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

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.

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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)

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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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