Team of the Week 5 is shaping up to be an international‑break special on the men’s side and a club‑form slate on the women’s side. The names below come from reliable community leak posts and the image you shared. Messi is widely expected to feature in Ratings Reload Team 2, which likely explains his absence this week. Højlund has started well at Napoli and could also be in contention for a Ratings Reload card.
How this TOTW was picked
- Men: performances from World Cup qualifiers played Thursday through Tuesday
- Women: performances from club matches over the same period
The leaked squad so far
- 92 🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah: RW, Liverpool
- 87 🇩🇪 Klara Bühl: LM, Bayern Munich Women
- 86 🇧🇷 Rodrygo: RW, Real Madrid
- 86 🇳🇱 Cody Gakpo: LM, Liverpool
- 86 🇵🇹 Rúben Neves: CM, Al Hilal
- 85 🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez: RW, Al Ahli
- 86 🇬🇧 Keira Walsh: CM, Chelsea Women
- 86 🇬🇧 Caroline Weir: CM, Real Madrid Women
- 86 🇬🇦 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: ST, Marseille
- 84 🇧🇷 Bia Zaneratto: ST, KC Current
- 84 🇬🇧 Jess Park: CM, Manchester United Women
- 83 🇳🇱 Esmee Brugts: LB, FC Barcelona Women
- 82 🇦🇹 Stefan Posch: RB, Como
- 81 🇧🇷 Gabriel Pec: RW, LA Galaxy
- 81 🇩🇪 Selina Vobian: CAM, SC Freiburg
- 81 🇨🇴 Jhon Lucumí: CB, Bologna
- 81 🇳🇴 Antonio Nusa: LW, RB Leipzig
- 80 🇦🇱 Thomas Strakosha: GK, AEK Athens
- 80 🇷🇴 Virgil Ghita: CB, Hannover 96
- 80 🇨🇻 Dailon Livramento: ST, Casa Pia AC
- 80 🇸🇷 Virgil Misidjan: LM, NEC Nijmegen
- 80 🇬🇭 Jordan Ayew: ST, Leicester City
- 80 🇪🇸 Carlos Ruiz Rubio: ST, Málaga CF
Headline cards and why they matter
Mohamed Salah, RW
The marquee pull of the week. Elite pace and finishing from the right side, plus strong Premier League chemistry, make this card plug‑and‑play for many squads.
Rodrygo, RW
A slick dribbler with top Brazilian links. If agility and finishing receive healthy bumps, he becomes a premium LaLiga wide option and an easy fit for Brazil hybrids.
Cody Gakpo, LM
A flexible left‑sider who can also work centrally with the right instructions. Chemistry with Netherlands and Liverpool pieces opens creative builds, especially alongside Salah.
Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang, ST
Still all about movement and runs in behind. A finishing upgrade keeps him relevant as a transition striker for players who like early through‑balls.
Midfield control: Neves, Mahrez, Walsh, Weir
- Rúben Neves adds deep playmaking, long‑shot threat, and calm on the ball.
- Riyad Mahrez brings close control and flair from the right.
- Keira Walsh fits a CDM or CM role with positioning and distribution that stabilizes possession.
- Caroline Weir offers a controller‑creator profile with passing quality and late box arrivals.
Defensive and supporting picks
- Jhon Lucumí at CB looks quick enough for a higher line with a solid defending‑physical mix.
- Esmee Brugts projects as an attacking LB who can overlap and supply crosses.
- Park profiles as a two‑way CM.
- Antonio Nusa is a classic pacey impact sub from the left.
The image also hints at potential bench or reserve names such as Posch, Gabriel Pec, Strakosha, and Bia Zaneratto, though benches often shuffle before the final release.
Why Messi isn’t here
Messi is heavily rumored for Ratings Reload Team 2, and EA rarely places a player in a promo and TOTW at the same time. Saving him for that squad is the most likely explanation.
What it means for your club
- Right‑wing market: With Salah and Rodrygo both leaked, expect price movement around popular right‑side alternatives and their chemistry partners.
- Hybrid builds: Netherlands, Brazil, and Liverpool links become more attractive, making mixed‑league squads easier to assemble.
- Women’s upgrades: Walsh, Weir, Bühl, and Brugts provide strong pathways for women’s lineups and mixed squads.
