FC 26 Players

Team of the Season release in EA FC 26 this Friday is without question the most significant promo of the year. It will introduce a wave of substantially upgraded players, several of whom will feature four PlayStyle+ traits.

ToTS promo can completely refresh your squad, which is why virtually everyone playing FC 26 is tracking any news about it. Leakers have indeed shared some exciting details regarding upcoming SBCs and Objectives. Let's dive into what's been revealed.

First Week SBC and Objective Players

94 OVR Son Heung Min LW (SBC), LAFC

PlayStyle+:

• Quick Step
• Finesse
• Shot Pinged Pass

93 OVR Marco Reus CAM (SBC) – LA Galaxy

PlayStyle+:

• Low Driven Shot
• Tiki Taka
• Incisive Pass

91 OVR Sergino Dest RB (SBC / Objective) – PSV

PlayStyle+:

• Quick Step
• Pinged Pass
• Intercept

91 OVR Troy Parrott ST (SBC / Objective) – AZ Alkmaar

PlayStyle+:

• Finesse Shot
• First Touch
• Quick Step

93 OVR Manuel Locatelli CM (SBC) – Juventus

PlayStyle+:

• Intercept
• Technical
• Incisive Pass

91 OVR Strahinja Pavlovic CB (SBC / Objective) – AC Milan

PlayStyle+:

• Intercept
• Block
• Aerial Fortress

91 OVR Alexis Saelemaekers RB (SBC / Objective) – AC Milan

PlayStyle+:

• Whipped Pass
• Block
• Quick Step

93 OVR Domenico Berardi RW (SBC / Objective) – Sassuolo

PlayStyle+:

• Rapid
• Technical
• Finesse Shot

91 OVR Stanislav Lobotka CM (SBC / Objective) – Napoli

PlayStyle+:

• Tiki Taka
• Anticipate
• Bruiser

These items will be rolled out gradually over the coming week. While the full in-game stats for all of them remain under wraps, the attributes for Youngman Son and Marco Reus have already surfaced. It's likely only one of the two will drop on Friday, with the other held back to sustain engagement through the following days. Whichever arrives first will demand a considerable amount of fodder and FC 26 coins.

94 OVR Son Heung Min LW

• PAC: 93
• SHO: 94
• PAS: 93
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 53
• PHY: 87

The trio of PlayStyles+ on Son Heung Min is a strong combination. While the 92 DRI may leave some questioning how effective Quick Step+ will feel in-game, this is still among the more generous SBC offerings we've seen from the studio lately. Son's shooting has always been exceptional in-game, and his Finesse Shot has been nothing short of phenomenal since day one.

93 OVR Marco Reus CAM

• PAC: 92
• SHO: 93
• PAS: 91
• DRI: 94
• DEF: 68
• PHY: 80

Marco Reus boasts impressive numbers across the board. Even when placed alongside Team of the Year items, this Reus card outshines them stat-wise and carries three PlayStyles+. He isn't ideally suited to a pure wide role, but as a central attacking midfielder or shadow striker, he can absolutely dominate matches.

Although both high-end SBCs come from MLS - which can complicate chemistry links - the current meta makes integration straightforward. With the abundance of Icons, Heroes, and Cosmetic Evolution cards providing Icon Chemistry, you can slot either of these two into your starting eleven without much fuss.

Studio Leak

The studio inadvertently revealed the full Team of the Season stat pool for Roshn Saudi League (RSL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and Rest of Europe via an in-game loading screen.

While the distribution of PlayStyles on some cards isn't quite what the community would deem perfect, the crucial takeaway is that every single card in this pool has three PlayStyle+. Exceptions to this rule are Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, both of whom will receive four PlayStyle+. In the current state of the game, this alone raises the baseline viability of all ToTS cards significantly.

We can anticipate a broad decline in the value of cards from other promos across the market. The only potential exception may be a few sought-after Trophy Titans items, which could see a minor, short-lived uptick driven by Weekend League demand, but the long-term trend points firmly downward.

Max 90 OVR EVO

Beyond SBC leaks, there is also word of an Evolution with a Max 90 OVR requirement, though specifics remain unconfirmed.

The key question is whether this EVO will allow a player to earn a third PlayStyle+. Every new ToTS card features three. If this EVO caps players at just 2, it will feel significantly behind the power curve from the outset.

Should it offer three PlayStyles+ and adhere to the 90 rating cap, the potential for crafting an elite card is immense. A midfielder with solid foundational stats could emerge with a third PlayStyle+, 90 Pace, 92 Passing, boosted defending and physical presence, plus five-star weak foot - that would be a highly competitive asset.

Expect this EVO to require around 150,000 coins to complete. Given that ToTS cards themselves will be quite attainable, an EVO offering only 2 PlayStyles+ would represent a questionable value proposition and could be easily skipped.

If you currently hold players who might fit this EVO's criteria, it may be wise to offload them before the official release. A flood of eligible cards will likely hit the market once it goes live, driving values down.

That covers the outlook for ToTS in the coming week. Staying ahead of the news allows you to map out your moves. You can begin stockpiling fodder for SBCs or leverage the information to flip cards and generate coins once the promo is live.

If Team of the Year serves as the annual marquee event for every FC title, then Team of the Season is the exclusive celebratory promo reserved for the transition between spring and summer!

While the upcoming World Cup, which has yet to begin, is capturing much of the spotlight this year, several other equally significant competitions have already concluded.

TOTS serves as a comprehensive retrospective, highlighting the players who delivered outstanding performances in these tournaments.

So, when does this promo begin and end? And what benefits and exciting experiences does it have in store for you? We're here to tell you all about it.

What is Team of the Season?

Held annually around late April, this event within FIFA game series is designed to honor real-world players who have delivered the best performances throughout the past season in leagues such as Premier League or LaLiga.

Unlike standard promos where players are released directly by the developers, these players are selected through a voting process involving you and other fans. The players who make the cut are awarded special cards featuring massive, permanent in-game stat boosts.

FUT 26 TOTS schedule

This promo officially kicks off on April 17, 2026, and will run until May 22, 2026, spanning a total of five weeks. Each Friday during this period, the final squads, determined by fan votes, will be unveiled:

• April 17th: Serie A, Eredivisie, MLS, RoE (Rest of Europe)
• April 24th: Premier League, Barclays WSL, EFL
• May 1st: Bundesliga, GPFBL, Saudi Pro League, RoW (Rest of the World)
• May 8th: Ligue 1, Arkema Premiere League, Turkish SuperLig, NWSL
• May 15th: LaLiga, Liga F, Portuguese League
• May 22rd: Ultimate Team of the Season

How to vote?

If you are the type of player who cares less about who the players are and focuses solely on whether they can help you secure a victory, then skipping the voting process is no big deal.

However, if you are a fan of specific players, this is a step you absolutely do not want to miss!

As the schedule above indicates, each week you will need to cast your votes for different leagues to determine their respective TOTS squads.

In the final week, an Ultimate Team will be selected, drawing from the standout players who made the cut in the preceding weeks. Based on this, the specific voting steps are as follows (these remain the same every week):

1. Visit the dedicated TOTS section on the official EA Sports website.
2. Locate and click Vote Now button on the page.
3. Simply drag and drop all your preferred candidate players into the starting XI formation slots.

Do not be surprised if you notice that the developers have pre-selected the winners for certain smaller leagues; this is a common practice. However, for the major top-tier leagues, the selection of TOTS squad still relies primarily on community voting.

Which players are likely to be selected?

Voting is currently in full swing for Premier League, so our predictions will focus primarily on its TOTS squad.

The final squad typically consists of 11 standard players, plus two Moments and one Flashback player. Our predictions for potential inclusions are as follows:

Standard Players:

• Gianluigi Donnarumma - GK
• Marc Cucurella - LB
• Gabriel - CB
• William Saliba - CB
• Jurrien Timber - RB
• Bruno Fernandes - CM
• Declan Rice - CM
• Casemiro - CM
• Antoine Semenyo - LW
• Erling Haaland - ST
• Igor Thiago - ST
• Virgil Van Dijk - CB
• Dominik Szoboszlai - CAM
• Harry Wilson - RM
• Joao Pedro - ST

Moments / Flashback Players:

• Eberechi Eze - CAM
• Dominic Solanke - ST
• Dominic Solanke - ST

How can you obtain these players?

Once TOTS begins, FC 26 is expected to release new SBCs and Objectives daily for you to complete.

These may reward you with specific TOTS cards, or they may provide additional card packs, thereby increasing your chances of pulling these limited-edition cards.

Completing an SBC typically involves fulfilling several specific requirements within a single task; you simply need to select players from your own club roster that meet these criteria to assemble a qualifying squad.

Objectives, on the other hand, require you to participate in actual matches, either by securing victories or by performing specific actions using designated players.

It is worth noting that while Team of the Season event is active, there is also a chance to pull TOTS cards from long-term objectives and any other reward packs obtained through various means.

Additionally, card packs will be available for trade in the in-game store.

If you prefer not to rely on chance, but instead wish to acquire a specific player card with greater precision, you can trade directly on the transfer market. With a bit of luck, the number of coins required might not even be that high!

However, given that new squads are released every week, player cards from different leagues may be available for a limited time only. Therefore, be sure to keep a close eye on the schedule to avoid missing out on the cards you desire.

Why shouldn't you miss out on TOTS?

The enhanced cards featured in this promo not only offer you deeper insight into the players who starred in 2025/26 season, but also serve to significantly boost the overall strength of your squad.

More importantly, if you happen to be a fan of these specific players, this is the perfect opportunity to acquire limited-edition, enhanced versions of your idols!

That wraps up everything we have to share with you today. Start getting ready to acquire these new cards right away and don't forget to cast your votes!