Manchester United’s dynamic midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the top‑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 highest overall rating, placing him ahead of all his peers in the virtual world of EA SPORTS FC.
Fernandes’s accolade comes as part of a broader selection that also highlights several other standout performers. Manchester City’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma secured a place in the starting eleven, reflecting his consistency between the posts.
Alongside Donnarumma, Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai earned a spot, marking another successful season for the young talent. Both players, together with Fernandes, form the core of a midfield‑defence‑attack trio that epitomises the quality on display in the Premier League this year. The TOTS list also showcases a number of breakthrough stories. Szoboszlai, for instance, joins the ranks of Antoine Semenyo, who has achieved a starting‑XI position for the first time in his professional career.
Semenyo’s inclusion signals his rising influence at club level and his growing reputation among fans and analysts alike. In a similar vein, Rayan Cherki of Manchester City earned a spot in the team during his debut Premier League season, following the footsteps of his teammate Donnarumma, who also made his first appearance in the TOTS lineup. Erling Haaland’s presence on the list marks his third consecutive appearance in the EA SPORTS FC Team of the Season, underscoring his relentless goal‑scoring prowess and his status as one of the most feared forwards in world football.
Haaland’s inclusion pushes Manchester City’s total to four players named in this edition of the TOTS, a testament to the club’s depth and dominance across multiple positions. Arsenal contributed a quartet of players to the squad: Gabriel, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. Each of these men has displayed a blend of technical skill, tactical intelligence and physical resilience that has helped the Gunners compete at the highest level. Their representation on the TOTS highlights Arsenal’s resurgence under their current management and the balanced nature of their squad.
Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella also earned a spot, adding to the representation of the London clubs in the team. Cucurella’s versatility on the left flank, both defensively and offensively, has been a key factor in Chelsea’s performances this season, and his virtual rating reflects his real‑world impact. Beyond the starting eleven, the TOTS also recognises emerging talents who, while not making the primary lineup, have been identified as breakthrough items.
French forward Hugo Ekitike, Tottenham’s versatile midfielder James Garner, and young defender Lewis Hall were all highlighted for their potential and impressive contributions during the season. Their inclusion signals that EA SPORTS FC is keeping an eye on the next generation of stars who could become future mainstays in the game. Some notable names missed out on a starting role but were placed on the bench as substitutes.
Among them were David Raya, the dependable goalkeeper for Brentford; Igor Thiago, a promising midfielder; and Reece James, the dynamic right‑back from Chelsea. Their presence on the bench indicates that they are still highly valued, even if they did not secure a starting spot in this particular iteration of the team. The Women’s Super League (WSL) also received its own Team of the Season.
Manchester City’s Bunny Shaw emerged as the highest‑rated player in the women’s list, reflecting her goal‑scoring instincts and overall influence on the pitch. The WSL squad also includes Manchester United’s Jess Park and Maya Le Tissier, both of whom have been instrumental for their club throughout the season. Chelsea’s record signing Alyssa Thompson made the WSL TOTS in her debut season, an impressive feat that underscores her rapid adaptation to English football and her immediate impact at the highest level.
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe and Mariona Caldentey were also named, adding further depth and talent to the women’s lineup. For fans eager to relive the season’s most memorable moments, EA SPORTS FC provides free Premier League highlights that capture the drama, skill and excitement of each match.
Whether you have a Sky Sports subscription or prefer an on‑demand streaming option, the Premier League is accessible through the Sky Sports app or via an instant‑access plan with no long‑term contract required. The live Premier League table remains a vital tool for supporters tracking their team’s progress, and the EA SPORTS FC platform integrates this data seamlessly, allowing gamers to see how their virtual squads align with real‑world standings. Below is a detailed breakdown of the goalkeeper and defender selections for both the men’s and women’s TOTS, including bench players and their respective ratings: **Men’s Goalkeepers & Defenders (Starting XI):** - Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City) – Rating 97 - Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Rating 96 (midfield but listed among top‑rated players) - Additional starters include key defenders from top clubs, each with ratings ranging from 92 to 95.
**Bench (Men’s):** - David Raya – 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 - Igor Thiago – 92 **Women’s Goalkeepers & Defenders (Starting XI):** - Hannah Hampton (Chelsea) – 92 - Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City) – 96 - Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United) – 95 - Tōko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur) – 93 - Katie McCabe (Arsenal) – 92 **Additional Women’s Players:** - Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City) – 94 - Jess Park (Manchester United) – 94 - Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) – 96 - Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea) – 95 - Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City) – 93 - Khadija Shaw (Manchester City) – 97 **Bench (Women’s):** - Freya Godfrey – 91 - Aoba Fujino – 91 - Olivia Holdt – 90 These ratings not only reflect each player’s on‑field contributions but also their virtual performance metrics within the EA SPORTS FC 26 engine, which takes into account factors such as goal involvement, defensive actions, passing accuracy and overall influence on match outcomes. Beyond the awards and ratings, the EA SPORTS FC 26 Team of the Season serves as a celebration of the season’s narrative – the triumphs, the emerging talents, and the moments that defined the campaign. It provides gamers with a curated roster of the most impactful players, enabling them to build dream teams that mirror the real‑world hierarchy of talent. For those looking to engage further, EA SPORTS FC is running a Super 6 promotion where participants can enter for free for a chance to win a share of a £250,000 prize pool.
This contest adds an extra layer of excitement, encouraging fans to test their skills against the best virtual line‑ups. In summary, Bruno Fernandes’s top rating, the inclusion of seasoned stars like Haaland and Donnarumma, the breakthrough of young prospects such as Szoboszlai and Cherki, and the strong representation from both the men’s and women’s leagues illustrate the depth and diversity of talent across English football.
The EA SPORTS FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season not only honors individual excellence but also captures the spirit of a season filled with unforgettable performances and emerging narratives.