EA Sports FC 26: Best Players To Sign For Manchester United

More than ten years have passed since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as manager, and Manchester United is still striving to recapture its previous success. Although they’ve had some decent seasons, United recently recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish, and the start of the 2025/26 season hasn’t been particularly strong.

I’m really excited that in EA Sports FC 26’s Career Mode, we’ll be able to take the reins at Man Utd! I’m hoping I can step in as manager after Ruben Amorim and really turn things around, eventually getting them back to being a top Prem team. We can start right at the beginning of the season, or jump in mid-season – maybe even after that tough loss to Brentford. Either way, if I want to rebuild Manchester United in FC 26, here are some players I think would be great signings.

The Initial Squads feature will become available once Cunha and Mbuemo join, but before Sesko arrives. The Current Squads will include all players who have been purchased, and will also reflect any loan deals, such as Onana and Sancho being loaned out.

Best Keepers For Man Utd In FC 26

Marco Carnesecchi Or Dean Henderson

Name Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Dean Henderson Crystal Palace England 28 $24M 81 81-86
Marco Carnesecchi Atalanta (Bergamo Calcio) Italy 25 $54M 84 85-91
Viljami Sinisalo Celtic Finland 23 $3.2M 69 75-81

Although United have Lammens as a promising goalkeeper for the future, they currently need an experienced and top-performing player in that position. Dean Henderson previously played for Man Utd, developing through their youth system. He might be a good option to come back after playing a key role in making Palace a strong defensive team. Alternatively, if they’re looking for a truly exceptional keeper, they could consider Marco Carnesecchi from Italy.

Best Center Backs For Man Utd In FC 26

Guehi, Milenkovic, & Some Squad Options

Name Positions Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Marc Guehi CB Crystal Palace England 24 $41M 82 82-87
Nikola Milenkovic CB Nottingham Forrest Serbia 27 $43M 83 83-87
Jarrad Branthwaite CB Everton England 23 $29M 79 81-87
Jake O’Brien CB/RB/RM Everton Ireland 24 $12M 76 77-83

If Manchester United wants to quickly improve and strengthen their defense, Marc Guehi, who is currently highly sought after, and Nikola Milenkovic of Forest are good options to consider. Guehi is a younger, quicker, and smaller player who costs about the same as Milenkovic, while Milenkovic would be a physically imposing player in the penalty area. Looking ahead, Everton has two center-backs, Branthwaite and O’Brien, who both show a lot of promise and could be valuable additions.

Best Full Backs For Man Utd In FC 26

De Cuyper, Van Ewijk, & Future Stars

Name Positions Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Maxim De Cuyper LB/RB/LM Brighton Belgium 24 $36M 80 82-88
Oliver Scarles LB/LM West Ham England 19 $3.9M 70 76-82
Milan van Ewijk RB/RM Coventry Netherlands 24 $7M 74 76-82
Aaron Hickley RB/RM Brentford Scotland 23 $7M 74 77-83
Colby Donovan RB/CB/RM Celtic Scotland 18 $1.7M 64 80-86

Although Noussair Mazraoui is performing well at right back, Manchester United likely needs a stronger player at left back. Maxim De Cuyper, currently at Brighton, could be a valuable addition to the team, and he has the added benefit of being able to play on either side of the defense. Milan van Ewijk is another promising player who could be a useful backup or eventually become a regular starter at right back. With a potential rating of 86, Colby Donovan has the potential to be one of the top young right backs in FC 26​​​​​​.

Best Central Midfielders For Man Utd In FC 26

Wharton, Ferguson, Jobe Bellingham, & Prospects

Name Positions Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Adam Wharton CDM/CM Crystal Palace England 21 $39M 79 83-89
Lewis Ferguson CM/CDM/CAM Bologna Scotland 25 $22M 78 79-85
Jobe Bellingham CM/CDM/CAM Dortmund England 19 $10M 74 83-89
Lennon Miller CM/CDM/CAM/CB Udinese Scotland 18 $5M 71 83-89
Arne Engels CM/CDM Celtic Belgium 21 $15M 75 80-86
Bejamin Nygren CM/LW/RW/CAM Celtic Sweden 23 $5M 73 76-82
Bailey Rice CDM/CM Rangers Scotland 18 $1.2M 71 80-96

Manchester United has strong players controlling the center of the field, so game players might want to scout the top young central midfielders in FC 26 to potentially find a future replacement for Bruno Fernandes. Adam Wharton has already proven himself in the Premier League, and because his value is likely to increase, it’s smart to sign him quickly. If players need a tough, determined midfielder, they could consider promising young Scottish talents like Lennon Miller or Bailey Rice, while Lewis Ferguson offers a more experienced and combative option.

Best Wingers For Man Utd In FC 26

Mitoma, Fatawu, Lee Kang In, & Youth Prospects

Name Positions Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Kaoru Mitoma LM/LW Brighton Japan 28 $36M 82 Peak
Abdul Fatawu RM/RW Leicester Ghana 21 $18M 76 79-85
Oliver Antman RM/LM/RW Rangers Finland 23 $10M 75 79-85
Lee Kang In RW/CM/RM PSG South Korea 24 $31M 79 81-87
Findlay Curtis LW/RW/LM Rangers Scotland 18 $1.8M 63 81-87

When considering potential signings for Manchester United in FC 26, it’s important to remember that wingers have always been central to the club’s tradition, with legends like Ronaldo, Beckham, and Giggs immediately springing to mind. For players seeking an instant impact, Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton is an excellent choice, though PSG’s Lee Kang In offers more long-term potential. FC 26 also features a number of promising young wingers who could become stars with a little development.

Best Strikers For Man Utd In FC 26

Kane, Vlahovic, Toney, & Wonderkids

Name Club Nation Age Value Overall Potential
Harry Kane Bayern Munich England 31 $103M 89 Peak
Dusan Vlahovic Juventus Serbia 25 $48M 82 82-87
Ivan Toney Al-Ahli England 29 $30M 81 Peak
Evan Ferguson Brighton Ireland 20 $8M 73 78-84
Igor Tyjon Blackburn England 17 $0.6M 57 78-84
Jay Stansfield Birmingham England 22 $3.7M 69 76-82
Mihailo Ivanovic Millwall Serbia 20 $3.6M 69 76-82
James Wilson Hearts Scotland 18 $1.4M 63 79-85

To give Benjamin Sesko support in attack, the team could bring in top-class strikers like Harry Kane, Dusan Vlahovic, or Ivan Toney. FC 26 also features a lot of promising young forwards who would be a good fit for Manchester United. While not all of them might become regular starters, they could be fantastic impact players off the bench, capable of scoring crucial late goals.

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2025-10-04 19:10