EA FC 26 TOTW 29 Predictions and All Contenders

EA Sports FC 26 is a revised version of the old legacy of the FIFA franchise after its discontinuation. With the launch of the new title EA has created FC 26 to make its place in people’s heart as probably the best football simulation game in the industry.

Behind the success of EA FC 26 in becoming one of the most popular football simulation video games is not just the old nostalgic feel of the FIFA franchise, but the real improvements and enhancements that the developers added in the game. These upgrades and enhancements can be seen clearly as the developers used the latest technologies for the graphics and environments, made the game more optimized, added new modes and other reworks. One of these updates include the rework of Team of the Week which is better known as TOTW.

 

At the time of writing, we are currently on the verge of witnessing the release of TOTW 29 and players can’t hold their chairs anymore. Just so you don’t die of the immense excitement and confusion for the upcoming lineup, we have made this prediction guide which will feature the players with the highest probability to be added in the TOTW 29 event.

What is TOTW

Players starting the game fresh might miss this little detail that is known to mostly the old OG players of FIFA. TOTW has been a long running weekly event drop where players cards are released as boosted cards. Previously, the selection of the player cards were made by EA in a manual way at random but with the launch of EA 26, we are looking at a revolution.

In the enhanced version, players are selected on the basis of their performance in real life football scenarios. Players who perform exceptional among others have an increased chance of being featured in the Starting XI lineup, followed by Subs and reserves. You can buy FC 26 coins and purchase your favourite player of the week. 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.

Release Date

Being a weekly event drop, TOTW follows a periodic day of the week of release. Following this schedule, the TOTW 26 will be released on Wednesday, 1st April, 2026.

TOTW 29 Starting XI

The Starting XI lineup always manages to shock people and always remains the heart of TOTW as they hold the full capability to flip the meta of the game. Here are the predicted players for the TOTW 29.

Ferdi Kadioglu

Ferdi Kadioglu is the first player who has been predicted to be featured in the starting XI lineup for his 1 goal that led his team - Turkiye to a 1-0 clean sheet victory against Romania.

Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk is making a comeback to the TOTW for a third time for his “to be a winner” performance. Virgil scored 1 goal and contributed to the victory for his country NED against Norway which ended in a 2-1 victory.

Luka Vuskovic

Luka also had a great week as he scored 1 goal against Colombia and secured a 2-1 victory for Croatia.

Mergim Vojvoda

Mergim Vojvoda was one of the key players who helped Kosovo secure a 4-3 victory against Slovakia with his precious double assist.

Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz is deemed to make an arrival in the TOTW 29 with his amazing double goal - double assist play for Germany that led his team to a 4-3 victory against Switzerland.

Marcel Sabitzer

Marcel did a one goal, one assist in the match for Ghana vs Austria which Austria won with a 5 - 1 score.

Sandro Tonali

Italy won a 2-0 clean sheet victory against Northern Ireland as the MOTM – Sandro contributed 1 goal and an assist, becoming the lead player of the match.

Mikel Oyarzabal

Mikel scored 2 goals in the Spain vs Serbia game and also led his team to a clean sheet 3-0 victory against Serbia.

Viktor Gyokeres

Gyokeres scored a hat trick, got the MOTM and got complimented by a 9 rating in the Ukraine vs Sweden match which Sweden won with a score of 3-1.

Gustav Isaksen

For being titled as the MOTM and scoring half the goals in the 4-0 Denmark vs North Macedonia match, Gustav Isaksen is a worthy candidate for the Starting XI lineup of TOTW 26.

Alessia Russo

Lastly, we would like to add Alessia for her 3 goal performance in the Arsenal vs Tottenham match. She was also titled the MOTM for her brilliant game.

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Ferdi Kadioglu	LB	82	88	TUR	FEN
Virgil van Dijk	CB	89	92	NED	LIV
Luka Vuskovic	CB	75	86	CRO	HSV
Mergim Vojvoda	RB	78	86	KOS	COM
Florian Wirtz	CM	88	90	GER	LIV
Marcel Sabitzer	CM	84	90	AUT	BVB
Sandro Tonali	CM	86	90	ITA	NEW
Mikel Oyarzabal	LW	85	90	ESP	RSO
Viktor Gyokeres	ST	87	91	SWE	ARS
Gustav Isaksen	RW	80	89	DEN	LAZ
Alessia Russo	ST	96	90	ENG	ARS

TOTW 29 Substitutes

The possible Substitutes look strong this week with potential to be loved by players. Here are the predicted sub players to be featured in the 29th TOTW of FC 26:

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Amine Gouiri	ST	84	89	FRA	OM
Dodi Lukebakio	RW	83	89	BEL	BEN
Vivianne Miederma	ST	88	91	NED	MCI
Mikkel Damsgaard	CAM	82	88	DEN	BRE
Sebastian Szymanski	CAM	83	88	POL	REN

TOTW 29 Reserves

For the reserves of TOTW 29, here are the predicted players to be featured:

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Valverde	CM	83	90	URU	RMA
Ben White	RB	82	90	ENG	ARS
Hugo Ekitike	ST	83	90	FRA	LIV

Conclusion

So that was it for the 29th week of TOTW. Player this week looks strong and expected to have a high increase in OVR, so make sure to utilise them by either adding them in your dream lineup or through trading.

 

FAQ

Is FC 26 still worth buying now?
Yes, absolutely. With FC 26 currently available at a discount, now is actually a great time to jump in. Building a competitive squad is much easier than it was at launch, and player prices are no longer as inflated as they were in the early stages. That means you can create the team you want with far less pressure on your budget.

Where is the best place to buy FC 26?
The safest option is to buy FC 26 through official platforms such as Steam or the Epic Games Store. Once you have the game, you can also take advantage of discounted top-up offers to get more value for your spending.

 

Has the release date for FC 27 been announced yet?
Yes, based on the latest available information, FC 27 is expected to launch around September 25, 2026. Early access and beta testing are also expected before the full release. Be sure to follow LDShop for the latest FC 27 news and updates.