Manchester United's dynamic midfielder Bruno Fernandes has emerged as the highest‑rated player in EA SPORTS FC 26’s Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS). His impressive performances across the English top tier this campaign earned him the top spot, placing him alongside other standout stars such as Manchester City’s shot‑stopping goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hungary’s rising talent Dominik Szoboszlai, both of whom secured places in the starting eleven. The selection also highlighted several players achieving personal milestones.
Like Szoboszlai, West Brom’s promising winger Antoine Semenyo was named in the starting XI for the first time in his career, reflecting his rapid development and growing influence on the pitch. Similarly, French forward Rayan Cherki earned a spot on the team in his debut Premier League season, joining his City teammate Donnarumma as a newcomer to the elite lineup. Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s prolific striker, marked his third consecutive appearance in the EA SPORTS FC Team of the Season, underscoring his consistency at the very highest level.
His inclusion helped City reach a total of four representatives this year, a testament to the club’s depth of talent. Arsenal contributed a strong contingent as well, with four players making the cut: Gabriel, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, each praised for their defensive solidity and midfield creativity. Chelsea was not left out, as left‑back Marc Cucurella secured a place among the elite. Beyond the starting eleven, EA SPORTS FC also highlighted emerging talents who, while not making the main squad, were recognized as breakthrough players.
French forward Hugo Ekitike, Tottenham’s versatile midfielder James Garner and young defender Lewis Hall were all listed as TOTS breakthrough items, indicating their potential to become regular fixtures in future editions of the team. Some notable names missed out on a starting role and were relegated to the bench. England international goalkeeper David Raya, Brazil’s Igor Thiago and Chelsea’s dynamic right‑back Reece James were among those listed as substitutes, illustrating the depth of competition for the top spots. The Women’s Super League (WSL) received its own dedicated Team of the Season.
Manchester City’s prolific striker Bunny Shaw topped the ratings for the women’s side, joining a squad that featured Manchester United’s attacking duo Jess Park and Maya Le Tissier. Chelsea’s record signing Alyssa Thompson earned a place in her debut Premier League season, while Arsenal’s versatile captain Katie McCabe and Spain’s Mariona Caldentey also secured selections, highlighting the growing quality and international flair within the women’s game.
The announcement was accompanied by a range of promotional material, encouraging fans to watch Premier League highlights for free and offering various ways to access live matches, whether through Sky Sports’ app or an instant‑access service without a contract. A live Premier League table was also provided for fans eager to track the competition’s progress. The full list of goalkeepers and defenders, including bench options, was detailed as follows: David Raya (93), Reece James (91), Virgil van Dijk (95), Lewis Hall (90), Granit Xhaka (91), James Garner (90), Bruno Guimaraes (92), Enzo Fernandez (93), Hugo Ekitake (93), Joao Pedro (92), Igor Thiago (92).
In the women’s section, the defensive lineup featured Hannah Hampton (92) from Chelsea, Kerstin Casparij (96) from Manchester City, Maya Le Tissier (95) from Manchester United, Tōko Koga (93) from Tottenham Hotspur, and Katie McCabe (92) from Arsenal. Midfield and forward positions were similarly populated with high‑rated talent: Yui Hasegawa (94) from Manchester City, Jess Park (94) from Manchester United, Mariona (96) from Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson (95) from Chelsea, Vivianne Miedema (93) from Manchester City, and Khadija Shaw (97) also from Manchester City. Bench players for the women’s side included Freya Godfrey (91), Aoba Fujino (91) and Olivia Holdt (90), ensuring depth across all positions. The release concluded with a promotional invitation to play the Super 6 competition, offering participants a chance to win a £250,000 prize pool, with free entry available for those interested.
Overall, the EA SPORTS FC 26 Premier League and Women’s Super League Teams of the Season celebrate a blend of established stars and emerging prospects, reflecting the evolving landscape of English football. The selections not only reward individual excellence but also provide fans with a snapshot of the players who have defined the season’s narrative across both the men’s and women’s games.