FC 26 Liverpool's Ultimate Team Past & Present
The “Past & Present” squad is a beloved concept in Ultimate Team, celebrating a club’s rich history. While that usually means mixing current stars with club legends, our weekly series takes a different approach. We explore the personal Past & Present of each player, comparing their FC 26 card to their very first appearance in the game.
This week, we’re building a potential Liverpool Past & Present squad for FC 26. The transformations from humble bronze and silver beginnings to world-class gold cards.
The Attack:
Alexander Isak:
- Now (FC 26): 88 ST
- Then (FIFA 18): 68 ST
Alexander Isak’s first card was a 68-rated silver for Borussia Dortmund. Now a 88-rated elite striker at Liverpool, his Past & Present journey shows a massive +20 overall increase, highlighting his development into a complete forward.
Cody Gakpo:
- Now (FC 26): 84 LM
- Then (FIFA 19): 63 LW
Starting as a 63-rated bronze for PSV, Cody Gakpo’s Past & Present transformation is immense. His +21 overall glow-up is a testament to his evolution into a powerful and versatile attacker for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah:
- Now (FC 26): 91 RM
- Then (FIFA 14): 74 RM
His Past & Present journey is legendary. From a 74-rated silver at Chelsea to a 91-rated Liverpool icon, Mo Salah’s evolution into one of the greatest goalscorers of his generation is perfectly captured in his Ultimate Team history.
The Midfield:
Florian Wirtz:
- Now (FC 26): 89 CAM
- Then (FIFA 21): 68 CAM
In just a few years, Florian Wirtz has gone from a 68-rated silver to a world-class 89-rated CAM. This meteoric Past & Present rise of +21 ratings makes him one of the most exciting young players in the game.
Alexis Mac Allister:
- Now (FC 26): 87 CM
- Then (FIFA 19): 68 CM
Alexis Mac Allister began his FUT life as a 68-rated silver. His journey to becoming a World Cup winner and a star for Liverpool is reflected in a brilliant +19 overall improvement, a fantastic Past & Present story.
Ryan Gravenberch:
- Now (FC 26): 85 CDM
- Then (FIFA 20): 67 CM
Debuting as a 67-rated silver from the Ajax academy, Ryan Gravenberch’s +18 overall rating jump showcases his development into a formidable box-to-box midfielder, a key part of this team’s Past & Present.
Andrew Robertson:
- Now (FC 26): 82 LB
- Then (FIFA 14): 61 LB
Robertson’s Past & Present story is one of the most inspiring in FUT. From a 61-rated bronze at Dundee United to a Champions League-winning left-back, his stunning +21 overall increase is the stuff of legend.
Virgil van Dijk:
- Now (FC 26): 90 CB
- Then (FIFA 13): 71 CB
Few players have a more dominant Past & Present arc than Virgil van Dijk. He evolved from a 71-rated silver at Groningen into a 90-rated defensive titan, fundamentally changing the definition of a modern centre-back.
Ibrahima Konaté:
- Now (FC 26): 86 CB
- Then (FIFA 18): 61 CB
The biggest ratings jump belongs to Ibrahima Konaté. Debuting as a 61-rated bronze, he now commands a 86-rated card. This monumental +25 overall upgrade is a core feature of this squad’s incredible Past & Present narrative.
Jeremie Frimpong:
- Now (FC 26): 83 RB
- Then (FIFA 20): 66 RB
Beginning as a 66-rated silver at Celtic, Jeremie Frimpong has refined his game to become one of Europe’s elite attacking full-backs, resulting in a superb +17 overall rating boost.
Alisson Becker:
- Now (FC 26): 89 GK
- Then (FIFA 16): 76 GK
Alisson’s first card was a 76-rated non-rare gold in Brazil. His journey to becoming one of the world’s best goalkeepers is reflected in his +13 rating increase, cementing his place as the rock in this Past & Present team.
The Final Verdict
Looking at the squad’s complete Past & Present, the transformation is staggering. With an average player rating increase of +19 overall, this team is defined by players who started from humble FUT beginnings and climbed to the absolute peak of the sport.
