FC 26 PLAYER NAME BAR

The Player Name Bar is a customizable UI element that displays key details for your currently controlled player.
FC 26 Player Name Bar

FC 26 Player Name Bar


In the Game Settings, you can select whether you want the play name bar, the indicator or both to be present during a match.

The Player Name Bar, also called the Name Information Bar or NIB, gives a level of visual customization and functionality to your on-screen experience. It’s the easiest way to let you know which player you are controlling.

This revamped player info UI lets you choose exactly what information appears during gameplay, so you stay focused on what matters most in every match.

Customization


You can individually toggle on or off several new display elements in the Player Name Bar via the game settings. By default, all the new details are shown, but you’re free to adjust them according to your preference.

This allows every player, whether casual or competitive, to create a HUD setup that best supports their playstyle and accessibility needs.

In FC 26, Electronic Arts has updated the Player Name Bar with new elements, so you can customize how you want to see it.

  • PlayStyles+ Icons
    Instantly see which PlayStyles+ the currently controlled player has. When you activate a PlayStyle+ in play, the icon flashes or glows in real time to give immediate feedback.

  • Skill Moves Rating
    Displays your player’s Skill Move Rating, letting you know at a glance how many and which skill moves are available with that player.

  • Footedness Indicator
    Clearly shows whether the player is left- or right-footed, plus a visual five-point scale for their weak foot ability. A double border (black and white) highlights the strong foot, while the boot icon fills from heel to toe to indicate weak foot proficiency.
FC 26 Player Name Bar

Benefits


In modern football video games, on-screen player information bars, commonly known as Player Name Bars or overlays, serve as vital user interface components that enhance gameplay clarity and user experience. While the details and customization options can vary between titles and generations, the core principles and benefits of these name bars are shared across the genre.

These are the main benefits of having the Player Name Bar enabled:

  • Quickly displays which footballer you are controlling, including name, club, or item details.

  • Key Attributes
    Shows essential stats or traits, such as skill move ratings, footedness, stamina, and sometimes special abilities or active boosts.

  • Dynamic Feedback
    Highlights temporary changes such as active skills, status effects (e.g., injury, fatigue), or real-time events (e.g., goals, bookings).

  • Integration with Game Modes
    Adapts visually to reflect different modes (e.g., Ultimate Team items, Clubs avatars, Career traits), offering contextual information without clutter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Player Name Bar in FC 26 is a customizable on-screen display that shows key details about the player you’re currently controlling, such as PlayStyles+ icons, skill moves rating, footedness, and other information relevant to gameplay.
Yes. In FC 26, you can individually toggle features like PlayStyles+ icons, skill moves rating, and footedness indicators on or off in the settings. This allows you to have a cleaner or more detailed interface, depending on your preferences.
The FC 26 Player Name Bar adapts to different modes. For example, in Ultimate Team it will show your UT Player Item, in Clubs it displays your avatar’s archetype, and in Player Career mode it can show your current match rating alongside other info.
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