FC 26 Future Stars is the latest event launched by the official FIFA team on January 30th. This event aims to showcase young, promising, and widely considered players, issuing enhancement cards to highlight their potential.

Currently, Future Stars Team 1 is nearing its end, with Team 2 set to launch on February 6th at 6 PM GMT. Because the player roster will only be revealed when the event officially begins, it has once again fueled player curiosity and speculation about the new lineup.

Team 2 Roster Leaked

Although the official Team 2 roster has not yet been announced, numerous leaked lists have surfaced. Based on these leaked lists, we can speculate on which players FIFA 26 is primarily focused on, and players can also make bold predictions about which players might be added.

Team 2 leaked roster

• Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)
• Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)
• Nico Paz (Como)
• Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid)
• Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
• Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
• Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg)
• Olivia Smith (Arsenal)
• Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)
• Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)
• Esmee Brugts (Barcelona)
• Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
• Wesley (Roma)
• Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)
• Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
• Mamadou Sangare (RC Lens)
• Wilson Odobert (Spurs)
• Ricardo Pepi (PSV)
• Riley Tiernan (Angel City)
• Loreen Bender (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City)
• Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo)
• Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)
• Pele (Icon)
• Dennis Bergkamp
• Camille Abily (Icon)
• Andriy Shevchenko (Icon)
• Gareth Bale (Icon)
• Paul Scholes (Icon)
• Eden Hazard (Hero)
• Ricardo Carvalho (Hero)
• Alex Scott (Hero)

Player Characteristics

Based on the leaked list above, it's clear that these players have already demonstrated their skills and style on the pitch. However, the official team believes their true potential hasn't been fully realized, and they intend to showcase their maximum potential through the special cards in EA FC 26 Future Stars.

The players on the list are primarily in core positions such as central midfielders, wingers, and center forwards, with almost no functional substitutes.

Further subdividing these players, they can be roughly divided into the following categories.

Rising Star

Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)

• Characteristics: High-intensity forward-moving central midfielder, energetic running, strong long-range shooting ability

Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)

• Characteristics: Fast, explosive, excellent at dribbling down the flanks

Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid)

• Characteristics: Tall and long-armed, excellent at distributing the ball from center-back

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

• Characteristics: Can play center-back and left-back, strong in physical battles, good game reading ability

Technical Player

Nico Paz (Como)

• Characteristics: Refined technique, excellent passing vision, good control of the tempo

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

• Characteristics: Excellent at dribbling down the flanks, outstanding creativity

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

• Characteristics: Left-footed, excellent at cutting inside and passing key passes

Pacey Winger

Carlos Baleba (Brighton)

• Strengths: Explosive power, excellent forward-moving ability

Wilson Odobert (Spurs)

• Strengths: High speed, strong vertical breakthrough ability

Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City)

• Strengths: Long-range shooting, left-footed, strong breakthrough ability

Striker Ricardo Pepi (PSV)

• Strengths: Good goal-scoring instinct, excellent positioning

Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)

• Strengths: High fighting spirit, quick retreat and linking up attacks

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

• Strengths: High speed, young, potential for growth

Women's Soccer Players (combines technique with pace)

Olivia Smith (Arsenal)

• Strengths: Explosiveness, strong decision-making in front of goal

Esmee Brugts (Barcelona)

• Strengths: Technical winger, strong ability to link up play

Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)

• Strengths: Agile, excellent off-the-ball movement

Riley Tiernan (Angel City) / Loreen Bender (Bayer Leverkusen)

• Strengths: Young, fast, high growth potential

Based on the currently leaked FC 26 Future Stars Team 2 roster, it's easy to see that Team 2 players cover multiple positions and have distinct strengths. Combining this with their real-world performance, players can deduce their approximate roles in the game. Players can use this information to develop their own ideas and quickly build their own team after the official roster is announced.

How to obtain player special cards?

Everyone is undoubtedly interested in FUT 26 Future Stars Team 2, but how do you obtain player special cards? This requires waiting for the official roster announcement, the relevant player cards will appear in card packs, which you can choose to draw from. Alternatively, you can participate in SBC for a chance to obtain specific cards. If you want to further enrich your gaming experience, you can also try to acquire player packs, consumables, and other items, but this requires having enough FC 26 coins.

Player Opinions

Most players have high expectations for FC 26 Future Stars because the event is highly engaging. Players can learn about more outstanding players through the event list and experience the joy of participating in their development. Especially in past events, the event successfully predicted the rise of players like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, and players hope their chosen players will become future football stars.

EA FC 26 Future Stars also serves as a bridge connecting players and fans. Athletes feel honored and encouraged to be included in the future stars list, while fans are happy to see their favorite players grow stronger.

Finally, let's all look forward to the announcement of the Team 2 roster.

With the end of Team of the Year promotion, Future Star Promo launches this Friday, along with FUT 26 Season 5 France '98 Battle Pass. 

This is a very short pass, but its generous rewards have led many players to consider it the most valuable season yet. So, should you unlock Premium Pass?

Season 5 Pass Rewards

Season 5 Battle Pass still features a Free Pass and a Premium Pass. Although the rewards are limited to 30 tiers, the quality of the rewards hasn't been reduced; in fact, it's arguably improved, especially in terms of players and EVO. Unlocking Premium Pass still requires 1000 FC Points or 500,000 FC 26 coins.

This Season Pass is themed around 1998 World Cup victory (France beat Brazil 3-0), so the rewarded players are primarily from France and Brazil. These players have excellent chemistry and can become key players on the team.

The following are specific rewards:

Free Pass Rewards

1. 5×80+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Custom
2. 8×80+ Rare Gold Players Pack
3. 1 of 3 82+ France/Brazil Player Pick
4. 3× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Marc Casadó
5. Ibrahim Maza, Lucas Digne
6. 15× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Agile Maestro [SP6]
7. 5× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Glitchwave Stadium
8. Sharpshooter [SP8], Dribble Mastery [SP8]
9. 3× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Glitchwave TIFO
10. 3× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Glitchwave TIFO
11. 5× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
12. Rémy Cabella, 15× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack
13. 1 of 4 82+ France/Brazil Player Pick
14. 5× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
15. Kenza Dali, Delphine Cascarino
16. 7×83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
17. 15× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 8× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
18. 1 of 3 83+ France/Brazil Player Pick
19. 1 of 4 84+ France/Brazil Player Pick
20. Mohamed Simakan
21. Intercept Engine [SP21], Relentless Shield [SP21]
22. Glitchwave TIFO, Custom
23. 15× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 4× 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
24. World Tour Cosmetic [SP24]
25. Marie Katoto
26. Season Ladder Excellence [SP26]
27. 8× 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack or 25× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
28. New Spark [SP28]
29. 8× 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack, or 20× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
30. Michael Owen, or 5× 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack

Premium Pass Rewards

1. 11× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Precision Passer [SP+1], Shadow
2. 10× 79+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Custom Kit, Custom Crest
3. 3000SP
4. 5× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack
5. 7×82+ Rare Gold Players Pack
6. 3× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Digital Dazzle Trophy, Custom Ball
7. Enzo Le Fée, 15× 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack
8. 4× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
9. 5× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
10. Burst Boost [SP+10]
11. 6× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
12. Melween N'Dongala
13. Wall in the Back [SP+13]
14. 3× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
15. Sandy Baltimore
16. 11× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 11× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
17. 4× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
18. CAM Command [SP+18] & Versatile Striker [SP+18]
19. Digital Dazzle VIP
20. 3000SP
21. Marcus Thuram
22. 5×84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
23. 6× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack or 3× 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
24. Bulking Season [SP+24]
25. Marcel Desailly
26. Time Warp Cosmetic [SP+26] & In All Areas [SP+26]
27. 4×85+ Rare Gold Players Pack or 7× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
28. Anticipate+ [SP+28]
29. 6× 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack or 8× 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack or 30× 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
30. Emmanuel Petit or 6× 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack

Early Pass Rewards

The initial free rewards are quite generous, with a 5× 80+ Rare Gold Players Pack given at level 1, and subsequent tiers also include high-quality card packs such as 83+11.

Mid Pass Rewards

Free Pass rewards remain substantial in the mid-game. For example, at level 23, you can obtain 15 x 84+ Rare Gold Players Packs, giving you the chance to acquire decent players beyond just fodder cards. In comparison, Premium Pass reward packs (such as 5 x 84) seem relatively ordinary.

89 OVR Mohamed Simakan World Tour, a level 20 reward, is a highly regarded center-back card with nearly a complete defensive playing style.

89 OVR Delphine Cascarino World Tour (Free Pass) and 90 OVR Sandy Baltimore World Tour (Premium Pass) at level 15 are also two very good cards. They can be played as a left winger and a right winger respectively, and both cards have a 5-star skill.

Late Pass Rewards

At level 30 of Free Pass, players can choose between 90 OVR Michael Owen Icon and 5 x 88+ Rare Gold Players Packs. Michael Owen boasts a 90 shooting rating and Finesse Shot+ and Quick Step+ skills, making him a formidable striker.

Premium Pass's level 30 reward is either 91 OVR Emmanuel Petit Icon or 6 x 87+ Rare Gold Players Packs. Emmanuel Petit is a powerful defender card, and his Intercept+ and Tiki Taka+ skills are very useful defensively.

Should You Unlock Premium Pass?

This Future Star Pass offers high-quality rewards, with an exceptionally rich selection of evolutions and very strong players. The two icons awarded later in the game can even be used as your starting players.

If you want to unlock Premium Pass, using FC 26 points is more cost-effective, allowing you to save coins for the transfer market.

For free players with 500,000 idle coins, the return on investment for this Premium Pass looks quite good, so you might consider unlocking it.

Overall, Season 5 Pass rewards are significantly better than those of previous seasons, with the rewards for unlocking the Premium Pass being even better. However, the player pack rewards offered by Premium Pass are noticeably weaker than free pass at many levels, so having only the free pass won't result in a significant loss.

All players for EA FC 26 TOTY have been revealed. Now it's time to open card packs to acquire these top players.

SBCs, Evolutions, and Objects, etc., FUT 26 offers many ways to collect card packs, but you might not know where to start. So let's systematically introduce how you should acquire these top player cards.

Priority Objectives

Many players overlook an important objective: Ultimate Gauntlet. You should prioritize completing it because it yields a large number of high-rated card packs, and the final reward is a 7x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack. Even if the cards aren't from TOTY, they are still valuable.

In addition, while Live Event missions can be a bit tedious, they are still worth completing for a 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack. Gold Stand Cup also offers a 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack. In short, you currently have a large number of objectives to complete.

Daily SBCs

Currently, you only need to focus on the following four SBCs:

• Daily Login: Submit one Bronze Card to receive one Gold Pack, and receive additional Evolution items or more packs based on your progress.
• Bronze Upgrade: Very simple. Submit 5 Bronze Cards to this SBC, and you will receive 5 Bronze Packs.
• Silver Upgrade: Same as above, submit 1 Silver Card to receive 1 Silver Pack.
• Daily Gold Common Upgrade: Requires 1 Bronze Card and 1 Silver Card (obtained by opening the packs mentioned above). After submission, you will receive 11x Gold Player Packs.

These Upgrade SBCs can be repeated 5 times, meaning you can ultimately obtain 55 Gold Cards for free (5 Rare, 50 Common).

League Upgrades

After completing the daily basic SBCs, you need to focus on the following three upgrade challenges. While there are other add-ons, these three are the most crucial:

• Mixed League Upgrade
• Premium Mixed League Upgrade
• 5 of 10 78+ Player Pick

How to Categorize Player Cards?

Before starting to upgrade SBCs, please open all the gold packs you obtain. This is to find specific player cards to maintain the subsequent upgrade cycle. Players obtained from Gold Packs can be roughly divided into two categories:

• League SBC Related Cards: Player cards from specific leagues, which can be used in the corresponding Premium Mixed League Upgrade.
• Universal Upgrade Material Cards: Common Gold Players and Rare Gold Players, which can be used for other upgrades.

Common Gold Players can be used in League-Specific Gold Common Upgrades, which will reward you with 1 Rare Gold Player and 3 Common Gold Players (all from the selected league).

Rare Gold players can be used for a League-Specific Gold Rare Upgrade, which grants 3 Rare Gold players and approximately 8 regular Gold players.

Player cards from the 8 core leagues (regardless of Bronze, Silver, or Gold) should be reserved for their respective SBCs. Any player card not belonging to these 8 core leagues can be freely used for any other Upgrade.

• Roshn Saudi League
• Serie BKT
• Superliga
• Bundesliga 2
• Ligue 2 BKT
• LALIGA HyperMotion
• MLS
• EFL

How to Handle High-rated Players?

Before embarking on a large-scale League Upgrade, prioritize completing 5 of 10 78+ OVR Player Pick SBC. These provide a large number of high-rated fodder players, such as those rated 82, 83, 84, 85, or even higher. These high-rated players can be used in other high-value SBCs, such as:

• TOTW SBCs
• 2 x 86+ Upgrade
• 10 x 83+ Upgrade
• Specific player SBCs you wish to build

All players rated 82 and above should only be used in the above SBCs. Players rated 81 and below should be used in the previously mentioned League Upgrade or Standard Upgrade.

Shop And Other Resources

In addition to the above, there are some noteworthy rewards in the in-game shop, such as 10 Coin Packs and 2500 Coin Player Pick Packs.

10 Coin Packs, costing only 10 FC 26 coins, can be exchanged for 3 rare gold players. Sometimes you might even get special cards, and even without them, they can provide materials for your upgrade cycle. After opening packs, follow the same classification principles to handle players.

Additionally, the shop may also offer players and packs for 3000 coins, which are very valuable because a single pack contains almost all the materials needed to complete a double 86+ SBC or ten 83+ SBCs.

In addition, don't overlook event campaigns, which contain many easily obtainable card packs. Challenges under the SBC tab (which rewards Prime Gold Players Packs) and Marquee Matchups contain a large number of card packs, and we recommend completing them.

If you consistently complete the above daily, your club will accumulate a large number of player cards, allowing you to begin cycling through all other upgrades and SBCs. After completing the above steps, you can open card packs obtained through other means and disassemble player cards using the same logic: league-related cards for league SBCs, and cards with 82+ points for high-value SBCs.