EA SPORTS FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 Features Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha
EA SPORTS has brought back Future Stars in EA SPORTS FC 27, celebrating the next generation of football talent with the launch of Team 1 in Football Ultimate Team. Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha headlines this year's lineup, which features emerging players from men's and women's football.
Available in packs from October 9 to October 16, Future Stars Team 1 highlights young players expected to shape the future of the sport. The promotion also includes the return of the popular Future Stars Academy, giving players more ways to develop promising talents into their own Ultimate Team stars.
Rio Ngumoha Headlines Future Stars Team 1
One of England's most promising young players, Rio Ngumoha takes center stage in this year's campaign. The Liverpool forward made history as the club's youngest-ever goalscorer after scoring a late winner against Newcastle last season. He subsequently made his senior England debut during the summer.
Ngumoha also has a history with the Future Stars promotion. In EA SPORTS FC 26, his Future Stars Academy Player Item became a popular choice for Evolution upgrades, recording more than 37.5 million goals and 30.7 million assists. The item was upgraded through Evolutions more than 312,000 times.
Speaking about his inclusion, Ngumoha said that growing up playing EA SPORTS FC made seeing himself featured in the game a special moment, adding that he was excited to be part of a campaign celebrating the next generation of footballers.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 Players
Team 1 features young talents from several major leagues, including the Premier League, Serie A, Liga F, and other domestic competitions.
The confirmed lineup includes:
Player | Club | Nation |
|---|---|---|
Mika Godts | Paris Saint-Germain | Belgium |
Yoan Bonny | Lombardia FC | Côte d'Ivoire |
Julian Hall | Red Bull New York | United States |
Vicky López | FC Barcelona (Women) | Spain |
Josh King | Fulham | England |
Gilberto Mora | Club Tijuana | Mexico |
Rio Ngumoha | Liverpool | England |
Tom Bischof | Bayern München | Germany |
Lily Yohannes | OL Lyonnes (Women) | United States |
Laura Blindkilde | Manchester City (Women) | England |
Myles Lewis-Skelly | Arsenal | England |
Jacobo Ramón | Como | Spain |
Jon Martín | Real Sociedad | Spain |
Lewis Hall | Newcastle United | England |
Robin Risser | RC Lens | France |
These Future Stars Player Items are available through packs during the October 9–16 promotional period.
Future Stars Team 2 and Academy Return
EA SPORTS has confirmed that Future Stars Team 2 will be announced on October 16, bringing another selection of young players to Ultimate Team. Additional Player Items will also be available through Squad Building Challenges and Objectives.
The Future Stars Academy returns as well, allowing players to select an eligible young footballer who meets the age requirements and develop them through an Evolution chain. This gives players greater control over their chosen prospect's progression, helping them build a personalized Future Star for their squad.
With new Player Items, additional challenges, and the return of the Academy, Future Stars offers Ultimate Team players more opportunities to discover and develop the next generation of football talent.
EA SPORTS FC 27 is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.