Whether players are new to Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC 26 or bored by the same EPL and La Liga teams, the following are some team ideas to build around. While these won’t necessarily be the strongest squads possible in every case, they will unite players in unique ways and hopefully get players more invested in building and upgrading their Ultimate Team. Some of these may require players to acquire plenty of coins in FC 26, while some others can be achieved on a budget.
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The Greatest Ever From One Club
Great With Legend & Hero Cards, But Possible With Current Players
One of the most common team ideas for FC 26 is to make a squad of the best of the best from a club’s history. This can include current players who are still at the club, as well as those who have moved on to other teams. Bigger clubs are also more likely to have Legends and Hero cards that used to star for them. For example, a team of Barcelona’s greatest players with those available in FC 26 would see Lamine Yamal link up with Messi, Ronaldinho, Cruyff, Xavi, and Iniesta.
Brighton would be an interesting one, as while they don’t have any Legends or Heroes, they have sold most of their best players over the past decade. A team with Caicedo, Cucurella, Mac Allister, and White, all with their current ratings or even special cards, would be rather strong when paired with their current stars, such as Mitoma and Minteh. This is often called a ‘past and present’ team, and players may make use of the cheapest 90+ rated players in FC 26.
An U21s Side Of Your Favorite Nation Or League
Particularly Interesting With Evolutions To See How The Next Generation Will Shape Up
Youth teams aren’t featured in exhibition matches or Career Mode, but in Ultimate Team, players have more freedom. It’s therefore possible to make an U21s side for a particular nation or league. While not all of these players will have high ratings, despite their potential, this is where Evolutions come in.
U21s or U19s sides could also be used for tournaments where Silver cards are required. This can be a great way for football fans to discover the next generation of talent in FC 26 and world football.
Build Around A Type Of Card
TOTW, Hero, Or Event Cards
A satisfying way to build in Ultimate Team is to choose a particular type of card, such as Team of the Week cards, which look nice in black and gold, and try to make a full team of them. While this would be seriously impressive with expensive Legends cards, others aren’t that expensive. TOTW cards can go for around 10k coins, while some Hero cards remembering retired players can be fetched for reasonable prices.
Throughout the season, there are also plenty of events with new cards, such as Ultimate Scream and Winter Wildcards. Some of these event cards can be earned for free by completing objectives, SBCs, or Evolutions.
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The Tallest Team
One fun team idea for Ultimate Team is to make a squad out of the tallest players in EA Sports FC 26. A team of giants makes for a unique play style where the focus will be on long balls and crosses, as every header should be won. Defensively, the team will be a menace to go up against, and corners will never be better defended.
While this is mostly a fun idea, there are plenty of top players among the tallest, and Evolutions can always be used on players such as Isaak Tourse, who is 6ft 9″, but only 71 rated. The retired Peter Crouch also has a few cards that don’t cost too much.
Multi-National Teams Based On Culture, Regions, Or History
Make British, Yugoslav, Or Spanish-Speaking Teams
While it can be fun to make national teams using current and former players, another idea is to make teams comprised of a few nations that have certain ties. For example, a British team could be made up of English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish players, while a Spanish-speaking squad would be comprised of incredible players from Spain, Argentina, and other South American nations. In fact, a South American team with Brazilian and Argentinian players would be unstoppable.
Old countries are another source of inspiration, such as Yugoslavia, with players combining the best of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, for example. Cultures are another source of inspiration for such teams, which could strictly use current players or be mixed with past stars.
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A Team Full Of Keepers To Embarrass Opponents
A Fun Way To Play The Game
If players want to have some fun and test themselves, using a weak team on purpose makes every goal and point earned feel even greater. One hilarious option is to make a team full of goalkeepers to see how they fare outfield. With the world’s best modern keepers, this isn’t even too hard, as most of them have great footwork.
Keepers are also strong and tall, meaning long-ball tactics could work well with someone like Manuel Neuer up front. For an even greater challenge and arguably more fun, try a team of bronze keepers. Your opponent will likely get complacent, and even getting a draw will feel like the biggest win.
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September 26, 2025
- ESRB
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Everyone / In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
