According to current predictions, TOTW 3 for EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is expected to be released on Wednesday, 15 October. As usual, these special player items will be available for a limited time in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team packs.
Striking while the iron is hot, let's take a look at the Team of the Week 5 Predictions.
Table of Content
Top-performing
Overview
Stole Dimitrievski |
GK |
79→82 OVR |
Stefan Posch |
RB |
79→82 OVR |
Marc Guehi |
CB |
82→84 OVR |
Joshua Kimmich |
RB |
89→90 OVR |
Klara Buhl |
LM |
86→87 OVR |
Lionel Messi |
CAM |
86→87 OVR |
Rodrygo |
CAM |
85→86 OVR |
Caroline Weir |
RW |
85→86 OVR |
Mohamed Salah |
RW |
91→92 OVR |
Hakan Calhanoglu |
CDM |
86→87 OVR |
Erling Haaland |
ST |
90→92 OVR |
Analysis Detailed
- Stole Dimitrievski
- Performance: Kept a clean sheet with five crucial saves in North Macedonia's unexpected 0-0 draw away against Belgium. Earned a 8.3 Sofascore rating for his match-winning contributions.
- Justification: As the last line of a resilient defensive unit, Dimitrievski was instrumental in securing a valuable point against heavy favourites. His key interventions make him a standout candidate for an In-Form card.
- Stefan Posch
- Performance: Recorded two goals and an assist while maintaining a clean sheet in Austria's dominant 10-0 victory over San Marino. Achieved an exceptional 9.6 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: Despite the level of opposition, contributing to three goals from a defensive position is a remarkable feat that undoubtedly warrants recognition in the Team of the Week.
- Marc Guehi
- Performance: Provided two assists and anchored a defence that kept a clean sheet in England's comfortable 3-0 win over Wales. Received a 7/10 rating from Sky Sports.
- Justification: Guehi has carried his excellent club form onto the international stage. His creative output from centre-back in a decisive victory makes him a strong and deserving contender for an upgrade.
- Joshua Kimmich
- Performance: Scored two goals and helped secure a clean sheet from the right-back position in Germany's 4-0 win against Luxembourg. Earned a perfect 10 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: Kimmich's performance was a masterclass from defence. Whether his In-Form retains his secondary positions at CM or CDM, his influence on the game makes him an undeniable choice.
- Klara Buhl
- Performance: Scored one goal and provided an assist in Bayern Munich's crucial 3-1 away victory over rivals Wolfsburg in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Secured a 9.0 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: In a high-stakes match between two title contenders, Bühl's decisive contributions were key to her team's important win, making her the most likely candidate for an In-Form from this fixture.
- Lionel Messi
- Performance: Led Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United with two goals and an assist, earning a stellar 9.6 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: After several consistently high-level performances, Messi's output this week stands out as the best in MLS. This should finally be the week he secures his first In-Form of the season.
- Rodrygo
- Performance: Scored a brace and was named Man of the Match in Brazil's commanding 5-0 friendly win away to South Korea.
- Justification: With EA now regularly considering friendly internationals, Rodrygo's two-goal, MOTM display for Brazil makes him the prime candidate for an upgrade from this match.
- Caroline Weir
- Performance: Scored twice for Real Madrid in their impressive 4-1 away victory against Athletic Club in Liga F, with a 9.2 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: While other teams had strong results, Weir's individual brilliance—a brace in a key away win—makes her performance impossible to overlook for an In-Form.
- Mohamed Salah
- Performance: Scored two of Egypt's three goals in a 3-0 away win against Djibouti in World Cup qualifying and was officially named Man of the Match.
- Justification: The Egyptian captain once again demonstrated his pivotal role for his national team, driving them to another victory and solidifying his claim for a performance-based card.
- Hakan Calhanoglu
- Performance: Dictated play from a deep-lying midfield role, providing two assists in Türkiye's emphatic 6-1 away triumph over Bulgaria. Recorded an 8.5 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: With several Turkish players in contention, Calhanoglu gets the nod due to his position and the fact that other standout performers have recently received special cards, making him a fresh and logical choice.
- Erling Haaland
- Performance: Scored a hat-trick as Norway cruised to a 5-0 victory over Israel, earning a 9.1 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: Despite already having received special items, Haaland's relentless form cannot be ignored. A hat-trick is almost always guaranteed to earn a spot in the TOTW, making him a likely candidate for his second In-Form.
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Substitutes
Overview
Emmanuel Agbadou |
CB |
79→84 OVR |
Ruslan Malinovskyi |
CM |
76→81 OVR |
Cody Gakpo |
LW |
84→86 OVR |
Riyad Mahrez |
RW |
84→86 OVR |
Ruben Neves |
CDM |
84→86 OVR |
Jess Park |
ST |
81→84 OVR |
Rasmus Højlund |
ST |
76→81 OVR |
Analysis Detailed
- Emmanuel Agbadou
- Performance: Scored one goal, provided an assist, and anchored the defense to a clean sheet in Ivory Coast's commanding 7-0 away victory over Seychelles.
- Justification: While several players impressed in the high-scoring win, Agbadou stands out for his dual contribution in attack from a center-back position. His solid base card in a popular league further strengthens his case for an In-Form selection.
- Ruslan Malinovskyi
- Performance: Scored two goals from a central midfield role in Ukraine's action-packed 5-3 away win against Iceland.
- Justification: In an eight-goal thriller, Malinovskyi's brace from midfield was a decisive attacking contribution. Despite a modest individual rating, his impact in such a standout fixture makes him the most likely candidate for an In-Form from this match.
- Cody Gakpo
- Performance: Was directly involved in three goals, scoring twice and providing one assist, in the Netherlands' 4-0 away win over Malta. Earned a high 9.6 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: Gakpo was dominant on the left wing in a comfortable victory. This specific performance, marking a direct contribution to three goals, makes him a clear and deserving candidate for an international In-Form.
- Riyad Mahrez
- Performance: Was the central figure in Algeria's 3-0 away win against Somalia, scoring one goal and setting up two others, earning the Man of the Match award.
- Justification: Mahrez was instrumental, having a hand in every goal his team scored. While other players might be considered, his overall influence and Man of the Match accolade solidify his claim for the In-Form spot.
- Ruben Neves
- Performance: Scored the decisive winning goal in the 91st minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Portugal over Ireland, subsequently being named Man of the Match.
- Justification: As the match-winning scorer and Man of the Match in a tight qualifier, Neves's clutch performance from a defensive midfield position is precisely the type of display that warrants an In-Form upgrade.
- Jess Park
- Performance: Came on as a substitute and scored two crucial goals to help Manchester United secure a 4-1 away win against rivals Everton.
- Justification: Park made a game-changing impact off the bench in a high-profile derby. Her two-goal performance for her new club in a significant away victory makes a compelling case for her first In-Form.
- Rasmus Højlund
- Performance: Continued his excellent club form on the international stage, scoring two goals and adding an assist in Denmark's 6-0 away win against Belarus, earning a 9.3 Sofascore rating.
- Justification: Højlund was in devastating form, directly involved in three goals. This performance underscores his rich vein of scoring and makes him a straightforward choice for an In-Form card.
Reserves
Jawad El Yamiq |
CB |
73→80 OVR |
Goal and clean sheet / Morocco 1 - Bahrain 0 / 9.1 Sofascore Rating |
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Elias Saad |
CM |
72→80 OVR |
Two goals / Sao Tome 0 - Tunisia 6 / MOTM |
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Raphael Merkies |
LM |
50→80 OVR |
Hat trick / Bangladesh 3 - Hong Kong 4 / 9.1 Sofascore Rating |
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Kamory Doumbia |
CAM |
74→80 OVR |
Three assists / Cottbus 5 - Stuttgart II 0 / 9 Sofascore Rating |
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Bjorn Martin Kristensen |
ST |
63→80 OVR |
Four goals / East Timor 1 - Philippines 4 / 10 Sofascore Rating |
Conclusion
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