Best Players in Build A Soccer Squad
The best players to chase in Build A Soccer Squad by position and value, how to evaluate cards beyond OVR, and how to build a top-rated squad around them.
What makes a player “best” in Build A Soccer Squad is not just a high number — it is the right number, in the right position, with the right links. This guide highlights the most valuable cards to chase and, more importantly, teaches you how to judge any card so you build a genuinely top-rated squad.
How to judge a card
A great card scores on three things together:
- OVR — the raw rating and your squad-score foundation.
- Position — rarer, harder-to-fill positions add more value.
- Chemistry fit — how well the card links by nation and league. See the chemistry guide.
The best players combine all three. A 99 OVR card that links with nobody and plays out of position is worse than an 88 OVR card that completes your back line and your league core.
The top of the pool
99 OVR captains
The strongest cards in the game are the 99 OVR captains, earned by completing eligible 2026 squads. They are the best players you can realistically own, and they anchor any squad. Learn the method in how to unlock captains and compare targets on the captains list.
100+ OVR Prime players
Right behind captains are the 100+ OVR Prime players from the hourly shop. There are around 20 in rotation, and acquiring one also unlocks it as a rare rolled variant. See the full breakdown on the Prime players page.
Best picks by position
When you cannot get a captain or Prime card for a slot, aim for the highest-OVR option that keeps your links intact:
- Goalkeeper: one reliable high-OVR keeper is enough — prioritize OVR here since GK rarely links heavily.
- Defenders: value nation and league links highly; a linked back line is a big score boost.
- Midfielders: the heart of chemistry — pick cards that connect your defense and attack by shared links.
- Forwards: chase the highest OVR you can while keeping them linked to your core league.
For a keep-or-reroll view across all positions, use the players tier list.
Build a top-rated squad
- Anchor with elite cards. A captain or Prime player raises your whole eleven.
- Pick a core league. Fill most positions from one league for strong chemistry.
- Add nation links. Layer them on top without breaking the league core.
- Use secondary positions. Keep your best linked cards on the pitch.
- Upgrade gradually. Swap in higher-OVR cards that maintain your links as your income grows.
Acquire the best players efficiently
The best cards still cost currency, so keep your economy strong:
- How to get coins fast — fund your chases.
- Best packs to open — buy guaranteed progress.
- Reroll and refresh guide — recycle the rest.
Keep exploring
- Players database — the full collection overview.
- Captains list and Prime players.
- How to unlock captains — turn squads into elite cards.
If you are new, the beginner guide lays the groundwork, and the updates hub tracks new player additions as the beta grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Who are the best players in Build A Soccer Squad?
The 99 OVR captains and 100+ OVR Prime players are the strongest cards. Among rollable cards, the highest-OVR modern stars and legends that fit your formation and chemistry are the best picks.
Should I always pick the highest OVR card?
Not always. A slightly lower card that completes a chemistry link or fills a rare position can raise your squad score more than a higher-OVR card that links with nobody.
How do I get the best players?
Earn captains by completing squads, buy needed Prime players from the hourly shop, and roll or quest for high-OVR cards within your unlocked teams.
Do best players change with updates?
Yes. The beta adds players and adjusts the pool regularly, so the best picks evolve. We update our rankings after each patch.