Top Anticipated Players in EA Sports FC 26

In EA Sports FC 26, it turns out that the timeless phrase holds true: a solid defense is your best offense. To regain possession effectively from your adversaries, leveraging the most formidable defensive PlayStyles is crucial, with the Anticipate PlayStyle standing out as indispensable.

The latest edition of FC 26, particularly within Ultimate Team, puts a heightened focus on manual defending. This shift means that attempts at tackling can result in chaos, often leading to fouls or leaving your players out of position. Fortunately, players equipped with the Anticipate PlayStyle significantly mitigate these risks.

Players with this PlayStyle excel at regaining possession through standing tackles, making it easier to dominate the ball. This not only enables you to create seamless counter-attack opportunities but also allows for refined shot techniques, such as low-driven or finesse shots, maximizing your chances of scoring.

The Mechanism Behind the Anticipate PlayStyle in FC 26

When utilizing the Anticipate PlayStyle, your defenders become more adept at reclaiming the ball with standing tackles. To execute a standing tackle, simply press the circle (or B) button on your controller while approaching the opponent possessing the ball. Players with the Anticipate PlayStyle can execute these tackles more effectively, enhancing your chances of winning possession.

If you find yourself with an Anticipate+ player in your roster, expect to see them consistently emerge victorious in these tackle confrontations, making up for any deficiencies in speed or strength. The strategic advantage does not end there; opting for standing tackles over slide tackles not only minimizes your risk of fouls but also safeguards against defensive overloads, keeping your game fair and advantageous.

Premier Anticipate Players for FC 26

Name	Team	Position	Overall Rating	Anticipate+
Leah Williamson	Arsenal Women	CB	87	Anticipate+
William Saliba	Arsenal	CB	87	Anticipate+
Jonathan Tah	Bayern Munich	CB	87	Anticipate+
Wendie Renard	Lyon Women	CB	85	Anticipate+
Lena Oberdorf	Bayern Munich Women	CDM	84	Anticipate+
Vanessa Gilles	Bayern Munich Women	CB	83	Anticipate+
Matthias Ginter	SC Freiburg	CB	82	Anticipate+
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	CB	90	Anticipate
Achraf Hakimi	PSG	RB	89	Anticipate
Joshua Kimmich	Bayern Munich	CDM	89	Anticipate
Moisés Caicedo	Chelsea	CDM	87	Anticipate
Marquinhos	PSG	CB	87	Anticipate
Millie Bright	Chelsea Women	CB	87	Anticipate
Nuno Mendes	PSG	LB	86	Anticipate
Grace Geyoro	London City	CM	86	Anticipate
Willian Pacho	PSG	CB	86	Anticipate
Selma Bacha	Lyon Women	LB	85	Anticipate
Erin Cuthbert	Chelsea Women	CDM	85	Anticipate
Svenja Huth	VfL Wolfsburg Women	CM	85	Anticipate
Nico Schlotterbeck	Borussia Dortmund	CB	85	Anticipate
Theo Hernandez	Al Hilal	LB	84	Anticipate
Géraldine Reuteler	Frankfurt Women	ST	84	Anticipate
Giulia Gwinn	Bayern Munich Women	RB	84	Anticipate
Giada Greggi	Roma Women	CM	84	Anticipate
Aurélien Tchouaméni	Real Madrid	CDM	84	Anticipate