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EA SPORTS has officially announced the EA SPORTS FC™ 25 Team of the Year (TOTY), celebrating the most outstanding football talents of 2024. This year’s selection, determined by fan votes worldwide, highlights exceptional performances across both men’s and women’s football but the exclusion of Africa’s best player, Ademola Lookman, has many tongues wagging.
Men’s Team of the Year:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) – Aston Villa
- Defenders:
- Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) – Liverpool
- William Saliba (France) – Arsenal
- Dani Carvajal (Spain) – Real Madrid
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain) – Bayer Leverkusen
- Midfielders:
- Jude Bellingham (England) – Real Madrid
- Rodri (Spain) – Manchester City
- Cole Palmer (England) – Chelsea
- Forwards:
- Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) – Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé (France) – Real Madrid
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – Liverpool
Women’s Team of the Year:
- Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany) – Gotham FC
- Defenders:
- Sakina Karchaoui (France) – Paris Saint-Germain
- Wendie Renard (France) – Lyon
- Irene Paredes (Spain) – FC Barcelona
- Lucy Bronze (England) – Chelsea
- Midfielders:
- Aitana Bonmatí (Spain) – FC Barcelona
- Alexia Putellas (Spain) – FC Barcelona
- Guro Reiten (Norway) – Chelsea
- Forwards:
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway) – FC Barcelona
- Sophia Smith (USA) – Portland Thorns
- Lauren James (England) – Chelsea
The selection process engaged millions of fans globally, who cast their votes to determine the final XI for both men’s and women’s teams. This inclusive approach underscores EA SPORTS’ commitment to celebrating football talent worldwide.
Notably, the inclusion of players like Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmatí highlights the emergence of young talents making significant impacts on the global stage. Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid and his subsequent performances have solidified his reputation as one of the premier midfielders in football. Similarly, Bonmatí’s contributions to FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team have been instrumental in their recent successes.
The TOTY items will be available in EA SPORTS FC™ 25 starting January 19, 2025, allowing players to integrate these elite athletes into their virtual squads. This integration offers fans a unique opportunity to experience the skills and attributes of these top performers within the game.
EA SPORTS continues to innovate and engage the football community by providing platforms that celebrate player achievements and fan participation. The TOTY initiative not only honors individual excellence but also fosters a sense of global unity among football enthusiasts.
