EA SPORTS FC 26 is turning its attention to the future of the beautiful game, with Future Stars Team 1 now live across console, PC, and mobile.
Available today in EA SPORTS FC 26 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and EA SPORTS FC Mobile, Future Stars Team 1 shines a spotlight on the under-23 players already shaping football’s next era.
Leading the way this year are Chelsea winger Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea forward Estêvão, two talents whose rise has been closely followed by both fans and the EA SPORTS FC community. Their inclusion signals not just current form, but belief in where their careers are heading next.
What Is Future Stars In EA SPORTS FC 26?
Future Stars has become one of EA SPORTS FC’s most exciting annual promos, celebrating young players tipped for superstardom with upgraded Ultimate Team items. These selections are informed by community discussion, real-world performances, and long-term potential rather than short-term hype.
In FC 26, the celebration expands further, with Future Stars content also arriving in EA SPORTS FC Mobile for the first time later this month.
Alyssa Thompson And Estêvão Headline Team 1
Chelsea duo Alyssa Thompson and Estêvão sit at the heart of Future Stars Team 1, representing the women’s and men’s games respectively.
“To be featured as a Future Star in FC 26 is really special because it connects my journey with the way young fans experience football every day,” said Alyssa Thompson, Chelsea winger. “So many people discover new players first through FC and knowing that I can be that player for someone – in-game and in real life – is an incredible feeling. I can’t wait to see how fans build their squads and evolve their own Future Stars this year.”
“It means a lot to be one of the faces of Future Stars in FC 26,” said Estêvão, Chelsea forward. “I grew up playing the game and dreaming about one day seeing myself in it. To be recognised now as a Future Star is motivation to keep working, improving and show that ambitions can become a reality on the pitch.”
Their presence sets the tone for a roster packed with emerging talent from leagues across Europe and beyond.
EA SPORTS FC 26 Future Stars Team 1 Full Player List
Future Stars Team 1 features a wide-ranging mix of attacking flair, midfield creativity, and defensive promise across both the men’s and women’s game. The full lineup includes:
- Alyssa Thompson – Chelsea
- Estêvão – Chelsea
- Désiré Doué – Paris Saint-Germain
- Álvaro Carreras – Real Madrid
- Antonio Nusa – RB Leipzig
- Rodrigo Mora – FC Porto
- Jaedyn Shaw – Gotham FC
- Michelle Agyemang – Arsenal
- Francisco Conceição – Juventus
- Diego Luna – Real Salt Lake
- Nico O’Reilly – Manchester City
- Adam Wharton – Crystal Palace
- Senne Lammens – Manchester United
- Nick Woltemade – Newcastle United
- Elliot Anderson – Nottingham Forest
- Mateus Mané – Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Hanna Lundkvist – Manchester United
- Eva Gaetino – Paris Saint-Germain
- Santiago Castro – Bologna
- Givairo Read – Feyenoord
- Kees Smit – AZ Alkmaar
- Lisanne Gräwe – Eintracht Frankfurt
- Valentín Barco – Strasbourg
- Ayyoub Bouaddi – LOSC Lille
- Jade Le Guilly – Paris Saint-Germain
- Eduardo Quaresma – Sporting CP
- Oskar Pietuszewski – FC Porto
- Luany – Atlético de Madrid
- Mikel Jauregizar – Athletic Bilbao
- Vitor Reis – Girona
- Michelle Cooper – Kansas City Current
A Quick Summary Of What’s Live Now
To keep things simple, here’s what players can dive into today:
- Future Stars Team 1 is now available in EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team
- Alyssa Thompson and Estêvão headline this year’s promotion
- Age-Restricted Evolutions debut in FUT, allowing under-23 players to be upgraded
- New Future Stars Heroes arrive later this month
- EA SPORTS FC Mobile Future Stars content launches from February 19th
New Evolutions And Future Stars Heroes Add A Twist
One of the standout additions in FC 26 is the introduction of Age-Restricted Evolutions in Ultimate Team. This new system allows players to upgrade eligible young footballers, turning personal favourites into breakout stars through progression-based boosts.
EA SPORTS FC 26 also introduces two Future Stars Heroes, reimagining football’s future through iconic names from the past. Manchester City legend Micah Richards appears as ‘The Burst’, while former Spain midfielder Cesc Fàbregas joins as ‘The Architect’, each bringing a unique flavour to Ultimate Team squads.
Future Stars Expands To EA SPORTS FC Mobile
Looking ahead, Future Stars will make its EA SPORTS FC Mobile debut on February 19th, bringing a two-team drop of emerging men’s football talent to mobile players worldwide. The event will run through to March 5th, giving mobile fans their own chance to invest in football’s next wave.
With Future Stars Team 2 arriving on February 6th and even more player items coming via Squad Building Challenges and objectives, EA SPORTS FC 26 is fully committed to celebrating the stars of tomorrow, and letting the community shape who rises next.
You’ll find the game on the Xbox Store.
