EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to build Arsenal Past and Present squad

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Building an Arsenal Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is a great way to celebrate the club’s history while featuring some of its modern stars. This hybrid team combines legendary figures like Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira with current talents such as Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, offering both nostalgia and competitiveness on the pitch.

The team plays best when balanced between attacking creativity and defensive structure, mirroring the football philosophy that made Arsenal famous, especially under Arsène Wenger. With smart squad building and tactical choices, this lineup can compete at the top level of Ultimate Team play.


EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Best formation and tactics for Arsenal Past and Present squad

The 4-4-2 is an iconic formation in Arsenal history, as Arsène Wenger used it to take the Gunners to glory, including an invincible Premier League season. This system allows for a mix of direct attacks, solid midfield play, and flexible defending. It’s built on quick transitions and short passing sequences that reflect Wenger’s emphasis on fluid, attacking football.

Formation: 4-4-2

Build-Up Style: Short Passing

Defensive Approach: Balanced

Line Height: 50

Player Roles and Focus:

  • GK: Sweeper Keeper (Balanced)
  • RB: Fullback (Balanced)
  • RCB: Defender (Defend)
  • LCB: Ball-Playing Defender (Build-Up)
  • LB: Fullback (Balanced)
  • RM: Inside Forward (Balanced)
  • RCM: Deep-Lying Playmaker (Build-Up)
  • LCM: Box-to-Box (Balanced)
  • LM: Inside Forward (Attack)
  • RST: Advanced Forward (Attack)
  • LST: Poacher (Attack)

Arsenal Past and Present squad cost in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

The starting XI for the Arsenal Past and Present squad features a strong mix of Icons, Heroes, and current stars. Here’s the full lineup that would approximately cost 7.8 million FC coins in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team coins:

Position

Player

Rating

Card Type

Price (FC Coins)

GK

Petr Cech

88

Icon

361,000

RB

Alex Scott

85

Hero

76,000

RCB

Sol Campbell

86

Icon

285,000

LCB

William Saliba

87

Rare Gold

66,000

LB

Ashley Cole

86

Icon

348,000

RM

Bukayo Saka

88

Rare Gold

17,000

RCM

Mariona

89

Rare Gold

28,000

LCM

Patrick Vieira

88

Icon

2,630,000

LM

Robert Pirès

87

Icon

146,000

RST

Thierry Henry

91

Icon

3,700,000

LST

Ian Wright

87

Icon

116,000

The substitutes add versatility, allowing tactical flexibility and depth across all positions. This quality bench would cost another 1.03 million FC coins.

Position

Alt. Position(s)

Player

Rating

Card Type

Price (FC Coins)

ST

CAM

Dennis Bergkamp

90

Icon

380,000

CB

Gabriel Magalhães

88

Rare Gold

17,000

CDM

LB / CM

Emmanuel Petit

87

Icon

379,000

CM

CAM

Martin Ødegaard

87

Rare Gold

13,000

ST

Viktor Gyökeres

87

Rare Gold

55,000

RM

RW

Chloe Kelly

87

Rare Gold

12,500

LM

RM / LW

Freddie Ljungberg

86

Hero

94,000

CDM

CM

Kim Little

86

Cornerstone

39,000

CB

CDM

Leah Williamson

87

Rare Gold

12,500

CDM

CM

Declan Rice

87

Rare Gold

12,500

LB

LM / LW

Katie McCabe

87

Rare Gold

12,500

RB

LB / RM

Emily Fox

84

Rare Gold

1,200

The overall squad costs around 8.8 to 9 million FC coins, depending on market fluctuations. The price isn't surprising, as the squad is full of Icons, special editions, and high-rated Rare Gold cards.

The Arsenal Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team combines the club’s most iconic figures with its brightest current talents. While expensive, this squad delivers both nostalgia and competitiveness, making it a solid investment for Arsenal fans and competitive players alike.


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