Starting XI
Default line-up · DLS 26Rival match-up
Team OVR = best 11 players
About Cardiff City
Cardiff City (CAR) is a club in Dream League Soccer 2026. The squad has 22 players from 7 nations with an average age of 25, and the team rating is 64, 20th of 59.
Cardiff City line up in a 4-2-3-1. Their strongest line is the midfield (64), while the attack (62) is the weakest. The starting XI averages 63 OVR, led by Gabriel Osho (67 OVR, CB).
Calum Chambers wears the captain’s armband. Yousef Salech takes penalties. Perry Ng takes free kicks. Alex Robertson takes corners from both sides.
Their in-game rival is Swansea City (67 OVR). Cardiff City are weaker by 3 points.
Signing this starting XI as normal players on the transfer market would cost about 3,280 coins (5,000 for the whole squad). Prices come from our DLS 26 price calculator.
Rating history
Team roles
Captain & set pieces
#12 · CB
#22 · CF
#18 · CMTeam info
| Full name | Cardiff City |
|---|---|
| Name in game | Cardiff |
| Abbreviation | CAR |
| League | Other teams |
| Stadium | Cardiff Stadium |
| Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Players | 22 · 7 nations |
| Average age | 25 |
| Average height | 184 cm |
| Starting XI value | 3,280 coins |
| Team ID | 23 |
Best players
All 22
CB · 28 yrs
CF · 31 yrs
CM · 27 yrs
Squad facts
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FAQ
What is Cardiff City’s team rating in DLS 26?
Cardiff City have a team rating of 64 in Dream League Soccer 2026, with attack 62, midfield 64 and defence 63.
What formation do Cardiff City use in DLS 26?
Cardiff City use the 4-2-3-1 formation by default.
Who is the best Cardiff City player in DLS 26?
Gabriel Osho is the highest-rated player at Cardiff City with 67 OVR (CB).
Who is the Cardiff City captain in DLS 26?
Calum Chambers is the Cardiff City captain. Yousef Salech takes the penalties.
How many players do Cardiff City have in DLS 26?
Cardiff City have 22 players in Dream League Soccer 2026, with an average age of 25.
How do I play with Cardiff City in the squad builder?
Tap “Open in squad builder” on this page. The Cardiff City starting XI loads in the 4-2-3-1 formation and you can change players, see the team OVR and share it.