Hey soccer fans! The excitement is heating up in the world of football, especially as we kick off the new year. Nottingham Forest is eyeing a Champions League spot after years away, Atlético Madrid is leading La Liga, and Napoli is climbing back in Italy. Plus, Hartlepool United is still in the race for the National League playoffs!
Amid all this action, we have something special to celebrate. EA Sports just revealed the final Team of the Year (TOTY) for FC 25, chosen by fans through a voting process. This eagerly awaited announcement lists the top 22 players from both men’s and women’s soccer, impacting FIFA Ultimate Team card updates in the coming weeks.
The men’s and women’s teams are set up in a classic 4-3-3 formation. While some might miss the days of the traditional 4-4-2, this lineup looks promising for some fast-paced play. These selections also give creators like NoahsNoah2 a chance to showcase their skills again in the FIFA community.
So, who made the cut for the EA Sports FC 25 men’s Team of the Year? Even though Real Madrid is behind Atlético Madrid in the league, they secured four spots in the starting XI. Liverpool grabbed two, while other spots went to Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Aston Villa.
Notably, even with Rodri’s injury since September 2024, he still made the TOTY. His absence initially raised concerns about Manchester City’s performance, and indeed, they’ve struggled recently, winning only six out of their last 16 games.
Here’s the full men’s Team of the Year:
Goalkeeper
- Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Argentina)
Defense
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool/Netherlands)
- William Saliba (Arsenal/France)
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid/Spain)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen/Spain)
Midfield
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England)
- Rodri (Manchester City/Spain)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea/England)
Attack
- Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France)
Now, let’s take a look at the women’s Team of the Year. The landscape of women’s soccer has shifted, with only one player from the U.S. making the top XI. Barcelona dominates this year’s lineup with four players, while Chelsea has three.
It’s interesting to note that the list includes two players from Norway, showcasing the talent that may be overlooked in their domestic league.
Here’s the women’s Team of the Year:
Goalkeeper
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC/Germany)
Defense
- Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain/France)
- Wendie Renard (Lyon/France)
- Irene Paredes (Barcelona/Spain)
- Lucy Bronze (Chelsea/England)
Midfield
- Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain)
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain)
- Guro Reiten (Chelsea/Norway)
Attack
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona/Norway)
- Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns/U.S.)
- Lauren James (Chelsea/England)
Mark your calendars! The Team of the Year players will be released soon: attackers on January 17, midfielders on January 19, and defenders and goalkeepers on January 21. The complete lineup will be available from January 23 to January 31, wrapping up with additional reveals on January 24.
Stay tuned for more thrilling updates in the world of EA Sports FC 25 and enjoy the beautiful game!
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