Considering the Premier League’s global prominence and the strength of the English national team, you might be curious to know which English players stand out as the best in FC 26.
If you want to add star players to your Career Mode squad, or need a boost in chemistry for your Ultimate Team, you’ll find some great options on this list. You really can’t go wrong with any of these players.
We’ve created a handy guide listing the top English players for each position in FC 26, so you can browse it whenever you like!
FC 26 English players: Highest-rated English players in every position
In the past ten years, England has consistently developed exceptionally skilled football players, both in the men’s and women’s competitions.
Want to strengthen your squad with some top English talent? Here’s a rundown of the 10 highest-rated English players in FC 26, featuring both Three Lions and Lionesses stars:
- Jude Bellingham | 90 | CAM, CM | Real Madrid
- Alessia Russo | 89 | ST, CAM, CM | Arsenal
- Harry Kane | 89 | ST | Bayern Munich
- Bukayo Saka | 88 | RW, RM | Arsenal
- Cole Palmer | 87 | CAM, RM, ST | Chelsea
- Lauren Hemp | 87 | LW, LM | Manchester City
- Chloe Kelly | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
- Leah Williamson | 87 | CB, CDM | Arsenal
- Beth Mead | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
- Declan Rice | 87 | CDM, CM | Arsenal
Here’s the overall top 10 list, but if you’d like more detailed information, keep reading for a breakdown of the top 10 English players at each position!
Best English strikers in FC 26
Here is a list of the best English STs in FC 26:
- Alessia Russo | 89 | ST, CAM, CM | Arsenal
- Harry Kane | 89 | ST | Bayern Munich
- Ollie Watkins | 84 | ST | Aston Villa
- Bethany England | 82 | ST | Tottenham
- Nikita Parris | 82 | ST, RM, RW | London City Lionesses
- Rachel Daly | 81 | ST, CAM, CM | Aston Villa
- Ivan Toney | 81| ST | Al-Ahli
- Dominic Solanke | 80 | ST | Tottenham
- Agnes Beever-Jones | 78 | ST, LM, LW | Chelsea
- Ebony Salmon | 78 | ST, LM, CAM | Aston Villa
Best English wingers in FC 26
Here is a list of the best English wingers in FC 26:
- Bukayo Saka | 88 | RW, RM | Arsenal
- Lauren Hemp | 87 | LW, LM | Manchester City
- Chloe Kelly | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
- Beth Mead | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
- Lauren James | 85 | RM, CAM, RW | Chelsea
- Phil Foden | 85 | RW, CM, LW, RM | Manchester City
- Anthony Gordon | 83 | LW, RW, LM | Newcastle
- Jarrod Bowen | 83 | RM, ST, RW | West Ham
- Leah Galton | 82 | LM, CAM, LW
- Mason Greenwood | 82 | RM, CAM, RW | Marseille
Best English midfielders in FC 26
To simplify things, we’ve combined all the midfield roles – CDM, CM and CAM – into a single list.
Here are the best English midfielders in FC 26:
- Jude Bellingham | 90 | CAM, CM | Real Madrid
- Cole Palmer | 87 | CAM, RM, ST | Chelsea
- Declan Rice | 87 | CDM, CM | Arsenal
- Ella Toone | 85 | CAM, CM | Manchester United
- Georgia Stanway | 85 | CDM | Bayern Munich
- Keira Walsh | 85 | CDM, CM | Chelsea
- James Maddison | 84 | CM, CAM | Tottenham
- Eberechi Eze | 83 | CAM, LW, ST | Arsenal
- Fran Kirby | 83 | CAM, RW, CM | Brighton
- Morgan Rogers | 82 | CAM, RM, LM CM | Aston Villa
- Morgan Gibbs-White | 82 | CAM, ST | Nottingham Forest
- Jess Park | 81 | CM, RW, RM | Manchester United
- Katie Zelem | 81 | CM, CAM, LM | London City Lionesses
- Elliot Anderson | 80 | CDM, CM | Nottingham Forest
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 80 | CM, CAM | Milano FC (AC Milan)
Best English full-backs in FC 26
Here are the best English LBs and RBs in FC 26:
- Lucy Bronze | 87 | RB, RM | Chelsea
- Trent Alexander-Arnold | 86 | RB, RM | Real Madrid
- Benjamin White | 83 | RB | 83 | Arsenal
- Ashleigh Neville | 81 | RB, LB, LM, RM | Tottenham
- Niamh Charles | 81 | LB, RM, RB, LM | Chelsea
- Hannah Blundell | 81 | LB, RB | Manchester United
- Reece James | 81 | RB | Chelsea
- Lewis Hall | 80 | LB | Newcastle
- Tino Livramento | 80 | RB, LB, RM | Newcastle
- Kieran Trippier | 80 | RB, RM | Newcastle
Best English centre-backs in FC 26
Here are the best English CBs in FC 26:
- Leah Williamson | 87 | CB, CDM | Arsenal
- Millie Bright | 87 | CB | Chelsea
- Maya Le Tissier | 84 | CB, RB | Manchester United
- Alex Greenwood | 84 | CB, LB, LM | Manchester City
- Millie Turner | 82 | CB, CDM | Manchester United
- Marc Guéhi | 82 | CB | Crystal Palace
- Ezri Konsa | 82 | CB, RB, RM | Aston Villa
- John Stones | 82 | CB, RB | Manchester City
- Fikayo Tomori | 81 | CB | Milano FC (AC Milan)
- Lotte Wubben-Moy | 80 | CB | Arsenal
Best English goalkeepers in FC 26
Lastly, here are the best English GKs in FC 26:
- Hannah Hampton | 84 | GK | Chelsea
- Mary Earps | 84 | GK | Paris Saint-Germain
- Jordan Pickford | 84 | GK | Everton
- Anna Moorhouse | 81 | GK | Orlando Pride
- Dean Henderson | 81 | GK | Crystal Palace
- Nick Pope | 81 | GK | Newcastle
- Khiara Keating | 80 | GK | Manchester City
- Ellie Roebuck | 78 | GK | Aston Villa
- Aaron Ramsdale | 77 | GK | Newcastle (on loan from Arsenal)
- James Trafford | 76 | GK | Manchester City
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