The annual Team Of The Year event is here again, and now football lovers get the opportunity to vote for their favorite player who will get the elusive blue TOTY card on EA Sports FC 25. The players who are up for nomination have shown tremendous talent on the pitch in their different positions, and their impact on the team gives them a huge advantage when facing tough opponents.
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The players on this list are raw talents who we feel will be among the Team Of The Year, based on their outstanding performance in the 2023/2024, and 2024/2025 seasons, in their respective leagues.
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Theo Hernández
- Overall Rating: 89
- Position: LB
The French international, Théo Bernard François Hernandez, is without a doubt one of the best left backs in FC 25, and his performance for his club has been outstanding. It’ll be no surprise if Theo ranks among the Team Of The Year, as his dominance as a defender is unmatched and, likewise, his role as an attacker.
He has a well-rounded overall which supports him as a defender and as a wide midfielder. He has great pace and a high ball winning rate, which makes him the perfect left back to be cast for the Team Of The Year. Having the TOTY version of his card would beat other evolved cards as his overall rating surpasses them all.
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Virgil van Dijk
- Overall Rating: 93
- Position: CB
Another terrific defender who has a high chance of being among the Team Of The Year is Virgil van Dijk, and his performance in the Premier League has surpassed our expectations. The Dutch defender is known for his great leadership, strength, and defensive awareness, which helps him keep the back line safe.
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His Team Of The Year card would have great attributes, like 93 defending, 90 physicality, 83 pace, 75 dribbling, 75 passing, 64 shooting, two-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy. With this TOTY card version on your roster, rest assured your defensive line would be in safe hands.
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Cole Palmer
- Overall Rating: 90
- Position: CAM
Cole Jermaine Palmer is one of the hottest players in the Premier League right now, and he’s a player with a dangerous left foot. He joined Chelsea in the 2023/2024 Premier League season, and in 33 match appearances, he scored a whopping 22 goals. In this current 2024/2025 season, he has scored 13 goals in just 20 appearances.
With these career stats, there’s no doubt that the Englishman will be voted among the Team Of The Year. The TOTY version of his card would have 92 dribbling, 90 passing, 88 shooting, 85 pace, 73 physicality, 55 defending, five-star skill moves, and four-star weak foot accuracy, alongside some pretty deadly playstyles.
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Jude Bellingham
- Overall Rating: 93
- Position: CAM
Jude Victor William Bellingham was a great midfielder even before he joined one of the top 5-star teams in the game, Real Madrid. He joined the club in 2023, and fast-forward to a year later, he became the cover star of FC 25. He’s an exceptional midfielder with great ball control, passing, dribbling, and shooting attributes, which makes scoring goals very easy for the Englishman.
His performance for the club has helped them as his dime minutes clutch gave his teams several wins, and he also performs excellently against other big European teams. His ranking among the Team Of The Year is surely inevitable as his performance backs him up.
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Vini Jr
- Overall Rating: 93
- Position: LW
Another Real Madrid star who we could possibly see among the Team Of The Year is the Brazilian sensation, Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior. The winger plays beautiful and fast-paced football, and his honours are quite numerous.
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He has won awards like Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year, Best FIFA Men’s Player, and some other top trophies thanks to his outstanding performances both in the Champions League and LaLiga. His TOTY card would have stats like 94 dribbling, 84 passing, 87 shooting, 98 pace, 74 physicality, 34 defending, five-star skill moves, and four-star weak foot accuracy.
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Viktor Gyökeres
- Overall Rating: 90
- Position: ST
One of the best strikers in FC 25, Viktor Einar Gyökeres, is not just a clinical finisher, but he’s the leading goalscorer with 52 goals in 56 games both in international and club competitions. His keen eye for goals needs to be studied, as he can comfortably take shots from both short and long range.
With his terrific goal-scoring ability, there’s no doubt that the Swedish striker will be among the Team Of The Year, as his performance cements his name. His surely inevitable TOTY card will be worth grabbing as you can use his attacking stats and physical presence to dominate the frontline.
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Mohamed Salah
- Overall Rating: 91
- Position: ST
The top player to expect in the Team Of The Year is Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly, and his performance in the Premier League has been impressive under Arne Slot’s management. The Egyptian is a clinical finisher who has found the net 18 times in 19 match appearances.
His TOTY card would come with a 91 overall rating, as well as 91 dribbling, 85 passing, 89 shooting, 91 pace, 78 physicality, 52 defending, four-star skill moves, and four-star weak foot accuracy. His performance makes him the most anticipated player to be among the Team Of The Year.
- Franchise
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EA Sports FC
- Released
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September 27, 2024
- Developer(s)
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EA Canada
, EA Romania - Publisher(s)
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EA Sports
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
, Local Multiplayer
, Online Co-Op
, Local Co-Op - Engine
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Frostbite
- ESRB
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Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong