While the football world remains captivated by the newly crowned Team of the Year in EA FC 26, with players feverishly opening packs for stars like Ousmane Dembele and Virgil van Dijk, the weekly Team of the Week continues to offer crucial squad-building opportunities. TOTW 19 is set to drop in-game at 6pm today, Wednesday, January 21, providing fresh player upgrades that are more valuable than ever, especially with numerous Squad Building Challenges offering routes to packs that could contain a coveted TOTY card.
Leading the Attack: A Chelsea Star and an Irish Hero
This week's predicted squad may not feature the flashiest global names, but it includes some standout performers from a dramatic weekend of football. Leading the line is Chelsea forward Sam Kerr, who scored a brace in her side's emphatic 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Women's FA Cup. We predict Kerr will be the highest-rated player in TOTW 19, receiving a significant boost to an 88 overall rating.
Alongside her, Ireland's World Cup qualifying hero Troy Parrott is tipped for a substantial upgrade. Parrott netted a sensational hat-trick for AZ Alkmaar in their 6-0 demolition of Ajax in the Dutch Cup, a performance that surely warrants recognition with an enhanced card in Ultimate Team.
Full Predicted Starting XI for TOTW 19
With assistance from the Ultimate Team database website FUTBIN, here is our full predicted 25-player squad for Team of the Week 19 in EA FC 26.
- GK: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) - 78 to 86 OVR - Six saves, a clean sheet, and man of the match in a 2-0 win over Brentford.
- CB: Lisandro Martinez (Manchester Utd) - 78 to 86 OVR - A clean sheet and commanding performance in the 2-0 derby win over Manchester City.
- CB: Raul Asencio (Real Madrid) - 77 to 84 OVR - One goal and a clean sheet in a 2-0 win against Levante.
- CB: Kim Min Jae (Bayern Munich) - 82 to 85 OVR - One goal and man of the match in a 3-1 win at Koln.
- LB: Olga Carmona (PSG Women) - 84 to 86 OVR - One goal, one assist, and a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory at Dijon.
- RM: Geny Catamo (Sporting) - 78 to 84 OVR - Two goals in a 3-0 home win over Casa.
- CM: Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan) - 83 to 86 OVR - Two goals in a 3-1 win at Como.
- LM: Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) - 75 to 84 OVR - One goal and one assist in a 2-1 win against Barcelona.
- CAM: Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) - 81 to 87 OVR - A hat-trick in a 5-1 win against Gladbach.
- ST: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) - 74 to 84 OVR - A hat-trick in the 6-0 demolition of Ajax in the Dutch Cup.
- ST: Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) - 87 to 88 OVR - Two goals in the 5-0 thumping of Crystal Palace in the Women’s FA Cup.
Predicted Substitutes and Reserves
The anticipated substitutes and reserves for TOTW 19 include a mix of players from across Europe, all receiving notable upgrades to their overall ratings.
- Stole Dimitrievski (Valencia) - 79 to 84 OVR
- Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) - 79 to 84 OVR
- Elmin Rastoder (FC Thun) - 59 to 84 OVR
- Bojan Miovski (Rangers) - 72 to 84 OVR
- Crysencio Summerville (West Ham) - 76 to 84 OVR
- Uran Bislimi (Lugano) - 72 to 84 OVR
- Elif Elmas (RB Leipzig) - 77 to 84 OVR
These weekly upgrades remain a vital component of the Ultimate Team experience, offering players new and dynamic options to strengthen their squads. With the current focus on Team of the Year, securing these TOTW cards could provide a significant advantage in both online matches and squad-building challenges.
