The Team of the Week (TOTW) 11 for EA Sports FC 25 has been revealed, and unfortunately, it’s garnering a lukewarm response from the community. This squad, to put it lightly, is underwhelming, with many fans calling it the worst TOTW release of the game so far.

In a landscape where TOTW releases are meant to introduce impactful players to spice up squads and shake up Ultimate Team dynamics, TOTW 11 falls flat. With a lineup dominated by subpar cards, it seems that most of these players are destined to be fodder for the various Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) expected to drop during Black Friday.

Let’s dive deeper into what went wrong with TOTW 11 and analyze whether there’s any value to be salvaged from this squad.

Why TOTW 11 Misses the Mark

Competition with Best of TOTW

One reason for the disappointing quality of this squad is likely the simultaneous release of the "Best of TOTW" promotion, which revisits and re-releases some of the best TOTW cards from earlier weeks. With attention diverted to those standout cards, EA seems to have taken a backseat with the quality of TOTW 11, making it feel like a filler release.

However, that’s not an excuse for such a weak lineup. TOTW squads are a weekly highlight for Ultimate Team players, providing opportunities to pack usable cards or enhance squads. Instead, TOTW 11 offers few, if any, players who would make it into competitive squads, relegating most cards to SBC fodder status.

Lack of Usable Cards

TOTW is expected to feature cards with at least some meta relevance, but TOTW 11 struggles to deliver. Here’s a quick look at the most notable inclusions:

    Irene Paredes (89 OVR): Decent stats but situational usability. Unless you’re building a Liga F team, this card doesn’t bring enough to the table compared to other defensive options.

    Mateo (87 OVR): A versatile midfield option, but far from game-changing. Many players already have superior midfielders thanks to previous promos or SBC rewards.

    Mojica (86 OVR): Offers speed and decent defensive attributes but lacks the overall stats to be a consistent starter.

    Matheus Cunha (86 OVR): A decent striker option, but with better cards available at this point in the game, he’s unlikely to make waves.

Even players like Maddison (86 OVR), Di Lorenzo (85 OVR), and Schick (85 OVR), who have some recognition, fail to bring anything unique or impactful to the meta.

Black Friday SBC Fodder

One saving grace of TOTW 11 is its timing. With Black Friday around the corner, many players will be eyeing these TOTW cards as valuable fodder for completing high-demand SBCs. While it’s disappointing to see such a weak squad, at least the cards can serve a purpose in helping players complete premium SBCs during one of the most anticipated promotional events in Ultimate Team. Prepare your FC 25 Coins fund for upcoming challenges or high-value player releases.

Full TOTW 11 Lineup

Here are all the EA FC 25 TOTW 11 cards.

    89 OVR Irene Paredes

    87 OVR Mateo

    86 OVR Mojica

    86 OVR Matheus Cunha

    86 OVR Maddison

    85 OVR Anton

    85 OVR Di Lorenzo

    85 OVR Schick

    84 OVR Bard

    84 OVR Pepi

    84 OVR Shaqiri

    83 OVR Frei

    83 OVR Park Chu Young

    83 OVR Al Salem

    83 OVR Correa

    83 OVR Koulouris

    83 OVR Rodriguez

    83 OVR Azaz

    83 OVR Tzolis

    83 OVR Akliouche

    83 OVR Cham

    83 OVR Banda

    83 OVR Bryan Gil

Community Reactions

The reception to TOTW 11 has been overwhelmingly negative. Social media platforms and forums are rife with comments about how underwhelming this squad is. Many players feel that EA could have made better selections, especially given the fanfare surrounding the Best of TOTW promotion.

Comments like “TOTW 11 is just fodder disguised as a promo” and “Not a single player worth chasing this week” are common sentiments among the player base. The community's disappointment is palpable, as TOTW releases are usually a highlight of the week.

Conclusion: What Does This Mean for TOTW?

TOTW 11 serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of maintaining quality in weekly releases. While it’s understandable that EA may have wanted to focus on the Best of TOTW promotion, releasing such a lackluster TOTW lineup undermines the excitement and engagement players have come to expect.

For most players, the only utility of these cards will be as SBC fodder during Black Friday and beyond. While there’s some value in that, it doesn’t excuse the overall mediocrity of this release.