Liverpool's EA FC 26 ratings 'leaked' and fans have been left in disbelief

The Liverpool squad’s player ratings in EA FC 26 have been ‘leaked’ on social media – and there are a few surprises.

On September 26, UK gamers will finally get the chance to play the latest version in EA’s series.

For several years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the two highest-rated players in the game.

Messi peaked at 94 overall between FIFA 12 and 14, and then in FIFA 16. Whereas Ronaldo reached 94 overall in both FIFA 17 and 19.

According to EA FC 26 Leaks, the Portuguese, who now plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, will have a rating of 85 on the game, while Messi, now at Inter Miami, will be an 87 overall.

So, who will be the highest-rated players in EA FC 26?

Well, although official ratings are yet to be released, two current men’s players – not including ICONS – share top spot in terms of ratings.

According to Donk, Liverpool’s Mo Salah is reportedly rated at 91, with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe returning the same rating.

As per EA FC 26 leaks, several Man United players’ ratings have changed in the upcoming release.

But how did arch rivals Liverpool fare following a Premier League title-winning 2024/25 campaign?

Alongside Salah’s 91 rating, which is up two from the previous edition of the game, record-signing Florian Wirtz boasts an 89 rating, just one less than captain Virgil van Dijk, who is up from 89 to 90 this term.

Goalkeeper Alisson (89), midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (87) and centre-back Ibrahima Konate (86) make up the Reds’ top six highest-rated players.

What about the rest of the new signings?

Both Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike boast an 83 rating, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is 84-rated.

Milos Kerkez comes in at 82 while Giovanni Leoni is 69-rated.

Fans were quick to offer their thoughts on social media.

One said: “Wow, 86 Konate and 85 Grav are finally getting the appreciation they deserve. Also nice to see we have 4 players 89+. We’ve come a long way. Not long ago, it was Sturridge (83) and Firmino (82) our highest-rated players.”

Another added: “Konate walkout? For me, max 85 - not much of a difference, but that’s my opinion. Gravenberch 85 but Caicedo is 87? Gakpo should be 85 imo. Szobo 83? Max 82 imo.”

A third claimed: “I really can't understand some of this. Frimpong should have been 87 from last season and keep that this year.”