EA FC 26 TOTW 30 Predictions and All Contenders

Ever since the release of EA Sports FC 26, the game has been creating waves of excitement among the global fans of football simulation. For those who don’t know, the FC 26 is a revised version that carries the long legacy of the FIFA franchise after its discontinuation.

From the nostalgia it brings to the various improvements added including the use of latest tech in visuals, smoother game experience and additional mechanics, all of these things make FC 26 the best. One of the many features that truly took a new turn in FC 26 is the overhaul of Team of the Week or better known as TOTW. At the time of writing, we are currently waiting for the TOTW 30 to release.

For the fans who can’t hold their seats or the ones who are searching for leaks, let’s follow LDShop, as this guide will help you, as we have prepared a prediction list of all the players to feature in the TOTW 30 of FC 26.

 

What is TOTW

TOTW or as the name suggests, Team of the Week is a long-running weekly event drop where players cards are released as boosted cards. Previously in the FIFA and older versions of the game, the system was completely different as the players selection were entirely on random decisions by the developers but with FC 26, things are taking a different turn that makes the game much more lively.

Now, the lineups for TOTW are chosen according to the data of the real world football scenario. Players who perform exceptionally have a higher chance of catching the eyes of the devs and eventually have a higher chance to get selected for the TOTW lineup.

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, 8th April, 2026.

TOTW 30 Starting XI

Based on their standout performances across various leagues, here are the players who are most expected to make it into the starting XI lineup of this week’s TOTW selection:

Lucas Perri

• Pos: GK

Starting with the GK, we are highly expecting to see Lucas Perri included in the TOTW because of the dramatic clash between Leeds and West Ham that ended in a 2-2 draw but Leed’s precious penalty saves, lead Leeds to the semis.

Tom Bischof

• Pos: LB

Tom Bischof stood out this weekend with his 2 goals in the Freiburg vs Munich match which Munich won with a score of 3 - 2.

Chibuike Nwaiwu

• Pos:  CB

In the match of TRA vs Galatasary, Nwaiwu scored a single goal that was the deciding goal of the match, leading his team to victory.

Joao Mario

• Pos: RB

Playing the RB position. Mario’s promising play is sure to be recognised by EA. His single goal led Bologna to win and gave him the MOTM title.

Alejandro Grimaldo

• Pos: LM

Alejandro scored 2 goals contribution out of the team’s 6 goals. The Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg was one of the most entertaining matches of the week with Leverkusen as the victors with a score of 6-3.

Paula Fernandez

• Pos: CM

Paula scored 2 goals and had one assist, giving a strong game performance on the field that got him a 9.6 rating. His contribution led Real Sociedad to win against Alhama with a 5-1 score.

Ismael Saibari

• Pos: CM

Ismael also scored 2 goals and had one assist in his account that got him a 10/10 rating in the PSV vs Utrecht match that PSV won with a score of 4-3.

Sadio Mane

• Pos: LM

Sadio scored two goals in the AL Nassar vs Al-Najma match that Al-Nassr won with a score of 5-2.

Ousmane Dembele

• Pos: ST

Ousmane Dembele carried a strong impression this week with his double goal in the PSG vs Toulouse that ended up with PSG as victors.

Lautaro Martinez

• Pos: ST

Lautaro scored 2 goals with a 7.5 rating in the Inter vs Roma match that Inter won with a score of 5-2.

Erling Haaland

• Pos: ST

Haaland as always, is the spotlight stealer with his fabulous hat trick and 9.5 rating. Haaland’s dominant play won them the Man City vs Liverpool match with a clean sheet 4-0 score. Buy FC 26 coins and just go for the Haaland card for the big 90 to 92 OVR jump. 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.

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Lucas Perri	GK	81	88	BRA	LEE
Tom Bischof	LB	76	87	GER	BAY
Chibuike Nwaiwu	CB	70	87	NGA	TRA
Joao Mario	RB	79	85	POR	BOL
Alejandro Grimaldo	LM	84	88	ESP	LEV
Paula Fernandez	CDM	81	88	ESP	RSO
Ismael Saibari	CM	79	87	MAR	PSV
Sadio Mane	LM	83	88	SEN	NAS
Ousmane Dembele	ST	90	92	FRA	PSG
Lautaro Martinez	ST	88	91	ARG	INT
Erling Haaland	ST	90	92	NOR	MCI

TOTW 30 Substitutes

For the substitutes of the TOTW 30, here are the top candidates to be chosen:

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Felix Passlock	LB	71	85	GER	HIB
Denis Bouanga	LM	79	86	GAB	LAFC
Estevao Mo	LM	78	85	BRA	CHE
Manuel Morlanes	CM	77	85	ESP	MLL
Kiki Van Zanten	ST	69	87	NED	HOU
Youssoufa Moukoko	ST	73	85	GER	FCK
Esteban Lepaul	ST	74	87	FRA	BRE

TOTW 30 Reserves

For the reserves of TOTW 30, here are the predicted players to be featured:

Player Name	POS	Current OVR	TOTW OVR	Country	Club
Dmytro Pospelov	CB	69	85	UKR	UTA
Shea Charles	CDM	72	85	NIR	SOU
Paulos Abraham	ST	67	85	SWE	HAM
Felipe Silva	ST	73	85	BRA	CHE (CDU)
Kingstone Mutandwa	ST	63	85	ZAM	RIE

Conclusion

In conclusion, this week might feature some big names like Haanland and a mix of newcomers for their fabulous plays. Note that this is just a prediction list and the actual lineup may differ by a bit.