EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team continues its weekly content cycle with the release of Team of the Week 23 (TOTW 23), delivering a fresh batch of in-form upgrades based on real-world performances. As always, these cards are available in packs for a limited time—until next Wednesday—before being replaced by the next squad.

This week’s selection stands out for two reasons:

1. A 91-rated Virgil van Dijk headline card

2. The highest number of Featured Players (9) since launch

Below is a complete breakdown of the squad, followed by a detailed look at the standout options and how they fit into the current FC 26 meta.

FC 26 Ultimate Team – TOTW 23 Full Player List

CB: Virgil van Dijk – 91 OVR

ST: Julián Álvarez – 88 OVR

ST: Mauro Icardi – 87 OVR

CDM: Sandro Tonali – 87 OVR

CDM: Yui Hasegawa – 87 OVR

CM: Géraldine Reuteler – 87 OVR

CM: Éderson – 87 OVR

LW: Wesley Saïd – 86 OVR

RB: Julian Ryerson – 86 OVR

ST: Youssef Chermiti – 86 OVR

RM: Maika Hamano – 86 OVR

GK: Brice Samba – 85 OVR

CAM: Pedro Neto – 85 OVR

CDM: Jorthy Mokio – 84 OVR

CM: Louis Reed – 84 OVR

RM: Yakou Méïté – 84 OVR

ST: Haji Wright – 84 OVR

CAM: Fatih Kaya – 84 OVR

RB: Vladimír Coufal – 84 OVR

ST: José Francisco dos Santos Júnior – 84 OVR

ST: Lucía Moral Ruiz – 84 OVR

CB: Nobel Mendy – 84 OVR

CAM: Santiago García González – 84 OVR

Featured Players (9 Total – Most Since Launch)

TOTW 23 includes nine Featured Players, who receive enhanced upgrades compared to standard in-forms.

The Featured Players are:

· Julián Álvarez

· Sandro Tonali

· Éderson

· Mauro Icardi

· Géraldine Reuteler

· Julian Ryerson

· Maika Hamano

· Pedro Neto

· Louis Reed

Budget & SBC Value Picks

While the headlines attract attention, 84–86 rated cards often drive SBC value.

Key SBC Fodder Targets:

· 87 OVR midfielders (Reuteler, Hasegawa)

· 86 OVR wide players

· 85 OVR Neto and Samba

With nine Featured Players, this TOTW has strong discard-floor protection early in the cycle.

Should You Open Packs?

If you're:

· Running a Premier League squad

· Looking to upgrade at CB

· Investing in high-rated SBC fodder

Then TOTW 23 offers decent value. Otherwise, it may be smarter to save packs for a promo event unless you're chasing Van Dijk specifically. Team of the Week 23 is live now in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team and will rotate out next Wednesday.

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