So, the word is out: Rodri is reportedly staying at a 90 overall in the EA FC 26 top 50 leaks. While many are up in arms, and I totally get the sentiment – he's been phenomenal – I'm trying to look at this from EA's perspective for a moment. It's easy to shout "underrated!" when a player of Rodri's caliber doesn't get a massive boost, but there might be some method to their madness, however frustrating it might be for us dedicated fans. For building strong teams from the start, don't forget the importance of stacking up FC 26 Coins early on.
Rodri's role is unique. He's not a flashy dribbler, not a goal-scoring machine (though he does pop up with crucial ones), and not a pace demon. His strength lies in his tactical intelligence, positioning, passing accuracy, and defensive solidity. These attributes, while absolutely elite in real football, don't always translate perfectly into high overall ratings in a game like FC, which often prioritizes sprint speed, dribbling, and shooting for higher OVRs, especially for midfielders.
Consider the archetypes. If EA gives him a 91 or 92, what stats would they boost? His defending and passing are already likely in the high 80s/low 90s. To push him higher overall, they'd have to significantly improve his pace, dribbling, or shooting, which might make him feel less like Rodri in-game and more like a generic overpowered midfielder. A 90 OVR allows them to keep his core stats highly representative without making him an unrealistically well-rounded player in areas he isn't elite in real life.
Also, EA tends to be somewhat conservative with ratings, especially for players who aren't traditional 'poster boys.' Major jumps are often reserved for breakout stars or players who've suddenly reached new levels of fame. Rodri has been consistently excellent for years, and sometimes consistency, as incredible as it is, doesn't translate into dramatic rating surges in successive games as much as a single breakout season might.
However, the counter-argument is strong: he *has* elevated his game, particularly in terms of big-game influence and leadership. It's a tricky balance. Maybe the 90 overall is simply a reflection of his *in-game* playstyle potentially not being as 'meta' as a box-to-box midfielder with high agility and blistering pace, even if his real-world impact overshadows most.
I'm not saying I agree with it, but I can see a hypothetical internal logic behind it. It's still frustrating, especially for a player who has consistently performed at a world-class level. What do you all think? Is there a reason beyond simple 'EA bias' for this rating, or is it just another sign of their disconnect?
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