EA FC 26 ratings row: Neuer drops, Olise underrated | OneFootball

The Bundesliga fans had hoped for more: The newly released EA FC 26 ratings disappoint players in Germany, especially. Manuel Neuer experiences the biggest drop of his gaming career. But even stars like Michael Olise receive ratings that leave the community shaking their heads.

Manuel Neuer, once the benchmark among goalkeepers, is rated only 84 in FC 26. This means he loses two points compared to the previous year and falls behind Dortmund's Gregor Kobel (86) and Leipzig's Péter Gulacsi (85). For many fans, this is a historic moment: The long-time FCB captain slips out of the world-class category – at least on the virtual field.

Olise and Co. rated too low

Particularly noteworthy: Michael Olise, celebrated as one of the best Bundesliga players after his debut season in Munich, receives only an 86 overall rating. Considering his stellar performances in the Bundesliga and the French national team, this rating seems like a downgrade of his real-life development. Other Bayern stars like Serge Gnabry or Leon Goretzka also fall short of expectations, while Jamal Musiala at least solidified his status as a top card with an 89.

Pace problem weakens Bundesliga

Even more significant than individual ratings is a trend: Many Bundesliga players have been severely penalized in terms of pace. In Ultimate Team, where speed often decides victory or defeat, slow cards are practically unusable. The only bright spot: Alphonso Davies with his usual lightning-fast 94 pace and Bayern newcomer Luis Díaz with a strong 88.

For most other Bundesliga stars, the path to the teams of top players is likely to remain blocked. This causes disappointment – and could lead to the Bundesliga falling further behind the Premier League, LaLiga, and Serie A in the gaming world.

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