (including): Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Khadija “Bunny” Shaw (Manchester City).

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The list also features 11 players from the English Women’s Super League, underscoring the league’s growing prominence.

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EA Sports indicated that the ratings were adjusted to reward standout World Cup performances and to reflect recent club form. The company highlighted the inclusion of three Arsenal Premier League title winners—Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba and Declan Rice—among the top-rated men, and noted the rise of women’s talent from the Women's Super League (WSL).

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The ratings set expectations for virtual player performance and influence fan perception of real-world form. High ratings for Haaland and Mbappé may drive increased in-game usage, while drops for veterans like van Dijk signal shifting marketability. The prominence of WSL players suggests broader commercial growth for women’s football within the gaming industry. EA FC 27 is slated for a worldwide launch in September, positioning these ratings as a key promotional element ahead of the release.

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