Updated: August 27, 2026
Speed is one of the easiest attributes to notice in EA SPORTS FC. A rapid winger can stretch a back line in seconds, a quick striker can attack space behind the defense, and pace at full-back or centre-back can make all the difference when stopping a counter.
With the official EA SPORTS FC 27 Ratings database now live, we can see exactly who leads the men's game in PAC. Kylian Mbappé remains the outright pace king, but the list also features plenty of lower-rated speed specialists who can match some of football's biggest stars.
Below, you'll find the Top 27 fastest men's players in FC 27, the eight quickest players at every outfield position, the three fastest players from each of Europe's Big Five leagues, and a closer look at the cards that combine pace with the strongest overall profiles.
Top 27 Fastest Players in EA FC 27
Sorting the men's FC 27 Ratings database by PAC puts Kylian Mbappé alone at 96, followed by four players on 95 PAC.
The Top 27 is heavily tilted toward wide attackers, strikers, and full-backs, but the cutoff needs some context. 93 PAC is shared by several more men's players beyond Landry Dimata, including Yan Diomande, Herman Johansson, Ricky-Jade Jones, Yankuba Minteh, Claudiu Petrila, Zine, Yira Sor, Nico Williams, and Barış Alper Yılmaz.
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Who Is the Fastest Player in FC 27?
Kylian Mbappé is the fastest men's player in EA SPORTS FC 27 with 96 PAC. He is also the only player in the men's database currently rated above 95 for pace.
What makes Mbappé particularly dangerous on paper is that speed is not carrying an otherwise limited card. His 91 OVR base item also has 91 SHO and 92 DRI, giving him an elite attacking profile alongside the highest PAC rating in the game. By comparison, many players directly below him achieve exceptional pace while sitting much lower in overall rating.
Fastest FC 27 Players by Position: Top 8
The overall list tells us who is quickest across the entire database, but positional rankings are more useful when looking for pace in a specific area of the pitch.
The following tables use the primary position assigned by EA, rather than alternate positions. Players sharing the same PAC are equally fast based on the headline pace attribute; where a Top 8 cutoff falls inside a tie, the table follows EA's current PAC-sorted display order.
Fastest Strikers (ST)
For strikers, pace is most valuable when attacking space behind the back line. Faster forwards should separate more easily from centre-backs on through balls and become stronger transition outlets when possession turns over.
Mbappé owns the highest pace rating among strikers, but ST is also home to two of FC 27's clearest pure-speed options: Burke and Conteh both hit 95 PAC despite OVRs of just 73 and 69.
Fastest Left Wingers (LW)
Quick left wingers can threaten both outside and inside, making them harder to defend one-on-one. Players such as Vini Jr., Rafael Leão, and Nico Williams also pair speed with stronger attacking quality, giving LW plenty of direct threat.
Gabriel Silva surprisingly tops the natural LW group at 95 PAC. Behind him, Leão, Vini Jr., and Nico Williams all sit on 93, while Barcola begins a much larger group of 92-PAC left wingers.
Fastest Right Wingers (RW)
Fast RWs can stretch the defensive line and attack space before the full-back settles into position. This makes the group especially suited to counters, direct wing play, and runs beyond the defense.
Elanga is the fastest primary RW at 94 PAC. Antuna, Cowell, and Diomande form the next group on 93, while the eighth-place cutoff sits inside another sizeable 92-PAC tie.
Fastest Left Midfielders (LM)
LM pace is useful across a larger area of the flank. These players can carry the ball forward quickly, support overlaps, and recover into shape after possession is lost, giving them value in both transition phases.
LM has exceptional pace depth at the top, with four men's players sharing 94 PAC. Also, the position remains crowded at 92 PAC.
Fastest Right Midfielders (RM)
RM has some of the strongest pace depth among all positions. Players like Adeyemi and Diaby should offer excellent vertical threat, especially when attacking open channels or combining with overlapping and underlapping runners.
Adeyemi is the standout here. His 95 PAC makes him not only the fastest RM, but also one of the joint-second-fastest men's players in the entire FC 27 database.
Fastest Attacking Midfielders (CAM)
CAMs operate in tighter spaces, so raw speed matters less than on the wings. Still, quicker players can burst through midfield gaps, escape pressure after turning, and join counters before the defense resets.
The pace ceiling drops considerably once we move into central attacking midfield. Francisco Conceição and Filip Rózga lead natural CAMs at 88 PAC, followed by a four-player 87-PAC group.
Fastest Central Midfielders (CM)
For CMs, pace is mainly about covering ground. Faster midfielders can support both boxes, recover after turnovers, and arrive earlier around the penalty area, making speed especially valuable for box-to-box roles.
Valverde is the positional outlier. At 90 PAC, he is the only natural CM to reach the 90 mark and sits two points clear of Yunus Musah in second.
Fastest Defensive Midfielders (CDM)
CDMs rely more on positioning and defending, but extra pace still helps when chasing runners or covering exposed space. With FC 27 placing greater emphasis on manual defending, recovery speed could become particularly useful.
CDM has the lowest pace ceiling among the positions in this guide. Charles Petro leads at 86 PAC, two points ahead of Kevin Gutiérrez, while the eighth-place cutoff sits in a broad 81-PAC tie.
Fastest Left Backs (LB)
Quick left-backs can contribute aggressively without giving up as much recovery potential. Their speed helps with overlaps going forward and tracking runners when possession is lost.
Nuno Mendes leads natural left-backs at 94 PAC, while Davies remains among the position's fastest established names at 93.
Fastest Right Backs (RB)
The same applies on the right. Players like Frimpong and Hakimi can use their speed to support attacks, provide width, and recover quickly when the team is caught in transition.
Frimpong, Rațiu, and Tchatchoua share the RB lead with 94 PAC. Hakimi drops two points behind them in raw pace, but his much higher 88 OVR gives him a considerably stronger overall base-card profile.
Fastest Centre Backs (CB)
Pace gives centre-backs more protection when defending space behind a high line. Faster CBs can recover after a missed step or chase down forwards, which should be especially valuable with FC 27's greater focus on manual defending.
CB produces arguably the biggest surprise of any position. Andriano Lebib reaches 91 PAC despite being only 56 OVR, putting him one point above Micky van de Ven for headline pace.
Fastest FC 27 Players in Europe's Big Five Leagues
If you are building around a particular league rather than position, the picture changes again. Here are the three fastest men's outfield players in the Premier League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Bundesliga, Serie A Enilive, and Ligue 1 McDonald's, regardless of position.
As with the positional rankings, equal PAC ratings represent genuine ties. A three-player table simply limits the display to three names.
Premier League
The Premier League's fastest players are spread across wide attacking and defensive roles. That gives squads plenty of flexibility for fast flank play, overlaps, and transition-heavy setups.
LALIGA EA SPORTS
LALIGA combines pace across several attacking layers. Mbappé provides a central threat, Adeyemi brings speed from the right, and Rațiu adds it from deeper areas, making the league particularly strong for vertical attacks.
Bundesliga
The Bundesliga's fastest players are heavily concentrated on the flanks. Bahoya, Diomande, and Davies make the league well suited to wide attacks, quick ball progression, and overlapping runs.
Serie A Enilive
Serie A's speed is more concentrated in attacking roles. Its quickest players should be most effective when exploiting space in the final third rather than relying on pace throughout the entire team.
Ligue 1 McDonald's
Ligue 1 has a more balanced speed profile. Openda threatens centrally, Barcola stretches the wing, and Nuno Mendes adds pace from defense, giving the league quick options across multiple lines.
Across the Big Five, LALIGA has the highest individual pace ceiling with Mbappé at 96 PAC and now also features Adeyemi at 95. The Premier League has three players tied at 94, while the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 also retain strong pace options near the top. Serie A's leader, Rafael Leão, tops out at 93.
Best Fast Players to Use in FC 27 Ultimate Team
The quickest card is not automatically the best fast card. Pace becomes much more valuable when it is supported by shooting, dribbling, defending, physicality, or a strong overall rating.
Pace vs Overall Rating: FC 27's Biggest Speed Outliers
Some of FC 27's most interesting speedsters are nowhere near the top of the overall ratings.
The simple PAC–OVR gap below is not an official EA statistic; it is just a useful way to show how unusually high a player's pace is relative to their overall rating.
The contrast is huge. Lebib's 91 PAC at only 56 OVR is the most extreme case, while Velupillay, Cowell, and Conteh all provide elite raw speed from relatively low-rated base cards. Mbappé sits at the opposite end of the spectrum: his 96 PAC is attached to one of the highest overall ratings in FC 27.
FC 27 vs FC 26: How Have the Fastest Players Changed?
Many familiar names remain near the top from FC 26, but their pace ratings have not all stayed the same.
Mbappé remains the fastest men's player despite falling from 97 to 96 PAC, while Adeyemi and Gabriel Silva each drop by one. Vini Jr. sees the largest decline among this group, moving from 95 to 93.
The big mover in the opposite direction is Oliver Burke, whose pace rises from 93 in FC 26 to 95 in FC 27. Sirlord Conteh, meanwhile, stays unchanged at 95, while Nuno Mendes moves from 95 to 94.
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Conclusion
FC 27's pace rankings feature everything from elite stars like Mbappé to lower-rated speed specialists. Wide players and full-backs dominate the fastest groups, while central positions generally have lower pace ceilings.
For squad building, raw PAC is only part of the picture. The best fast players are those who can combine their speed with strong dribbling, finishing, defending, or overall quality.
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