The EA Sports FC 26 Team of the Week 8 (TOTW 8) is officially live as of November 5, 2025, bringing a brand-new batch of in-form players to Ultimate Team. This week’s lineup features several big names like Declan Rice, Mike Maignan, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, alongside rising talents such as Laurent and Pedro Gonçalves.
TOTW 8 includes 23 players in total, made up of 1 goalkeeper, 5 defenders, 11 midfielders, and 6 forwards. The overall squad value is around 695,000 coins on PlayStation and Xbox, and roughly 928,000 coins on PC, with individual player prices ranging from 0 to 160,000 coins on console and up to 185,000 coins on PC.
TOTW 8 Starting XI
Mike Maignan – GK – AC Milan
Ellie Carpenter – RB – Olympique Lyon
Álvaro Carreras – LB – Lazio
Declan Rice – CDM – Arsenal
Hakan Çalhanoğlu – CM – Inter Milan
Pedro Gonçalves – CAM – Sporting CP
Laurent – ST – Bordeaux
Lepaul – RW – Stade Reims
Tabakovic – ST – Hertha BSC
Antony – RW – Manchester United
Maria Molina – LW – Levante UD
Substitutes & Reserves
Gorrotxa
Moore
Hein
Al Rubaie
Hornkamp
Burger
Touré
Yuksek
Krivotsyuk
Pierozzi
Mubama
Top TOTW 8 Highlights
Declan Rice (88 OVR) anchors the midfield with a huge defensive and passing boost, making him one of the most complete CDMs in the Premier League.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (87 OVR) earns his first in-form of FC 26 after a standout performance for Inter. His PlayStyle+ attributes make him a dangerous deep-lying playmaker.
Mike Maignan (88 OVR) returns to TOTW with elite reflexes and positioning, standing out as this week’s most valuable goalkeeper.
Pedro Gonçalves (86 OVR) provides a strong creative link between midfield and attack, ideal for Liga Portugal hybrid squads.
Ellie Carpenter (86 OVR) and Álvaro Carreras bring much-needed pace and balance to the defensive flanks.
Final Take
EA Sports FC 26’s Team of the Week 8 is one of the most balanced line-ups yet, mixing star power with hidden gems from smaller leagues. Whether you’re grinding FUT Champs, flipping cards, or testing new builds, this TOTW offers plenty of ways to strengthen your Ultimate Team.
Keep an eye on Declan Rice, Çalhanoğlu, and Maignan—they’re shaping up to be the top meta picks for this week.