FC 26: How to Build a Bayern Munich Past and Present Squad
Building this squad requires careful balance, blending Icons and Heroes with active FC 26 players, and managing your FC 26 Coins wisely to get the most value for performance and chemistry.
Best Formation and Tactical Setup
The ideal formation for Bayern Munich Past and Present in FC 26 Ultimate Team is the 4-2-3-1 (2) setup. This formation mirrors Hansi Flick's successful tactical blueprint, combining attacking aggression with midfield control. It's especially effective for those who enjoy dominating possession and pressing high up the pitch.
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (2)
Build-Up Style: Balanced
Defensive Approach: High
Line Height: 60
The 4-2-3-1 (2) formation offers width in attack and compactness in defense, ensuring your Bayern squad performs consistently across different opponents. The wingers and CAM work closely with the striker, creating multiple scoring options through central overloads and quick passing sequences.
Player Roles and Tactical Focus
To make the most of your FC 26 Players and Icons, it's important to assign roles that reflect their real-life strengths and playing styles:
GK: Sweeper Keeper (Build-Up): Oliver Kahn (91, Icon): A commanding presence and excellent in distribution.
LB: Attacking Wingback (Attack): Zé Roberto (87, Hero): Perfect balance of pace, flair, and defensive reliability.
LCB: Ball-Playing Defender (Build-Up): Franz Beckenbauer (92, Icon): The cornerstone of defense and build-up play.
RCB: Stopper (Balanced): Lúcio (89, Hero): Aggressive, physical, and unbeatable in duels.
RB: Inverted Wingback (Build-Up): Philipp Lahm (89, Icon): Provides tactical flexibility and smart positioning.
LCDM: Deep-Lying Playmaker (Build-Up): Lothar Matthäus (90, Icon): The engine of the team, distributing passes and breaking lines.
RCDM: Box Crasher (Balanced): Joshua Kimmich (89, Ultimate Scream): A modern leader with vision and energy.
LM: Inside Forward (Attack): Franck Ribéry (88, Icon): A flair-filled dribbler and creative spark on the left.
CAM: Shadow Striker (Attack): Jamal Musiala (88, Rare Gold): Young, unpredictable, and technically gifted.
RM: Inside Forward (Attack): Michael Olise (87, Ratings Reload): Adds creativity and versatility from the right.
ST: Poacher (Attack): Gerd Müller (92, Icon): The ultimate goal-scoring machine.
This combination of FC 26 players and club legends ensures a dynamic mix of youth, skill, and experience, ideal for both competitive matches and casual Ultimate Team play.
Squad Cost
The main Bayern Munich Past and Present starting XI will cost around 7.53 million FC 26 Coins. It's a premium lineup, but one that delivers elite-level performance worthy of the club's status.
Estimated Starting XI Cost Breakdown
Oliver Kahn(GK, 91): 850,000 FC 26 Coins
Ze Roberto(LB, 87): 464,000 FC 26 Coins
Franz Beckenbauer(LCB, 92): 1,520,000 FC 26 Coins
Lúcio(RCB, 89): 875,000 FC 26 Coins
Philipp Lahm(RB, 89): 400,000 FC 26 Coins
Lothar Matthäus(LCDM, 90): 1,780,000 FC 26 Coins
Joshua Kimmich(RCDM, 89): 321,000 FC 26 Coins
Franck Ribéry(LM, 88): 1,030,000 FC 26 Coins
Jamal Musiala(CAM, 88): 21,000 FC 26 Coins
Michael Olise(RM, 87): 244,000 FC 26 Coins
Gerd Müller(ST, 92): 550,000 FC 26 Coins
This lineup balances attacking flair and defensive stability. Each player contributes to Bayern's signature style, relentless pressure, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing.
Bench and Rotational Options
No Bayern squad is complete without depth. The substitute bench adds another 1.25 million FC 26 Coins to your investment, offering versatility across every position. Key backup FC 26 players include:
Harry Kane (90 TOTW): Reliable finisher with strong link-up play.
Toni Kroos (90 Icon): Adds composure and passing precision in midfield.
Jürgen Kohler (89 Hero): Defensive solidity for rotation or squad depth.
Bixente Lizarazu (88 Hero): An agile alternative at left-back.
Robert Lewandowski (88 Rare Gold): A Bayern legend still deadly in front of goal.
Thomas Müller (86 Ultimate Scream): The Raumdeuter remains a tactical wildcard.
Lena Oberdorf, Georgia Stanway, Luis Díaz, Pavard, Davies, Sané: Affordable FC 26 players who enhance chemistry and rotation.
The total squad cost sits around 8.8 million FC 26 Coins, a hefty investment, but one that rewards you with a balanced, top-tier team ready for any Ultimate Team challenge.
Final Thoughts
Building a Bayern Munich Past and Present squad is a statement, a tribute to decades of dominance. It's not a cheap project, but with strategic use of your FC 26 Coins and smart trading in the transfer market, it's achievable. For fans who value heritage and performance, few club-themed builds in FC 26 Ultimate Team can match this one.
The end result? A team that captures Bayern Munich's relentless spirit, blending the timeless brilliance of legends with the hunger of today's FC 26 players. Whether you're chasing trophies or simply celebrating football history, this squad will make every match a joy to play.