Quick answer: FC 27 TOTW 1 is live now during early access, headlined by Lamine Yamal at 91 OVR. For the first time in the series, the community votes on one player per TOTW across the first six squads of Season 1. TOTW players are available via packs, the Transfer Market, and — as exclusive Red Items — through the FUT Champions Token Store.
FC 27 TOTW 1 arrived alongside early access on 18 September 2026, and it comes with two things that matter to every FUT player: a genuinely strong 23-player card pool headlined by Lamine Yamal at 91 OVR, and a brand-new community vote mechanic that put fans in the selection room for the first time — with Felix Nmecha (86 OVR, Borussia Dortmund) becoming the first player ever voted into a TOTW by the FC community.
If you are in early access right now, here is everything confirmed about TOTW 1 — who is in it, who the community voted for, what the new Red Items are, and how to get your hands on any of these cards before full launch on 25 September.
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What Is Team of the Week and What Changed in FC 27?
Team of the Week celebrates the players who delivered standout real-world performances each week. In previous FC titles, EA's team selected all 23 items. In FC 27, EA introduced one meaningful change.
The Community Player vote. According to EA's FUT Launch Update Pitch Notes: "During Season 1, the FC community will help to shape the selection of one player item in each of the first six Team of the Week squads." One slot per week, six weeks, real community input.
Everything else follows the familiar structure: 23 in-form items (2 GK, 5 DEF, 7 MID, 9 FWD), available via packs on the Transfer Market for one week, then replaced by TOTW 2.
FC 27 TOTW 1: The Full 23-Player Squad
TOTW 1 went live on 18 September, the first day of early access. Lamine Yamal leads the release at 91 OVR — making him the highest-rated in-form card available in the game right now.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| David Raya | Arsenal | 89 |
| Safonov | Paris Saint-Germain | 84 |
Defenders
| Player | Club | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy Bronze | Chelsea | 86 |
| Brugts | FC Barcelona | 85 |
| Álvaro Carreras | Real Madrid | 83 |
| Dunk | Brighton | 80 |
| Tiago Santos | Lille | 80 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Nmecha | Borussia Dortmund | 86 |
| Memeti | TSG Hoffenheim | 84 |
| Stoica | Hermannstadt | 80 |
| Engelhardt | Como | 80 |
| Shaqiri | FC Basel | 80 |
| Mastantuono | Fiorentina | 80 |
| Koné-Doherty | Molde | 80 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | FC Barcelona | 91 |
| Dumornay | Olympique Lyonnais | 89 |
| Thuram | Inter Milan | 86 |
| Amanda Gutierres | Palmeiras | 83 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 82 |
| Mijnans | AZ Alkmaar | 80 |
| Paradela | Necaxa | 80 |
| Damiani | Philadelphia Union | 80 |
| Orban | Olympique Lyonnais | 80 |
The headliners are Yamal (91 OVR, RW, FC Barcelona) and Dumornay (89 OVR, ST, OL). Felix Nmecha (86 OVR, CM, BVB) is the community vote winner — the first player ever selected for TOTW through the new Fan Vote system. Thuram (86 OVR) rounds out the 86-tier. The depth of the squad sits mostly at 80 OVR — useful for SBC fodder and Gallery Sets rather than first-team slots.
How Does the FC 27 TOTW Community Vote Work?
This is one of the few genuinely new mechanics in Season 1 FUT, so it is worth reading carefully.
How to vote
- Go to EA's official FC 27 Ratings Hub
- Log in with your EA Account
- Search and vote for the player you want to see in the next TOTW
Every player in the FC 27 Ratings Database is eligible to receive votes. You vote for one player per week. You can change your selection at any time before voting closes.
The voting schedule
TOTW 1 ran an accelerated vote: EA opened voting on Monday 14 September, 8am PT and closed the same day at 11:59pm PT. That was four days before early access launched, so the community player was locked in before most players ever touched the game.
From TOTW 2 onwards, the regular cycle applies: voting opens each Tuesday and closes Monday at 11:59 PM PT. This covers TOTW 2 through TOTW 6 of Season 1.
What gets the winner into the squad?
Community votes influence one player slot only. EA retains editorial control over the other 22 selections. The community player's item quality and attributes are set by EA based on their real-world performance — you are voting on who makes it in, not on their stats.
Felix Nmecha won the TOTW 1 community vote with the highest combined EA and community score, earning an 86 OVR TOTW item. This makes him the first player in the history of the FC series to earn an in-form card through a public vote.
Holographic Items from TOTW 1 — What Are They?
In FC 27, eligible special items can also appear as Holographic versions. EA confirmed the Holographic tier cutoff at TOTW 1 in the Launch Update Pitch Notes: players rated 87 OVR and below receive Regular Holographic treatment; 88 OVR and above receive Pristine status.
In TOTW 1, that means:
- Pristine Holographic candidates: David Raya (89), Dumornay (89) and Lamine Yamal (91)
- Regular Holographic candidates: Everyone else in the squad rated 87 or below — including Nmecha (86), Thuram (86), Bronze (86) and the full 80–84 OVR depth
Holographic items carry identical in-match attributes to their standard counterparts. The difference is visual (animated foil for Regular; premium foil plus stylised name font for Pristine) and rarity-related. Because Holographic items are rarer, they contribute more to Gallery Set scores. EA has not published Holographic pull rates — check the in-game Pack Probability screen before opening packs.
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What Are Red Items and How Do You Get Them?
Red Items are an exclusive version of TOTW player cards available through the FUT Champions Token Store. According to EA's launch documentation, the Champions Token Store carries TOTW players with a distinct Red Item design — separate from the standard in-form items available in packs.
How to earn Champions Tokens
Champions Tokens are earned by playing FUT Champions. The more matches you complete and the better your rank, the more tokens you bank. The token store refreshes its inventory throughout the season.
Token costs for TOTW items (per EA's Champions Token Store breakdown):
| Tokens | Reward |
|---|---|
| 25 | TOTW Player Pack |
| 50 | 1 of 5 FUT Champions TOTW Player |
| 100 | 1 of 5 82+ FUT Champions TOTW Player |
The Red Item design TOTW players sit separately in the store — exact token costs are visible in-game in the Champions Token Store under Seasonal Offers.
Transfer Market route
Standard TOTW in-form items (non-Red) are tradeable and appear on the Transfer Market throughout the week they are live. At early access launch, high-demand cards like Yamal 91 will command elevated prices. Prices typically drop as the week progresses and supply builds through pack openings.
When Does TOTW 2 Drop?
Both TOTW 1 and TOTW 2 are available during the early access window, per EA's confirmed early-access content list. TOTW 2 is expected to go live in the final days before the worldwide launch on 25 September 2026 — meaning the TOTW 1 pool will be replaced before or around full launch day.
If you want any TOTW 1 card from packs, your window is open now but will close when TOTW 2 replaces it. Transfer Market listings for TOTW 1 cards will continue after TOTW 2 drops — the market never removes listed items, only new packs stop dropping the previous week's squad.
Want TOTW players without the grind? Buying coins lets you buy any TOTW card directly from the Transfer Market on day one.
- FC 27 Coins — fast delivery, used for market purchases
- FC 27 FUT Champions Boost — earn Champions Tokens for the Red Item store faster
FAQ
What is FC 27 TOTW 1? Team of the Week 1 is the first weekly squad of in-form Player Items in FC 27 Ultimate Team. It went live on 18 September 2026 alongside early access, headlined by Lamine Yamal at 91 OVR and Melchie Dumornay at 89 OVR. The full squad contains 23 players.
How does the FC 27 TOTW community vote work? Go to EA's official Ratings Hub at ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/ratings, log in with your EA Account, and select your preferred player. For TOTW 2 through TOTW 6, voting opens each Tuesday and closes the following Monday at 11:59 PM PT. For TOTW 1, the vote ran on 14 September only. Felix Nmecha was the TOTW 1 winner — the first community-voted in-form in FC history.
Are FC 27 TOTW items tradeable? Yes. EA confirmed at the FC 27 Launch Update that "all Rivals pack rewards [are] tradeable at launch." Standard TOTW in-form items earned through packs and the Transfer Market are tradeable. The Red Item versions available in the Champions Token Store may have different tradeability rules — check the in-game store description before spending tokens.
What are Red Items in FC 27? Red Items are TOTW player cards with an exclusive Red Item design, available in the FUT Champions Token Store. They are a different version of the weekly in-form cards — not obtainable from packs. You earn Champions Tokens by playing FUT Champions and then spend them in the token store.
When does TOTW 2 replace TOTW 1? TOTW 2 is part of the early access window (18 September – 24 September 2026). It is expected to drop before or around the worldwide launch on 25 September, replacing TOTW 1 in packs. Transfer Market listings for TOTW 1 cards remain available after the swap.
