The FC 25 Team of the Week 17 is here, bringing fresh faces to Ultimate Team with a range of ratings and performances. While TOTW promos are often highly anticipated, this week’s lineup has sparked debate among fans due to a mix of notable inclusions and glaring omissions.
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TOTW 17 Highlights
Headlining the squad is Ewa Pajor, the Polish striker from Barcelona Women’s team, with an impressive 89 overall rating. Her consistent form this season has earned her a third special card in FC 25. However, fans were quick to point out that despite her high rating, her card lacks the much-desired PlayStyle Plus, which limits her appeal for competitive squads.
Another standout is Viktor Gyokeres, the Sporting CP forward who has been on fire recently. His 88-rated card boasts well-rounded stats, but, similar to Pajor, it lacks a PlayStyle Plus, making it fall slightly short of expectations for top-tier Ultimate Team players.
Meanwhile, players like Lorenzo Pellegrini (87 OVR), Milos Kerkez (87 OVR), and Anthony Gordon (86 OVR) offer strong utility in their positions. However, their inclusion in the Featured TOTW category has led some to question whether this promo is maintaining its competitive edge, especially with major events like Team of the Year (TOTY) on the horizon.
Full FC 25 TOTW 17 Lineup
Here is how the entire Team of the Week 17 looks like in FC 25 Ultimate Team:
- ST: Ewa Pajor (Barcelona Women) – 89 OVR
- ST: Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) – 88 OVR
- CM: Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) – 87 OVR (Featured TOTW)
- LB: Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) – 87 OVR
- LW: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) – 86 OVR (Featured TOTW)
- CB: Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) – 86 OVR
- CM: Scott McTominay (Napoli) – 84 OVR
- CDM: Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) – 84 OVR
- CM: Valentin Rongier (Marseille) – 84 OVR
- LW: Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid Women) – 84 OVR
- GK: Lorenzo Montipo (Hellas Verona) – 83 OVR
- ST: Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) – 83 OVR
- ST: Lucas Stassin (Saint-Ettiene) – 83 OVR
- RM: Evann Guessand (Nice) – 83 OVR
- LM: Iannis Hagi (Rangers) – 83 OVR
- LM: Davidson (Baseksehir) – 83 OVR
- CB: Robson Bambu (Braga) – 83 OVR
- CAM: Amankwah Forson (Norwich City) – 83 OVR
- CAM: Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) – 83 OVR
- CB: Nathanael Saintini (Martigues) – 83 OVR
- CDM: Angus Thurgate (Western United) – 83 OVR
- RB: Ethan Laird (Birmingham City) – 83 OVR
- CB: Evan Weir (Walsall) – 83 OVR
Missing the Mark?
While TOTW promos traditionally spotlight weekend performances, this week left some major contenders out of the spotlight. Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, who had exceptional showings, were surprisingly excluded, leading to fan speculation about EA’s selection criteria. The absence of these star players, coupled with the underwhelming distribution of PlayStyle Plus abilities, raises questions about the direction of TOTW promos in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.
What’s Next for TOTW?
The TOTW series has faced stiff competition from other promos like Winter Wildcards and Numero FUT, which offer more dynamic options and better integration with the evolving meta. With TOTY just around the corner, many players feel that TOTW needs a refresh to remain relevant. Introducing more players with multiple PlayStyle Plus abilities or offering Evolution pathways could reinvigorate the TOTW promo.
Despite its flaws, TOTW 17 still offers value, especially for those looking to complete Squad Building Challenges or bolster their squads with solid, mid-tier players. As always, these cards are available in packs until Wednesday, January 15, 6 PM GMT / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST.