EA FC 26 Ratings Reload Team 2 brings Messi, De Bruyne, more
EA FC 26The new Ultimate Team squad is live, with upgrades on special items and packs available for one week.
EA FC 26’s second Ratings Reload squad is out, headlined by Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne alongside a mix of rising talents and established starters. The campaign focuses on community-backed upgrades delivered through special Ultimate Team items. Base cards stay the same; the boost only applies to these promo versions. Team 2 is available in packs for one week.
EA FC 26 Ratings Reload Team 2 (full squad)
| Player | Club (in-game) |
|---|---|
| Khadija Shaw | Manchester City |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli |
| Lionel Messi | Inter Miami |
| Kenan Yildiz | Juventus |
| Desire Doue | PSG |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool |
| Lauren James | Chelsea |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Leny Yoro | Manchester United |
| Antony | Real Betis |
| Selma Bacha | Lyon |
| Denzel Dumfries | Lombardia FC |
| Max Beier | Borussia Dortmund |
| Francisco Conceicao | Juventus |
| Crystal Dunn | PSG |
| Glódís Viggósdóttir | Bayern Munich |
| Julia Zigiotti | Manchester United |
| Ivan Romero | Levante |
| Jakub Kamiński | FC Köln |
| Martín Ojeda | Orlando City |
Confirmed Ratings Reload upgrades and positions (key cards)
| Player | OVR | Primary position | Notable stats on the card | Market snapshot (PS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khadija Shaw | 90 | ST | — | — |
| Lionel Messi | 88 | RW | — | ~1,220,000 coins |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 88 | CM (also CAM) | Passing 93, Dribbling 87, Pace 77, Shooting 84 | ~332,000 coins |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 87 | LM | — | — |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 87 | CAM | — | — |
| Lauren James | 87 | RM | — | — |
| Désiré Doué | 87 | RW (also RM/CM/LW) | Dribbling 91, Pace 85, Shooting 82 | — |
| Kenan Yıldız | 87 | CAM | — | — |
| Denzel Dumfries | 86 | RB (also RM) | Pace 86, Physical 86, Defending 82 | — |
| Antony | 86 | RW | — | — |
| Selma Bacha | 86 | LB | — | — |
| Leny Yoro | 86 | CB | — | ~106,000 coins |
What Ratings Reload actually changes
Ratings Reload issues special items that reflect how the community feels certain players should be rated right now. The upgrade is confined to the promo item. Base items don’t change in your club, in packs after the promo ends, or on the global ratings list.
That’s why you’ll see, for example, Lionel Messi’s base item at 86 OVR and Kevin De Bruyne’s base item at 87 OVR, while their Ratings Reload versions jump to 88 OVR. If you want the boost in Ultimate Team, you’ll need the special item, not the standard gold.
Why these cards matter in Ultimate Team
- Immediate power boosts: Passing-heavy creators like De Bruyne get top-tier distribution right out of the pack.
- Flexible roles: Several items carry useful secondary positions (e.g., De Bruyne at CAM, Doué across RW/RM/CM/LW, Dumfries at RB/RM), giving you room to solve chemistry without sacrificing fit.
- Meta-friendly profiles: Pace-plus-physical fullbacks and high-dribbling wingers remain reliable early-cycle picks, even outside perfect chemistry.
Availability window
Team 2 is in packs for one week. If you plan to open saved packs or target specific players on the transfer market, the timing matters—prices tend to be highest in the early hours and settle as supply increases.
Heavy hitters at the top, high-upside options throughout the middle, and a clear emphasis on fan-backed upgrades—Team 2 delivers a broad set of squad-build paths in a compact window. If you’ve been waiting to refresh your right wing, midfield creativity, or fullback depth, this week offers some of the cycle’s most impactful early upgrades.
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