While the left side gets all the glamour, building a dominant right flank is the secret to a truly balanced attack in EA FC 26. The pool of young, explosive right-wingers and right midfielders is deeper than ever, offering everything from pure speed merchants to creative playmakers.
Forget stop-gap solutions. Investing in the right young star here can define your team’s identity for the entire game cycle. Let’s look at the most exciting talents to anchor your right side.
The Cornerstone Signings: Game-Changers Now
These players aren’t prospects; they’re immediate impact stars who can carry your attack from day one.
Bukayo Saka (RW – Arsenal)
The Complete Package: Saka is the blueprint for the modern right winger in FC 26. What sets him apart is his combination of 5-star skill moves, high attacking work rate, and surprising physicality. He doesn’t just feel fast; he feels strong on the ball, able to ride tackles and keep possession in tight spaces. His left-footed finesse shots from the right are a consistent goal threat. For any Premier League or English hybrid, he’s not just an option—he’s the foundation.
Florian Wirtz (CAM/RW – Bayer Leverkusen)
The Creative Maestro: While often a CAM, playing Wirtz as a right-sided forward or RM is a cheat code. With the Technical+ and Incisive Pass+ PlayStyles, his left foot is a wand. He’s not about burning pace, but about gliding past defenders with close control and picking the perfect final ball. If you build a patient, possession-based Bundesliga squad, Wirtz is the creative heart you build it around.
The Meta-Defining Speed: Pure Pace as a Strategy
For a direct, counter-attacking style, these players provide the most devastating weapon in the game: unstoppable speed.
Michael Olise (RW – Crystal Palace)
The Dribbling Specialist: Olise is a hidden gem. With 5-star skill moves, high agility, and the Flair and Technical PlayStyles, he’s a nightmare in 1v1 situations. He feels incredibly responsive, making him perfect for players who rely on skill moves to create space before delivering a cross or cut-back. He’s the affordable, fun alternative to the top-tier names.
Nicolas Gonzalez (RW – Fiorentina)
The Bull in a China Shop: Gonzalez offers something rare: blistering pace combined with serious strength and aggression. He has the power to shrug off full-backs and the acceleration to leave them behind. For a physical, direct Serie A side, he provides relentless, high-energy attacking thrust that is very hard to defend against for 90 minutes.
The Smart Investments & Evolution Targets
These are the players you buy early, anticipating their growth through in-form cards or Evolutions.
Julian Alvarez (ST/RW – Manchester City)
The Tactical Wildcard: His base card is solid, but his true potential is unlocked on the right wing in a central role. With high attacking positioning and a lethal left foot, he’s a goal threat cutting inside. Any special card for Alvarez (which is likely) would be a massive upgrade, making him a versatile and valuable asset for Premier League or Argentine hybrids.
Youseff En-Nesyri (ST/RW – Sevilla)
The Physical Project: Primarily a striker, his height, strength, and surprising pace make him a fascinating candidate for a “Pace & Physical” Evolution on the right wing. If such an Evolution drops, he could transform into a unique, overpowered wide target man—a different profile from every other winger in the game.
Choosing Your Right-Side Anchor
Your choice here dictates your team’s build and playstyle:
Choose Saka, and you commit to a technical, skill-based Premier League attack.
Pick Wirtz, and you build a creative, passing-focused Bundesliga midfield.
Invest in Olise or Gonzalez, and you build for direct, one-on-one dominance on the break.
The right young winger is more than just a player; he’s a long-term strategic asset. Securing your chosen cornerstone early—whether through the transfer market grind or by ensuring you have the FC 26 Coins to act fast—allows you to build the rest of your squad with confidence, knowing your most dynamic attacking outlet is locked in for the long haul.