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

Building a Barcelona Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team combines the club’s legendary history with its modern talents. Players like Ronaldinho, Messi, Cruyff, and Iniesta represent the golden era, while stars such as Alexia Putellas, Balde, and Yamal add the current generation’s energy. This mix creates a well-balanced team capable of playing the signature Barça style of possession football with quick transitions and fluid creativity.

Whether you prefer dominating possession or breaking on the counter, this setup ensures that your squad performs consistently across modes. Below is a detailed look at the best formation, tactics, and player choices for a competitive Past and Present Barcelona team.

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Best EA FC 26 formation and tactics for Barcelona Past and Present Squad

The 4-3-3(2) formation is ideal for a Barcelona-style setup, emphasizing control in midfield and wide creativity. It allows for short passing combinations and overlapping fullbacks, mirroring the real-life approach of both historic and modern Barça teams.

Formation: 4-3-3(2)

Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: Balanced

Line Height: 60

Player Roles:

• LW: Winger (Balanced)
• ST: False 9 (Build-Up)
• RW: Inside Forward (Attack)
• LCM: Playmaker (Roaming)
• RCM: Playmaker (Attack)
• CDM: Deep-Lying Playmaker (Build-Up)
• LB: Fullback (Balanced)
• LCB: Stopper (Balanced)
• RCB: Ball-Playing Defender (Build-Up)
• RB: Attacking Wingback (Balanced)
• GK: Ball-Playing Keeper (GK)

This balanced approach gives stability in defense and creativity in attack. The False 9 striker role keeps the front line dynamic, allowing midfielders like Iniesta and Putellas to push forward while maintaining control through short, precise passing.

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

The starting XI of this Past and Present Barcelona team is built around both iconic legends and current stars. However, the overall cost of the following lineup could be over 18 million FC Coins, depending on market fluctuations.

Position	Name	Overall Rating	Card Quality	Price
LW	Ronaldinho	93	Icon	9.4M FC Coins
ST	Johan Cruyff	92	Icon	5.2M FC Coins
RW	Ousmane Dembélé	90	Rare Gold	930,000 FC Coins
LCM	Andreas Iniesta	92	Icon	1.449M FC Coins
RCM	Alexia Putellas	91	Rare Gold	295,000 FC Coins
CDM	Patri Guijarro	88	Rare Gold	71,000 FC Coins
LB	Alejandro Balde	86	Cornerstone	301,000 FC Coins
LCB	Carles Puyol	89	Icon	260,000 FC Coins
RCB	Jules Koundé	87	Rare Gold	102,000 FC Coins
RB	Lucy Bronze	88	Ratings Reload	85,000 FC Coins
GK	Marc-André ter Stegen	89	Rare Gold	7,600 FC Coins

The following substitute bench provides excellent rotation options, allowing flexibility in both attacking and defensive adjustments. Icons like Xavi and Henry can change the flow of a match, while younger players such as Yamal and Pina add depth for future squad growth.

Position	Alt. Position(s)	Name	Overall Rating	Card Quality	Price
ST	LW	Thierry Henry	91	Icon	2.8M FC Coins
CM	CDM/CAM	Xavi	91	Icon	780,000 FC Coins
CM	CAM	Aitana Bonmatí	91	Rare Gold	449,000 FC Coins
RW	RM	Caroline Graham Hansen	90	Rare Gold	320,000 FC Coins
CB	—	Mapi León	89	Rare Gold	24,000 FC Coins
LM	LW	Raphinha	89	Rare Gold	203,000 FC Coins
CM	CDM/CAM	Pedri	89	Rare Gold	65,000 FC Coins
RB	CB	Lilian Thuram	88	Icon	2.9M FC Coins
RW	RM/CAM/ST	Lionel Messi	88	Cornerstone	1.3M FC Coins
RM	RW	Lamine Yamal	88	Rare Gold	173,000 FC Coins
LW	LM/ST	Claudia Pina	87	Cornerstone	1.150M FC Coins
RB	LB/LM	Ona Batlle	86	Rare Gold	7,400 FC Coins

The Barcelona Past and Present squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team perfectly blends experience with youth, skill with structure. Though assembling this team can be expensive, it delivers strong chemistry and tactical balance, letting players enjoy the signature Barcelona style.

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