Given its larger focus on rarity-specific tournaments, EA FC 26 Ultimate Team has made Silver cards more valuable than ever. That’s right, gone are the days when you could simply ignore their packs or use them solely to farm coins between SBCs.
But the high demand also makes knowing which cards to build your starting 11 around a necessity, especially if you plan on maximizing your gains as an F2P player. Here are the best silver players for all positions in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, going from the keeper all the way to your ideal number 9.
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The Best Silver GK In EA FC 26
As expected, given both its Icon chemistry and solid stats, we consider World Tour Silver Stars Lev Yashin to be the best silver goalkeeper in EA FC 26. He is then followed by Sunderland’s Robin Roefs, who shines by pairing the two best GK PlayStyles (Far Reach and Footwork) with a Premier League link. To close it out, we have Al Taawoun’s Mailson as an excellent budget pick capable of synergizing well with the easy-to-acquire World Tour Silver Stars Garrincha.
| Player (OVR) | Price Range (Console) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|
| World Tour Silver Stars Lev Yashin (72 OVR) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) |
| Robin Roefs (74 OVR) | 1.600+ | 1,100+ |
| Mailson (74 OVR) | 1,800+ | 2,000+ |
The Best Silver CBs In EA FC 26
Boasting high PAC and PHY stats, a complete selection of defensive PlayStyles, and an extra dose of acceleration through Quick Step, Al-Najma’s Jawad El Yamiq is the best silver CB in EA FC 26. If you cannot get him, however, Derby County’s Sondre Langas is the second-best thing, while World Tour Silver Stars Bobby Moore closes the podium via its Anticipate+ PlayStyle and chemistry boost. To recap, here are the best Silver CBs in FC 26, as well as a few budget picks if you don’t have the coins for Collins or the time to invest in Moore.
| Player (OVR) | Price Range (Console) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Jawad El Yamiq (74 OVR) | Currently Extinct | Currently Extinct |
| Nnamdi Collins (74 OVR) | 9,500+ | 9.900+ |
| World Tour Silver Stars Bobby Moore (74 OVR) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) |
| Sondre Langas (71 OVR) | 5,000+ | 4,700+ |
| Calvin Brackelmann (70 OVR) | 2,000+ | 2,300+ |
The Best Silver Right And Left-Backs (RB And LB)
In a testament to how speed is the lifeblood of any fullback in the current meta, Jackson Tchatchoua takes the spot as the top RB in FC 26. The Wolves representative is followed by Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman, who shines especially bright as a wingback but lacks the former’s top-tier PlayStyles (in particular, Jockey and Anticipate).
Rıdvan Yılmaz then takes the top spot for the LB position, while his Premier League chemistry link makes Man United’s Patrick Dorgu a good alternative. You can check out the price ranges of all of the players below, as well as a third pick for both positions.
| Position | Players | Price Range (Console) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB |
Jackson Tchatchoua (74 OVR / RB) Josha Vagnoman (74 OVR / RB) Milan van Ewijk (74 OVR / RB) |
4,000+ 5.500+ 8,500+ |
5,900+ 7,000+ 8,500+ |
| LB |
Patrick Dorgu (74 OVR / LB) Rıdvan Yılmaz (73 OVR / LB) Calvin Brackelmann (70 OVR / CB) |
8,000+ Currently Extinct 2,000+ |
8,200+ Currently Extinct 2,300+ |
The Best Silver CM And CDMs In EA FC 26
Pairing his easy-to-link nationally and high PAS with the Incisive Pass/Press Proven combo, we consider Servette FC’s Timothé Cognat to be the best Silver CM in FC 26, with Darius Olaru being a close second when the subject is a box-to-box specialist on the cheap. As no one can say no to a defender carrying Jockey, Anticipate, and Quick Step, Claudio Gomes is our main pick for the CDM position.
To close out, Yunus Musah is a more than worthy choice for a multipurpose midfielder capable of excelling in both positions, although his versatility and easy-to-link league do translate to his price. Here’s a quick overview of all players, as well as a few extra sure-to-excel finds:
| Position | Players | Price Range (Consoles) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM |
Timothé Cognat (74 OVR) Darius Olaru (73 CM) Yunus Musah (74 OVR) |
8,500+ 1,600+ 8,500+ |
9,000 3,000+ 9,000 |
| CDM |
Claudio Gomes (73 OVR) Yunus Musah (74 OVR) |
8,800+ 8,500+ |
10,000+ 9,000 |
The Best Silver CAM In FC 26
The least we could expect given his objective requirements, World Tour Silver Stars Bobby Charlton is by far the best Silver CAM in EA FC 26 and offers a perfect mix of lethal shooting and assist-focused PlayStyles. Making even more sense as to why he is currently extinct, Cesinha is our second pick for the role and brings to the pitch a 5/5 combo, as well as a top-tier PlayStyle selection for a Silver Rare. To recap and add to the above, here are our top CAM picks, as well as one you can actually buy.
| Player | Price Range (Consoles) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|
| World Tour Silver Stars Bobby Charlton (74 OVR) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) |
| Cesinha (74 OVR) | Virtually Extinct | Virtually Extinct |
| Yunus Musah (74 OVR) | 8,500+ | 8,500+ |
The Best Silver Wingers (RW And LW) In EA FC 26
Pairing his remarkable acceleration with a dribbling that feels just as good as his main Icon card’s, World Tour Silver Stars Garrincha is easily the best silver right winger in EA FC 26. Gabriel Silva then takes the second spot, while also shining as our top pick for the left wing. The reason? The player is a Gold Rare in all but name and brings to the pitch both Quick Step+ and 96 PAC. Also part of our shortlist below, Teddy Okou and Philip Otele’s 90+ PAC and Quick Step/Rapid PlayStyles make them more than worthy alternatives for those working with a tighter budget.
| Position | Player | Price Range (Console) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RW / RM |
World Tour Silver Stars Garrincha (74 OVR) Gabriel Silva (74 OVR) Teddy Okou (70 OVR) |
Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) 10,000 (Virtually Extinct) 4,000+ |
Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) 9,000+ (Virtually Extinct) 3,500+ |
| LW / LM |
Gabriel Silva (74 OVR) Philip Otele (73 OVR) Luca Orellano (73 OVR) |
10,000 (Virtually Extinct) 4,000+ 1,700+ |
9,000+ (Virtually Extinct) 3,500+ 2,000+ |
The Best Silver Strikers In EA FC 26
To no one’s surprise, World Tour Silver Stars Eusébio takes the throne as the best silver striker in EA FC 26, courtesy of his high PAC, solid SHO, Rapid+ PlayStyle, and Quick Step/Low Driven Shot combo. But even if the Black Panther is head and shoulders above the competition, he is not the only one who can excel, as Sekou Koita’s high pace and solid shooting are more than enough to earn him the runner-up spot. You can check out Koita’s price, as well as an extra alternative for the position below:
| Player | Price Range (Consoles) | Price Range (PC) |
|---|---|---|
| World Tour Silver Stars Eusébio (73 OVR) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) | Not For Sale (OBJ Exclusive) |
| Sekou Koita (74 OVR) | 6.000 | 3;500+ |
| Teddy Okou (70 OVR) | 4.400+ | 3.800+ |
Now that you know all you need to assemble your ideal Silver starting 11, we also highly recommend taking a look at our new Ultimate Team-focused FUTcast Newsletter. After all, in FC 26, being on up to spéed with the newest meta is a must if you want to win.
