With the release date of FC 27 (September 25th) drawing ever closer, EA has released player ratings. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland lead the men's player rankings with an overall rating of 91, while several other stars have also achieved a rating of 90.

With the top player roster now available, you can begin planning your squad and formation to prepare. However, building a strong squad and formation is not simply about placing the highest-rated players in every position. Formation, player attributes, chemistry, playing style, and individual tactics all influence a team's performance on the field.

If you're unsure which formation perfectly complements your top players, this guide will analyze and help you build the best starting team in EA FC 27 Ultimate Team.

1. Best Formation for Balanced Gameplay: 4-2-3-1
For players who want a balanced formation, 4-2-3-1 remains one of the safest options to consider. A potential setup could look like this:

• ST: Mbappé or Haaland

• CAM: Bellingham

• Wide Attackers: Dembélé or Lamine Yamal

• CDM: Rodri + another defensive-minded midfielder

The main advantage of 4-2-3-1 is its balance. Two defensive midfielders provide protection in front of the back four, while the CAM connects midfield with the striker. The wide attackers can stretch the opposition defense and create additional space through the middle.

2. Best Formation for Wing Play: 4-3-3
If you prefer attacking through the wings, 4-3-3 is another excellent formation to test. Setup would be:

• ST: Haaland or Mbappé

• LW: Dembélé

• RW: Lamine Yamal

• CM: Bellingham

• CDM: Rodri

• CM: Creative or box-to-box midfielder

The biggest strength of 4-3-3 is the width it provides. Fast wingers can force opposing Fullbacks move away from the center. Once the defense becomes stretched, midfielders can exploit the additional space.

3. Best FC 27 Formation for Fast Counterattacks: 4-4-2
Players who prefer a more direct style can consider 4-4-2. One possible attacking combination is:

• ST: Mbappé + Haaland

Mbappé can attack open space and make forward runs, while Haaland can stay closer to the penalty area and focus on finishing. Bellingham and Rodri can also provide a strong central midfield combination.

A rather crazy idea is that if you have enough FC 27 Coins, building the best lineup will be very easy for you. You can select the best players from the football leagues you follow to build the strongest eleven, but that will cost you a considerable number of coins to create such a powerful dream team. For example:

GK: Thibaut Courtois (90 OVR)

CB: Willian Pacho (89 OVR) / Marquinhos (87 OVR)

RB: Achraf Hakimi (88 OVR)

LB: Nuno Mendes (89 OVR)

CM: Federico Valverde (87 OVR) / Pedri (90 OVR)

CM/CAM: Jude Bellingham (90 OVR)

LW/LM: Vinicius Jr. (89 OVR)

RW/RM: Ousmane Dembélé (90 OVR)

ST: Kylian Mbappé (91 OVR)

Return to rationality; don't blindly choose players just because they have the highest overall rating. Consider your preferred playing style, tactical instructions, and the specific role each player needs to play. Team building strategies will also constantly evolve. Closely monitoring changes in player ratings, attributes, and game mechanics will help you adjust your team and remain competitive.