EA Sports has officially unveiled Team of the Week 18 for EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team, delivering another batch of in-form items just as the community prepares for the high-stakes Team of the Year (TOTY) promotion. Although many of these cards are not expected to break into the meta or displace established starters in competitive squads, TOTW 18 still provides valuable upgrade fodder for SBCs and serves as a meaningful link in the overall TOTY preparation cycle.

Below is a full breakdown of all players included in TOTW 18, along with analysis on standouts, featured upgrades, and what Ultimate Team players can expect during the current TOTY period.

Full FC 26 TOTW 18 Squad

    ST: Karim Benzema – 87 OVR

    CM: Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves – 87 OVR

    LW: Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva – 87 OVR

    LW: Sandy Baltimore – 87 OVR

    RM: Jonathan Ikoné – 86 OVR

    RW: Harvey Barnes – 86 OVR

    RM: Jamie Leweling – 86 OVR

    LM: Alberto Moleiro González – 86 OVR

    GK: Phallon Tullis-Joyce – 86 OVR

    RB: Rico Lewis – 86 OVR

    RM: Sydney Schertenleib – 86 OVR

    ST: Edna Imade – 85 OVR

    ST: Kenan Kodro – 84 OVR

    LB: Alexandre Moreno Lopera – 84 OVR

    CB: Kevin Diks – 84 OVR

    CM: George Dobson – 84 OVR

    RM: Weston McKennie – 84 OVR

    ST: Emil Riis – 84 OVR

    ST: Jesús Ramírez – 84 OVR

    CM: Paul Wanner – 84 OVR

    CB: Ilario Monterisi – 84 OVR

    LW: Afonso Moreira – 84 OVR

    LM: Yanis Issoufou – 84 OVR

Top-Rated Cards of TOTW 18

The highest-rated players in this week’s release are Karim Benzema, Rúben Neves, Gabriel Martinelli, and Sandy Baltimore, each receiving an 87 OVR item. While these cards are unlikely to overtake top-tier attackers or midfielders already dominating Ultimate Team rosters, they still provide:

· Excellent chemistry linking options

· Solid squad-rotation potential for objectives

· Valuable SBC fodder during the TOTY grind

Benzema offers reliable finishing and strong off-the-ball movement, Neves brings passing quality and composure to the midfield, while Martinelli and Baltimore supply pace, dribbling, and wide-area creativity.

More Featured TOTW Players Than Ever

One of the most notable changes in TOTW 18 is the expansion of Featured TOTW items, which has increased from four to seven players. These boosted versions receive much steeper upgrades than the standard in-forms, making them significantly more usable.

This week’s Featured TOTW players include:

· Rico Lewis

· Jonathan Ikoné

· Sydney Schertenleib

· Afonso Moreira

· Emil Riis

· Yanis Issoufou

· George Dobson

These cards represent some of the week’s biggest stat leaps, offering intriguing options for budget players or those building niche squads. Rico Lewis, for example, becomes a more dynamic right-back with better ball-carrying and defensive stats, while Jonathan Ikoné’s upgrade notably improves his attacking versatility. Budget attackers like Riis and Issoufou also benefit from meaningful boosts to pace and finishing, making them strong value picks for early-game or objective-focused squads.

TOTW 18’s Role During the TOTY Campaign

Although many players are laser-focused on TOTY, TOTW 18 holds strategic value:

· SBC Value: With TOTY SBCs requiring higher-rated items, these TOTW cards will be essential for completing upgrade packs efficiently.

· Supply for Repeatable Upgrades: The influx of in-forms helps stabilize SBC requirements during one of the most demanding periods of the year.

· Pack Filler During TOTY: Opening packs during TOTY always comes with hopes of hitting a blue card, but TOTW options serve as a reasonable fallback value.

Even if these items do not impact the competitive meta, they help fuel the economy that supports TOTY upgrades and crafting cycles.

Final Thoughts

Team of the Week 18 arrives at a crucial moment in FC 26 Ultimate Team, providing helpful SBC materials and several notable Featured items just as the TOTY frenzy begins. While the weekly squad may not shake up competitive gameplay, it plays a pivotal supporting role in the broader TOTY landscape.

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