The leaks for Team of the Week 8 are out, and the overall verdict from the community seems clear: this week’s squad is underwhelming. Set to hit packs tonight at 19:00 CET, TOTW 8 features only a handful of usable players, with most of the lineup being far from meta-relevant.
While EA has slightly improved the formula by ensuring all TOTW cards now have a minimum rating of 83, the boost in base overall hasn’t exactly translated into excitement.
Declan Rice Headlines a Slow Week
The biggest name this week is Arsenal’s Declan Rice, who headlines the team with an 88-rated CM card. Unfortunately, his 78 pace makes him tough to justify for most Ultimate Team players, even with solid defending and physical stats.
Another top-tier card is Mike Maignan, the French goalkeeper from AC Milan, rated 88 and likely the most reliable pick of the batch. Beyond that, options start thinning fast.
Real Madrid’s Álvaro Carreras stands out as one of the rare bright spots. His 86-rated LB card looks fantastic for early November squads, offering 89 pace and 87 physical, making him a sneaky-good option for players looking for a budget LaLiga fullback.
Meanwhile, Antony’s 85-rated card could offer some flair for those who know how to maximize his dribbling and playstyles, although his lack of strength may limit his ceiling.
Full Leaked TOTW 8 Squad
| Rating | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 🇬🇧 Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| 88 | 🇫🇷 Mike Maignan | AC Milan |
| 87 | 🇹🇷 Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan |
| 86 | 🇵🇹 Pedro Gonçalves | Sporting Lisbon |
| 86 | 🇪🇸 Álvaro Carreras | Real Madrid |
| 86 | 🇦🇺 Ellie Carpenter | Chelsea Women |
| 86 | 🇫🇷 Emelyne Laurent | FC Fleury 91 |
| 84 | 🇧🇷 Lucas Paquetá | West Ham |
| 83 | 🇹🇷 Ismail Yüksek | Fenerbahçe |
| 83 | 🇫🇷 Gauthier Hein | FC Metz |
| 83 | 🇳🇱 Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 83 | 🇳🇱 Jizz Hornkamp | Heracles |
| 83 | 🇸🇦 Al Rubaie | Al Okhood |
| 83 | 🇦🇺 Al Hassan Touré | Sydney FC |
| 83 | 🇦🇿 Anton Krivotsyuk | Daejeon |
| 83 | 🇪🇸 Jon Gorrotxa | Real Sociedad |
| 83 | 🇪🇸 Maria Molina | Real Sociedad |
| 83 | 🇫🇷 Estéban Lepaul | Stade Rennais FC |
| 83 | 🇮🇹 Niccoló Pierozzi | Palermo |
| 83 | 🇬🇧 Divin Mubama | Stoke City |
| 83 | 🇬🇧 Kieffer Moore | Wrexham |
| 83 | 🇧🇦 Haris Tabakovic | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Silver and Bronze Hidden Gems
With EA confirming that TOTW cards retain the base rarity of their original item, this week’s update gives silver and bronze pack grinders something to chase.
If you’ve been stacking upgrade packs or hitting the Silver Stars market, here are the TOTW 8 players you can theoretically pack from lower-tier packs:
- Silver TOTWs: Wouter Burger, Jizz Hornkamp, Anton Krivotsyuk, Jon Gorrotxa, Maria Molina, Estéban Lepaul, Niccoló Pierozzi, Kieffer Moore
- Bronze TOTWs: Al Rubaie, Al Hassan Touré, Divin Mubama
It’s not the most inspiring selection, but these silver and bronze inclusions are a welcome touch for casual grinders and collectors.
Overall, Team of the Week 8 won’t shake the Ultimate Team market, but it introduces a positive structural change with the higher minimum rating. Unless you’re a Real Madrid fan hunting Carreras or need a new keeper in Maignan, this might be a good week to save your packs for what’s coming next.
