The first major EA SPORTS FC 27 player ratings have been revealed, and this year's rankings bring some significant changes. Kylian Mbappe remains among the game's elite, while Erling Haaland has climbed to join him at the very top with a 91 overall rating.

Beyond the two superstars, FC 27 introduces several major upgrades for players who enjoyed outstanding seasons, including Michael Olise, Lamine Yamal, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes.

Haaland Joins Mbappe at 91 OVR
The biggest story at the top is the arrival of Erling Haaland at 91 overall.

Haaland was rated 90 in FC 26 but receives a one-point increase for FC 27. That puts the Manchester City striker alongside Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe as the two highest-rated men's players.

Immediately behind them is a strong 90-rated group featuring:

• Rodri
• Ousmane Dembele
• Vitinha
• Harry Kane
• Michael Olise
• Pedri
• Lamine Yamal
• Thibaut Courtois
• Jude Bellingham

With so many elite players separated by only one rating point, their individual attributes and PlayStyles could ultimately be more important than overall ratings in Ultimate Team.

Michael Olise Is One of FC 27's Biggest Winners
Few players have benefited from the new ratings as much as Michael Olise.

The Bayern Munich attacker receives a huge +4 upgrade to 90 OVR, one of the most significant increases among the game's leading stars.

Other notable upgrades include:

• Nuno Mendes – 86 to 89
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 87 to 89
• Willian Pacho – 86 to 88
• Vitinha – 89 to 90
• Lamine Yamal – 89 to 90
• Bruno Fernandes – 87 to 89

PSG's strong representation is particularly noticeable, with several of the club's key players moving higher in the rankings.

Messi Returns to the Elite Group
Another interesting change is Lionel Messi's return to an 89 overall rating.

The Inter Miami star receives a three-point increase, placing him alongside players such as Vinicius Junior, Bruno Fernandes, Gabriel and Kvaratskhelia.

At the same time, some established stars have moved in the opposite direction. Virgil van Dijk drops two points to 88, while Mohamed Salah is absent from the top 27 men's rankings.

Putellas Remains No. 1 in the Women's Rankings
In the women's ratings, Alexia Putellas remains the highest-rated player at 91 OVR, making her the only women's player to reach the same rating as Mbappe and Haaland.

Aitana Bonmati and Khadija Shaw follow at 90, while the 89-rated group includes:

• Caroline Graham Hansen
• Mariona Caldentey
• Ewa Pajor
• Claudia Pina
• Temwa Chawinga

Claudia Pina is among the biggest risers after moving from 86 to 89, while Manchester City's Yui Hasegawa improves from 85 to 88.

What Could These Ratings Mean for Ultimate Team?
For EA FC 27 Ultimate Team, higher ratings could make players such as Haaland, Yamal, Olise and Kvaratskhelia particularly attractive during the early stages of the game.

Of course, OVR alone does not determine whether a player becomes part of the Ultimate Team meta. Pace, skill moves, weak foot, body type, PlayStyles and individual attributes can make lower-rated cards perform better than their overall numbers suggest.

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FC 27 Ratings Signal a Changing Football Landscape
EA FC 27's first major ratings reveal shows how quickly the hierarchy of football can change.

Mbappe remains at the top, but Haaland has caught him at 91. Meanwhile, players such as Olise, Yamal, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes continue to rise following impressive performances.

With more FC 27 player information still to come, attention will soon shift from overall ratings to detailed attributes and PlayStyles. Those numbers will provide a much clearer indication of which cards could become the most valuable and effective options when players begin building their new Ultimate Team squads.