Future Stars Team 1 is live, but the highest-rated card is only part of the story. Vicky López leads at 90 OVR, Ngumoha brings 93 Pace, and Lewis-Skelly offers a commanding midfield profile. The bigger decision is what to pay for today: an immediate squad upgrade, or a card with room to develop when the live rewards arrive in February.
FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 Release Date
Future Stars Team 1 launched on October 9, 2026, at 5 PM UTC / 6 PM BST, replacing Destined for Glory in packs. The Team 1 pack window runs until October 16.
What Is Future Stars in FC 27?

Future Stars gives emerging footballers enhanced Ultimate Team items, with immediate improvements over their Base Items. Team 1 features 15 players rated between 85 and 90, covering attacking, midfield, defensive and goalkeeper positions.
This campaign also uses live upgrades tied to real-world domestic league performances. Future Stars Academy offers a separate route to developing a player through in-game Evolutions. The two systems have different requirements: playing Ultimate Team advances Academy tasks, while live-card milestones depend on real football matches.
FC 27 Future Stars Team 1: Full Squad & Base Card Comparison
Each attribute has its own column. Values read Base Item → Future Stars, so the number on the right is the released special card’s attribute. Positions refer to the Future Stars item.
Outfield Players
Goalkeeper
Julian Hall has the largest overall increase, rising 17 points from 68 to 85. Ngumoha gains 14 OVR, Mora gains 13, and Jacobo Ramón and Josh King each gain 11.
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Best Future Stars Team 1 Players to Watch
Potential Value Picks to Compare
Josh King, Lewis Hall and Jon Martín cover different squad needs without sitting at the top of Team 1’s rating list. Their value depends on the live asking price and the alternatives available for the same position.
Julian Hall is another useful comparison for striker shoppers. His 89 Pace, 83 Shooting and 86 Physicality are substantial improvements over his Base Item, while 70 Passing remains the limitation for teams that rely heavily on their striker to create chances.
FC 27 Future Stars Live Cards & Upgrade Rules
Tracking begins October 9, 2026. Live upgrades release on February 3, 2027, using domestic league performances.
ATT/MID covers CM, CAM, LW, LM, RW, RM and ST. DEF/GK covers GK, RB, LB, CB and CDM. Players must appear in the match for clean-sheet eligibility. An existing PlayStyle+ converts that reward into a base PlayStyle; an existing 5★ weak foot converts its reward into 5★ skill moves.
What the Rating Caps Mean for Team 1
The starts route does not give every card +2 OVR. An 85-rated item can reach 86 and then 87. An 86-rated item has room for only one rating increase, at the second threshold. Items already rated 87 or higher gain no OVR from either starts milestone.
That changes how the squad should be assessed. Vicky López, Ngumoha, Godts and Lewis-Skelly should be valued primarily for their current gameplay profile and remaining performance rewards. A lower-rated option may have more rating headroom, but that alone does not make it a better purchase.
The second starts milestone is a cumulative total. It does not require eight additional starts after the first four, or three more after the first two in the reduced route. Mora and Julian Hall use the reduced league requirements, rather than an arbitrary player-specific exception.
How Live Cards Affect Buying Decisions
The February release date makes these upgrades a longer-term consideration. A card that solves a squad problem today has immediate value; a card bought mainly for a future improvement ties up coins while other options continue to arrive.
Tradeable prices can respond before upgrades are applied. A goal, a starting lineup announcement or progress towards a target may increase demand, while injuries or rotation may reduce it. These are possible market reactions, not guaranteed outcomes. An upgrade can already be reflected in the price, and a competing release can still make the item less desirable.
Your own Ultimate Team goals, wins and clean sheets do not advance these milestones. Choose the released card for the role you need, then follow its real-world progress without treating a future upgrade as a guaranteed return.
How to Get Future Stars Players in FC 27
Packs and Reward Packs
The 15-player Team 1 squad is available in eligible packs during its active window. Check the pack’s player pool and rating restrictions before opening: a high-rated guarantee does not automatically mean a Future Stars guarantee.
Saved reward packs also depend on their contents and the active special-item pool when opened. If you are targeting Team 1, open eligible packs while that squad is in packs.
Transfer Market
Tradeable versions can be bought directly from other players. Search the correct special version, compare listings and check the positional fit before committing coins. Keep the February upgrade timing in mind when deciding how much extra to pay for live potential.
A new winger can also require changes elsewhere to fit your formation or chemistry. FC 27 Coins at LDShop can help you plan those additions around your squad budget, rather than spending everything on one headline card.
Player SBCs and Objectives
Carlos Espí is available through a Future Stars SBC, separate from the 15-player pack squad. Compare the submission cost with the card’s current usefulness, and check the challenge’s expiry and reward tradeability before completing it.
Objectives provide additional earnable content, including rewards linked to your Academy player. Read the required modes and squad restrictions before starting so you can combine compatible tasks.
Future Stars Academy Evolutions
Academy returns for eligible ST or CAM players born on or after October 9, 2003. Entry requires 80 OVR or lower, no more than 86 Pace and a maximum of seven PlayStyles.
The four stages release on October 9, 11, 13 and 16, taking the player through 81, 82, 83 and finally 85 OVR. Branching choices let you shape the final card towards your intended role. Review the entire chain before selecting a player and avoid unrelated Evolutions that could break eligibility for the next stage.
Academy progression is completed through in-game tasks. It is separate from waiting for the pack squad’s real-world live upgrades.
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Conclusion
Future Stars Team 1 gives you a reason to follow emerging talent, but February is a long way from your next Champions run. Pay for what improves your squad now: Ngumoha’s speed, Bonny’s presence up front or Bischof’s passing in midfield. The live rewards are worth following; they are a poor reason to overlook a better card at today’s price.

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Joséphine Fossey Experienced Game Editor
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