EA Sports FC 26 has taken a closer look at Lincoln City, ranking players based on critical criteria.
Fans usually check those ratings for betting on the esport betting site. As always, the numbers spark debate long before a virtual ball is kicked. FC 26 continues the so-called “FC era” with tweaked play styles and chemistry systems. The ratings offer genuine insights, which can’t be ignored by fans and specialists. Let’s see the most successful players ranked throughout the years.
Sonny Bradley
Overall rating: 67
Sonny Bradley is a talented centre back whose height helped him deliver excellent performances through the years. His physicality (77) and defending capabilities (67) are critical factors for delivering strength and aggression on the field. Accuracy in short and long passing, quick reactions, and composure make him a valuable asset in crowded boxes. Ball control and agility are good enough to demonstrate excellent recycling possession. Players can shadow to enhance interceptions and recovery, and Anchor for better strength. Find a strong partner and a screening midfielder to compensate for his pace (45), which still needs to be improved.
James Collins
Overall rating: 66
James Collins is a talented striker with a high overall rating. His physicality (77) remains his top indicator thanks to excellent jumping skills, strength, and aggression. Collins doesn’t stop impressing the audience with great dribbling (64), especially with proper balance, ball control, and composure. He is also good at shooting penalties, due to the strong power of his shots and smooth positioning on the field.
However, his defensive awareness may require additional practice. His standing and sliding tackles need to be improved to stand strong against rivals. Finisher or Hawk increases clinical edge and dynamic movement. Meanwhile, Precision Header contributes to back-post crosses and immediate deliveries.
Reeco Hackett
Overall rating: 66
Reeco Hackett is a professional wide man with universal gaming skills. He demonstrates high speed despite his size. His physicality (66) is the key element of his performance, especially when it comes to jumping skills and stamina. Hacket also demonstrates excellent dribbling (65) tactics, which help him deliver quick reactions and control the ball throughout the game. He is good at playing LM, CAM, or even LB, which makes it easier for the coach to build a squad. The engine contributes to zip and ball carrying. Deadeye or Finisher delivers his end product if they want him as an inside forward.
Ryley Towler
Overall rating: 65
Ryley Towler is a left-footed centre-back with great physicality (71), defending (64), and dribbling (58) skills. His significant physical capabilities allow him to stay aggressive on the field, demonstrate defending awareness, and give quick reactions throughout the gaming process. Towler is good with the ball for the tier, with 59 short and 58 long passing performances. He also has proper acceleration to cover the channel.
Players can use shadow to improve defensive ceiling, while Anchor needs to increase the frequency of duels and aerials. They can use Towler for speeding up a partnership and handling progressive passing. His shots made with his left foot are hard to prevent from being damaged, which makes this centre-back dangerous for rivals.
Adam Jackson
Overall rating: 65
Adam Jackson plays as a defender, offering traditional no-frills. His defending (64) deserves appreciation due to high interceptions, heading accuracy, and standing tackle. His strength and jumping skills make it easier for him to make quick but aggressive attacks. Players shouldn’t expect good shooting from him since his main focus is on defence.
Nevertheless, Jackson demonstrates solid dribbling on different spots. His long and short passing is highly effective for the team. Using Sentinel, players can increase their tackling and marking. With Anchor, Jackson gets a better pace to track runners. This defender can be useful next to the conservative centre-back.
Lewis Montsma
Overall rating: 65
Lewis Montsma is a defender, managing to stop rivals from going inside the far position with regular strikes. His physicality (71) allows him to jump high and demonstrate strength and aggression on the field. His defending (64) is good enough to prevent aggressive strikes with his head. His interceptions and defending awareness are also high. Montsma still needs to improve his vision, free-kick accuracy, and shot power, which cause obstacles to his full power release.
Quick reactions and decent heading make Montsma reliable in different spots at both sides. Passing is serviceable for resets, which require players to keep their distribution smooth. They can choose Sentinel for pure defending. With Anchor, they can add pace in the air. When placed next to a more mobile defender, Montsma can decide to maintain a higher line in Division Rivals.