FC 27 Future Stars Team 1: Confirmed Players, How the Cards Upgrade and What to Do Now
FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 is live: confirmed players, how the cards upgrade on domestic league form (upgrades on 3 February 2027) and what to do now.
Correct as of 12 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST (Europe/London)
This is the live hub for Future Stars Team 1. EA launched Future Stars on Friday 9 October, with Rio Ngumoha as the headliner, and confirmed that the cards upgrade on real-world form. Below: the squad, the SBC and objective players, how the upgrades work in brief and what to do this week. The full upgrade rules are in Future Stars upgrades explained, and the build-your-own route is in the Future Stars Academy guide.
Quick answer: Future Stars Team 1 is live, and the cards upgrade
When did FC 27 Future Stars start, who is in Team 1, and can the cards upgrade?
Future Stars Team 1 went live on Friday 9 October 2026; EA's announcement went up at 18:00 BST. Rio Ngumoha headlines the squad (EA), and the highest-rated cards we've checked on FUTWIZ are Vicky López (90) and Ngumoha (89). Community reporting lists 15 players in packs. This year the cards do upgrade: EA tracks each player's domestic league starts, goals, assists and clean sheets from 9 October, and the upgrades go live on 3 February 2027. There are also Future Stars SBCs, an objective player and the free Future Stars Academy Evolutions.
What EA has confirmed
| Detail | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 live | Friday 9 October 2026 (announcement at 18:00 BST) | EA |
| Headliner | Rio Ngumoha | EA |
| Upgrades | Based on real-world domestic league performance; paths differ by position and league | EA |
| Tracking / upgrades live | From 9 October / 3 February 2027 | EA |
| Future Stars Academy | Returns: an ST or CAM born on or after 9 October 2003, through four Academy Evolutions | EA |
| Week 2 | PlayStyle+ Lab and the first UEFA Star Performers eligible for PlayStyle+ upgrades from 17 October; second Ultimate Gauntlet; Flash Rush | EA |
| Gallery | Future Stars items are part of the Season 1 (Combined Rarities) Gallery Set | EA launch Pitch Notes |
| Season 1 ends | 22 October 2026 | EA Launch Rewards |
Still to confirm
| Detail | What's reported | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Event end | Friday 23 October, 18:00 BST | [CONFIRM: end date. Community says 23 Oct, but EA's Season 1 ends 22 Oct] |
| Team 2 | Reveal expected Friday 16 October | [CONFIRM: Team 2 reveal date and time] |
Who is in Future Stars Team 1
The pack squad
Community reporting lists 15 Team 1 players in packs, and the names match the leak list we ran before launch. We've added OVRs and positions only where we've seen the card on FUTWIZ.
| Player | Position | OVR | Where we checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky López | RW | 90 | FUTWIZ |
| Rio Ngumoha | LM | 89 | FUTWIZ (EA headliner) |
| Tom Bischof | CM | 86 | FUTWIZ |
| Josh King | CAM | 85 | FUTWIZ |
| Laura Blindkilde Brown | CDM | 85 | FUTWIZ |
| Jon Martín | CB | 85 | FUTWIZ |
| Mika Godts | – | – | Community reporting |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | – | – | Community reporting |
| Yoan Bonny | – | – | Community reporting |
| Gilberto Mora | – | – | Community reporting |
| Jacobo Ramón | – | – | Community reporting |
| Lewis Hall | – | – | Community reporting |
| Lily Yohannes | – | – | Community reporting |
| Julian Hall | – | – | Community reporting |
| Robin Risser | – | – | Community reporting |
[CONFIRM: OVR and position for the nine cards not yet checked, on FUTWIZ Players, before publish.]
Before launch, the leak list showed both "Hall" and "Lewis Hall". They're two different players: Julian Hall and Lewis Hall.
Ngumoha's Academy link
EA says Ngumoha was one of the most popular Future Stars Academy players in FC 26, with over 312,000 Evolutions. The Academy is back this year, so you can build your own Future Star alongside the pack cards. See the Future Stars Academy guide.
How to get Future Stars cards
SBCs and objectives (FUTWIZ, 12 October)
| Item | Type | Reward | Time left on 12 Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Espí | Player SBC | Future Stars Carlos Espí (85) | About 4 days |
| EFL Championship Future Stars Pick | Player pick SBC | 1 of Fer López, Will Lankshear, Othmane Maamma or Divine Mukasa | About 5 days |
| Future Stars Challenge 1 | Challenge SBC | Gold Pack | About 2 days |
| Future Stars: Claire Hutton | Objective | Future Stars Claire Hutton and other untradeable rewards | Check the Objectives screen |
FUTWIZ shows Lankshear and Maamma at 84 in the pick. We don't print SBC costs; the cheapest solutions are on FUTWIZ SBCs. [CONFIRM IN GAME: Claire Hutton objective expiry on the Objectives screen.]
EA says more Player SBCs and Puzzle SBCs will follow through the promo, so check back each evening.
Where FUTWIZ tracks them
- FUTWIZ Players for every Future Stars card
- FUTWIZ SBCs for Future Stars SBCs and their solutions
- FUTWIZ Objectives for objective players
- FUTWIZ Evolutions for the Future Stars Academy
Can Future Stars cards be upgraded?
Yes. EA confirmed on 9 October that FC 27 Future Stars items upgrade on real-world performances. In short (EA):
- In most leagues, 4 league starts gives +1 OVR (up to 86) and 8 starts gives another +1 OVR (up to 87).
- Attackers and midfielders get a PlayStyle+ at 7 goals plus assists and 5★ weak foot at 10.
- Defenders, keepers and CDMs get the same at 4 and 7 clean sheets.
- NWSL, MLS, Liga MX and LPF players have lower targets.
- Only domestic league matches count, and the upgrades go live on 3 February 2027.
That's a change from what we said before launch, when past games pointed to a non-upgrading promo. For both tables, the fallbacks and what to look for in a card, see Future Stars upgrades explained.
What ended with Destined for Glory
EA's Destined for Glory window closed on 9 October. The Akliouche and Tarciane DFG SBCs are no longer on FUTWIZ's SBC list. Your DFG cards keep upgrading through the domestic season (EA); follow them on the FUTWIZ DFG Tracker and in the DFG Team 2 live hub.
The TOTW Upgrade SBC is back as a TOTW 1 to 4 pack, with about 4 days left on 12 October (FUTWIZ); see the TOTW 4 hub. The Max 86 Base Hero Upgrade SBC has about 2 days left; see our Max 86 Base Hero guide.
The Season 10: Pre-Season carryover was due on 9 October (EA). If yours hasn't arrived, see the carryover wave 2 guide.
What to do this week
Run the Academy early
Future Stars Academy I is free and takes five matches, and FUTWIZ already lists Academy II. Starting now gives you the most time for the later steps. Enrol a player you'll keep, because a card in an Evolution can't go into SBCs (EA Help). See the Future Stars Academy guide.
Fodder: save or burn?
- Burn fodder on a Future Stars SBC if you actually want that player. Espí and the EFL Championship pick both run out this week.
- Save it if you're only doing an SBC "because it's there". EA has promised more Future Stars SBCs, and Team 2 is expected on Friday.
- Keep a spread of untradeable 82+ and 83+ cards for the next round. Our Streamlined SBCs guide explains how Item Score works.
Check what it would cost to rebuild your fodder on FUTWIZ Lowest Price Ratings. We don't quote prices here because they move fast.
Buying a Future Stars card
The upgrades don't arrive until 3 February, so judge a card on what it is now, then on whether the player is a regular league starter. Build before you buy: test the card in the Squad Builder. We don't make trading calls with numbers.
Gallery: Season 1 ends on 22 October
EA says Future Stars Player Items count towards the Season 1 (Combined Rarities) Gallery Set, with Ones to Watch and Destined for Glory. EA's Season 1 ends on 22 October, so if you're building that set, see the Gallery Combined Rarities guide, the Gallery Tokens explainer and the Season Pass Level 30 guide.
Live events
- Week 1: the Back to Basics Exhibition locks you into a 4-4-2 (EA).
- Week 2: the second Ultimate Gauntlet and a new Flash Rush event, plus the PlayStyle+ Lab from 17 October (EA).
FAQ
When did Future Stars Team 1 come out in FC 27?
On Friday 9 October 2026. EA's Future Stars announcement went up at 18:00 BST that evening.
Who is in Future Stars Team 1?
Rio Ngumoha headlines it (EA), and community reporting lists 15 players in packs. The highest-rated cards we've checked on FUTWIZ are Vicky López (90) and Ngumoha (89). The full list is above.
Can Future Stars cards be upgraded in FC 27?
Yes. EA says they upgrade on domestic league starts, goals plus assists and clean sheets, tracked from 9 October. The upgrades go live on 3 February 2027.
Is there a Future Stars Team 2?
Community reporting expects the Team 2 reveal on Friday 16 October. EA hasn't posted a date yet.
When does Future Stars end?
Community reporting says Friday 23 October, 18:00 BST. EA's Season 1 ends on 22 October, a day earlier, so we're treating the end date as unconfirmed.
Is the Future Stars Academy back?
Yes. EA says you can enrol an ST or CAM born on or after 9 October 2003 and take them through four Academy Evolutions.
Related guides
- Future Stars upgrades explained · Future Stars Academy Evolution
- Destined for Glory Team 2 live hub · TOTW 4 hub · Max 86 Base Hero Upgrade SBC
- Carryover wave 2 (9 October) · Streamlined SBCs and Item Score
- Gallery Season 1 Combined Rarities · Season Pass Level 30
- FUTWIZ: Players · SBCs · Objectives · Evolutions · Squad Builder · Lowest Price Ratings · DFG Tracker
Sources
- EA: Football Ultimate Team 27 - Future Stars (9 Oct 2026): headliner, upgrade paths, tracking and release dates, Academy, Week 1 and Week 2 content
- EA: Football Ultimate Team 27 - Destined for Glory (25 Sep 2026): campaign window and season-long upgrades
- EA: FC 27 launch Pitch Notes: Season 1 promos and the Combined Rarities Gallery Set
- EA: FC 27 Launch Rewards (17 Sep 2026): Season 1 end date and 9 October carryover
- EA Help: How EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team Evolutions work: Evo players and SBCs
- FUTWIZ: SBCs, Evolutions and Players (checked 12 Oct 2026, 09:15 BST)
The event end date, the Team 2 reveal date and the names without an OVR come from community reporting, so check FUTWIZ Players and the in-game store. We haven't included pack odds, SBC costs or prices.
