EA FC 27 Ratings Revealed: Top 27 Players, Biggest Upgrades & Surprises
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The wait is over.
EA Sports has officially revealed the EA FC 27 player ratings, and the annual ratings debate has already started.
The biggest headline?
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are the joint-highest-rated men's players in EA FC 27, both receiving a 91 OVR rating.
But that's not the only major story.
Lionel Messi remains inside the elite group, Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal are among the 90-rated stars, and Michael Olise has received one of the biggest upgrades in the entire Top 27.
Here's the complete EA FC 27 Top 27 men's ratings, the biggest changes and the players we're watching most closely.
EA FC 27 Top 27 Men's Player Ratings
Here is the complete men's Top 27 revealed by EA.
Rank
Player
EA FC 27 Rating
1.Kylian Mbappé
91
2.Erling Haaland
91
3.Rodri
90
4.Ousmane Dembélé
90
5.Vitinha
90
6.Harry Kane
90
7.Michael Olise
90
8.Pedri
90
9.Lamine Yamal
90
10.Thibaut Courtois
90
11.Jude Bellingham
90
12.Gabriel
89
13.Gianluigi Donnarumma
89
14.Bruno Fernandes
89
15.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
89
16.Nuno Mendes
89
17.Willian Pacho
89
18.Lionel Messi
89
19.Vinícius Jr.
89
20.Jan Oblak
88
21.Declan Rice
88
22.William Saliba
88
23.Virgil van Dijk
88
24.Achraf Hakimi
88
25.João Neves
88
26.Joshua Kimmich
88
27.Luis Díaz
88
Mbappé and Haaland Are the Kings of EA FC 27
There is no outright number-one player in the men's rankings this year.
Instead, EA has given Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both 91 OVR.
That means the two superstar attackers share the highest men's rating in EA FC 27.
Mbappé continues to be one of the most desirable attacking players in the game, while Haaland's combination of finishing, strength and physical presence makes his 91 rating unsurprising.
The real debate will be about which player feels better in-game.
91 rating doesn't automatically mean two players will perform identically.
Pace, shooting, dribbling, body type, PlayStyles and other attributes can make a huge difference once players actually get onto the pitch.
Nine Players Are Rated 90
Just below Mbappé and Haaland is an extremely competitive group of 90-rated players.
The players receiving a 90 OVR rating are:
Rodri
Ousmane Dembélé
Vitinha
Harry Kane
Michael Olise
Pedri
Lamine Yamal
Thibaut Courtois
Jude Bellingham
That means EA FC 27 has 11 men's players rated 90 or higher.
And there are some very interesting names in that group.
Lamine Yamal Gets a 90 Rating
One of the biggest talking points will be Lamine Yamal receiving 90 OVR.
The young Barcelona superstar has rapidly moved into the game's elite rating group.
At 90 OVR, Yamal is now officially positioned alongside established superstars such as Bellingham, Kane, Rodri and Dembélé.
For Ultimate Team players, his rating is particularly interesting because attacking players with elite technical attributes can become extremely desirable.
Michael Olise Gets a Huge Upgrade
Michael Olise is one of the biggest winners from the EA FC 27 ratings reveal.
EA specifically highlighted Olise's rise, with the Bayern Munich star receiving a +4 OVR upgrade.
That makes his move to 90 OVR one of the most significant jumps among the game's elite players.
It's also a sign of how much EA's ratings can change after a standout season.
Jude Bellingham Remains Among the Elite
Jude Bellingham enters EA FC 27 with a 90 OVR rating.
The Real Madrid midfielder remains one of the highest-rated players in the entire game.
His combination of physical ability, technical quality and versatility makes him particularly interesting for both traditional matches and Ultimate Team.
What Happened to Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is still among the Top 27.
However, his 89 OVR rating means he is now below the 90-rated elite group.
That is one of the ratings that will generate plenty of discussion.
Messi remains one of football's biggest stars, but EA's ratings are designed to reflect current performance as well as reputation.
For fans, seeing Messi at 89 while younger players such as Yamal and Bellingham sit at 90 will certainly fuel the ratings debate.
Vinícius Jr. Rated 89
Vinícius Jr. also receives an 89 OVR rating in FC 27.
The Brazilian winger remains one of the game's most dangerous attacking players, particularly because of his pace and dribbling ability.
For Ultimate Team players, his overall rating may not tell the entire story.
A fast winger with elite dribbling can still be extremely valuable even when several players have a higher overall rating.
The Best Defender in the Top 27?
Several elite defenders make the men's Top 27.
Among the 89-rated group are:
Gabriel, Donnarumma, Bruno Fernandes, Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Messi and Vinícius Jr.
The 88-rated group includes:
Saliba, Van Dijk, Hakimi, Rice, Oblak, João Neves, Kimmich and Luis Díaz.
This gives FC 27 players plenty of defensive options among the game's highest-rated footballers.
EA FC 27 Women's Top 27
The men's ratings aren't the only major reveal.
EA has also announced the Top 27 women's players.
At the very top is:
Alexia Putellas — 91 OVR
Putellas retains her position at the top of the women's rankings.
Behind her, Aitana Bonmatí and Khadija Shaw are rated 90 OVR.
Other notable players in the women's Top 27 include:
Mariona
Patri Guijarro
Yui Hasegawa
Hannah Hampton
Alessia Russo
Sophia Wilson
Kadidiatou Diani
Rose Lavelle
Sakina Karchaoui
Vivianne Miedema
Ona Batlle
EA specifically highlighted Yui Hasegawa and Hannah Hampton, who both received +3 OVR upgrades.
The Biggest EA FC 27 Ratings Storylines
The ratings reveal isn't just about who has the highest number.
These are the changes and debates we're watching most closely.
🔥 Mbappé vs Haaland
Both are 91.
Who will actually be better in-game?
🚀 Michael Olise's +4 upgrade
One of the biggest jumps among the elite players.
⭐ Lamine Yamal reaches 90
The young superstar has officially entered the highest-rated group.
👑 Putellas remains number one
Alexia Putellas continues to lead the women's rankings at 91.
🇦🇷 Messi at 89
One of the most discussed ratings is likely to be Messi's position outside the 90-rated group.
EA FC 27 Ratings Are Not Finished Yet
There is an important detail that players shouldn't miss.
EA is releasing the ratings in stages.
The Premier League, Bundesliga and other major league ratings are being revealed throughout the week.
EA's schedule includes:
August 18: BWSL, Premier League, Bundesliga and Frauen-Bundesliga
August 19: Serie A, Liga F, La Liga and SPL
August 20: D1 Arkema, Ligue 1, NWSL, MLS and Liga MX
August 21: Süper Lig and the full base-item database without PlayStyles.
The complete base-item database with PlayStyles is scheduled for September 10, following the international transfer deadline.
What Does This Mean for EA FC 27 Ultimate Team?
The ratings reveal is especially important for Ultimate Team players.
Base ratings don't tell us everything about how a player will perform in FUT.
Two players with the same OVR can feel completely different because of:
Pace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Physicality
PlayStyles
Positions
Body type
Weak foot
Skill moves
That's why the 90-rated players won't necessarily be the best Ultimate Team players.
Sometimes an 88-rated card with the right attributes can be more useful than a 90-rated card.
When Does EA FC 27 Release?
EA FC 27 is scheduled to launch worldwide on:
September 25, 2026
Players with the eligible Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition can begin playing earlier, with early access starting September 18, 2026.
The game is coming to:
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One
PC
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
EA has also announced that The Grounds mode, including Clubs, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
What Happens Next?
The ratings reveal is only the beginning.
EA is now moving through its league-by-league ratings reveals, eventually leading to the full database.
That means we should soon know the ratings of thousands of players across the world's major leagues.
And once FC 27 launches, the real debate begins.
Because the question will no longer be:
"Who has the highest rating?"
It will be:
"Who is actually the best player in EA FC 27?"
Final Verdict
EA FC 27's ratings have delivered exactly what fans expected from an annual ratings reveal: controversy, surprises and plenty of debate.
Mbappé and Haaland share the men's top spot at 91 OVR.
Alexia Putellas leads the women's rankings at 91 OVR.
Nine more men's players sit at 90 OVR.
And Michael Olise's +4 upgrade is one of the biggest individual rating jumps among the elite players.
But the most interesting part is still coming.
The league-by-league ratings will reveal where thousands of other players stand, while the full database will eventually give Ultimate Team players the information needed to identify the real meta players.
For now, one thing is certain:
The EA FC 27 ratings debate has officially begun.
