NEWS DETAIL
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.
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