Although the foundation of every team starts in its backline, no one can expect to excel in EA FC 26 without a proper striker, capable of putting the ball into the net no matter the opposition.
But like me, the large majority of players won’t have the luxury of expending millions on the game’s certified meta picks and instead have to make do with what they can and work on tighter budgets. Here are the best under 10K, 25K, and 100K strikers in EA FC 26 FUT.
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The Best Strikers Under 10K In EA FC 26
If you are just starting, his Premier League chemistry links, great speed, solid shooting, and agility see Gold Rare Hugo Ekitike take the spot as the best striker under 10K coins in EA FC 26. Only behind the above given his hard-to-link nation and league, Gold Rare Heung Min Son takes the second spot through his high stat average and offensive selection of PlayStyles, which include Finesse Shot+, Low Driven Shot, and First Touch. You can check out an overview of our main picks, as well as a few extra under 10K alternatives, below:
| Player | Face Stats | PlayStyles | Average Price (Consoles/PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rare Hugo Ekitike (83 OVR / ST) | 86 PAC, 78 SHO, 69 PAC, 85 DRI, 33 DEF, and 73 PHY | Finesse Shot, Chip Shot, and Technical | 1,3K on consoles / 850+ on PC |
| Gold Rare Heung Min Son (85 OVR / LW) | 84 PAC, 84 SHO, 81 PAS, 83 DRI, 42 DEF, and 73 PHY | Finesse Shot+, Low Driven Shot, Game Changer, Whipped Pass, and First Touch | 4K+ on consoles / 4,5K on PC |
| Gold Rare Lionel Messi (85 OVR / LW) | 78 PAC, 85 SHO, 85 PAS, 90 DRI, 33 DEF, and 64 PHY | Tiki Taka+, Finesse Shot, Dead Ball, Game Changer, Incisive Pass, Technical, and Quick step | 8.7K on consoles / 8,5K on PC |
| Gold Rare Melchie Dumornay (86 OVR / ST) | 93 PAC, 85 SHO, 78 PAS, 87 DRI, 60 DEF, and 71 PHY | Game Changer+, Finesse Shot, Chip Shot, Incisive Pass, Technical, and Quick Step | 9K+ on both consoles and PC |
| Gold Rare Trinity Rodman (85 OVR / RM) | 91 PAC, 81 SHO, 78 PAS, 83 DRI, 43 DEF, and 82 PHY | Quick Step+, Finesse Shot, Inventive, Aerial Fortress, Rapid, Trickster, and Relentless | 6.5K+ on consoles / 7.6K+ on PC |
The Best Under 50K Strikers In FC 26 Ultimate Team
Continuing the Premier League streak, Gold Rare Erling Haaland is by far the best under 50K striker in EA FC 26, a courtesy of his Low Driven Shot+ PlayStyle and high SHO/PHY. Unlike his FC 25 version, Haaland’s PAC is also a highlight here and allows him to work extremely well, even as an Advanced Forward.
Gold Rare Ewa Pajor is then our main alternative, followed by Gold Rare Claudia Pina, who, although no longer the queen of the meta, is still extremely efficient. Here’s an overview of all of the above players:
| Player | Face Stats | PlayStyles | Average Price (Consoles/PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rare Erling Haaland (90 OVR / ST) | 86 PAC, 91 SHO, 70 PAS, 80 DRI, 45 DEF, and 88 PKY | Low Driven Shot+, Chip Shot, Power Shot, Precision Header, Acrobatic, Game Changer, and Enforcer | 40k+ on both consoles and PC |
| Gold Rare Claudia Pina (86 OVR / ST) | 79 PAC, 86 SHO, 83 PAS, 87 DRI, 45 DEF, and 71 PHY | Low Driven Shot+, Finesse Shot, Dead Ball, Game Changer, Incisive Pass, Tiki Taka, and Technical | 13K+ on both consoles and PC |
| Gold Rare Ewa Pajor (88 OVR / ST) | 87 PAC, 88 SHO, 64 PAS, 88 DRI, 22 DEF, and 71 PHY | Finesse Shot+, Precision Header, Low Driven Shot, Game Changer, and Rapid | 14K on consoles / 18K on PC |
The Best Under 100K Strikers In FC 26
Pairing his high PAC, lethal SHO, and top-tier PlayStyle selection with the highest PHY stat among his class, Gold Rare Viktor Gyökeres is my pick for the best striker under 100K in EA FC 26. Gold Rare Kadidiatou Diani then takes the second spot through her massive pacing and Quick Step/Finesse Shot+ combo. Just make sure you can link her beforehand to awaken her full potential.
Ratings Reload Khadija Shaw can also be a great choice if looking for a meta Target Forward, although getting her might demand going a little over budget. Here’s an overview of each of our picks:
| Player | Face Stats | PlayStyles | Average Price (Consoles/PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rare Viktor Gyökeres (87 OVR / ST) | 90 PAC, 86 SHO, 73 PAS, 81 DRI, 36 DEF, and 91 PHY | Enforcer+, Finesse Shot, Power Shot, Acrobatic, Low Driven Shot, Press Proven, and Quick Step | 56K+ on consoles /46K+ on PC |
| Gold Rare Kadidiatou Diani (88 OVR / RW) | 92 PAC, 85 SHO, 91 PAS, 88 DRI, 56 DEF, and 79 PHY | Finesse Shot+, Precision Header, Game Changer, Technical, Quick Step, and Enforcer | 60K on consoles / 50K+ on PC |
| Ratings Reload Khadija Shaw (90 OVR / ST) | 85 PAC, 90 SHO, 76 PAS, 85 DRI, 33 DEF, and 85 PHY | Low Driven Shot+, Power Shot, Precision Header, Acrobatic, Press Proven, and Enforcer | 100/105K on consoles /110K on PC |
So, have any of the above earned a spot in your starting 11? If so, make sure to take a look at The Best Silver Players For All Positions In EA FC 26 Ultimate Team to also boost your tournament-focused squad.
