EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to build Chelsea Past and Present squad

Chelsea has been home to some of football’s greatest players like Didier Drogba , Eden Hazard, and Frank Lampard, alongside modern stars like Cole Palmer and Lauren James. In EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, fans can recreate the magic of both eras by building a Chelsea Past and Present squad that blends legendary icons with current talent.

This squad celebrates Chelsea’s rich footballing history. It’s a mix of strength, creativity, and defensive solidity, which is perfect for players who enjoy tactical balance and structured gameplay.

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EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Best formation and tactics for the Chelsea Past and Present squad

The ideal setup for this hybrid squad is the 4-3-3 (2) formation, the same setup used by José Mourinho during his time in Chelsea. This formation provides a strong defensive base with fluid attacking movement.

Formation: 4-3-3 (2)

Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: Balanced

Line Height: 45

Player Roles and Focus:

• GK: Goalkeeper (Defend)
• RB: Fullback (Defend)
• RCB: Defender (Defend)
• LCB: Ball-Playing Defender (Build-Up)
• LB: Fullback (Balanced)
• CDM: Holding (Defend)
• RCM: Box-to-Box (Ball-Winning)
• LCM: Playmaker (Attack)
• LW: Inside Forward (Roaming)
• RW: Inside Forward (Attack)
• ST: Target Forward (Balanced)

This system allows a solid structure at the back while giving creativity and attacking movement through the midfield and wings.

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Chelsea Past and Present squad cost in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

The starting XI for the Chelsea Past and Present team combines iconic legends and modern talents. It’s a well-balanced lineup built for competitive play but comes at a price around 6.5 to 7 million FC Coins, depending on market fluctuations.

Position	Player	Rating	Card Type	Price (FC Coins)
GK	Thibaut Courtois	89	Rare Gold	491,000
RB	Lucy Bronze	88	Ratings	7,500
RCB	Marcel Desailly	88	Icon	950,000
LCB	Millie Bright	88	Cornerstone	105,000
LB	Ashley Cole	86	Icon	325,000
CDM	Claude Makelele	87	Icon	575,000
RCM	Ramires	86	Hero	1.05M
LCM	Frank Lampard	87	Icon	227,000
RW	Lauren James	87	Ratings Reload	545,000
LW	Eden Hazard	88	Hero	1.3M
ST	Didier Drogba	88	Icon	850,000

The bench adds depth and versatility, costing roughly 6.6 million FC Coins especially due to Ruud Gullit’s premium price tag.

Position	Alt. Position(s)	Name	Overall Rating	Card Quality	Price (FC Coins)
CAM	CM, ST	Ruud Gullit	90	Icon	4.88M
CB	—	Ricardo Carvalho	88	Icon	215,000
CAM	RM, ST	Cole Palmer	88	Cornerstone	680,000
LM	CAM, LW	Guro Reiten	88	Rare Gold	17,200
RW	CAM, LW	Joe Cole	87	Hero	129,000
CDM	CM	Moises Caicedo	87	Rare Gold	13,000
LB	—	Marc Caicedo	87	Rare Gold	71,000
CB	—	Antonio Rüdiger	86	Rare Gold	21,250
ST	—	Sam Kerr	87	Rare Gold	12,000
CDM	CM	Michael Essien	86	Icon	500,000
CM	LB, RM, CAM	Crystal Dunn	85	Ratings Reload	60,000
RB	RM	Ashley Lawrence	84	Rare Gold	1,200

Altogether, building the full Chelsea Past and Present squad will cost around 13–14 million FC Coins. While it’s a heavy investment, the mix of club legends and current stars makes it one of the most competitive and nostalgic teams in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.

The Chelsea Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 offers a nostalgic yet competitive experience. With Mourinho’s 4-3-3(2) tactics and a blend of Icons, Heroes, and modern stars, it’s a team built for both tactical control and attacking flair.

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