Lombardia FC in EA FC 26: Players, Ratings & Positions

If you’re diving into EA Sports FC 26 and scratching your head over “Lombardia FC,” you’re not alone. This is the in-game stand-in for Inter Milan, one of Italy’s powerhouse clubs, after they opted out of renewing their licensing deal with EA. Instead of the classic Nerazzurri badge and kits, you’ll see a rebranded squad representing the Lombardy region home to Milan. But don’t worry: the players, stats, and potential remain elite.

Whether you’re building a Serie A dynasty or chasing glory in FUT, Lombardia FC packs stars like Lautaro Martínez and Alessandro Bastoni. With an overall team rating of 84, they’re a top-tier pick for realistic simulations or custom squads. Let’s break it down.

Why Lombardia FC? The Licensing Story

Back in 2024, Inter Milan (and rivals AC Milan, now Milano FC) signed exclusive deals with Konami’s eFootball, ditching EA. This means no official Inter name, crest, or kits in FC 26 hello, generic black-blue-turquoise home strips and a serpent-inspired logo. The San Siro stadium? Gone too. But the roster is intact, drawing from real-life 2025-26 squads.

It’s a bummer for purists, but gameplay-wise, it changes little. Lombardia FC sits in Serie A Enilive (the sponsored league name), with a €985M club worth and €41M transfer budget in Career Mode. Rivals? Milano FC, of course. If you’re new to these quirks, check our take on how licensing shakes up games like this.

Lombardia FC Player Ratings: The Stars Shine Bright

The squad boasts an 86 attack, 84 midfield, and 83 defense perfect for counter-attacking styles. Top trio: Martínez (88 OVR), Bastoni (87), and Sommer (87). Here’s a full roster snapshot, sorted by position and OVR (based on launch ratings; updates may tweak them).

Goalkeepers

• Yann Sommer (87 OVR): Reflexes 88, Positioning 87 Swiss reliability.
• Di Gennaro (74), Audero (74): Solid backups.

Defenders

• Alessandro Bastoni (87 OVR): Def 88, Phy 85 Italy’s wall.
• Francesco Acerbi (84): Tackling beast.
• Benjamin Pavard (84): Versatile right-back option.
• Yann Bisseck (78), Denzel Dumfries (81): Wing-back speed.

Midfielders

• Nicolò Barella (87 OVR): Stamina 92, Vision 85.
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu (87): Free-kick specialist (set-piece taker).
• Henrikh Mkhitaryan (83), Piotr Zieliński (83): Creative hubs.
• Davide Frattesi (82): Box-to-box energy.

Forwards

• Lautaro Martínez (88 OVR): Shooting 88, Dribbling 84 lethal finisher.
• Marcus Thuram (85): Pace 85, Strength 87.
• Mehdi Taremi (82), Marko Arnautović (80): Depth options.

Full list hits 30+ players, averaging 25.9 years old youth like Bisseck (23) pairs with vets like Acerbi (37). For comparisons, they’re neck-and-neck with Juventus or Napoli in Serie A ratings.

In Career, Lombardia FC starts strong last season’s Serie A champs (simulating real 2025). Domestic prestige: 10/10, international: 8/10. Focus on youth scouting in Italy for gems. Transfer tips: Sell aging assets like Arnautović to fund a star winger. Aim for Champions League glory Barella’s stamina shines in big matches. Tactics? 4-3-3 Attack suits their pacey forwards. Set Çalhanoğlu on set pieces. If hardware holds you back, tweak with our PC optimization guide for smoother sims.

Ultimate Team (FUT) with Lombardia FC Players

FUT loves these cards. Martínez’s 88 card is a meta striker pair with Thuram for chemistry. Bastoni’s links to Serie A make him a defensive staple. Evolutions? Boost Bisseck to 85+ for budget squads.

Gameplay Tips: How to Win with Lombardia FC

1. Counter-Attack Mastery: Use Dumfries’ overlaps and Martínez’s finishing.
2. Set-Piece Dominance: Çalhanoğlu’s 90+ free-kick accuracy wins games.
3. Defensive Solidity: Bastoni-Acerbi duo shuts down attacks.
4. Squad Building: Add pacey wingers like Kvaratskhelia for balance.
5. Online Modes: In Clubs or Rivals, their chem links Serie A teams seamlessly.

For controller tweaks, see our gaming headset picks to hear every tackle.

Beyond the Pitch: Lombardia FC in Real Life and Mods

Real Inter? Thriving in Lombardy, with 20 Scudetti. Modders restore official kits via PC tools search communities safely. If you’re into other sports sims, try soccer skills games for fun drills. In 2026, with eFootball exclusives, expect more changes. But Lombardia FC keeps the spirit alive.

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