FC 25 TOTW 8: New Ratings and Player Highlights

The 8th Team of the Week (TOTW) in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team is here, and with it comes a bump in ratings that’s been a long time coming. TOTW 8 introduces a minimum rating boost, moving the base overall from 80 to 83. This update means players in this lineup have a bit more to offer, making TOTW cards more usable than in past weeks.

Key Players and Their Upgrades

Leading this week’s TOTW are Kadidiatou Diani (89 OVR) from Lyon and Viktor Gyökeres (87 OVR) from Sporting CP. Both players have been in strong form, with Diani delivering as a quick and reliable right midfielder, while Gyökeres brings a combination of pace and shooting that adds real depth to the forward line. These ratings make them two of the most sought-after cards in TOTW 8.

Other highlights include Dani Olmo (86 OVR) from Barcelona, who’s effective in creating plays from midfield, and Ashley Lawrence (86 OVR) from Chelsea, who holds her ground well on the right side of the defense. Milos Kerkez, another featured TOTW player, rounds out the lineup with solid stats for a dependable left-back option.

Full List of FC 25 TOTW 8 Players

Here’s everyone in the TOTW 8 lineup, available in packs until November 13, 2024:

• RM: Kadidiatou Diani (Lyon Women) – 89 OVR
• ST: Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) – 87 OVR (Featured TOTW)
• CAM: Dani Olmo (Barcelona) – 86 OVR
• RB: Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea Women) – 86 OVR
• LM: Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC) – 86 OVR
• LB: Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) – 86 OVR (Featured TOTW)
• LB: Ona Batlle (Barcelona Women) – 86 OVR
• ST: Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) – 85 OVR
• RM: Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) – 85 OVR
• CM: Davide Frattesi (Inter) – 85 OVR
• RM: Maximillian Beier (Borussia Dortmund) – 84 OVR
• RM: Harry Wilson (Fulham) – 83 OVR
• RM: Gaetan Perrin (AJ Auxerre) – 83 OVR
• CB: Enrico Delprato (Parma) – 83 OVR
• CB: Patrick Erras (Holstein Kiel) – 83 OVR
• LB: Jorrel Hato (Ajax) – 83 OVR
• ST: Tim Kleindienst (Borussia Monchengladbach) – 83 OVR
• CDM: Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) – 83 OVR
• ST: Vakoun Bayo (Watford) – 83 OVR
• GK: Carlos Coronel (New York Red Bulls) – 83 OVR
• ST: Lars-Jorgen Salvesen (Viking FK) – 83 OVR
• RM: Alassane Ndao (Konyaspor) – 83 OVR
• CAM: Mathias Kvistgaarden (Brondby) – 83 OVR

The 83 Rating Minimum: Why It Matters

This increase to an 83 minimum rating aims to make TOTW cards a bit more relevant. In the past, these cards were often lower-rated and mostly used as SBC fodder or ignored. With this bump, EA is signaling that TOTW cards could now be more useful for a wider range of players, even if they aren’t top-of-the-line.

While not every card in this TOTW will make waves in Ultimate Team, the rating boost means more cards are viable options for anyone looking to round out their squad without going overboard on coins.

Overall Take

TOTW 8 might not be packed with “must-have” players, but it does add a few options worth considering, especially with the new minimum rating. Players like Diani, Gyökeres, and Lawrence offer solid attributes for those looking to make targeted additions.

This change in TOTW rating could mark a shift for future releases, giving players more reason to keep an eye on these weekly updates.