EA Sports FC 26 enters the new year with a strong content drop, as Team of the Week 17 has now been leaked and is set to go live in packs starting Wednesday, 7 January at 6:00 pm. This release continues the franchise’s longest-running promo, delivering fresh in-form upgrades that reflect real-world football performances from leagues across Europe.

For both competitive and casual Ultimate Team players, TOTW remains a dependable weekly injection of new cards—often influencing market trends, squad-building decisions, and Weekend League preparations. In TOTW 17, several marquee players headline the squad, offering a mix of elite-tier options, mid-range upgrades, and interesting budget picks.

A Strong Lineup of European Standouts

The seventeenth Team of the Week showcases footballers who delivered standout moments across domestic leagues and international fixtures. This week's headliners include Lautaro Martínez, Declan Rice, and rising talent Desire Doué, all receiving meaningful in-form boosts.

These upgrades can significantly enhance team-building flexibility, particularly for players looking to strengthen their squads without relying exclusively on promo cards or high-cost alternatives.

Release Date and Availability

· Promo: Team of the Week 17

· Release Date: Wednesday, 7 January

· Release Time: 6:00 pm

Availability: Limited-time TOTW packs (Standard Packs, Promo Packs, and Red Picks for Weekend League rewards)

Once released, these in-forms will remain in packs for one week, after which TOTW 18 will take their place.

FC 26 Ultimate Team TOTW 17: Full Players List

· ST: Lautaro Martínez – 90 OVR

· CM: Declan Rice – 89 OVR

· RW: Desire Doué – 87 OVR

· CAM: Mateus Mané – 86 OVR

· GK: Matthew Ryan – 86 OVR

· ST: Pavel Sulc – 86 OVR

· CB: Giorgio Scalvini – 86 OVR

· CAM: Fermín – 86 OVR

· CM: Sergej Milinković-Savić – 86 OVR

· RM: John McGinn – 85 OVR

· ST: Igor Thiago – 85 OVR

· RM: Mateo Politano – 85 OVR

· ST: Youssef Chermiti – 84 OVR

· RM: Bailey Brandtman – 84 OVR

· RB: Tendayi Darikwa – 84 OVR

· CB: Ismaelo Ganiou – 84 OVR

· ST: Gonzalo Garcia – 84 OVR

· LM: Tom Ince – 84 OVR

· CM: Rassoul Ndiaye – 84 OVR

· ST: Louis Mafouta – 84 OVR

· LB: Emmanuel Maviram – 84 OVR

· CB: Caleb Taylor – 84 OVR

· ST: Giorgino Wijnaldum – 84 OVR

What TOTW 17 Means for the FC 26 Market

Although TOTW cards rarely dominate the meta compared to high-tier promo releases, several players in TOTW 17 will influence the market:

· Lautaro Martínez should command a premium FC 26 Coins price early on due to elite stats and excellent league/nation chemistry links.

· Declan Rice offers a strong upgrade for Premier League midfield setups, potentially driving demand for England and Arsenal links.

· Desire Doué could become a trendy pick for creative attackers, especially among players constructing Ligue 1 hybrids.

Budget players—especially those in the 84–85 OVR range—may serve as fodder for upcoming SBCs, affecting SBC-related pricing dynamics.

Final Thoughts

TOTW 17 delivers a balanced mix of high-end stars, rising prospects, and SBC-friendly cards. While EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is increasingly dominated by promo-driven power creep, Team of the Week remains an important weekly cadence that rewards real-world performances and provides meaningful upgrades for a variety of squad archetypes.

If you are planning to open packs or complete Weekend League, TOTW 17 offers worthwhile cards—including some that could be long-term options for competitive play.