All FC 26 Team of the Year players
As usual, the TOTY items will be released gradually in Ultimate Team. Attackers arrive first, followed by midfielders and defenders, before the full squad is added to packs together. In addition, EA Sports has confirmed that a complete set of Honorable Mentions will be released alongside the full squad, offering even more elite FC 26 Players for fans to chase through packs and SBCs.
A Controversial Men's Team of the Year Selection
While the women's roster was largely expected, the men's Team of the Year has generated significant discussion. Clubs like FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have dominated European football over the past year, so their strong representation comes as no surprise. However, fans were shocked to see several high-profile names missing from the final lineup.
Most notably, three of the top five players in the most recent Ballon d'Or rankings failed to make the men's TOTY squad. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, along with Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, were all excluded despite incredible individual campaigns. These omissions have fueled debate over whether TOTY selections truly reflect real-world performance or are influenced by in-game balance and promotional strategy.
Men's FC 26 Team of the Year Players and Ratings
Despite the controversy, the final men's lineup is packed with elite talent and some of the highest-rated cards ever released in Ultimate Team. These are the confirmed men's TOTY players and their overall ratings:
Kylian Mbappé (96)
Ousmane Dembélé (97)
Erling Haaland (96)
Pedri (95)
Vitinha (95)
Declan Rice (94)
Nuno Mendes (97)
Virgil van Dijk (95)
William Saliba (94)
Jules Koundé (94)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (95)
Among these, PSG's Nuno Mendes stands out in particular. With a 97 overall rating, he has officially become the highest-rated Team of the Year left-back in Ultimate Team history. Given his consistency at club and international level throughout 2025, many fans feel this record-breaking rating is fully deserved.
Mbappé and Haaland, as expected, headline the attack once again, continuing their long-standing dominance among FC 26 Players. Meanwhile, the midfield trio of Pedri, Vitinha, and Declan Rice offers a blend of creativity, control, and defensive solidity that perfectly suits the current gameplay meta.
Women's FC 26 Team of the Year Lineup
The women's Team of the Year squad is more straightforward, featuring many of the most influential players from the past year. With the UEFA Women's Champions League final contested between FC Barcelona Femení and Arsenal, and the WEURO final played between Spain and England, it's no surprise that players from these four teams dominate the selection.
Here are all the women included in the FC 26 Team of the Year:
Clàudia Pina (95)
Alessia Russo (97)
Ewa Pajor (96)
Aitana Bonmatí (97)
Alexia Putellas (95)
Mariona Caldentey (96)
Selma Bacha (94)
Millie Bright (94)
Leah Williamson (95)
Lucy Bronze (95)
Christiane Endler (94)
Among these stars, Clàudia Pina is widely viewed as the standout inclusion. Already regarded as one of the most overpowered attackers in FC 26, her TOTY upgrade is expected to push her into an entirely new tier. For players building women's squads or hybrids, Pina could become one of the most impactful attackers in the entire game.
Impact on the Ultimate Team Market
As always, Team of the Year has a massive impact on the Ultimate Team economy. Pack openings spike dramatically, fodder prices fluctuate, and players hoard or spend FC 26 Coins in anticipation of SBCs and upgrades. TOTY cards themselves are among the most expensive items in the game, often costing millions of coins due to their rarity and elite stats.
For most players, packing a TOTY card directly is unlikely, which makes Honorable Mentions SBCs and upgrade challenges especially important. These alternatives give fans access to high-end FC 26 Players without relying entirely on luck.
Final Thoughts
The FC 26 Team of the Year lineup delivers the usual mix of excitement, controversy, and game-changing content. While some omissions have raised eyebrows, the overall quality of both the men's and women's squads is undeniable. With record-breaking ratings, dominant attackers, and midfielders perfectly suited to the meta, TOTY once again sets the standard for Ultimate Team power creep.
Whether you're saving FC 26 Coins for SBCs, opening packs in hopes of landing a blue card, or planning your squad around these elite FC 26 Players, Team of the Year is the defining moment of the Ultimate Team calendar, and FC 26's version is no exception.