50 players with release clauses worth exploiting in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Building on the success of previous versions, EA Sports has introduced the EA FC 26 Career Mode. The mode involves you becoming a manager and continuing your journey over a span of 15 years, during which you can nurture young talent, make high-profile signings, and build dream lineups. However, building your squad within a specific budget can be a challenging task. It requires you to lure players with release clauses that fall within your budget limit.

Whether you are searching for sturdy defenders to strengthen your defense or brilliant midfielders and attackers to score goals, getting players with release clauses worth exploiting can be an instant fix for your club. This article lists the top 50 players (25 men and 25 women) who can prove to be game-changers for managers playing the EA FC 26 Career mode.

Best players (men) with release clauses worth exploiting in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Men's football has several talented prodigies who can be superstars in the coming days. Triggering their release clause before contract extension enables you to acquire their services at a low price.

Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers

Here's a look at the players (men) with release clauses worth exploiting in Career Mode:

Player	Age	OVR / POT	Value (€M)	Release Clause (€M)	Why It’s a Steal	Contract	Value	Wage
Pau Cubarsí	18	82 / 88	40.5	91.1	Elite teenage CB, huge upside, very low clause.	2022–2031	€147M	€100K
Andrey Santos	21	80 / 87	42.5	89.3	All-round CM with +7 growth, cheap wage.	2023–2029	€174.5M	€320K
O. Diomande	21	80 / 87	40	88	High physical CB, still raw, clause barely 2× value.	2024–2029	€173.5M	€610K
Fermín (Barcelona)	22	80 / 87	43	96.8	Creative CM/CAM, Barça tax avoided.	2020–2030	€150.5M	€190K
A. Güler	20	81 / 89	56.5	127.1	Huge potential jump (+8), still low wage.	2020–2030	€149.5M	€170K
D. Huijsen	20	82 / 89	56	126	Young tall CB, good resale value.	2020–2030	€133.5M	€110K
Gavi	20	83 / 89	56	126	Established starter, still bargain clause.	2022–2034	€157M	€260K
João Neves	20	85 / 90	79.5	153	Already 85 OVR, can reach world-class quickly.	2018–2027	€141M	€320K
D. Doué	20	85 / 91	83.5	171.2	Versatile wonderkid winger/CM, elite ceiling.	2024–2027	€24.5M	€95K
Álvaro Carreras	22	80 / 88	45	101.3	Offensive LB with big potential, low clause.	2024–2029	€83.5M	€100K
Yeremy Pino	22	80 / 88	47.5	99.8	Can play across front line, cheap for growth.	2022–2029	€128.5M	€170K
B. Šeško	22	80 / 88	47.5	99.8	Tall, fast striker; clause ~2× value.	2025–2030	€97M	€150K
Savinho	21	82 / 87	47	90.5	Tricky winger, high resale.	2017–2027	€82M	€370K
Balde	21	83 / 87	49.5	105.2	Top attacking LB, still cheap for Barça starter.	2024–2029	€79.5M	€90K
Joan García	24	83 / 89	46.5	104.6	Future elite GK, clause close to value.	2023–2033	€109M	€185K
Diogo Costa	25	84 / 89	49.5	102.7	Proven international GK, low wage.	2021–2029	€73.5M	€175K
Murillo	22	83 / 87	47.5	93.8	Premier League CB potential, very affordable.	2025–2029	€109M	€140K
Pablo Barrios	22	82 / 87	46.5	101.1	Complete young CM, clause barely 2× value.	2018–2027	€118.5M	€230K
X. Simons	22	84 / 87	58.5	115.5	Creative forward, strong resale.	2024–2030	€107M	€125K
Rayan Cherki	21	81 / 88	52.5	107.6	Skillful attacker, massive growth.	2019–2028	€81.5M	€220K
H. Ekitiké	23	83 / 88	55.5	106.8	Strong/quick striker, clause near value.	2016–2029	€120.5M	€340K
N. Schlotterbeck	25	85 / 88	63.5	112.7	Starting-quality CB at modest price.	2021–2029	€111M	€170K
T. Kubo	24	82 / 86	43.5	94.6	Creative RW, proven in La Liga.	2019–2027	€102M	€270K
Dani Olmo	27	85 / 86	62	131.8	Prime CAM, clause only slightly above value.	2023–2028	€122.5M	€220K
E. Camavinga	22	83 / 90	73.5	165.4	Midfield engine with +7 growth; bargain for elite ceiling.	2018–2027	€57M	€230K

Among the players mentioned in the list, the standouts are Pau Cubarsi, Arda Guler, Dean Huijsen, Gavi, Joao Neves, and Desire Duoe. All of them are 20 or younger and have already established themselves as superstars of football. While some of them have high potential, others have low release clauses or low wages, which makes them perfect options to be added to your EA FC 26 Career Mode journey.

Also read: 10 best False 9s in EA FC 26.

Best women players with release clauses worth exploiting in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Like the men's counterpart, the women's sport also has several footballers who play for top clubs but have low release clauses.

Here's a look at the women players with release clauses worth exploiting in Career Mode:

Player	Age	OVR / POT	Value (€M)	Release Clause (€M)	Why It’s a Steal	Contract	Value	Wage
Aitana Bonmatí	27	91 / 92	€1.5M	€3.2M	World’s best CM for just €3.2M	2016–2028 (Barcelona)	€1.5M	€16K
Alessia Russo	26	89 / 92	€1.3M	€2.8M	Elite striker with top potential for under €3M	2023–2029 (Arsenal)	€1.3M	€10K
Alexia Putellas	31	91 / 91	€1.2M	€2.5M	Legendary midfielder for just €2.5M	2012–2026 (Barcelona)	€1.2M	€16K
Sophia Wilson	24	88 / 90	€1.1M	€2.4M	Young elite forward at bargain price	2020–2025 (Portland Thorns)	€1.1M	€16K
Marie-Antoinette Katoto	26	88 / 91	€1.1M	€2.3M	Top-tier striker, still peaking	2025–2029 (Lyon)	€1.1M	€13K
Caroline Graham Hansen	30	90 / 90	€1.1M	€2.3M	One of the best wingers in the world	2019–2026 (Barcelona)	€1.1M	€11K
Melchie Dumornay	21	86 / 92	€0.93M	€2.1M	Wonderkid CAM/ST with world-class potential	2023–2029 (Lyon)	€925K	€8K
Khadija Shaw	28	89 / 89	€0.98M	€2.0M	Proven goalscorer under €2M	2021–2026 (Man City)	€975K	€10K
Patri Guijarro	27	89 / 90	€0.95M	€2.0M	Elite CM/CDM, prime years	2015–2027 (Barcelona)	€950K	€9K
Lauren Hemp	24	87 / 90	€0.90M	€2.0M	Dynamic winger still growing	2018–2027 (Man City)	€900K	€7K
Mariona Caldentey	29	89 / 89	€0.93M	€1.9M	Creative, versatile midfielder	2024–2026 (Arsenal)	€925K	€10K
Linda Caicedo	20	85 / 91	€0.78M	€1.8M	Future superstar winger	2023–2027 (Real Madrid)	€775K	€5K
Claudia Pina	23	86 / 91	€0.83M	€1.8M	Barça homegrown wonderkid	2018–2026 (Barcelona)	€825K	€7K
Ewa Pajor	28	88 / 88	€0.83M	€1.7M	Clinical finisher for under €2M	2024–2027 (Barcelona)	€825K	€10K
Kadidiatou Diani	30	88 / 88	€0.80M	€1.6M	World-class winger/ST	2023–2027 (Lyon)	€800K	€13K
Klara Bühl	24	86 / 89	€0.75M	€1.6M	Young Bayern winger, bargain	2022–2027 (Bayern)	€750K	€6K
Guro Reiten	30	88 / 88	€0.78M	€1.6M	Creative winger, Champions League experience	2019–2026 (Chelsea)	€775K	€9K
Barbra Banda	25	85 / 90	€0.70M	€1.5M	Physical striker with huge upside	2024–2027 (Orlando Pride)	€700K	€14K
Trinity Rodman	23	85 / 90	€0.70M	€1.5M	US wonderkid, explosive potential	2021–2025 (Washington Spirit)	€700K	€16K
Mapi León	30	89 / 89	€0.73M	€1.5M	Elite CB, leader at bargain clause	2017–2026 (Barcelona)	€725K	€10K
Salma Paralluelo	21	84 / 90	€0.65M	€1.5M	Young Spanish star forward	2022–2026 (Barcelona)	€650K	€5K
Lauren James	23	85 / 89	€0.68M	€1.4M	Chelsea’s rising superstar	2021–2027 (Chelsea)	€675K	€6K
Lea Schüller	27	86 / 87	€0.68M	€1.4M	Reliable Bayern striker	2020–2026 (Bayern)	€675K	€8K
Mallory Swanson	27	87 / 87	€0.68M	€1.4M	US star winger, bargain clause	2021–2028 (Chicago Red Stars)	€675K	€8K
Chloe Kelly	27	87 / 87	€0.68M	€1.4M	Proven wide attacker	2025–2028 (Arsenal)	€675K	€8K

Mentions have to be made about global superstars - Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, and Alexia Putellas. While Bonmati is undoubtedly the best midfielder in women's football, her release at €3.2 million is a steal. The same can be said for Russo (release clause at €2.7 million) and Putellas (release clause at €2.5 million), as both stars can change the course of any match single-handedly. They can also help you win multiple trophies during their stay at your club.

The lists mentioned above highlight how shrewd market tactics can help you make the signings of popular stars and talented prodigies by triggering their low release clause. Doing so can massively elevate your EA FC 26 Career Mode journey.

Check out more of our coverage on EA FC 26:

About the author

Samarjit is an esports writer at Sportskeeda. The Kolkata resident is a postgraduate in English literature and language, and plays PUBG Mobile and BGMI in his free time. Aside from esports, he is also an avid fan of cricket, football, and wrestling.

Know More

Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.

Edited by Samarjit Paul