EA Sports has officially unveiled Team of the Week 10 for EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team, and while the lineup features some standout players, it’s the omissions that have the community buzzing. Despite delivering heroic performances during international fixtures, several fan-favoured stars—most notably Troy Parrott, Erling Haaland, and Scott McTominay—failed to cut TOTW 10.

 

TOTW 10’s Biggest Absences

 

Few names were more anticipated this week than Troy Parrott. The Irish striker delivered an unbelievable international break, scoring five goals in two matches, including a hat-trick and a dramatic 95th-minute winner that sent Ireland into the World Cup qualification playoffs. Fans were convinced EA would reward those heroics with a dramatically upgraded in-form card.

 

Shockingly, Parrott was nowhere to be found. He wasn’t the only one. Erling Haaland—fresh off a brace that helped Norway clinch World Cup qualification—was also excluded. And Scott McTominay, whose bicycle-kick goal secured Scotland’s own World Cup berth, missed out as well. Their omissions have sparked heavy discussion, but EA had alternate plans—especially for Parrott.

 

Women’s Football Stars Lead TOTW 10

 

While some huge names missed out, this week’s TOTW places a well-deserved spotlight on two of the top performers in women’s football:

 

· Khadija Shaw (Manchester City) – 90 OVR

· Mapi León (FC Barcelona) – 90 OVR

 

Both headline an interesting blend of men’s and women’s cards, highlighting the continued integration and importance of women’s football within Ultimate Team.

 

Full EA FC 26 TOTW 10 Squad

 

Below is the complete list of players included in Team of the Week 10:

 

· Khadija Shaw – Manchester City – 90

· Mapi León – FC Barcelona – 90

· Ann-Katrin Berger – Gotham FC – 87

· Tijjani Reijnders – Manchester City – 87

· Yeremay Hernández – Deportivo La Coruña – 86

· Allegra Poljak – Madrid CFF – 86

· João Neves – PSG – 86

· Joško Gvardiol – Manchester City – 86

· Saki Kumagai – London City Lionesses – 85

· Serge Gnabry – Bayern Munich – 85

· Ezri Konsa – Aston Villa – 85

· Mikel Oyarzabal – Real Sociedad – 85

· Antonio Nusa – RB Leipzig – 85

· Croix Bethune – Washington Spirit – 84

· Malo Gusto – Chelsea – 84

· Casemiro – Manchester United – 84

· Dan Ndoye – Nottingham Forest – 84

· Kaishu Sano – Mainz 05 – 84

· Meschack Elia – Alanyaspor – 83

· Juninho Bacuna – Gaziantep – 83

· Richonell Margaret – Go Ahead Eagles – 83

· Finn Azaz – Southampton – 83

· Johny Placide – Bastia – 83

 

While Parrott didn’t land in TOTW 10, EA Sports delivered an even bigger surprise: a massively upgraded Star Performer card, honouring his incredible international break. Parrott’s new item leaps from a modest 74 OVR to a powerful 87 OVR, with major attribute increases:

 

· 87 Pace

· 87 Shooting

· 80 Passing

· 83 Dribbling

 

But the biggest upgrades come in his PlayStyles, where he moves from a simple Finesse Shot to an elite set. This makes the card not only usable, but potentially meta, especially for Premier League or Irish hybrid squads.

 

How to Get Star Performer Parrott

 

The card is SBC-only, requiring players to complete two Squad Building Challenges. Given the hype, many are expecting the SBC to be heavily completed across the community.

 

Beyond Ultimate Team, Parrott’s breakout has a ripple effect across football gaming. Many “football nerds,” as the community calls them, are now hoping Parrott continues his hot form so they can build him into a World Cup-bound hero in Football Manager 26’s official World Cup mode.

 

Final Thoughts

 

TOTW 10 may be controversial due to its major snubs, but it also delivers. Whether you're chasing meta defenders like Gvardiol, a Shaw monster card, or the new Parrott Star Performer, this week brings plenty of content to grind—and plenty to talk about.