MMOexp FC 26: TOTW highlights the best real-world performances

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As players dive into FC 26, the first TOTW will not just define the transfer market—it will also influence early squad building, Weekend League prep, and which cards become staples in competitive play

The first Team of the Week (TOTW) for FC 26 Ultimate Team is officially here, arriving just in time for the early access launch. Each week, TOTW highlights the best real-world performances by awarding upgraded in-form cards to FC 26 Coins standout players.

TOTW squads drop every Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET, staying in packs for one week before being replaced. As always, the inaugural TOTW tends to be one of the priciest of the year, since the web app and Ultimate Edition access limit supply on the transfer market. That scarcity, paired with the value of powerful meta players at the start of the game, makes TOTW 1 particularly enticing.

FC 26 Team of the Week 1 �" Full Squad

Here’s the full list of players in FC 26 TOTW 1:

Erling Haaland �" 91 ST �" Manchester City

Harry Kane �" 90 ST �" Bayern Munich

Lena Oberdorf �" 86 CDM �" Bayern Munich

Marcos Llorente �" 86 RB �" Atlético Madrid

Alejandro Grimaldo �" 86 LM �" Bayer Leverkusen

Benjamin Pavard �" 86 CB �" Olympique Marseille

Iñigo Martinez �" 86 CB �" Al Nassr

Luka Modric �" 85 CM �" AC Milan

Jaden Philogene �" 84 LM �" Ipswich Town

Melvine Malard �" 84 ST �" Manchester United

Antoine Semenyo �" 83 RM �" Bournemouth

Fermín López �" 83 CAM �" Barcelona

Thomas Müller �" 83 CAM �" Vancouver Whitecaps

Kenan Yıldız �" 82 CAM �" Juventus

Lucas Bergvall �" 81 CM �" Tottenham Hotspur

Giovanni Simeone �" 81 ST �" Torino

Zakaria Eddahchouri �" 80 ST �" Deportivo La Coruna

Mohamed Kader Meïté �" 80 ST �" Stade Rennes

Mika Godts �" 80 LW �" Ajax

André Gomes �" 80 GK �" Alverca

Jang Seong-won �" 80 LB �" Daegu FC

Nazareno Colombo �" 80 CB �" Racing Club

Medina Dešić �" 80 ST �" Werder Bremen

Early Market Outlook

While every TOTW card holds value early in the cycle, a few stand out as clear meta options. Erling Haaland headlines the release, boasting elite finishing, strength, and physical presence that will dominate defenses. Marcos Llorente, meanwhile, looks like one of the most versatile defenders in the game, capable of controlling pace and play from the back.

Cards like Grimaldo and Oberdorf also have strong all-around stats, which may prove valuable depending on the new gameplay dynamics in FC 26. With Ultimate Team strategies still taking shape, market prices will likely remain high for the most desirable TOTW cards during this first week. Invest FC 26 Coins in players you think are worthy and maximize their value.

As players dive into FC 26, the first TOTW will not just define the transfer market�"it will also influence early squad building, Weekend League prep, and which cards become staples in competitive play.