EA FC 26 Liverpool Team Rating Breakdown Confirmed

The cornerstone of Liverpools defense Virgil van Dijk has been handed his official EA FC 26 rating and it comes as no surprise that it remains among the highest for a central defender His calm authority in the backline mixed with his ability to dominate in the air makes him the kind of player every Ultimate Team manager wants Having him in your squad isn’t just about filling a position it’s a statement and it will demand a serious stack of FC 26 Coins to make that happen

Anyone who has used van Dijk in past editions knows how much his physical traits translate in game Shoulder to shoulder he feels immovable and when he times a tackle it’s clean but firm The numbers back this up with strength and tackling right at the top end Then you add the fact that his aerial presence is nearly unmatched His heading accuracy and jumping mean he’s as dangerous in the opponent’s box during corners as he is clearing crosses in his own

But the physical side isn’t the whole story What keeps him ahead of most other defenders are his mental stats His defensive awareness rating is basically maxed and that shows in the way he reads the game He’s often in place before attackers have made their run His composure rating makes a big difference too because it allows him to take that extra touch under pressure and start play from the back rather than just hoofing the ball away That’s exactly the kind of thing Klopp’s system asks of him in real life

Some players look at pace first when judging defenders Van Dijk may not have the raw numbers of a sprinter but his speed is solid enough for the role His acceleration and top speed are balanced and because his positioning is so good he rarely feels exposed against faster strikers I’ve seen people online joke that he doesn’t run so much as glide across the pitch and EA FC 26 captures that sensation pretty well

All of this adds up to why his card is one of the most sought after this year A complete center back with virtually no glaring weaknesses is rare and van Dijk fits that bill perfectly His presence brings stability and confidence to any defensive setup For Ultimate Team managers planning to pair him with another top tier defender finding enough coins quickly becomes essential which is why many will turn to trusted vendors to buy FC 26 Coins and lock him into their squad early