The whispers started weeks ago. A blurry screenshot here, a cryptic tweet there. Then the floodgates opened: the Team of the Year (TOTY) promo might as well be Christmas morning for FC 26 Ultimate Team fans, and the presents are arriving early.
Forget waiting until Friday; the stats are leaking faster than a punctured water bottle. Official ratings and those all-important playstyles are lighting up social media, and some of these cards? They’re breathtaking. Every TOTY item will boast not one, not two, but three Playstyle+ traits, plus endgame-level stats. So, with two squads ready to pack, let’s get right to it: here are the revealed overall ratings and Playstyle+ for the FC 26 TOTY players.
All FC 26 TOTY player overall ratings and playstyle+
Every year the debates rage: who deserves a spot? Who got snubbed? EA Sports keeps that fire burning with two distinct starting lineups, celebrating the best performers from both men’s and women’s football. Below is the information available right now about the cards generating buzz.
Men’s lineup
| Name | Overall | PlayStyle+ 1 | PlayStyle+ 2 | PlayStyle+ 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Dembele | 97 | First Touch | Rapid | Low Driven |
| Nuno Mendes | 97 | Jockey | Quick Step | Pinged Pass |
| Virgil Van Dijk | 95 | Anticipate | Aerial Fortress | Intercept |
| Vitinha | 95 | Finesse Shot | Tiki Taka | Technical |
| Pedri | 95 | Tiki Taka | Incisive | Technical |
| Jules Kounde | 94 | Jockey | Slide | Whipped Cross |
| Erling Haaland | 96 | Enforcer | Low Driven | Rapid |
| Declan Rice | 94 | Intercept | Pinged Pass | Deadball |
| Kylian Mbappe | 96 | Quick Step | Finesse Shot | Game Changer |
Women’s lineup
| Name | Overall | PlayStyle+ 1 | PlayStyle+ 2 | PlayStyle+ 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Pina | 95 | Finesse Shot | Low Driven | Tiki Taka |
Expect more names to surface as the launch gets closer. EA Sports has locked in the official date: Team of the Year kicks off on Friday, Jan. 16, with the Attackers. Following that, the new cards will drop position-by-position over the next six days, leading up to the full team release. Each new announcement is like adding fuel to a bonfire.
What time do TOTY cards typically release?
Pay close attention to EA’s social channels. While times can shift slightly, new content drops usually land around 6 PM GMT (7 PM CET / 1 PM EST). Keep an eye out for official announcements; they’re your best bet for knowing exactly when you can start hunting for those coveted cards. This level of coordination is now an expectation, not an exception.
How do I maximize my chances of packing a TOTY card?
Let’s be realistic: packing a TOTY card is always going to be a long shot. Your best bet is to stockpile packs from completing Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) and objectives in the weeks leading up to the event. Wait to open them until the TOTY cards are actually in packs. Remember, it’s a numbers game. Treat your saved packs as lottery tickets; the more you have, the better your odds. However, don’t buy packs expecting to pull a TOTY – approach it as a bonus if it happens. This event is a marathon, not a sprint.
What are the Playstyle+ traits in FC 26?
These are supercharged versions of regular Playstyles, giving players unique abilities and animations on the pitch. Think of them as signature moves; Haaland’s “Enforcer” Playstyle+ might make him even more dominant in physical battles, while Mbappé’s “Quick Step” could give him an extra burst of pace. Understanding these traits is key to building a truly elite squad. If your team is a finely tuned orchestra, playstyles are individual instruments being played by virtuosos.
The hype is real, the stats are juicy, and the anticipation is almost unbearable. Which leaked TOTY player has you hitting refresh?