All EA FC 26 TOTY nominees & how to vote
EA FC 26 TOTY nominees revealed.
Reviewed by : Naim Rosinski
The EA FC 26 TOTY nominees are one of the most discussed topics in the Ultimate Team community every year. Team of the Year (TOTY) celebrates the best footballers of the season by giving them some of the highest-rated and most powerful cards in EA SPORTS FC 26. These cards often remain usable for months and can completely change the FUT meta.
This EA FC guide explains what EA FC 26 TOTY nominees are, how the voting system works, and how you can vote.
What is TOTY in FC 26?
The Team of the Year is a fan-driven event where the community selects the best players of the past season to receive TOTY promo cards, some of the most powerful and desirable items in Ultimate Team.
Unlike weekly content, these cards are rare, highly rated, and announce the elite performers of the year based on:
- Real-world performance (league, European and international competitions)
- Goals, assists, defensive impact, trophies won
- Community support and popularity
These finished cards usually shape the competitive landscape of FC 26 for several weeks.
TOTY voting dates & schedule
The TOTY voting period for EA SPORTS FC 26 typically follows a set early-January schedule.
- Voting Opens: January 7, 2026 (around 18:00 UK time)
- Voting Closes: January 12–14, 2026 (varies by source)
- TOTY Cards Release: Expected mid-January 2026 in stages (attackers first, then midfielders, defenders, etc.)
During this window, you can vote for both the Men’s and Women’s Team of the Year. Once voting ends, the final squads will be announced and the cards begin to appear in packs and Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
EA FC 26 TOTY nominees: Who’s on the list?
EA Sports releases a shortlist of nominees separated by position. Fans then choose which 11 players they think deserve the final Team of the Year.
FC 26 TOTY Men nominees (All positions)
FC 26 TOTY Women nominees (All positions)
How to vote for EA FC 26 TOTY nominees
Voting is done online through EA’s official TOTY voting page during the voting window.
- Visit the Official Voting Page
- You can vote for both teams separately. Each has its own list of EA FC 26 TOTY nominees.
- You will see a football pitch layout. You must fill every position before submitting. Fill each position by selecting players from the nominee list:
- 1 goalkeeper
- 4 defenders
- 3 midfielders
- 3 attackers
- Choose your captain.
- Accept the terms and submit your vote. Once confirmed, your vote is counted.
Here is my team (I don’t make the rules, guys. Salah and Yamal have to be in the team, the formation will work itself out - I hope…).
TOTY is meant to reward real-world football, not just in-game popularity. Consider trophies won, consistency, and big moments.
Once voting closes, EA Sports combines community votes with internal review data. The final Team of the Year squad is then revealed.
TOTY cards are usually released in stages:
- Attackers
- Midfielders
- Defenders and Goalkeeper
- Full Team of the Year
These cards appear in packs for a limited time and are also featured in Squad Building Challenges.
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