EA FC 27 TOTW 5: Full Squad, Base Card Upgrades & Best Players

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2026/10/15

Updated: October 15, 2026

Alessia Russo and Patri Guijarro headline FC 27 TOTW 5 at 89 OVR, while Jordan Henderson takes this week’s Community Player spot. The 23-player squad also includes Elliot Anderson, Florian Thauvin, Isco and Cristian Romero, alongside several lower-rated cards with substantial upgrades.

Below is the complete squad, every Base Item comparison, and the standout players—including three value picks for a smaller budget.

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FC 27 TOTW 5 Release Date

FC 27 TOTW 5 launched on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6 PM BST / 5 PM UTC. It is expected to remain in eligible packs until TOTW 6 arrives on October 21 at the same time.

Tradeable TOTW 5 items can still be bought and sold on the Transfer Market after they leave packs.

FC 27 TOTW 5 Full Squad and Base Card Upgrades

The tables show Base Item → TOTW 5 Item changes. Each attribute has its own column, and the Position column shows any change to the card’s main position.

Outfield Players

Player	Position	OVR	PAC	SHO	PAS	DRI	DEF	PHY
Alessia Russo	ST → ST	88 → 89	84 → 86	88 → 89	73 → 75	86 → 87	39 → 40	78 → 80
Patri Guijarro	CDM → CM	88 → 89	78 → 80	82 → 84	83 → 84	88 → 89	84 → 85	88 → 89
Elliot Anderson	CDM → CDM	84 → 85	68 → 70	71 → 72	83 → 85	82 → 83	81 → 82	78 → 80
Cristian Romero	CB → CB	82 → 84	64 → 72	48 → 50	62 → 65	64 → 66	83 → 85	81 → 84
Isco	CAM → CAM	83 → 84	57 → 70	78 → 80	85 → 86	86 → 87	59 → 60	60 → 61
Florian Thauvin	RW → RW	82 → 84	70 → 80	79 → 84	84 → 86	83 → 85	46 → 50	68 → 70
Ollie Watkins	ST → ST	83 → 84	78 → 82	82 → 84	72 → 75	78 → 80	51 → 52	76 → 78
Lineth Beerensteyn	ST → ST	83 → 84	90 → 91	82 → 84	73 → 74	86 → 87	50 → 51	76 → 78
Tijjani Noslin	ST → ST	74 → 82	75 → 83	73 → 82	66 → 76	78 → 84	43 → 50	60 → 68
Christopher Nkunku	ST → CAM	80 → 82	75 → 80	83 → 85	79 → 81	82 → 84	41 → 45	56 → 60
Melissa Kössler	ST → ST	79 → 81	83 → 85	78 → 81	71 → 73	77 → 80	45 → 47	78 → 80
Jordan Henderson	CDM → CM	78 → 80	53 → 73	71 → 77	80 → 82	74 → 77	75 → 80	71 → 78
Sidiki Chérif	ST → ST	72 → 80	86 → 87	71 → 80	60 → 70	72 → 80	35 → 43	78 → 82
Nicolò Cambiaghi	LM → CAM	76 → 80	73 → 79	74 → 80	72 → 78	79 → 83	43 → 48	60 → 67
Bryan Reynolds	RB → RB	74 → 80	69 → 80	47 → 55	67 → 77	72 → 80	69 → 78	75 → 82
Marco Rente	RB → CB	68 → 80	83 → 84	31 → 40	53 → 65	53 → 67	67 → 80	79 → 83
Samuel Dahl	LB → LB	75 → 80	83 → 86	52 → 57	68 → 75	76 → 82	68 → 77	70 → 80
André Henrique	ST → ST	70 → 80	64 → 80	68 → 82	49 → 60	65 → 77	29 → 40	66 → 75
Carlo Holse	CAM → RW	73 → 80	80 → 84	67 → 75	72 → 80	77 → 83	58 → 65	67 → 74
Adriel Ba Loua	RM → RW	65 → 80	91 → 92	61 → 76	59 → 75	65 → 80	27 → 42	49 → 65
Jaminton Campaz	LM → LW	76 → 80	82 → 86	73 → 80	73 → 77	76 → 82	30 → 35	59 → 65
Frank Acheampong	LM → ST	71 → 80	91 → 92	68 → 78	64 → 75	73 → 81	44 → 55	73 → 77

Goalkeeper

Player	Position	OVR	DIV	HAN	KIC	REF	SPD	POS
Pierce Charles	GK → GK	69 → 80	68 → 82	66 → 81	75 → 83	68 → 80	— → 46	66 → 79

Charles’s Base Item speed is omitted because the accessible database listings do not provide a consistent goalkeeper-speed figure.

The biggest OVR increases belong to Ba Loua (+15), Rente (+12) and Charles (+11). Henderson’s +20 PAC, André Henrique’s +16 PAC and Isco’s +13 PAC are also worth highlighting: these changes alter their profiles much more than the overall rating alone suggests.

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Best FC 27 TOTW 5 Cards to Watch

These six cards stand out for their attributes or the size of their upgrades. For lower-cost purchases, see the three price-based value picks below.

Patri Guijarro — The Most Complete Midfield Option

Patri Guijarro TOTW 5 89 CM card in FC 27

Patri combines 80 PAC, 84 PAS, 89 DRI, 85 DEF and 89 PHY, making her the most rounded midfield option in this week’s squad on face attributes. Her profile suits a central midfielder who needs to help recover possession and remain involved in the build-up.

The upgrade over her 88-rated Base Item is measured: Pace and Shooting rise by two, while the other four face stats increase by one. Her main position also changes from CDM to CM. If you already own her gold card, compare the price difference carefully before upgrading.

Alessia Russo — The Headline Striker

Alessia Russo TOTW 5 89 ST card in FC 27

Russo’s 89 SHO, 87 DRI and 80 PHY make her an appealing option for creating and finishing chances around the penalty area. 86 PAC also gives her a useful threat when space opens behind the defence.

Her biggest face-stat gains are +2 PAC, +2 PAS and +2 PHY. This is an improvement to an already capable striker, so the In-Form makes most sense when the extra cost is reasonable—or when Russo already fits your Arsenal or England-based squad.

Lineth Beerensteyn — The Direct Attacking Option

Lineth Beerensteyn TOTW 5 84 ST card in FC 27

With 91 PAC, 84 SHO and 87 DRI, Beerensteyn has one of the squad’s most attractive combinations for running into space. She looks suited to quick combinations followed by a pass into the channels.

Her four-star Skill Moves and two-star Weak Foot are an important part of the decision. The speed and 89 Finishing are appealing, but the weaker foot limits her flexibility when defenders force her away from her preferred side.

Florian Thauvin — A Noticeable Upgrade for Creative Attacks

Florian Thauvin TOTW 5 84 RW card in FC 27

Thauvin gains +10 PAC and +5 SHO, taking those attributes to 80 and 84 respectively. That gives him a much more practical attacking profile than his Base Item, while 86 PAS and 85 DRI remain his main attractions.

He is better suited to combining with teammates and creating from the right than repeatedly outrunning full-backs. For French or Ligue 1 builds, the upgrade is worth examining, although his price should still be compared with other available attackers.

Isco — A More Usable Possession Player

Isco TOTW 5 84 CAM card in FC 27

Isco’s 57 → 70 PAC improvement addresses one of his Base Item’s clearest weaknesses. His TOTW retains a technical focus, with 86 PAS, 87 DRI and 80 SHO.

He looks best suited to receiving between the lines, connecting short passing moves and supplying runners. The upgrade makes him easier to accommodate, but 70 PAC still calls for a system that does not depend on its CAM carrying every counterattack.

Cristian Romero — A Clear Defensive Improvement

Cristian Romero TOTW 5 84 CB card in FC 27

Romero gains +8 PAC, reaching 72 PAC alongside 85 DEF and 84 PHY. The extra speed improves his profile for dealing with forwards attacking the space behind him, while the defensive and physical gains strengthen his main qualities.

He is worth considering for Atlético de Madrid or Argentina-based squads. However, he still benefits from a quicker defensive partner and sensible positioning rather than being left to cover large spaces alone.

Best Value FC 27 TOTW 5 Players

For a modest squad upgrade, Samuel Dahl, Marco Rente and Tijjani Noslin are the three picks to check first. Each offers a clear role at a published reference price below 12,000 Coins.

Player	OVR / Position	Reference price	Main appeal
Samuel Dahl	80 / LB	Approx. 10,250 Coins	Balanced full-back for Benfica or Liga Portugal builds
Marco Rente	80 / CB	Approx. 10,750 Coins	Recovery speed and physical defending
Tijjani Noslin	82 / ST	Approx. 11,500 Coins	Four-star skills and weak foot in a rounded attacking card

The three prices above share the same published update time. Prices can change, so compare listings on your platform before buying.

Samuel Dahl — Best Value Full-Back

Samuel Dahl TOTW 5 80 LB card in FC 27

Reference price: approximately 10,250 Coins.

Dahl offers 86 PAC, 82 DRI, 77 DEF and 80 PHY for just over 10K. His upgrade adds nine Defending and ten Physicality over the Base Item, making this a much more balanced full-back.

The details support that role: 82 Standing Tackle and 86 Stamina, alongside Jockey and Relentless, are useful for defending wide areas and making repeated runs. He is an appealing pick if Benfica or Liga Portugal links already fit your team.

His 77 Defending still leaves room for improvement, and cheaper gold cards remain worth comparing. His value is strongest within a compatible squad.

Marco Rente — Best Value Recovery Defender

Marco Rente TOTW 5 80 CB card in FC 27

Reference price: approximately 10,750 Coins.

Rente combines 84 PAC, 80 DEF and 83 PHY, with 89 Sprint Speed and 89 Strength adding to his appeal as a budget centre-back. Intercept and Aerial Fortress also support his defensive role.

The upgrade from 68 to 80 OVR brings much more than a position change: Defending rises by 13 and Passing by 12. For an Eredivisie or German build, that is a practical improvement at a relatively modest TOTW price.

His 67 DRI remains the limitation. Use him to win the ball and release a nearby teammate, rather than carrying possession through pressure.

Tijjani Noslin — Best Value Balanced Striker

Tijjani Noslin TOTW 5 82 ST card in FC 27

Reference price: approximately 11,500 Coins.

Noslin offers 83 PAC, 82 SHO and 84 DRI, backed by four-star Skill Moves and a four-star Weak Foot. That combination gives him more flexibility around the box than a pace-focused card with a restricted weak foot.

First Touch and Technical complement his receiving and dribbling, while the jump from 74 to 82 OVR brings substantial improvements across his attacking attributes. He makes sense as an inexpensive striker for a Serie A or Netherlands-based squad.

The trade-offs are 70 Stamina and 65 Strength. He is better suited to linking moves and finding shooting space than sustained physical battles with centre-backs.

Jordan Henderson Is the TOTW 5 Community Player

Jordan Henderson is this week’s Community Player, identified by the marker on his 80-rated CM card.

His standout improvement is 53 → 73 PAC, supported by 82 PAS, 80 DEF and 78 PHY. Those gains make him a more practical option for a midfield that needs passing and defensive support.

His main position also changes from CDM to CM. For Chelsea-themed squads, this is a considerably more usable version of Henderson, although the formation and teammates around him still matter.

What TOTW 5 Means for Elliot Anderson’s Ones to Watch Item

Anderson’s TOTW 5 inclusion qualifies his separate Ones to Watch Item for a +1 OVR upgrade under FC 27’s OTW rules.

The OTW card does not simply become an exact copy of his 85-rated TOTW version. Its final OVR also depends on any other upgrades it has earned.

His TOTW item has 85 PAS, 83 DRI, 82 DEF and 80 PHY. That suggests a useful midfield organiser, with 70 PAC the main consideration if your system requires frequent recovery runs across open space.

FC 27 TOTW 5 Holographic Items

Eligible TOTW 5 items can also appear as Holographic versions:

Players	OVR	Holographic tier
Russo and Patri Guijarro	89	Pristine Holographic
The other 21 players	80–85	Regular Holographic

Holographic status contributes to Item Score, alongside OVR and rarity. Consider it separately from the Base Item-to-TOTW attribute improvements in the comparison tables.

Are FC 27 TOTW 5 Cards Worth Buying?

Patri and Russo offer the highest-rated profiles, but their Base Items already provide much of what makes them appealing. The additional cost needs to make sense for your squad.

Thauvin, Isco, Romero and Henderson receive more noticeable Pace improvements. For a smaller budget, Dahl, Rente and Noslin are the three value picks to compare first at the reference prices above.

The deciding factor is the position you need to improve. A reasonably priced In-Form that fills a weakness can be a better purchase than a higher-rated card that adds little to your existing team.

FC 27 TOTW 5 FAQ

Who are the highest-rated TOTW 5 players?

Alessia Russo and Patri Guijarro, both rated 89 OVR.

Who is the TOTW 5 Community Player?

Jordan Henderson, with an 80-rated CM item.

Which TOTW 5 players offer good value?

Samuel Dahl, Marco Rente and Tijjani Noslin are worth checking at reference prices of approximately 10,250, 10,750 and 11,500 Coins, respectively. Their value depends on your squad and platform’s current listings.

Does Anderson’s TOTW upgrade his OTW card?

Yes. His TOTW inclusion qualifies the separate OTW item for +1 OVR under the campaign’s upgrade rules.

Can you buy TOTW 5 cards after they leave packs?

Yes. Tradeable cards can continue to appear on the Transfer Market when other players list them.

Conclusion

Russo and Patri headline TOTW 5, while the lower-rated cards offer some of the more substantial upgrades. For a smaller budget, Dahl, Rente and Noslin are the three picks to compare first at the reference prices above. Choose the player who fills a gap in your team, rather than paying extra for an In-Form you do not need.

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