A wild three-day window from Friday 7 Nov to Sunday 9 Nov delivered statement wins, late drama and a few give-him-the-inform performances. Robert Lewandowski bagged a hat-trick in Spain, Lionel Messi torched the MLS playoffs with a two-goal, two-assist clinic, Marseille took top spot with Angel Gomes pulling strings, Bayer Leverkusen flattened Heidenheim, and Union Berlin’s Danilho Doekhi produced a center-back brace against Bayern. Here is our 23.

Our predicted 23 for FC 26 TOTW 9

Goalkeepers (2)

  • Augusto Batalla (Rayo Vallecano), GK
  • Lina Altenburg (Eintracht Frankfurt Women), GK

Defenders (5)

  • Danilho Doekhi (Union Berlin), CB
  • Michael Keane (Everton), CB
  • Malo Gusto (Chelsea), RB
  • Leo Østigård (Genoa), CB
  • Zeki Çelik (Roma), RB

Midfielders (7)

  • Angel Gomes (Marseille), CAM
  • João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), CM
  • Guus Til (PSV), CM/CAM
  • Tomáš Souček (West Ham), CM
  • Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo), RM
  • Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim), CM
  • Ephron Mason-Clark (Coventry City), LM/RM

Forwards (9)

  • Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), ST
  • Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid), CF
  • Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), CF
  • Wesley Saïd (Lens), ST
  • Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), ST
  • Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen), ST
  • Thijs Dallinga (Bologna), ST
  • Khadija “Bunny” Shaw (Manchester City Women), ST
  • Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), ST
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Why these headliners make the cut

  • Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): A classic No. 9 hat-trick in a high-scoring win is almost always enough, and the stage helps.
  • Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): In a must-win playoff decider he produced 2 goals and 2 assists and directly decided the tie.
  • Antoine Griezmann (Atlético): A brace and a captain’s performance to steer Atleti through a tricky league outing.
  • João Neves (PSG): A stoppage-time match-winner in a 3-2 away thriller. Late, decisive moments from a CM tend to be rewarded.
  • Guus Til (PSV): Hat-trick in a five-goal demolition of a top-four rival. Eredivisie hat-tricks from hybrid mids often get noticed.
  • Patrik Schick (Leverkusen): A brace in a 6-0 rout, and when your team posts a six-piece an attacker usually surfaces.
  • Danilho Doekhi (Union Berlin): Two goals from center-back against Bayern is rare and eye-catching.
  • Augusto Batalla (Rayo): A clean sheet vs Real Madrid with multiple key saves fits the typical GK pick profile.
  • Khadija “Bunny” Shaw (Man City WFC): Scored the winner in a table-shifting WSL result.

Many offensive possibilities in this week’s selection

This window skewed heavily toward attackers. Hat-tricks from Lewandowski and Til, braces from Griezmann, Schick, Undav and Saïd, plus late winners from Neves and Brobbey should make TOTW 9 a lively squad at 19:00 CEST on Wednesday.

FAQ: TOTW 9

When is TOTW 9 released in FC 26?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 19:00 CEST.

What matches are considered for this prediction?

Performances from Friday 7 Nov to Sunday 9 Nov across the leagues represented in FC 26.

Why is there usually only one player per club?

EA typically limits TOTW to one player per club to keep variety, with rare exceptions when two players produce exceptional performances in the same match.

Do big stars get in every time they score?

No. High base ratings mean they usually need exceptional output or high-leverage moments, such as a hat-trick or multiple goal contributions in a marquee match.