Team of The Week 3 Predictions！-- EA FC 26

The Team of the Week (TOTW) is one of the longest-running and most beloved promotions in the Ultimate Team mode. This squad honors real-life football players who have delivered outstanding performances on the pitch.

According to current predictions, TOTW 3 for EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is expected to be released on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. As usual, these special player items will be available for a limited time in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team packs until October 8.

Striking while the iron is hot, let's take a look at the Team of the Week 3 Predictions.

 

Top-performing

To be honest, TOTW 3's overall performance has been somewhat average, leaving us with limited options for top-performing players. We can only focus on the standout highlights. Messi could once again headline the squad, with Alvarez being the other main standout choice.

Overview

Julián Álvarez	ST	87→88 OVR
Lionel Messi	CAM	86→87 OVR
Georgia Stanway	CDM	85→86 OVR
Julian Brandt	CAM	83→85 OVR
Ronald Araujo	CB	83→85 OVR
Joelinton	CM	82→84 OVR
Konrad Laimer	LB	82→84 OVR
Marc Guehi	CB	82→84 OVR
Armand Lauriente	LW	80→83 OVR
Igor Thiago	ST	75→85 OVR
Dominik Greif	GK	78→82 OVR

Analysis Detailed

• Julián Álvarez
  • Performance: Scored a perfect hat-trick, accounting for all of his team's goals in a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.
  • Justification: A hat-trick in a tight La Liga match is an automatic ticket into the TOTW.
• Lionel Messi
  • Performance: Was directly involved in three goals, scoring two and assisting one, in a 4-0 rout of New York City FC.
  • Justification: After a surprise omission last week, another multi-goal, high-rating (10/10) performance makes his inclusion almost certain.
• Georgia Stanway
  • Performance: Recorded a remarkable three assists from a defensive midfield role in a 4-0 win against Freiburg.
  • Justification: An attacking contribution haul of three from a CDM is impossible to overlook, securing her a spot from the midweek fixtures.
• Julian Brandt
  • Performance: Set up both goals in Dortmund's 2-0 away victory at Mainz.
  • Justification: Despite not winning the official MOTM award, his two assists and top-tier 1.5 Kicker rating make him the predicted pick.
• Ronald Araújo
  • Performance: Scored a key goal in Barcelona's 3-1 away victory against Real Oviedo.
  • Justification: In a week short on elite names, his goal and high match rating (8.5) make him a strong, if slightly speculative, inclusion.
• Joelinton
  • Performance: Scored two goals from a central midfield position in a 4-1 cup win over Bradford City.
  • Justification: His dominant two-goal display makes him deserving on merit, though cup selections always carry an element of uncertainty.
• Konrad Laimer
  • Performance: Found the net and helped secure a clean sheet in a dominant 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.
  • Justification: With Harry Kane likely ineligible for a quick-fire back-to-back TOTW, Laimer gets the nod from the defense due to his goal and superior 1.5 Kicker rating.
• Marc Guéhi
  • Performance: Provided a decisive assist and led the defense in a 2-1 victory against Liverpool.
  • Justification: Delivered a commanding, MOTM-caliber performance, capping it with the assist for the 97th-minute winner in a statement win.
• Armand Laurienté
  • Performance: Contributed a goal and an assist in Sassuolo's 3-1 triumph against Udinese.
  • Justification: His one-goal, one-assist return was one of the most notable performances in a relatively quiet week for Serie A.
• Igor Thiago
  • Performance: Bagged a brace to lead Brentford to a convincing 3-1 victory over Manchester United.
  • Justification: The Brazilian striker was the difference-maker, scoring twice against a top opponent to secure a vital three points.
• Dominik Greif
  • Performance: Kept a clean sheet with three crucial saves in a 1-0 win over Lille.
  • Justification: Earned Man of the Match honors with an 8/10 rating from L'Equipe, making him the standout candidate from Ligue 1.

Substitutes

Overview

Korbin Shrader	CDM	82→84 OVR
Rafa	CAM	82→84 OVR
Gift Monday	ST	80→83 OVR
Omar Alderete	CB	78→82 OVR
Janou Levels	LB	76→81 OVR
Joseph Paintsil	ST	76→81 OVR
Can Uzun	CM	74→80 OVR

 

Analysis Detailed

• Omar Alderete:Scored the solo goal and kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.
• Janou Levels: A goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory for the Frauen-Bundesliga side.
• Korbin Shrader: An incredible three goals and an assist in a 6-1 demolition of PSG.
• Rafa: A midfield hat-trick in a 4-0 away win makes him a near-certainty.
• Joseph Paintsil: His hat-trick powered the Galaxy to a 4-1 win, standing out in a high-scoring MLS week.

 

Reserves

Ali Majrashi	CM	70→80 OVR
One goal, one assist and clean sheet  /  Al-Hazem 0 - Al-Ahli 2  /  8.4 Sofascore Rating
Diego Gomez	RM	73→80 OVR
Four goals / Barnsley 0 - Brighton 6 / 10 Sofascore Rating
Marco Essimi	RM	62→80 OVR
Hat trick / Dunkerque 6 - Amiens 2 / 10 Sofascore Rating
Tolcay Cigerci	CM	69→80 OVR
Three assists / Cottbus 5 - Stuttgart II 0 / 9 Sofascore Rating
Fabio Abreu	ST	74→80 OVR
Hat trick Guoan 4 - Dalian 2 / 10 Sofascore Rating

 

Conclusion

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