All EA FC 26 Cornerstones players

EA Sports has released the very first promo of the latest Ultimate Team game cycle, with the EA FC 26 Cornerstones players being up for grabs via packs. This promo features players who are mainstays in their club's starting lineup and have established themselves as a key fixture on their roster. They have now received overpowered boosted items on the virtual pitch.

Being the very first promo of the year, EA Sports has ensured that the power curve of the game is not too accelerated by not providing massive upgrades from the very beginning. The high-tier players in this EA FC 26 Cornerstones promo squad in particular have received much smaller boosts than usual, with Real Madrid's Federico Valverde being the highest-rated inclusion.

The first batch of EA FC 26 Cornerstones players is now live in Ultimate Team

Despite not being as star-studded as promos from previous years, the EA FC 26 Cornerstones promo still has some massive names that will be extremely sought after in the transfer market. Federico Valverde headlines the roster with an 89-rated version, and he is accompanied by Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Chelsea FC's Cole Palmer.

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New Manchester City recruit Tijjani Reijnders is also included in this lineup. His base 86-rated version is already one of the most popular and overpowered midfielders in the game, so this latest item will be even more effective. Spanish winger Nico Williams has also received an upgrades item, making him one of the best attackers in the current meta.

These are all the EA FC 26 Cornerstones players along with their overall ratings:

Federico Valverde: 89
Bruno Fernandes: 88
Cole Palmer: 88
Tijjani Reijnders: 87
Nico Williams: 87
Wendie Renard: 86
Luis Diaz: 86
Mikel Oyarzabal: 86
Giovanni Di Lorenzo: 85
Mancini: 85
Riccardo Orsolini: 85
O'Sullivan: 85
Malik Tillman: 85
Corentin Tolisso: 85
Yates: 85
Brad Guzan: 84
Karl: 84
Chara: 83
Lauri: 83
Saadane: 83

All these players have the stats and PlayStyles required to be effective in their respective positions and roles under the FC IQ system. While the high-tier inclusions like Valverde, Palmer, Fernandes, Nico Williams, Reijnders and Luis Diaz will be extremley expensive, the lower-tier inclusions will still be usable and affordable for most gamers who want to upgrade their squads on a low budget.

About the author

Shivanshu is an esports and gaming writer, covering FIFA/EA FC content at Sportskeeda. With an English degree from Delhi University, Shivanshu has successfully merged his love for the language with his professional pursuits.

Shivanshu’s earliest memory of video games includes titles like Devil May Cry on the PS2 and FIFA 09 on the PSP. His experience with FIFA and EA FC has been an enriching one, and he considers it a privilege to be able to share his love for the games with the world via Sportskeeda.

Shivanshu maintains regular communication with EA Sports, ensuring that he is always up to date with the latest FC Pro events and other game news, which helps him provide accurate and timely information to his readers. He has interviewed some of the biggest professional players in the game’s esports scene, including many participants of the eISL, India's premier FIFA 23 tournament.

Given the amount of daily content being released in Ultimate Team, Shivanshu prides himself in his ability to provide reliable information. With leaks and rumors dominating social media, he values thorough research and credibility.

When not competing in online EA FC game modes, he watches football, MMA, or anime.

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