The upcoming Team of the Week 8 in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team looks like one of the most balanced and exciting squads of the season so far. After a weekend filled with goals, big saves and standout displays across both the men’s and women’s game, this week’s TOTW could feature several high-profile names including Cristiano Ronaldo, Declan Rice and Lea Schüller.
As always, 23 players will receive in-form upgrades based on their real-life performances from Friday, 31 October to Sunday, 2 November. Below is our best possible prediction for TOTW 8, built on EA’s usual balance between leagues, positions and star performances.
FC 26 TOTW 8 Prediction
| Pos | Player | Club | Rating | Reason for Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Vanja Milinković-Savić | Napoli | 84 | Pulled off a penalty save and several key stops to secure a clean sheet. |
| RB | Ellie Carpenter | Chelsea (W) | 86 | Scored in a 2-0 win and delivered one of her best performances of the season. |
| CB | Federico Gatti | Juventus | 82 | Scored from a corner and led the defensive line with confidence. |
| CB | Tomás Araújo | Benfica | 82 | Scored and impressed defensively in a strong Benfica display. |
| LB | Alejandro Carreras | Real Madrid | 82 | Registered an assist and helped keep a clean sheet. |
| CDM | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 88 | Complete midfield performance capped off with a well-taken goal. |
| CM | Ryan Gravenberch | Liverpool | 87 | Scored and dictated the tempo in midfield with a high match rating. |
| CAM | Kostas Fortounis | Al-Khaleej | 83 | Hat-trick performance in Saudi league action that earned top marks. |
| RM | Antony | Real Betis | 84 | Involved in multiple goals and looked unstoppable on the right side. |
| LM | Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | Chelsea | 82 | Scored a spectacular goal and was a constant threat down the flank. |
| ST | Lea Schüller | Bayern Munich (W) | 88 | Scored twice and assisted another in a dominant league win. |
Bench and Reserves
| Pos | Player | Club | Rating | Reason for Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Jean Butez | Napoli | 84 | Strong form continues with another clean sheet performance. |
| CB | Sara Agrez | FC Köln (W) | 82 | Commanding defensive display with a clean sheet and high rating. |
| CM | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan | 86 | Controlled midfield play and scored a trademark long-range goal. |
| ST | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | 86 | Scored the winner and led his team in a key league victory. |
| ST | Stina Blackstenius | Arsenal (W) | 84 | Netted a brace in a London derby win. |
| ST | Romee Leuchter | PSG (W) | 82 | Two goals in a commanding performance for PSG Féminine. |
| ST | Yanis Begraoui | Estoril Praia | 80 | Hat-trick hero in Portugal’s top flight. |
| ST | Kieffer Moore | Wrexham | 80 | Scored three in League Two and became a fan favourite again. |
| ST | Carlton Morris | Derby County | 80 | Brace in the Championship and a strong target-man performance. |
| ST | Haris Tabaković | B. Mönchengladbach | 80 | Goal and assist in a Bundesliga win. |
| ST | Divin Mubama | Stoke City | 80 | Scored twice off the bench to secure points for his side. |
Ronaldo’s Return to Form
When Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net in decisive fashion, FUT players start talking. The Al-Nassr striker produced another crucial performance this weekend, scoring the winner to keep his team in the title race. If included, it will be his first in-form of FC 26, and his upgraded card is expected to feature elite shooting and physical stats that make him one of the most popular forwards in the game.
Premier League Power Midfield
Two Premier League stars could headline this week’s release. Declan Rice was at his very best for Arsenal, scoring and dominating the midfield in both attack and defense. Ryan Gravenberch also stood out for Liverpool, linking play smoothly and getting on the scoresheet once again. Both cards will attract plenty of attention on the market once they go live.
Women’s Stars Continue to Impress
EA continues to integrate standout performers from the women’s game, and this week is packed with talent. Lea Schüller remains one of the most clinical strikers in Europe, Ellie Carpenter impressed with a goal from right-back and Stina Blackstenius kept her excellent form for Arsenal. This balance makes TOTW 8 one of the most diverse squads so far this year.
Lower-League Heroes and Hidden Gems
TOTW squads often include breakout stories and lower-league standouts. Yanis Begraoui bagged a hat-trick in Portugal, Kieffer Moore produced another scoring masterclass for Wrexham, and Divin Mubama stepped up with a late brace for Stoke. Expect these cards to offer fun and affordable options for hybrid and budget teams.
