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FC 25 TOTW 18: PlayStyle Plus Takes Center Stage with Dembele, Rolfo, and Simons

The FC 25 Team of the Week 18 (TOTW 18) lineup is here, and it brings something fans have long been waiting for: PlayStyle Plus for every TOTW player. After a few underwhelming weeks, EA Sports has finally updated the promo, breathing new life into the weekly squad.

Headlining the release is Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé, alongside standout names like Fridolina Rolfo from Barcelona Women and Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig. The TOTW 18 squad comes during the TOTY Warm-Up event, ensuring there’s something for every type of Ultimate Team player this week.

What’s New in TOTW 18?

For the first time, all TOTW players in this release feature a PlayStyle Plus trait. These traits add unique abilities that help players remain relevant in the current meta, elevating their in-game performance beyond raw stats. This change addresses a frequent complaint from the community about TOTW cards quickly becoming obsolete.

While the Premier League was on a break, the TOTW lineup leaned on top performances from La Liga, Bundesliga, and international leagues. This shift gives a fresh opportunity for players outside Europe’s top five leagues to shine.

Key Players and Highlights

Leading the pack is Ousmane Dembélé, rated 88 overall, boasting exceptional pace and dribbling. Known for his versatility as a winger, Dembele’s new card is sure to appeal to fans who value creativity on the virtual pitch.

Fridolina Rolfo, a key figure in Barcelona Women’s dominance, and Xavi Simons, an emerging talent at RB Leipzig, both bring high-impact cards rated 87 and 86, respectively. These players are not only fan favorites but also highly effective in Ultimate Team matches thanks to their well-rounded stats and PlayStyle+ traits.

 

Ultimate Team, with its mix of calculated decision-making and luck, often evokes the thrill of a live casino. From the rush of opening packs to the hope of landing a high-value card, players are drawn to its exciting yet uncertain nature. These elements are central to the mode’s appeal, even as they raise debates about its impact on players.

Full TOTW 18 Squad

  • RW: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) – 88 OVR
  • LB: Fridolina Rolfo (Barcelona Women) – 87 OVR
  • ST: Gift Monday (Tenerife Women) – 86 OVR (Featured TOTW)
  • CM: Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa (Napoli) – 86 OVR (Featured TOTW)
  • CAM: Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) – 86 OVR
  • CAM: Gaetane Thiney (Paris FC) – 86 OVR
  • CB: Vanessa Gilles (Lyon Women) – 86 OVR
  • ST: Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) – 85 OVR
  • CB: Matteo Darmian (Inter) – 85 OVR
  • CAM: Sem Steijn (Twente) – 85 OVR
  • CM: Tere Abelleira (Real Madrid Women) – 84 OVR
  • CM: Mahdi Camara (Brest) – 83 OVR
  • CB: Clement Lenglet (Atletico Madrid) – 83 OVR
  • ST: Nikola Krstovic (Lecce) – 83 OVR
  • CAM: Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) – 83 OVR
  • RB: Pedro Malheiro (Trabzonspor) – 83 OVR
  • RB: Gustavo Garcia (Nacional) – 83 OVR
  • LM: Hugo Picard (En Avant Guingamp) – 83 OVR
  • LB: Lucas Rosa (Real Valladolid) – 83 OVR
  • ST: Jutgla (Club Brugge) – 83 OVR
  • LW: Adrian Segecic (Sydney) – 83 OVR
  • GK: Theo De Percin (Auxerre) – 83 OVR
  • LW: Musa Barrow (Al Taawoun) – 83 OVR

While TOTW 18 doesn’t feature a large number of “meta” players, it does provide a balance of usable cards and fodder options. With the Team of the Year (TOTY) promo just days away, these cards might not grab the spotlight for long but can serve as valuable assets for Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) and Objectives.

How TOTW 18 Fits into the TOTY Warm-Up

The release of TOTW 18 coincides with the TOTY Warm-Up event, bringing new SBCs and Objectives to help players prepare for the highly anticipated TOTY promo. While the TOTW cards may not rival TOTY items in terms of stats or market value, they offer affordable alternatives for improving squads ahead of the big event.

TOTW 18 is a step in the right direction for EA Sports, with the inclusion of PlayStyle Plus traits addressing concerns about the promo’s relevance. Players like Dembele, Rolfo, Anguissa, and Simons will undoubtedly find a place in many Ultimate Teams, thanks to their unique abilities and boosted stats.

About Rohan Deshmukh

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A football gaming nerd who writes about virtual pitches, esports, and everything in between. Also, unapologetically obsessed with Messi.

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