Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to be the highest-rated player in the leaked EA FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS) roster, with a 97 overall rating. This positions him as the standout performer in what is anticipated to be a significant release for the popular Ultimate Team mode.
The leaks suggest a substantial influx of top-tier players from the Premier League into the game, reflecting standout performances throughout the current season. Among those heavily featured are Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk, both slated for 95 overall ratings. Other prominent names include Erling Haaland and Dominik Szoboszlai, reportedly receiving 95 and 95 ratings respectively, and William Saliba with a projected 94 rating. The inclusion of players like Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki at 94, and Enzo Fernandez and Gianluigi Donnarumma also at 94, indicates a broad recognition of key league contributors.
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The leak signifies a major event for EA FC 26's Ultimate Team, with player ratings and team selections driving significant community engagement and market activity. The Team of the Season (TOTS) promotion, a staple in the franchise, aims to celebrate the best performers across various leagues, offering players enhanced versions of their favourite stars.
The Premier League TOTS is expected to follow closely on the heels of the Serie A TOTS, which was the inaugural squad released for the campaign. This strategic rollout ensures a continuous flow of new content and player items for players to acquire.
A Glimpse at the Leaked Roster
The rumoured Premier League TOTS squad, as circulated on social media and gaming news outlets, presents a formidable lineup:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (95), David Raya (93)
Defenders: Jurrien Timber (93), Reece James (91), Virgil van Dijk (95), Gabriel (96), William Saliba (95), Marc Cucurella (93), Lewis Hall (90)
Midfielders: Declan Rice (96), Granit Xhaka (91), James Garner (90), Bruno Guimaraes (92), Enzo Fernandez (93), Dominik Szoboszlai (94)
Attackers: Bruno Fernandes (97), Antoine Semenyo (94), Ryan Cherki (93), Erling Haaland (96), Hugo Ekitike (93), Joao Pedro (92), Igor Thiago (92)
Notably, Manchester City is projected to have four players in the squad, while Arsenal is expected to feature five. The "TOTS Breakthrough" category appears to be making a return, highlighting emerging talents such as Hugo Ekitike, Jurrien Timber, Granit Xhaka, Reece James, Lewis Hall, and James Garner, who are expected to receive upgraded items.
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Broader Context of Player Ratings
Beyond the TOTS releases, general player ratings for EA FC 26 have also begun to surface. While specific details for every player are scarce, it's established that the game utilizes a unified rating scale for consistency across different player types and genders. Earlier leaks indicated some base ratings, with Jordan Pickford at Everton rated 84, Kaoru Mitoma at Brighton at 82, and newly promoted Burnley's Florentino at 80. For comparison, a list of the top 50 rated male players in EA FC 26 and individual player ratings, such as Mateus Fernandes with an overall score of 76, provide further insight into the game's attribute system.
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The EA Sports FC 26 Team of the Season (TOTS) campaign has been rolling out across various leagues, with Serie A and the Rest of Europe squads already officially released. The Premier League TOTS is anticipated to drop following the conclusion of the Serie A TOTS event, with an expected release date around April 21st, 2026, given the typical schedule of TOTS promotions.
