EA Sports FC 26 Team of the Year Nominees Unveiled

The voting process is now open for fans to select the EA Sports FC 26 Team of the Year. This initiative allows fans to vote for an exceptional lineup comprising the standout players from both men’s and women’s football over the past year.

In addition to the honor of being named in the Team of the Year, the chosen players will receive exclusive TOTY Player Items in-game. Furthermore, EA Sports has introduced a new award recognizing a captain from each team—men’s and women’s—highlighting their remarkable contributions in 2025, complete with additional in-game perks.

Voting is currently available on the official EA Sports FC 26 website, in-game, and, for the first time, across EA Sports FC social media channels. The results will be revealed on January 15.

GOALKEEPERS

The shortlist for goalkeepers features several well-known names, with seasoned players like Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), and Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) making repeat appearances.

New faces this year include rising star Mile Svilar from Roma and Arsenal’s David Raya, who has gained recognition for his impressive clean-sheet performances.

• Alisson Becker
• Thibaut Courtois
• David Raya
• Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Manuel Neuer
• Jan Oblak
• Mile Svilar

On the women’s side, Chiamaka Nnadozie from Brighton is the sole returning player from last year’s shortlist, while Ann-Katrin Berger, a previous winner, missed out this time. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), who excelled at the Euro 2025, is a strong contender for a spot.

• Chiamaka Nnadozie
• Hannah Hampton
• Christiane Endler
• Lorena
• Constance Picaud-Inconnu

DEFENDERS

The defender category features 20 nominees, highlighting familiar talents like William Saliba (Arsenal) and Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), both of whom earned spots in last year’s lineup.

Notable new nominees include Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), and Amir Rrahmani (Napoli).

• Maximilian Mittelstädt
• Nico Schlotterbeck
• David Raum
• Jonathan Tah
• Andrei Rațiu
• Dean Huijsen
• Jules Koundé
• Marcos Llorente
• Alessandro Bastoni
• Amir Rrahmani
• Gabriel Magalhães
• Marc Guéhi
• Marquinhos
• Micky van de Ven
• William Saliba
• Willian Pacho
• Virgil van Dijk
• Marc Cucurella
• Nuno Mendes

Among the nominees for women’s defenders, Wendie Renard (OL Lyon) stands out as the most experienced. Several players from the England and Spain squads, as well as notable representatives from the USWNT, have also been recognized.

• Leah Williamson
• Lauren
• Kayla Sharples
• Millie Bright
• Wendie Renard
• Tara McKeown
• Vanessa Gilles
• Katie McCabe
• Izzy Rodriguez
• Olga Carmona
• Selma Bacha
• Nerea Nevado
• Ellie Carpenter
• Emily Fox
• Giulia Gwinn
• Lucy Bronze

MIDFIELDERS

The midfield nominations showcase an array of talent, including key players like Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Pedri (Barcelona), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), and Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain).

Scott McTominay has gained attention for his remarkable turnaround at Napoli, while selections like Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Marseille) present a few surprises in this year’s squad.

• Alejandro Grimaldo
• Luis Díaz
• Michael Olise
• Ritsu Doan
• Federico Valverde
• Frenkie de Jong
• Lamine Yamal
• Nico Williams
• Pedri
• Raphinha
• Cole Palmer
• Evander
• Jamal Musiala
• Jude Bellingham
• Kenan Yildiz
• Nico Paz
• Angelo Stiller

In the women’s midfield category, Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas from Barcelona aim to retain their places after being voted into last year’s TOTY. Numerous players from the Euro 2025-winning England team and veteran Brazilian star Marta also seek to be recognized.

• Georgia Stanway
• Erin Cuthbert
• Keira Walsh
• Bernadette Amani
• Yui Hasegawa
• Patri Guijarro
• Taylor Flint
• Aitana Bonmatí
• Alexia Putellas
• Janina Minge
• Mariona Caldentey
• Kenza Dali
• Sakina Karchaoui
• Olivia Moultrie
• Rose Lavelle
• Sam Coffey
• Manuela Giugliano
• Svenja Huth
• Klara Bühl
• Sandy Baltimore
• Chloe Kelly
• Delphine Cascarino
• Trinity Rodman
• Ella Toone
• Laura Freigang
• Fiamma Benítez
• Lindsey Heaps
• Marta
• Vicky López
• Pernille Harder
• Selina Vobian
• Vanessa Fudalla

ATTACKERS

Leading the charge in the forward category are seasoned stars like Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior. Each boasts a strong résumé, but they’ll face tough competition from emerging talents like Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé.

• Harry Kane
• Patrik Schick
• Serhou Guirassy
• Ayoze Pérez
• Julián Álvarez
• Kylian Mbappé
• Robert Lewandowski
• Bradley Barcola
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
• Son Heung-Min
• Vinícius Júnior
• Anders Dreyer
• Antony
• Bryan Mbeumo
• Christian Pulisic
• Désiré Doué
• Lionel Messi
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Emmanuel Emegha
• Erling Haaland
• Jean-Philippe Mateta
• Karim Benzema
• Lautaro Martínez
• Moise Kean
• Ousmane Dembélé
• Romelu Lukaku
• Viktor Gyökeres

In the women’s attacking lineup, Caroline Graham Hansen of Barcelona looks to defend her spot from last year’s TOTY, while formidable competition arises from strikers such as Khadija Shaw (Manchester City) and Alessia Russo (Arsenal). Notably, there is no nomination this year for Lauren James (Chelsea) or Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), both of whom were key players in the previous TOTY.

• Clàudia Pina
• Tabitha Chawinga
• Linda Caicedo
• Lineth Beerensteyn
• Temwa Chawinga
• Caroline Graham Hansen
• Elena Julve
• Emma Sears
• Kadidiatou Diani
• Sofia Cantore
• Alessia Russo
• Alba Redondo
• Alexandra Popp
• Géraldine Reuteler
• Khadija Shaw
• Larissa Mühlhaus
• Edna Imade
• Ewa Pajor
• Cristiana Girelli
• Esther González
• Clara Mateo
• Mathilde Bourdieu
• Melchie Dumornay
• Manaka Matsukubo
• Selina Cerci