The Rapid playstyle in EA Sports FC 26 highlights players with impressive pace while dribbling, who can easily blaze past your opponents and create space for easy goals with an overpowered speed boost.
With shockingly quick acceleration and sharper accuracy with knock-ons while dribbling, having the best Rapid players on your squad will help you push past your opponent’s defence and leave them scrambling in your dust. This tactic is incredibly effective in the early meta of EA Sports FC 26, which seems to reward fast turns and left-stick dribbling above anything else.
If you like punishing your opponents with fast counter-attacks, then having the best Rapid players on your team is a necessity, as they can shuttle the ball forward quicker than anyone else.
Here, you’ll find a list of the best Rapid+ players in FC 26, along with the best silver Rapid players that offer blistering speed at a more manageable price.
What does the Rapid playstyle do in FC 26?
The Rapid playstyle enhances sprinting and knock-on dribbles while in possession, making it easier for players to attack at top speed without losing the ball. If you find yourself racing next to a defender with the ball, a Rapid player can still use their full speed to get ahead, giving you a chance to maintain possession in crucial attacking moments high up the pitch.
Any player can sprint, of course, by simply holding RT or R2 on your controller. However, players with the Rapid PlayStyle will be noticeably faster, and keep control of the ball more easily while dribbling through the defence.
The Rapid PlayStyle is most satisfying to watch when you regain possession on your half and suddenly bolt down the pitch towards your opponent’s goal, or when you slow down briefly to lull your opponent into a false sense of security before bursting past them again.
The speed Rapid gives to your counter-attacks will surely catch your opponent off-guard and give you some easy shots at goal. If you pair it with a low-driven shot or a finesse shot, you’ll beat the keeper and get ahead in Rivals with ease.
Top FC 26 Rapid Players
| Name: | Team: | Position: | Overall: | Rapid+? |
| Ousmane Dembélé | PSG | ST | 90 | Rapid+ |
| Raphinha | Barcelona | LM | 89 | Rapid+ |
| Guro Reiten | Chelsea Women | LM | 88 | Rapid+ |
| Lauren Hemp | Manchester City Women | LW | 87 | Rapid+ |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao | LM | 86 | Rapid+ |
| Lauren James | Chelsea Women | RM | 85 | Rapid+ |
| Kingsley Coman | Al Nassr | LM | 83 | Rapid+ |
| Jérémy Doku | Manchester City | LW | 80 | Rapid+ |
| Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid | ST | 91 | Rapid |
| Alessia Russo | Arsenal Women | ST | 89 | Rapid |
| Federico Valverde | Real Madrid | CM | 89 | Rapid |
| Vini Jr. | Real Madrid | LW | 89 | Rapid |
| Alexander Isak | Liverpool | ST | 88 | Rapid |
| Ewa Pajor | Barcelona Women | ST | 88 | Rapid |
| Katie McCabe | Arsenal Women | LB | 87 | Rapid |
| Sam Kerr | Chelsea Women | ST | 87 | Rapid |
| Victor Osimhen | Galatasaray | ST | 87 | Rapid |
| Nuno Mendes | PSG | LB | 86 | Rapid |
| Ona Batlle | Barcelona Women | RB | 86 | Rapid |
| Temwa Chawinga | KC Current | LW | 86 | Rapid |
| Bryan Mbeumo | Manchester Utd | RW | 85 | Rapid |
| Trinity Rodman | Washington Spirit | RM | 85 | Rapid |
| Marcus Thuram | Lombardia FC (Inter) | ST | 85 | Rapid |
| Tabitha Chawinga | Lyon Women | LW | 85 | Rapid |
| Caitlin Foord | Arsenal Women | LM | 85 | Rapid |
For more help taking your team to success, check out these FC 26 Tactics codes for the best formations.
For those enjoying Career Mode, make sure to also take a look at our list of the best FC 26 Wonderkids, so you can find young talent that will take you through tournaments with ease.