The question of who will be the fastest players always dominates the build-up to a new Ultimate Team season. According to fresh leaks from FUT Mind, the top three in FC 26 are Kylian Mbappé, Karim Adeyemi, and, unexpectedly, silver-rated Gabriel Silva.

While Mbappé and Adeyemi have both been mainstays in past editions, the inclusion of Gabriel Silva as one of the three fastest players marks a surprising twist. FUT Mind is not a traditional source of leaks, and EA has not confirmed these numbers, so everything should be taken with a grain of salt.

The Top 3 Fastest Players

Kylian Mbappé – 97 PAC, 91 OVR
The French superstar keeps his crown as the game’s pace king. With 97 pace, elite shooting, and five-star skill moves, Mbappé is once again expected to be the most dominant attacker in Ultimate Team.

Karim Adeyemi – 96 PAC, 81 OVR
Adeyemi returns as one of the most dangerous early-game forwards. His leaked 96 pace, paired with four-star weak foot and skills, makes him a standout Bundesliga option and a reliable budget choice compared to higher-priced attackers.

Gabriel Silva – 96 PAC, 74 OVR (Silver)
This is the headline shock. At just 74 overall, Gabriel Silva is technically a silver player, yet he is rumored to have the same blistering pace as Adeyemi. That instantly makes him one of the most unique cards in FC 26. For silver-only modes and objectives, Silva could dominate, and his popularity on the transfer market could spike quickly once the game launches.

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Other Fast Players in FC 26

Plenty of familiar names also appear in the leaked list:

  • Vinícius Jr. (95 PAC, 89 OVR) – A constant attacking threat with five-star skills.
  • Nuno Mendes (95 PAC, 85 OVR) – Among the very fastest full-backs in the world.
  • Loïs Openda (95 PAC, 83 OVR) – A strong option for pace-heavy striker setups.
  • Moussa Diaby (95 PAC, 84 OVR) – Always a reliable winger.
  • Alphonso Davies (94 PAC, 84 OVR) – Still the go-to left back in the Bundesliga.
  • Iñaki Williams (94 PAC, 83 OVR) – A La Liga regular in the fastest lists.
  • Jeremie Frimpong (94 PAC, 83 OVR) – Another lightning-quick Bundesliga option.
  • Tabitha Chawinga (94 PAC, 85 OVR) – Among the fastest female players in FC 26.
  • Adama Traoré (94 PAC, 76 OVR) – A pace machine and Ultimate Team cult favorite.

Budget-friendly players like Conteh, Minteh, Bahoya, Poku, and van Bergen are also rumored to break into the 94 pace range, providing cheap but rapid options.

Comparing FC 25 and FC 26

When looking at the FC 25 fastest list, many names carry over, but there are some key differences:

  • Mbappé (97 PAC) stayed consistent, remaining the undisputed fastest player in both editions.
  • Adeyemi (96 PAC) also holds his spot at the very top, continuing to be a budget beast.
  • Vinícius Jr. (95 PAC) remains unchanged, keeping his spot as a top winger.
  • Theo Hernández (95 PAC) was one of the fastest defenders in FC 25, but so far, he has not appeared in the FC 26 leaks, raising questions about whether his rating has shifted.
  • Newcomers like Gabriel Silva (96 PAC) and Conteh (95 PAC) break into the list, showing how EA is diversifying the pool of speedsters with silver and lower-rated cards.
  • Consistency in full-backs: Alphonso Davies, Nuno Mendes, and Frimpong remain among the quickest defenders, just as in FC 25.

The biggest narrative is the introduction of a silver-rated card like Gabriel Silva at the very top of the pace rankings. In FC 25, players like Minteh and Schade were among the quickest silvers, but none matched Mbappé’s or Adeyemi’s pace. FC 26 might be the first time a silver is directly competing with gold elites for top speed.

Why This Matters

Pace dominates the early months of Ultimate Team every year. Players who can run past defenders often shape the meta until stronger special cards are released. Having a silver player like Gabriel Silva in the conversation for fastest player changes how people might approach squad-building, silver tournaments, and early transfer market investments.

For now, these are only leaks, and EA will reveal the official ratings closer to launch. But if FUT Mind’s information holds true, FC 26 could see one of the most unique pace battles in years, with a silver card standing alongside Mbappé and Adeyemi.

You can see the database from FUTmind here.