Build A Soccer Squad Captains List
A guide to the 99 OVR captains in Build A Soccer Squad, how each is unlocked by completing a 2026 squad, and how to choose which captain to chase.
The 99 OVR captains are the headline reward of Build A Soccer Squad’s collection system. This page explains what captains are, how the unlock works, and how to decide which one to chase — so you turn a long-term goal into a clear plan.
What a captain is
A captain is a 99 OVR card unlocked not through luck but through completion: collect every player in an eligible 2026 squad and that team’s captain becomes yours. Because the entire squad is required, earning a captain also leaves you with a fully linked set of players that share nation and league chemistry. That double payoff is why captains are the best value in the game.
How captains are unlocked
The process is the same for every captain:
- Choose a 2026 squad that offers a captain.
- Collect every player in that team via the daily shop, packs, and quests.
- The captain unlocks automatically when the squad is complete.
For the full step-by-step method, read how to unlock captains.
Choosing which captain to chase
Captains differ only in how hard their squads are to finish. Use these factors to pick:
- Your current progress. The squad you already own the most of is your cheapest captain.
- Squad cost. Teams built largely from the daily shop are far cheaper than premium Legend teams.
- Squad depth. Fewer required players means a faster unlock.
Compare value against effort on the captains tier list, which ranks the best first targets.
A captain roadmap
- First captain: pick an affordable, near-complete squad to learn the system and bank an instant rating jump.
- Second captain: reinvest your stronger income and reroll fuel into your next-closest squad.
- Long term: stack captains for an eleven full of elite, linked cards.
Keep your economy ahead of your ambitions with the coins guide and spend on guaranteed progress using the best packs guide.
Captains and your wider squad
A captain is the anchor, not the whole team. Surround it with strong, linked cards:
- Best players — the standout supporting cards by position.
- Prime players — 100+ OVR options from the hourly shop.
- Players tier list — keep-or-reroll guidance.
- Chemistry guide — make the linked squad even stronger.
Stay current
The beta adds new captain-eligible squads over time, so the list of available captains grows. Check the updates hub for new additions, and if you are just starting out, the beginner guide and players database will get you oriented before you commit to a captain run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What are captains in Build A Soccer Squad?
Captains are 99 OVR cards unlocked by completing an entire eligible 2026 squad. They are the most powerful cards a player can realistically earn.
How many captains are there?
Captains are tied to select 2026 squads, and more are added as the beta grows. Each completed eligible squad unlocks its own captain.
Which captain should I aim for?
Choose the squad you are closest to completing or one built from affordable daily-shop teams, so your first captain is achievable.
Are captains worth the effort?
Yes. A captain delivers a 99 OVR card plus a fully linked squad, which is the biggest single rating boost most players can earn.