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EA FC 26: the best and worst team kits
In the world of football, kits are more than just uniforms - they’re identity, legacy, but sometimes, they fall short of the statement they’re trying to make. This kind of anticipation and excitement is what makes new kits a fan favourite part of any season, and EA FC 25/26 has delivered another lineup of digital fashion statements, from jaw-dropping designs to head-scratching misses.
Whether you're building your Ultimate Team or just repping your favourite club in Career Mode, the right kit can make all the difference. However, with such a vast array of kits, you might find yourself spending hours trying to find the best one for your team. So, to help you save time in your search for the best (or worst) kits, in this blog, we’re going to help you narrow down your search with our favourite and least favourite kits of the FC 25/26 season.
The best FC 26 kits
Every new football season brings fresh hope, fierce rivalries - and, of course, fresh kits. In EA FC 26, the virtual pitch has once again become a runway, where football clubs flaunt their latest designs in bold, bizarre, and beautiful ways.
From throwback tributes to futuristic flair, this year’s kits go beyond simple aesthetics - they tell stories, spark debates, and define club identity with every pixel. To help you pick out the best match for your FC 26 team, we’ve included below some of the fan favourite kits as well as our top picks for this season.
Arsenal (Home)
A classic look that fans love, this jersey features a standard red-with-white-sleeves arrangement with the only notable adornment being the club's old gothic-style "A" symbol worked into a pattern in the fabric - a nice nod to the club's heritage and a detailed addition that really pulls the whole look together.
Werder Bremen (Third)
We are big fans of this look; it’s unique, sleek and a great design for celebrating 60 years since the German club's first Bundesliga title. Copper lettering inside the neck reads 'Deutscher Meister 1965' (German Champions 1965). The metallic copper accents and dark shade of green work together very nicely to create a pleasant contrast that looks both professional and stands out on the pitch.
Newcastle United (Away)
Fans are going crazy for this look. Not only does it trigger some nice nostalgia pangs, but the blue and orange colours complement each other nicely. This modern take on the club's dark blue, green, and gold away kit from 1997-98 has become a cult classic. It’s a bit of a minimalistic retake on the original, which gives it a more modern flair - and we think it works perfectly! It’s a simple but impactful look that stands out with its subtle retro style.
Manchester City (Away)
Another great example of less is more - if you’re a fan of dark kits with bold accents, this Manchester City away kit will be the perfect addition to your FC 26 team. Based on the very first kit known to be worn by City during their formative years as St Mark's West Gorton FC, this jersey pays homage to the club's heritage with a modern upgrade. Reworking the all black ensemble of 1884 by adding in some metallic trims to bring it into 2025/26, we think this style offers the right amount of glam and professionalism.
Port Vale (Home)
We love a minimalistic yet effective look, and this kit is a perfect example of how less can sometimes be more. The Port Vale home kit is inspired by the team of 1953-54, which won the Third Division North and reached the FA Cup semi-finals. The kit features embroidered accents, which give it some dimension while boasting premium style. If you love a minimalist kit - then this is perfect for your FC 26 team.
The Worst EAFC 26 Kits
While there are some kits that stand high above the rest in style, others have failed to hit the mark this year. While this can happen to the best of the best, don’t let it be the case for your FC 26 team. From colour combinations that just don't work to eye-sore patterns and minimalist designs that haven’t hit the “less is more” goal, below you can find our least favourite kits for the 2025/26 season.
Tottenham Hotspur (Home)
Proof that not all minimalist designs hit the mark. While not an eyesore, we find this jersey pretty uninspiring when compared to the competition. The colours seem to have been thrown together. While minimalist designs can be great, this misses the same smaller details that good minimalist designs have.
Arsenal (Away)
A contemporary reworking of Arsenal's cult classic 1995-96 "lightning strike" away kit, we find the details get lost in the design. The busy background distracts from the nicer, smaller touches such as the canon crest. They also seem to be heavily relying on bringing back old designs in recent years rather than coming up with something new and fresh.
Brighton & Hove Albion (Home)
This feels like a very same old design for seagulls. We get a classic look is nice, but we’d hoped to see something a bit different this year. While not necessarily a bad design, it definitely misses the mark. It reminds us of a first draft design that never got finished. It could definitely have been thought out better.
Manchester City (Home)
Another minimalist design that just doesn’t seem to hit the mark. While we know Mancity fans love a good sash stripe design, we can’t help but think this design looks like it’s a bit unfinished. While the sky blue and white colours work well together, we feel as though the design was only done halfway, a stark contrast to their brilliant away jerseys.
Al Hilal (Club World Cup Kit)
This design is definitely doing too much, from the busy stripes to the strangely placed moon crescent motif that breaks off the design. This is a great example of a bold design that’s trying to do everything at once. The colours don’t help bring the design together either, as the vibrant shade of blue proves to be a bit of an eyesore, which is only heightened with the contrast of the darker blue. Overall, this design feels a bit messy.
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From instant classics to head-scratchers, the kits of EA FC 26 have once again stirred up plenty of conversation - and controversy. Some clubs have delivered design gold, creating kits that blend heritage, innovation, and visual impact. Others? Not so much. Creating a good team kit is an essential part of representing a team, and every detail counts. As we’ve seen, even the tiniest of details matter when designing a team kit. If you’re looking to create your dream kit to perfectly represent your team, then why not design your own custom kit with Avec Sport, so you can build an eye-catching design that defines your team ID.