The FC 26 Team of the Year (TOTY) promo is shaping up to be one of the biggest Ultimate Team events of the cycle, and early leaks have already revealed a stacked list of potential nominees. Featuring world-class superstars, breakout talents, and meta-defining favourites, TOTY once again celebrates the best performers in global football over the last 12 months.
Below is a complete breakdown of the leaked FC 26 TOTY nominees, an overview of what’s new this year, and how voting is expected to work once it goes live.
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What is FC 26 TOTY?
Team of the Year once again stands as the flagship Ultimate Team promotion in EA Sports FC 26, celebrating elite real-world performances with massively boosted in-game items, where the best XI receive full TOTY cards and standout players outside the main team earn Honourable Mentions. This year, EA introduces a key twist to the voting system by rewarding players with loan versions of the nominees they vote for, allowing fans to test their selected stars in their squads while officially casting their votes. The popular 12th Man also returns, giving one additional nominee who narrowly misses the starting XI a chance to earn a special TOTY spot. As in previous years, the community will vote across four positions—attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers—to determine the final Team of the Year lineup.
Leaked FC 26 TOTY Attackers
The attacking category is packed with elite finishers, pace merchants, and creative forwards. Competition for the three starting spots — and the 12th man — will be fierce.
- Dreyer
- Emegha
- Antony
- Mateta
- Ayoze Pérez
- Moise Kean
- Christian Pulisic
- Bradley Barcola
- Romelu Lukaku
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Karim Benzema
- Bryan Mbeumo
- Heung-Min Son
- Patrik Schick
- Desire Doue
- Lionel Messi
- Julián Álvarez
- Serhou Guirassy
- Viktor Gyökeres
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Lautaro Martínez
- Robert Lewandowski
- Harry Kane
- Vinícius Jr.
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Erling Haaland
- Kylian Mbappé
From dominant strikers like Haaland, Kane, and Lewandowski to explosive wide threats such as Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé, this category offers a wide range of playstyles that fit perfectly into the Ultimate Team meta.
Leaked FC 26 TOTY Midfielders
Midfield nominees combine defensive stability, box-to-box engines, and elite creativity. Expect TOTY and Honourable Mentions midfielders to become some of the most valuable cards in FC 26.
- Kenan Yildiz
- Nico Paz
- Evander
- Akliouche
- Corentin Tolisso
- André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
- Riccardo Orsolini
- Nmecha
- Ritsu Dōan
- Al Dawsari
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
- Angelo Stiller
- Riyad Mahrez
- Álex Grimaldo
- Scott McTominay
- Luis Díaz
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Nico Williams
- Bruno Guimarães
- Michael Olise
- Nicolò Barella
- Moisés Caicedo
- Frenkie de Jong
- Declan Rice
- Cole Palmer
- Jamal Musiala
- Joshua Kimmich
- Vitinha
- Federico Valverde
- Raphinha
- Lamine Yamal
- Pedri
- Jude Bellingham
- Mohamed Salah
Fan favourites like Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Barella, and Valverde are expected to dominate voting. The inclusion of rising stars such as Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer highlights the next generation of elite midfield talent.
Leaked FC 26 TOTY Defenders
Defensive nominees feature dominant centre-backs and modern full-backs capable of contributing at both ends of the pitch.
- Ratiu
- David Raum
- Mittelstädt
- Dean Huijsen
- Marc Guéhi
- Micky van de Ven
- Amir Rrahmani
- Marcos Llorente
- Denzel Dumfries
- Marc Cucurella
- Nico Schlotterbeck
- Nuno Mendes
- Pacho
- Jules Koundé
- Marquinhos
- Alessandro Bastoni
- Jonathan Tah
- William Saliba
- Gabriel Magalhães
- Virgil van Dijk
Centre-backs like Van Dijk, Saliba, Marquinhos, and Bastoni remain community favourites, while full-backs such as Dumfries, Raum, and Nuno Mendes fit the current meta’s focus on pace and overlapping runs.
Leaked FC 26 TOTY Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers may have fewer slots, but competition remains intense among Europe’s elite shot-stoppers.
- Mile Svilar
- Manuel Neuer
- David Raya
- Jan Oblak
- Alisson Becker
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Thibaut Courtois
Based on in-game performance and popularity, Courtois, Alisson, and Donnarumma are expected to be the most voted options due to their height, animations, and consistency.
How to Vote for FC 26 TOTY
EA Sports has already shared key details about the TOTY voting window:
- Voting starts: January 7 at 12 PM CST / 6 PM UK
- Voting ends: Expected around January 12
- How to vote: In-game selection of nominees with loan versions awarded for your chosen players
It’s not yet confirmed whether a standalone web voting portal will return this year. Players should monitor official EA Sports FC social channels and the in-game hub for updates.
Final Thoughts
Once voting is live, you’ll build your ideal TOTY XI plus a 12th man, directly influencing which players receive full TOTY cards and who earns Honourable Mentions.
The leaked FC 26 TOTY nominees suggest one of the most competitive Team of the Year promos yet. With a new loan-based voting system and an incredible mix of legends, superstars, and emerging talents, this year’s TOTY is set to reshape Ultimate Team for months to come.
