As we dive into predictions for Team of the Week 17 in FC 25, limited fixtures across several leagues make this week particularly tricky. With no Bundesliga or La Liga action apart from a single rescheduled Real Madrid game, Premier League and domestic cup performances dominate the shortlist. Let’s explore the top players likely to secure a spot in the upcoming TOTW, highlighting standout performances across major leagues and beyond.
Goalkeeper
Enith Salon (Valencia)
Performance: 11 saves, clean sheet in a 1-0 victory over Levante.
Salon was instrumental in Valencia’s first win of the season, stopping everything thrown her way to preserve a narrow victory. A solid choice for a starting spot this week.
Defenders
Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)
Performance: 1 assist, clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Everton.
Kerkez continues to impress as Bournemouth remain unbeaten in their last eight matches. His crucial assist and defensive reliability secure his candidacy.
Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United)
Performance: 1 goal in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Martinez’s goal helped United claim a hard-earned point at Anfield, making him the standout choice from the match.
Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
Performance: 1 assist in Villa’s 2-1 win over Leicester.
Maatsen was a pivotal player in Villa’s narrow victory, setting up a crucial goal and putting in a strong defensive display.
Midfielders
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Performance: 1 goal, 1 assist in a 2-1 win over Valencia.
Bellingham saved the day for Real Madrid with a dramatic 95th-minute winner. His all-around brilliance makes him a certainty for TOTW inclusion.
Valentin Rongier (Marseille)
Performance: 1 goal in Marseille’s dominant 5-1 win over Le Havre.
Rongier’s midfield control and well-taken goal earned him a place in the spotlight this week.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Performance: 2 goals, 1 assist in a 5-0 rout of Southampton.
Mbeumo is quietly having a stellar season, and his masterclass against Southampton cements his place among this week’s elite.
Forwards
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Performance: 2 goals in a 4-1 win over West Ham.
Haaland is back to his best, delivering a clinical performance to help City return to form.
Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)
Performance: 3 goals, 1 assist in a 6-0 demolition of Real Sociedad.
Pajor was unstoppable, contributing to four goals in Barcelona’s commanding victory.
Viktor Gyokeres (Celtic)
Performance: Hat-trick in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Vitória.
Gyokeres’ heroics ensured Celtic avoided defeat in a game packed with drama.
Substitutes and Reserves
Lucas Perri (Lyon): Six saves, clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Montpellier.
Alexis Saelemaekers (Roma): 1 goal, 1 assist in a 2-0 Derby della Capitale win.
Raul Jimenez (Fulham): 2 penalties converted in a 2-2 draw with Ipswich.
David Neres (Napoli): 1 goal in a 3-0 win over Fiorentina.
Nicolas Kuhn (Celtic): 2 goals in a 3-0 win over St Mirren.
Josh Maja (WBA): 2 goals in a 3-1 win over Preston.
The expected TOTW lineup is a mix of top-tier talent like Haaland and Bellingham, complemented by rising stars such as Mbeumo and Pajor. With limited fixtures, EA might spring a few surprises, but this week’s squad should feature some exciting names across all leagues.
