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Which is the best Starter League pack to pick in FC 26

One safe choice.

The Starter League pack will be the first freebie provided in FC 26, and they will also provide you with the early game cards in Ultimate Team.

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When you begin playing Ultimate Team for the first time, these packs will be provided to you directly in the game or via the Web app. They’re usually themed around a selected league, and you can pick one. While you can choose anyone you like, certain picks are always better.

Best Starter League pack choice in FC 26

The Premier League will be the best Starter League pack in FC 26.

We know that Season 1 of Ultimate Team will be themed around England. The Season Pass objectives will feature cards of footballers from England and those playing in different leagues. Based on the teaser, more cards should arrive via SBCs.

The first task of building a good squad is to use cards with similar chemistry. Simply put, it’s better to use cards from either/the same nation or league (or teams in rarer cases). If the first season provides cards from England, having Premier League items will be beneficial. In fact, about half the Season Pass cards are from the Premier League.

Advanced SBCs are another key aspect to consider. These SBCs, in the last few years, have featured league and nation hybrids where you have to use different cards. There are a few leagues that typically suit the requirements better.

  • The Premier League is also better, thanks to the greater supply on the market, which allows you to get the fodder for cheap.
  • The LaLiga is also a great starting point for building your squad. Plenty of superstars from the league are cornerstones of any great team.
  • The Ligue 1 has plenty of French-born talents who are great for the Advanced SBCs.

If you’re not a hardcore player who doesn’t care about the meta, it’s best to go with the league you like. However, those looking to min-max their starting composition should consider the abovementioned instructions. Additionally, getting extra hours of free gameplay will help them get ahead of the competition when FC 26‘s early access begins.


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