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

Building a Manchester United Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team brings together the club’s greatest icons, modern stars, and new-generation heroes. It mixes legends like Beckham, Ronaldo, and Ferdinand with current players such as Bruno Fernandes and Greenwood to recreate different eras of Old Trafford dominance.

This team setup focuses on balance, power, and attacking flair, capturing what has defined Manchester United across decades. With icons and cornerstone cards dominating the lineup, the squad isn’t cheap but delivers an authentic United-style experience in Ultimate Team.

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EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Best formation and tactics for Manchester United Past and Present squad

The best setup for this squad is a 4-4-2 formation. It allows a solid defensive structure while providing width and direct attacking options. Even Sir Alex Ferguson utilized this formation, leading the Red Devils to dominate Europe with it.

Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 60

Player Roles and Focus:

• GK: Goalkeeper (Defend)
• RB: Fullback (Balanced)
• RCB: Ball-Playing Defender (Defend)
• LCB: Defender (Defend)
• LB: Fullback (Balanced)
• RM: Winger (Balanced)
• RCM: Playmaker (Attack)
• LCM: Box-to-Box (Ball-Winning)
• LM: Inside Forward (Balanced)
• RST: Target Forward (Balanced)
• LST: Advanced Forward (Attack)

This setup ensures strong defensive coverage, creativity through midfield, and clinical finishing from the strikers.

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Manchester United Past and Present squad cost in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

The starting XI features a mix of icons, heroes, and cornerstone players that mirror United’s history and evolution. However, the starting XI would easily cost around 10.3 million FC coins, depending on market fluctuations.

Position	Player	Rating	Card Type	Price (FC Coins)
GK	Edwin van der Sar	88	Icon	491,000
RB	Ona Batlle	86	Rare Gold	7,500
RCB	Laurent Blanc	88	Icon	764,000
LCB	Rio Ferdinand	88	Icon	2,900,000
LB	Alex Greenwood	84	Rare Gold	1,400
RM	David Beckham	88	Icon	375,000
RCM	Bruno Fernandes	88	Cornerstone	435,000
LCM	Bastian Schweinsteiger	88	Icon	227,000
LM	Park Ji Sung	86	Hero	83,000
RST	Cristiano Ronaldo	88	Cornerstone	990,000
LST	Zlatan Ibrahimović	91	Icon	4,000,000

The starting XI is a powerful blend of technical skill, physical dominance, and historical depth. However, such a marvellous lineup would require a quality bench, filled with stars who can replace anyone on the field and won’t lower the team’s quality.

Position	Alt. Position(s)	Name	Overall Rating	Card Quality	Price (FC Coins)
CAM	—	Bobby Charlton	92	Icon	1,630,000
RW	CAM, LW	George Best	90	Icon	1,650,000
ST	—	Eric Cantona	89	Icon	998,000
CM	CAM	Paul Scholes	88	Icon	130,000
CB	—	Nemanja Vidić	87	Icon	419,000
CB	—	Jaap Stam	87	Hero	1,950,000
RM	CAM, RW	Lauren James	87	Ratings Reload	560,000
ST	CAM	Wayne Rooney	88	Icon	648,000
CM	CAM	Scott McTominay	87	Ratings Reload	85,000
CM	CDM	Roy Keane	86	Icon	93,000
LB	LM, LW	Fridolina Rolfö	84	Rare Gold	1,300
CB	RB	Maya Le Tissier	84	Rare Gold	1,300

The substitute bench adds roughly 8.2 million FC coins, taking the total estimated cost of the complete Manchester United Past and Present squad to around 18–19 million FC coins. It’s a heavy investment, but it delivers one of the most nostalgic and balanced squads possible in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.

The Manchester United Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is a celebration of the club’s football heritage. It’s expensive to build but offers tactical depth, star quality, and versatility that reflect the true identity of Red Devils, combining history, leadership, and attacking flair in one cohesive setup.

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