EA Sports’ latest football game, EA FC 27, has named Harry Wilson as Brentford’s best player, a surprising choice given the club’s recent performances. Wilson leads the Bees with a rating of 81, edging out other squad members including Igor Thiago, who scored 22 league goals last season and was rated 82 in the game’s rankings.
The announcement came as part of the game’s player ratings release, which is always met with mixed reactions from fans and players alike. This year marks the fourth edition since EA Sports dropped the FIFA branding. As usual, supporters have scrutinised the numbers, with some clubs seeing unexpected leaders in their squads.
Brentford’s top-rated player according to EA FC 27 is Igor Thiago at 82, reflecting his goal-scoring exploits last season. However, Harry Wilson, a recent signing for Leeds United, is rated 81 and is placed as Leeds’ best player ahead of teammates Anton Stach and Ethan Ampadu, who are rated one point lower. This suggests a slight underestimation or a shift in expectations around Brentford’s squad, as Wilson’s rating is notably mentioned among the highest in the Premier League’s player list.
Other Premier League clubs also saw their top players named in the ratings. Arsenal’s defensive solidity is underlined by Gabriel, who tops their list at 89, ahead of Declan Rice, David Raya, and William Saliba, each rated 88. The attack-minded Bukayo Saka dropped from a previous 88 to 87.
Chelsea’s highest-rated player is Moises Caicedo on 86 following Enzo Fernandez’s transfer to Manchester City. At City, Erling Haaland leads with a 91 rating, matching Kylian Mbappe’s, making them the only two male players at that level in the game. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes trails close behind at 89, with a noticeable gap to his teammates.
Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall tops the Magpies at 83 after a summer exodus of stars, with Harvey Barnes the highest-rated attacker at 80. Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka both appear as their club’s highest-rated players at 83 and 85 respectively.
The game also reflects some of the changes and challenges clubs face this season. Aston Villa’s highest rating is 84 for Boubacar Kamara after Emiliano Martinez left for Chelsea, while Fulham’s top players are rated only 80, demonstrating their ongoing struggles.
Ipswich Town’s significant summer spending shows in their top players’ ratings, with Daizen Maeda, Sasa Lukic, and Julio Enciso all rated 78. Hull City’s Konstantinos Tzolakis is the highest-rated promoted player at 79.
The ratings, released ahead of the game’s launch, provide a snapshot of how EA Sports views club strengths and player performances, though the reaction from fans often highlights disagreements with the numbers.
For Brentford, the spotlight on Harry Wilson as their best player in EA FC 27 contrasts with the club’s recent form and key contributors, suggesting that the game’s ratings may not fully align with reality on the pitch.
The full list of top players by club reveals a mix of expected leaders and surprising inclusions as EA FC 27 aims to balance real-world performances with gameplay mechanics.
According to Planet Football.
