FC 26 reveals team of the year

Shaped by millions of votes from EA SPORTS FC’s community, the TOTYs continue to serve as the platform for global football fans to have their say – a continuation of EA SPORTS FC’s commitment to its community and football fans worldwide. 

• Christine Endler - OL Lyonnes & Chile
• Lucy Bronze - Chelsea & England
• Millie Bright - Chelsea & England
• Leah Williamson - Arsenal & England
• Selma Bacha - OL Lyonnes & France

• Gianluigi Donnarumma - Manchester City & Italy
• Jules Koundé - FC Barcelona & France
• William Saliba - Arsenal & France
• Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool & Netherlands
• Nuno Mendes - Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal 

• Aitana Bonmatí - FC Barcelona & Spain
• Mariona Caldentey - Arsenal & Spain 
• Alexia Putellas - FC Barcelona & Spain

• Pedri - FC Barcelona & Spain
• Declan Rice - Arsenal & England
• Vitinha - Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal 

• Clàudia Pina - FC Barcelona & Spain
• Ewa Pajor - FC Barcelona & Poland
• Alessia Russo - Arsenal & England 

• Ousmane Ousmane Dembélé - Paris Saint-Germain & France 
• Erling Haaland - Manchester City & Norway
• Kylian Mbappé - Real Madrid & France

“Being named the first ever Women’s EA SPORTS FC TOTY Captain is an honour,” said Lucy Bronze, Chelsea & England right-back “Getting the nod from the fans means a lot to me. 2025 was an amazing year - winning the EUROs again and picking up my first BWSL with Chelsea - so much of that success is thanks to our fans, and it’s great to see them recognise my efforts with this award.”

Liverpool Captain and Defender, Virgil van Dijk said "I’m extremely proud to be named in the EA SPORTS FC Team of the Year for the 7th time. Being voted for by the fans always means a lot and I’d like to thank them for their support."

“Team of the Year is a celebration of footballing excellence as much as fan passion,” said Jeff Sharma, Vice President, Franchise Strategy and Marketing at EA SPORTS FC “This year’s Men’s and Women’s Team of the Year and Team of the Year Captains pay homage to the players fans love to watch every week: the ones who change matches, carry teams, and define eras. By putting voting in the hands of fans, Team of the Year sits in on the right at the intersection of football and fandom, and that’s where EA SPORTS FC thrives.” 

Available Now In-Game 

The Club is Yours with this year’s Team of the Year. TOTY items will be available across EA SPORTS FC 26 on console and PC, the Companion App and EA SPORTS FC Mobile.

The TOTYs also sees the return of TOTY Honourable Mention items, recognising 2025’s elite who narrowly missed out on featuring in the Final XI, and TOTY Icons, special in-game items commemorating the illustrious careers of football’s greatest players.

Players who logged in to EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team between December 12 and January 12 will receive a special upgrade to their Classic XI Hero who will transform into TOTY Honourable Mention Hero. 

Voting for the Men’s and Women’s 12th Player opens on January 17 at 6:00PM (GMT) and closes on January 20 at 5:59PM (GMT). Fans can cast their votes through EA SPORTS FC 26 on console or PC, as well as via the Companion App, giving them the chance to recognise one final standout performer from 2025.

TOTY attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers will appear in the EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team pool of items for packs on a rolling basis across the following dates: 

All items across the TOTYs, along with the Men's and Women's 12th Player and Honourable Mentions, will be available in the EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team pool of items across the following dates:

TOTY items include: