EA Sports FC 26 has recently unveiled its latest thematic program for Ultimate Team, recognizing a cohort of athletes whose careers are defined not merely by talent, but by extraordinary persistence. Dubbed the “Unbreakables,” this squad celebrates players who overcame significant physical, medical, or socio-economic adversities to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
In a gaming environment often focused purely on peak performance metrics, the Unbreakables program offers a necessary nod to the sheer human effort required to sustain an elite professional career. The criteria for inclusion are clear: these are individuals who have pushed back against the odds, translating real-world struggles into virtual immortality through high overall (OVR) ratings.
The Vanguard of Endurance: Salah and Shaw
Leading the charge with a formidable 92 OVR card is Liverpool`s Egyptian maestro, **Mohamed Salah**. While his current status as one of the generation’s finest attackers is undisputed, his journey was a masterclass in disciplined physical development and geographical sacrifice. Early in his career, Salah frequently endured lengthy, exhausting commutes just to attend training sessions, often having to compromise his schooling. More critically, he received a specialized diet and training regimen specifically to overcome underdeveloped muscle mass—a potential career roadblock that his dedication successfully navigated.
After early struggles following a move to Chelsea, Salah’s resilience was truly tested. Loans to Fiorentina and AS Roma in Italy allowed him to rebuild his profile and confidence, ultimately setting the stage for his revolutionary return to the Premier League at Anfield. His Unbreakables card, featuring 92 Dribbling, 90 Pace, and 90 Shooting, serves as a technical memorial to this unyielding trajectory.
Ranking closely behind Salah is Manchester City striker **Khadija Shaw**, registering a 91 OVR card. Shaw’s ascent from being the youngest of 13 siblings to a professional athlete is a testament to raw determination. Her early inclusion in Jamaica`s U15 team at just 13 years old quickly led to scouting attention and crucial scholarship offers from the United States. This path, which included a collegiate career at Tennessee, was instrumental in her development into one of the most dominant strikers in the women`s game. Her Unbreakables card boasts a 91 in Shooting, recognizing the unstoppable force she has become.
Beyond the Stats: Stories of Medical Marvels and Grit
While Salah and Shaw highlight triumphs over formative adversity, the Unbreakables roster is populated by several players whose presence acknowledges truly monumental, often career-threatening, setbacks. The inclusion of **Christian Eriksen** (87 OVR, VfL Wolfsburg) is perhaps the most poignant example. Following his near-fatal cardiac arrest on the pitch, his ability to not only return to professional football but to maintain an elite standard represents a victory of modern medicine and unparalleled personal courage. It is, frankly, astounding.
Similarly, the list features long-serving veterans who have battled through the grinding reality of continuous physical strain:
- **Luka Modrić** (89 OVR, AC Milan): A player who continues to defy the biological clock and the expectations of mid-field intensity.
- **Manuel Neuer** (86 OVR, Bayern Munich): A goalkeeper whose career has been punctuated by complex, demanding injuries, yet consistently returns to challenge the very definition of his position.
- **Santi Cazorla** (87 OVR, Real Oviedo): A figure synonymous with comebacks, having overcome severe Achilles tendon issues that threatened not just his career, but his ability to walk normally.
These cards serve as a calculated reminder that the attributes displayed in the game—the OVR, the Pace, the Shooting—are not abstract numbers. They are the digital echoes of countless hours of rehabilitation, mental fortitude, and sheer refusal to surrender to fate.
The Full Roster: A Catalogue of Determination
The entire Unbreakables squad is a diverse collection of talent, from established icons to emerging stars, all united by their defiant spirit. Their high ratings in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team are well-earned, representing a level of commitment that transcends the standard requirements of the professional game.
EA FC 26 Unbreakables Squad List
- Mohamed Salah, Liverpool: 92 OVR
- Khadija Shaw, Manchester City: 91 OVR
- Bukayo Saka, Arsenal: 90 OVR
- Luka Modric, AC Milan: 89 OVR
- Serhou Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund: 88 OVR
- Sadio Mané, Al Nassr: 88 OVR
- Mallory Swanson, Chicago Stars FC: 88 OVR
- Ann-Katrin Berger, Gotham FC: 88 OVR
- Christian Eriksen, VfL Wolfsburg: 87 OVR
- Santi Cazorla, Real Oviedo: 87 OVR
- Iñaki Williams, Athletic Club: 87 OVR
- Joelinton, Newcastle United: 87 OVR
- Junior Messias, Genoa: 87 OVR
- Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid: 87 OVR
- Catarina Macario, Chelsea: 87 OVR
- Linda Caicedo, Real Madrid: 87 OVR
- Luis Díaz, Bayern Munich: 87 OVR
- Carson Pickett, Orlando Pride: 86 OVR
- Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich: 86 OVR
- Daley Blind, Girona: 86 OVR
- Dejan Lovren, PAOK Salonika: 86 OVR
- Raúl Jiménez, Fulham: 86 OVR
- Nabil Bentaleb, Lille: 86 OVR
- David Brooks, AFC Bournemouth: 86 OVR
- Francisco Trincão, Sporting CP: 86 OVR
- Edna Imade, Real Sociedad: 86 OVR
- Eva Dios, Deportivo La Coruña: 85 OVR
- Josip Misic, Dinamo Zagreb: 85 OVR
- Ellie Roebuck, Aston Villa: 85 OVR
- Catalin Cirjan, Dinamo Bucuresti: 85 OVR
- Verena Wieder, SV Werder Bremen: 85 OVR
The EA FC 26 Unbreakables program successfully bridges the gap between simulated performance and genuine human struggle. It reminds players that the path to a 90+ OVR card is rarely linear; often, it involves facing down career-ending challenges, making this squad perhaps the most deservedly elite selection in the Ultimate Team calendar.
