EA FC 26 TOTW 19 Predictions and All Contenders

EA FC 26 introduces a new squad of players every week in the form of Team of the Week or TOTW squad. This squad contains players that have performed exceptionally well in important games like league matches, international games and other big competitions. The TOTW 19 squad will come out soon this week and this week also the competition has been very tight. Many players have shown world-class performances and have shown some important performances like crucial goals, assists, match-winning contributions, clean sheets and standout displays.

If you can predict these players early then you can plan your squad beforehand. Lets’ follow LDShop, as in this guide you will get to know which players are expected in the TOTW 19 squad. In this way you can easily decide from now which transfers you want to make and where to invest your coins.

FC 26 TOTW Overview

This week the TOTW 19 squad will be released on 21st January 2026. There will be 23 players in total and their stats will be boosted for 1 week. All these players performed excellently in different major leagues and cup competitions. This week many players have given some high-impact contributions like clinical finishings and airtight defenses. Many attackers, midfielders and even defenders scored important goals and controlled the game very well. Because of this you might be able to see many strong players in almost all the positions.

Leading Predicted Starters for TOTW 19

Martin Dubravka

Martin Dubravka had a massive showing in Burnley’s 1–1 draw at Anfield against Liverpool. He saved 8 goals in total. Liverpool has one of the best attacks in the world and because of him Burnley still got a point this week. Because of this he is a great contender for the TOTW 19 squad.

Robert Sanchez

Robert Sanchez also showed great performance this week in Chelsea’s 2–0 win against Brentford. He saved 6 goals in total. Because of this he is a great contender for the TOTW 19 squad.

Olga Carmona

Because of her PSG scored 4–0 and won against Dijon. She scored 1 goal and gave 1 assist. Because of her excellent performance in both defense and attack she is a strong contender for this squad.

Raul Asencio

He helped Real Madrid win against Levante with a score of 2–0 by scoring a goal. He also kept a clean sheet and performed excellently in defense as well. Because of this there is a high chance that he will be included in this week’s squad.

Jonathan Tah

He scored a goal this week for Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig. However he also anchored the defense strongly which makes him a contender for the squad.

Jose Gaya

Gaya scored 1 goal and helped Valencia to win against Getafe. It was a match winning goal and he got very popular because of that. Because of his clean sheet and crucial goal he is a contender for a defender in this week’s squad.

Bruno Fernandes

As Manchester United’s captain he was really excellent in their 2–0 win against Manchester City this week. He provided an assist and also kept the midfield in control. He even won the Man of the Match award because of which he is very likely to be included in the TOTW 19 squad.

Adrien Rabiot

Rabiot scored some back-to-back goals and helped AC Milan win against Como and Lecce. Because of his goal contributions and good midfield control he is almost guaranteed to be included in this week’s squad.

Pape Gueye

He scored 1 goal and because of that Senegal won the African Cup of Nations final. It was a very prestigious win and because of that he might get a spot in the TOTW 19 squad.

Goncalo Guedes

Gueded scored a goal for Real Sociedad and helped his team get a shocking win against Barcelona with a score of 2–1. This was one of the biggest shocks in La Liga in a few weeks and because of this he is a strong contender as an attacker this week.

Crysencio Summerville

He scored a goal and helped West Ham win against Tottenham. Because of his goal and also how well he influenced the whole ground he is a strong contender this week.

Sam Kerr

She scored a few goals for Chelsea this week and has returned back to form. She has been one of the most consistent goal scorers this week and she is very likely to be included among the attackers in this week’s squad.

Byran Mbuemo

Mbuemo scored a key goal for Manchester United this week and also got the Man of the Match award in the win against Manchester City. His excellent and surprising performance has made him a huge contender for this week’s squad.

Predicted Starting XI for TOTW 19

Based on the above performances above this will probably be the TOTW 19 starting lineup:

• GK: Robert Sanchez – Chelsea – Excellent saves and clean sheet.
• RB: Jose Gaya – Valencia – Defended well and scored the match-winning goal.
• CB: Raul Asencio – Real Madrid – Goal and clean sheet.
• CB: Jonathan Tah – Bayern Munich – Goal and solid defense.
• LB: Olga Carmona – PSG – Goal, assist, clean sheet.
• CM: Adrien Rabiot – AC Milan – Multiple goals.
• CM: Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – Assist and midfield dominance.
• CM: Pape Gueye – Villarreal – International champion and match winner.
• RM: Goncalo Guedes – Real Sociedad – Key goal which resulted in win.
• ST: Sam Kerr – Chelsea – Returning form in Women's FA Cup.
• ST: Byran Mbuemo – Manchester United – Match-winning performance.

This predicted XI combines defensive awareness with creative midfield play and strong attacking threat. It basically reflects the top individual performers of this entire week.  reflecting the week’s top individual performers. If you want to buy these players then you need to have a lot of coins in your account. But even if you don’t have them, you can always buy FC 26 coins to get a head start without having to grind for hours. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.

Predicted Substitutes and Reserves

Other than the starting XI there are many players who also had significant performances but not as good as the top players.

• Martin Dubravka - Goalkeeper: He might get a spot because of his excellent saves against Liverpool
• Nordi Mukiele - Right Back: He contributed an assist and helped Sunderland win so he might get a spot as a defensive substitute.
• Vivianne Miedema - Striker: Scored 2 goals in FA Cup and could become a substitute this week.

Additional Contenders

Other than the starting XI and substitutes there are many other players who also showed good performance. Because of this they may have a chance to go in the final TOTW 19 squad.

• Bojan Miovski (Rangers): Hat-trick in Scottish Cup win.
• Geny Catamo (Sporting): Two goals in a 3–0 victory.
• Ragnar Ache (Köln): Two goals off the bench in a 2–1 win.
• Shaqueel van Persie (Feyenoord): Brace in early Eredivisie minutes.
• Luka Jovic (AEK Athens): Four goals in a 4–0 win.
• Luca Mazzitelli (Cagliari): Match-winning strike in a crucial victory.

These players may not be in the starting XI because this week the competition has been very high. But they still performed very well and there might be a very small chance for them to be included as well.

Conclusion

Overall, you can expect that in TOTW 19 there will be many strong players. By using these predictions, you can get an idea of what players you can get and you can plan beforehand what players you want to buy for your Ultimate Team and how they will affect your team’s overall strength.