EA SPORTS FC 26 Team of the Year (TOTY) Revealed
Full Squads, Release Schedule, and Ultimate Team Strategy Guide
The most anticipated promo in the EA SPORTS FC calendar has arrived. Following millions of community votes worldwide, the Team of the Year (TOTY) squads for 2025 are now official. Below is everything you need to know, including the full Men’s and Women’s squads, the complete release schedule, and key Ultimate Team tips to maximize the promo in FC 26 Ultimate Team.
Who Is in the FC 26 TOTY?
In a landmark moment for the promo, EA SPORTS introduces the first-ever Men’s and Women’s TOTY Captains, celebrating elite performance and leadership on the world stage.
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Men’s TOTY Captain: Kylian Mbappé
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Women’s TOTY Captain: Lucy Bronze
EA SPORTS FC Men’s Team of the Year
Captain
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Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid & France)
Forwards
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway)
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Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain & France)
Midfielders
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Pedri (FC Barcelona & Spain)
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Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
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Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)
Defenders & Goalkeeper
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Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
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Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona & France)
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William Saliba (Arsenal & France)
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Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City & Italy)
EA SPORTS FC Women’s Team of the Year
Captain
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Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
Forwards
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Clàudia Pina (FC Barcelona & Spain)
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Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona & Poland)
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Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
Midfielders
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Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona & Spain)
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Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
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Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona & Spain)
Defenders & Goalkeeper
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Millie Bright (Chelsea & England)
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Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)
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Selma Bacha (OL Lyonnes & France)
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Christine Endler (OL Lyonnes & Chile)
TOTY Schedule & Ultimate Team Guide
Your FREE TOTY Card: Hero Upgrade
This is a key bonus for long-time players. If you logged into Ultimate Team between December 12 and January 12, your Classic XI Hero will be automatically upgraded to a TOTY Honourable Mention Hero. The upgrade will appear in your club when the promo begins.
The 12th Player Vote
Fans have one final opportunity to shape TOTY. Voting for the Men’s and Women’s 12th Player runs from:
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January 17, 6:00 PM GMT
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January 20, 5:59 PM GMT
Votes can be submitted in-game or via the Companion App.
Complete TOTY Release Schedule (GMT)
Pro Tip:
If you’re targeting a specific position, open saved packs during that two-day positional window. For maximum odds at any TOTY item, the full squad window (Jan 22–30) offers the widest pool.
Daily Login Rewards & Create Your Own TOTY HM Player
Alongside the main TOTY squads, two major features ensure every player can earn value during the promo.
TOTY Daily Login SBC
Complete a simple daily SBC from January 13 to January 30 to unlock a chain of objective rewards. The final reward is a 10× 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack, delivering consistent returns throughout the event.
Build Your TOTY Honourable Mentions Evolution
This new multi-step “chained” Evolution allows players to upgrade a card into a custom 89-rated TOTY Honourable Mentions midfielder.
Key Details:
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Position Choice: CAM, CM, or CDM
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PlayStyle+ Rewards:
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CAM: Finesse Shot+
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CM: Pinged Pass+
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(Position-specific bonuses apply)
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Schedule:
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Initial Evolution paths launch January 16
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Final step unlocking a second PlayStyle+ arrives January 23
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Eligibility:
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Max 86 OVR
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4 or fewer positions
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