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Projecting Lamine Yamal’s potential in EA Sports FC 26 isn’t just about numbers on a card—it’s about trying to capture the rise of a player who’s already rewriting records before his 20th birthday. Watching him at Barcelona, you get the feeling that every match is another step toward superstardom. By the time FC 26 drops, he’ll have two more seasons of top-level football behind him, and plenty of Ultimate Team players will be stockpiling FC 26 Coins just to make sure they can slot him straight into their starting XI.

Looking at how EA handles breakout stars, there’s a clear pattern. Yamal’s FC 24 debut was modest—just a silver card—but his real-life performances quickly earned him special upgrades. For FC 25, it’s reasonable to expect a big jump into the high 70s or low 80s, somewhere in the 78–81 range. That’s not just wishful thinking; it’s consistent with how EA boosted players like Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala after their first full seasons. If Yamal keeps his place in Barcelona’s starting lineup and avoids major setbacks, the climb won’t stop there.

The next two campaigns will be decisive. Double-digit goals and assists in La Liga, a few match-winning moments in the Champions League, and a standout performance for Spain in an international tournament—those are the ingredients EA loves when deciding ratings. I remember reading a thread on a FIFA subreddit where people pointed out how much a single Champions League knockout performance can bump a player’s stats the following year. For a young winger like Yamal, those nights could be game-changers.

With that in mind, an 85–87 base gold card in FC 26 feels like a realistic call. That’s elite territory, putting him alongside players like Bukayo Saka or a young Vinícius Júnior after they’d proven themselves on the big stage. It’s a big leap, yes, but his trajectory makes it plausible. And if you’ve watched him glide past defenders, you know it’s not hype—it’s happening in real time.

Stat-wise, his card could be ridiculous. I’d expect Pace in the 92–94 range and Dribbling up around 90–93, making him a nightmare to defend in-game. Shooting and Passing should creep into the low-to-mid 80s as he sharpens his finishing and vision. Physicality might still lag behind, but even that’s likely to improve as he matures. In the current meta, a winger with that mix of speed, control, and end product is the kind of player people will build entire squads around.

Career Mode is where things get even more exciting. By FC 26, Yamal could easily have one of the highest potential ratings in the game—93, maybe even 95. Managers who like to develop young stars will see him as a must-buy, and with dynamic development, he could be the kind of player who wins individual awards within a few in-game seasons. I’ve seen similar hype around players like Pedri in past editions, but Yamal’s ceiling might be even higher.

Of course, all of this depends on what happens on the pitch over the next couple of years. But if his current trajectory holds, he’s going to be one of the most sought-after cards in FC 26. For those already planning their squads, it might be smart to buy FC 26 Coins early—because if EA gives him the kind of upgrade his performances deserve, he won’t come cheap.