The Team of the Year promo is once again shaping up to be the biggest event in Ultimate Team, and early leaks have already given players a strong idea of what EA FC 26 has planned. While EA Sports has not officially revealed the full Team of the Year lineup yet, trusted leaks and in-game teases point toward a stacked promo featuring Men’s and Women’s TOTY squads, Icons, Honorable Mentions, and special SBC content .
As with previous years, the FC 26 TOTY promo is expected to include:
- Men’s and Women’s TOTY squads
- TOTY ICON cards
- Honorable Mentions
- Flashback SBCs
- Limited-time pack availability with phased releases
Most TOTY items are available only for a short window, making timing, pack saving, and SBC planning especially important.
Leaked FC 26 Men’s Team of the Year Squad
Based on current leaks, the men’s TOTY lineup focuses heavily on star power, popularity, and in-game impact. The following eleven players are expected to form the main Men’s TOTY squad:
Attackers
- Kylian Mbappé
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Erling Haaland
Midfielders
- Pedri
- Vitinha
- Declan Rice
Defenders
- Nuno Mendes
- William Saliba
- Virgil van Dijk
- Jules Koundé
Goalkeeper
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
This lineup aligns closely with recent in-game loading screen teases and leak reports, making it one of the strongest expected TOTY squads in recent years.
FC 26 TOTY 12th Man (Leaked Candidates)
As usual, one additional player will be added as the 12th Man through a fan vote. According to leaks, the three players competing for that spot are:
- Lamine Yamal
- Harry Kane
- Raphinha
Only one of these players will receive a TOTY item, based on community voting during the promo.
Leaked Women’s Team of the Year Players
While the full Women’s TOTY squad has not been completely revealed yet, several attacking players have already surfaced in leaks:
- Clàudia Pina
- Ewa Pajor
- Alessia Russo
More Women’s TOTY cards are expected to be confirmed closer to launch, following EA’s recent pattern of expanding women’s Ultimate Team content.
FC 26 TOTY ICONs (Leaked and Confirmed)
TOTY ICONs are once again expected to return, offering upgraded versions of legendary players with premium attributes and double PlayStyle+ effects.
Leaked and confirmed TOTY ICONs include:
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Lilian Thuram
- Jairzinho
- Marcelo
- Franz Beckenbauer
Some of these ICONs are expected to be available in packs, while others are likely to arrive via high-value SBCs. Ratings are not confirmed yet, but most TOTY ICONs typically fall within the low-to-mid 90s range.
How Players Can Get TOTY Cards in FC 26
TOTY cards are usually split across several acquisition methods:
- Packs: Main TOTY items and select ICONs
- Squad Building Challenges: ICONs, Flashbacks, and select Honorable Mentions
- Objectives: Typically used for Honorable Mentions or special upgrades
Packing a TOTY item remains extremely rare, so SBC planning and coin management play a major role during this promo.
Expected FC 26 TOTY Release Schedule (Based on Patterns)
While dates are not officially confirmed, leaks suggest the promo will follow a familiar rollout structure:
- January 16: Attackers and first batch of TOTY ICONs
- January 18: Midfielders
- January 20: Defenders and second ICON batch
- January 22: Full TOTY squad in packs
- January 23: 12th Man, 12th Woman, and Honorable Mentions
EA Sports may adjust timings, but this structure closely mirrors previous Team of the Year promos.
See also: All FC 26 Ultimate Gauntlet 8 Rewards and Tasks – Full Objective Guide
In addition to the main TOTY cards, players can expect:
- Flashback SBCs highlighting footballers who previously featured in TOTY
- Honorable Mentions with boosted stats, usually more accessible than main TOTY items
These additions help players strengthen their squads even without packing a full TOTY card. Play Now!
