Manchester United’s midfield dynamo Bruno Fernandes has emerged as the highest‑rated player in the EA SPORTS FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS). His impressive performances throughout the campaign in England’s top division earned him the top spot, joining fellow stand‑outs such as Manchester City’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hungary’s rising star Dominik Szoboszlai, both of whom also secured places in the starting eleven. The selection highlights a blend of established stars and breakthrough talents.
Like Szoboszlai, Arsenal’s versatile midfielder Antoine Semenyo achieved a starting berth for the first time in his professional career, a testament to his growing influence on the pitch. Similarly, Paris‑born winger Rayan Cherki earned a place alongside his City teammate Donnarumma, marking an impressive debut season in the Premier League for the young Frenchman.
Erling Haaland’s inclusion marked his third consecutive appearance in an EA SPORTS FC Team of the Season, underscoring his consistency as one of the world’s most lethal strikers. Haaland’s presence helped Manchester City increase its tally to four players named in this edition of the TOTS. Arsenal contributed a strong contingent as well, with four of its representatives – Gabriel (full name not provided), defensive stalwart Declan Rice, versatile defender Jurrien Timber, and centre‑back William Saliba – all earning spots on the prestigious list.
Chelsea’s dynamic full‑back Marc Cucurella also made the cut, adding to the diversity of clubs represented. Beyond the starting lineup, the awards recognized a number of emerging talents who, while not making the final eleven, were highlighted as breakthrough items for the season.
French forward Hugo Ekitike, promising youngster James Garner, and versatile defender Lewis Hall were all celebrated for their rapid development and potential to become regulars in future editions of the team. Some notable players missed out on a starting role and were instead listed among the substitutes. Goalkeeper David Raya, midfielder Igor Thiago, and full‑back Reece James found themselves on the bench, reflecting the depth of quality across the league.
In the Women’s Super League (WSL) segment of the Team of the Season, Manchester City’s prolific striker Bunny Shaw earned the distinction of highest‑rated player. The WSL squad also featured Manchester United’s attacking duo Jess Park and Maya Le Tissier, while Chelsea’s high‑profile signing Alyssa Thompson secured a place in her debut Premier League season. Arsenal’s veteran captain Katie McCabe and Spanish forward Mariona Caldentey rounded out the women’s lineup, highlighting the breadth of talent across the women’s game. The announcement was accompanied by a series of promotional messages encouraging fans to watch Premier League highlights for free, explore the Sky Sports app for live coverage, or obtain instant, contract‑free access to matches.
A live Premier League table was also featured, allowing supporters to track their favourite clubs in real time. The detailed breakdown of the squad’s composition includes a comprehensive list of goalkeepers and defenders, both in the starting eleven and on the bench.
Among the bench players are David Raya (rating 93), Reece James (91), Virgil van Dijk (95), Lewis Hall (90), Granit Xhaka (91), James Garner (90), Bruno Guimarães (92), Enzo Fernández (93), Hugo Ekitike (93), João Pedro (92), and Igor Thiago (92). The women’s bench features Freya Godfrey (91), Aoba Fujino (91), and Olivia Holdt (90), illustrating the depth of talent recognized by EA SPORTS. Additional highlights from the women’s side list goalkeeper Hannah Hampton (92) of Chelsea, defender Kerstin Casparij (96) of Manchester City, forward Maya Le Tissier (95) of Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur’s promising youngster Tōko Koga (93).
Arsenal’s Yui Hasegawa (94) and Manchester United’s Jess Park (94) also received notable ratings, while Arsenal’s Mariona (96) and Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson (95) were among the top‑scoring forwards. Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw topped the women’s ratings with a remarkable 97. The release concluded with a promotional call‑to‑action for the Super 6 competition, offering participants a chance to win a £250,000 prize pool, with entry available at no cost.
This blend of player accolades, fan engagement opportunities, and prize incentives underscores EA SPORTS’ commitment to celebrating football excellence across both the men’s and women’s games while driving interactive participation among its global audience.