FC 26 Path to Glory Best Players – Who's Worth It? (June 2026)

Path to Glory is live — and the first wave is genuinely strong. The short verdict: Saka 96 RW is the no-brainer of the batch, Rodri 96 CDM is the best defensive mid card in the game right now, and Vinícius 96 LW is meta even by late-game standards. Ødegaard 95 CM is worth it if you're running a physical midfield. De Bruyne 96 depends entirely on your squad. Full breakdown below — prices are as of June 6, 2026.

Path to Glory Wave 1 — At a Glance

#1 Bukayo Saka 96 RW — No-Brainer

96 PAC / 96 SHO / 94 PAS / 96 DRI / 85 DEF / 84 PHY. That DEF stat on a winger is wild — it's legitimately higher than most meta attacking midfielders. Saka at RW++ with 96 Pace and 96 Dribbling is a problem to deal with at every level. The 94 Passing means he moonlights as a CAM without feeling clunky. If you need a right-sided attacker and you have the fodder, stop reading and start building squads.

#2 Vinícius Jr 96 LW — Meta Pick

98 PAC / 97 DRI / 95 SHO. That pace is basically untouchable — only a handful of cards in the entire game hit 98 PAC. His 40 DEF is the only blemish, but nobody buys a LW for tracking back. If your LW slot is currently filled by a 93-rated gold or a mid-promo card, Vinícius is a straight upgrade. The 95 SHO means you're not sacrificing finishing for pace either.

#3 Rodri 96 CDM — Best Defensive Mid in FC 26

96 PAS / 94 DEF / 95 DRI / 92 PHY / 90 PAC. Name a better CDM right now. Rodri at 96-rated isn't just a defensive brick — 96 Passing and 95 Dribbling means he's actively building attacks from deep, not just winning the ball and hoofing it. The 90 Pace means he won't get burned on the counter either. If you're running 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, or any formation that relies on a single pivot CDM, this card is the answer.

#4 Martin Ødegaard 95 CM — Versatile Mid Engine

96 PAS / 95 DRI / 94 SHO / 93 PAC / 90 PHY / 88 DEF. This card does everything. At CM++ he can shift to CAM, CM, or even drop to CDM in a pinch. The 90 PHY is the surprise — Ødegaard isn't a physical player in real life, but this card holds its ground. If you're building a high-pressing 4-3-3 with two box-to-box mids, Ødegaard next to Rodri is a legitimate meta midfield pairing.

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