Serie A in FC 27: Lautaro, Maignan and Barella lead, Milan clubs still unlicensed
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nicolo Barella of Internazionale controls the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
EA Sports FC 27 has been out since September 25, and three weeks into its life the Serie A picture inside the game looks familiar. Inter supply four of the league’s ten highest-rated players; Mike Maignan shares the top spot with Lautaro Martinez and Nicolò Barella, and both Milan clubs are once again playing under made-up names.
For Ultimate Team players building around Italian football, that combination shapes how squads come together and where the in-game currency goes.
How FC 27 coins fit into a Serie A Ultimate Team
Coins are the currency that drives Ultimate Team. They are earned by playing matches, completing objectives and Squad Building Challenges, and selling unwanted players on the transfer market, where EA keeps 5 percent of each completed sale as tax. They are then spent on the players, consumables and items needed to finish a squad.
Serie A teams have a structural advantage in that market. Because the league’s best players are spread across a handful of clubs, strong chemistry links are easy to find, and a backbone of Inter players covers defence, midfield and attack in one go. That also makes those cards some of the most sought-after in the opening weeks, which is when FC 27 coins carry the most weight for anyone trying to complete a Serie A side early.
Alongside the in-game economy, a market for coins exists on third-party platforms such as LootBar, which sells currency for Ultimate Team on console and PC.
The rules are worth knowing before spending. EA’s user agreement does not allow coins to be traded outside the game, and the publisher has historically sanctioned accounts it links to third-party coin transfers. Players weigh that risk differently, but it is part of the picture.
The top ten Serie A players in FC 27
| Rank | Player | Club | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 87 |
| 2 | Mike Maignan | Milan | 87 |
| 3 | Nicolò Barella | Inter | 87 |
| 4 | Scott McTominay | Napoli | 86 |
| 5 | Federico Dimarco | Inter | 86 |
| 6 | Gleison Bremer | Juventus | 86 |
| 7 | Marco Carnesecchi | Atalanta | 86 |
| 8 | Alessandro Bastoni | Inter | 86 |
| 9 | Luka Modric | Milan | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli | 85 |
Hakan Calhanoglu, Adrien Rabiot, Paulo Dybala, Marcus Thuram and Mile Svilar sit just outside at 85. Napoli’s pair of McTominay and De Bruyne give Allegri’s side the strongest midfield duo outside Milan, while Bremer is Juventus’ only representative.
Among Italian players, EA’s official Italy ratings put Gianluigi Donnarumma top at 89, ahead of Barella (87) and Dimarco (86). Atalanta goalkeeper Carnesecchi and Bastoni follow at 86, with Sandro Tonali on 85.
Why Inter and Milan appear as Lombardia FC and Milano FC
For the third year running, both Milan clubs are missing their official names, badges and kits. Inter appear as Lombardia FC, Milan as Milano FC, and Atalanta as Bergamo Calcio. San Siro is not in the game either.
The reason is Konami. As VGC reported when the arrangement began, Inter and Milan signed exclusive deals with eFootball, which means EA’s Serie A licence does not extend to their branding. Player names and likenesses are covered by a separate FIFPRO agreement, so Lautaro, Maignan and the rest still look and play like themselves.
There is one piece of good news for Italian fans. Lazio, who appeared as Latium in earlier editions, return with full branding in FC 27. With Gattuso’s side currently level at the top of the Serie A table, their timing is good.
What else is new in FC 27
EA has added the FUT Gallery to Ultimate Team, a collection layer that rewards players for completing sets of past and present player items. Career Mode has a rebuilt transfer market with new negotiation tactics and player values that move with form. The Grounds, a new social hub that extends the Clubs experience, is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Ratings will shift as the season goes on through in-form cards and live updates. With four Inter players in the league’s top ten, our Inter coverage is a good place to track whose card is likely to move next.
FAQ
Who is the highest-rated Serie A player in FC 27? Lautaro Martinez, Mike Maignan and Nicolò Barella share the top spot with an 87 rating.
Is AC Milan licensed in FC 27? No. AC Milan appear as Milano FC and Inter as Lombardia FC because of exclusive deals with Konami’s eFootball. Atalanta are Bergamo Calcio.
Is Lazio back in FC 27? Yes. Lazio return with their official name, badge and kits.
Who is the highest-rated Italian player in FC 27? Gianluigi Donnarumma, rated 89.
How do you earn FC 27 coins? By playing Ultimate Team matches, completing objectives and Squad Building Challenges, and selling players on the transfer market.
When was FC 27 released? September 25, 2026, with early access for Ultimate Edition owners from September 18.
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