The most important, fulfilling, and cruel position in both real life and EA FC 26 Clubs, you must be mad to become a goalkeeper. After all, when under the sticks, a single failure can turn even a man-of-the-match performance into nothing.
But that also means that finding the right build for the position is a matter of necessity when looking to excel. So you can become a wall even the deadliest striker can’t breach, here’s the best GK build in EA FC 26 Clubs.
The Best Goalkeeper (GK) Build In EA FC 26 Clubs
To start, our best GK build will use the Shot Stopper Archetype for its immediate access to Far Reach and Footwork, the latter of which is a godsend when dealing with low shots. As height is a must for any elite keeper, we will also raise our players to the limit, all while boosting their weight to around 170lbs.
Stat-wise, focus on raising GK Diving, GK Handling, GK Reflexes, and Positioning to at least 90, while also investing heavily in Agility, Balance, Reactions, Aggression, and Acceleration for both balancing and the Deflector/1v1 Close Down PlayStyles. If you want to further boost your 1v1 focus later on, replacing Far Reach+ with Deflector+ can also work. The latter can be unlocked via the Octopus specialization, but will demand 90 Strength, 92 GK Diving, and 90 Positioning. To recap, here’s an overview of the best GK build in EA FC 26 Clubs:
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Archetype: Shot Stopper
- Low Shot Saver (Level 1 Perk): Stopping a low shot offers a short boost in Agility, Handling, and Reflexes.
- Ready to Act (Level 40 Perk): Jockeying while a dribbler is on the final third of the pitch offers a short boost in Diving, Balance, and Reflexes.
- Specialization (Optional): Octopus (90 Strength, 92 GK Diving, and 90 Positioning)
- Height: 6’7
- Weight: 170lbs+
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PlayStyles+:
- Footwork+
- Far Reach+ / Deflector+ (via Octopus)
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PlayStyles
- Deflector / Far Reach (If using Octopus)
- 1v1 Close Down (Obligatory via the current meta)
- Cross Claimer (Optional)
- Vital Stats: GK Diving, GK Handling, GK Reflexes, Agility, Balance, Reactions, Strength, Positioning, and Acceleration. Get at least 75 Aggression to unlock 1v1 Close Down.
Now that you know how to build the perfect goalkeeper, make sure to also take a look at The Best EA FC 26 Settings And Sliders. For those looking to go from level 1 to 50 in a flash, we also highly recommend checking out the fastest way to level up in FC 26 Clubs.
