The most anticipated promo in the EA SPORTS FC calendar is here. Following millions of community votes, the Team of the Year (TOTY) squads for 2025 are official. Below, you'll find the full player lists, the definitive release schedule, and key strategic info for FC 26 Ultimate Team.
Who is in the FC 26 TOTY?
In a landmark for the promo, this year introduces the first Men's and Women's TOTY Captains, honoring Kylian Mbappé and Lucy Bronze for their leadership and performance. Here are the full squads, as confirmed by EA.
EA SPORTS FC Men’s Team of the Year:
- Captain: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid & France)
- Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain & France)
- Midfielders: Pedri (FC Barcelona & Spain), Declan Rice (Arsenal & England), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)
- Defenders & GK: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands), Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona & France), William Saliba (Arsenal & France), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City & Italy)
EA SPORTS FC Women’s Team of the Year:
- Captain: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
- Forwards: Clàudia Pina (FC Barcelona & Spain), Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona & Poland), Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
- Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona & Spain), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain), Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona & Spain)
- Defenders & GK: Millie Bright (Chelsea & England), Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England), Selma Bacha (OL Lyonnes & France), Christine Endler (OL Lyonnes & Chile)
TOTY Schedule & Guide
Your FREE TOTY Card: The Hero Upgrade
This is crucial: 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. Check your club when the promo begins.
The 12th Player Vote
Fans have one last chance to influence the teams. Voting for the Men’s and Women’s 12th Player is open from January 17, 6:00 PM GMT to January 20, 5:59 PM GMT. Vote in-game or via the Companion App.
The Complete Release Schedule
Plan your pack openings and SBC strategies with the official rollout. All times are GMT.
| Release Phase | Dates (From - To) | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Positional Releases | Jan 16 - 18 | TOTY Attackers |
| Jan 18 - 20 | TOTY Midfielders | |
| Jan 20 - 22 | TOTY Defenders & Goalkeepers | |
| Special Items & Icons | Jan 16 - 20 | TOTY Icons Team 1 |
| Jan 20 - 23 | TOTY Icons Team 2 | |
| Jan 23 - 30 | TOTY Honourable Mentions & 12th Players | |
| Full Squad Availability | Jan 22 - 30 | Full Men's & Women's TOTY XI |
Pro Tip: If you're targeting a specific position, focus your saved packs on those two-day release windows. If you want a shot at everything, the full squad period from Jan 22-30 is your best chance.
Daily Login & Create Your Own TOTY HM Player
Alongside the main TOTY squads, two significant features offer every player a chance to earn valuable rewards and build a unique, high-rated midfielder.
TOTY Daily Login SBC
Complete a simple Squad Building Challenge each day from January 13th to January 30th to unlock a sequence of objective rewards. The daily objectives culminate in earning a 10x 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack, providing consistent value throughout the promo.
Build Your TOTY HM Evolution
This new multi-step, "chained" Evolution allows you to upgrade a player into a custom 89 OVR Honourable Mentions midfielder.
- Your Choice: Start by choosing to evolve a player into a CAM, CM, or CDM. Each path grants a specific PlayStyle+ (e.g., Finesse Shot+ for CAM, Pinged Pass+ for CM).
- Schedule: The first step ("Build your TOTY HM EVO") and the three position-specific builders launched on January 16th. A final step to earn a second PlayStyle+ becomes available on January 23rd.
- Eligibility: Begin with a player item that is a maximum of 86 OVR and has 4 or fewer positions.
Why is TOTY such an important FUT event?
To understand the hype, we asked former EA Community Manager and FUT legend, ChuBoi for his perspective on why TOTY defines the Ultimate Team season:
"TOTY is the promo. It's the one everyone saves their packs for, the cards that dominate the game until TOTS, and the pulls you remember all year. Seeing that blue flare isn't just an upgrade—it's a game-changing moment for your club. The grind, the anticipation, it's what makes this time of year special in FUT."
Good luck to the entire FUT.GG community with your packs and Evolutions during TOTY!
Sources:
- This guide is based on the official press release, EA SPORTS FC Team of the Year Revealed – Fans Crown Football’s Elite in the TOTYs, published January 15, 2026.
- Feature details from EA's FC 26 TOTY Warm Up announcement.
The Club is Yours. Now go build your TOTY.