On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team opened the sixth Team of the Week envelope, and out fell 23 In-Form Player Items with ratings from 80 to 89. The headline act is Luis Díaz, whose 89-rated LM card is the sort of item that makes left midfielders feel like VIPs. Lauren James follows at 86 ST, because the striker union apparently negotiated a strong collective bargaining agreement. The squad is available for seven days, according to the in-game promotional screen, which is plenty of time for collectors to convince themselves that the next pack is definitely the one. ⚽🔥
The Headliners
The top of the class looks like this:
| Player | Rating | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Díaz | 89 | LM |
| Lauren James | 86 | ST |
| Yan Diomande | 85 | LW |
| Antoine Griezmann | 85 | CAM |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 85 | ST |
| Jarrod Bowen | 84 | RM |
| Pedro Neto | 83 | RM |
Luis Díaz is the highest-rated player in TOTW 6, and his 89 LM card gives left-sided squads a shiny new toy. Lauren James at 86 ST is the second-highest, while Yan Diomande (85 LW), Antoine Griezmann (85 CAM) and Mikel Oyarzabal (85 ST) complete the 85-rated trio. Griezmann's CAM card is a central playmaker's dream, assuming the dream involves lots of through balls and a mild argument about chemistry. Oyarzabal joins James as the top central attacking options, and Diomande offers another left-sided alternative, because TOTW 6 believes in competition.
On the right, Jarrod Bowen (84 RM) and Pedro Neto (83 RM) hold the fort. Seven players in the squad are rated 83 or higher, which is a useful stat for anyone who enjoys counting and also enjoys pretending that counting is analysis. 😄
The Supporting Cast
Javi Rodríguez is the highest-rated centre-back at 82 CB, with Oliver Provstgaard and Adem Arous on 80 CB. Cecilia Marcos is the lone 80 LB, and Filip Stanković is the starting goalkeeper at 80 GK. The squad includes 11 starters and 12 substitutes and reserves, so there is enough depth for a very serious rotation policy or a very unserious bench celebration.
The 82-rated cluster includes Javi Rodríguez (CB), Pauline Bremer (ST) — or Lena, depending on which line of the database one trusts — Ibrahim Maza (CAM) and Farès Chaïbi Maza (CAM). The 82-rated CAM department is so crowded that it may need its own group chat. Then comes the 80-rated club, which is large enough to form a support group: Cecilia Marcos (LB), Oliver Provstgaard (CB), Filip Stanković (GK), Adem Arous (CB), Diego Gómez (RM), Lassine Sinayoko (ST), Oumar Diakité (ST), Antonio Raimondo (ST), Thijs Oosting (CAM), Benjamin Nygren (CAM), Aron Dønnum (RM), Pablo Rodríguez (CAM) and Alexandre Mendy (ST). Stanković's goalkeeper card shows 80 Diving, 81 Handling, 80 Kicking, 82 Reflexes, 56 Speed and 78 Positioning. The 56 Speed is a gentle reminder that goalkeepers are not usually asked to win a footrace, unless the opponent is a very slow beach ball. 🧤
Packs, Market, and SBCs
TOTW 6 Player Items can appear in eligible Ultimate Team packs while the squad is active. Tradeable cards may be available on the Transfer Market, and prices will depend on rating, position, attributes, PlayStyles, chemistry links, supply and demand. Opening a regular pack does not guarantee an In-Form player unless the pack description specifically says an eligible TOTW item is guaranteed, so checking pack contents and probabilities before spending Coins or FC Points is the least glamorous but most sensible move. The Web App and Companion App also provide access to supported Ultimate Team features, subject to account eligibility, which means the companion app can now be used to ignore real-life responsibilities with greater efficiency. 📦💸
Some Squad Building Challenges require at least one In-Form Player Item, which can create demand for lower-rated TOTW cards. Not every SBC requires one, so players should check requirements before buying. The 13 players rated 80 OVR are prime candidates for SBC fodder, assuming the SBC designer has not decided to require an 89-rated Luis Díaz and a signed note from his agent. Standard Team of the Week In-Form cards are not generally live items that automatically upgrade based on future match results, so the card one sees is the card one gets.
How It Compares
TOTW 6 follows TOTW 5, which arrived on 14 October 2026 and was headlined by 89-rated Alessia Russo and 89-rated Patri Guijarro. TOTW 6 has a single 89-rated headliner in Díaz, while TOTW 5 had two at that rating. Both squads feature 23 In-Form items and a highest overall rating of 89. The recent headliner history looks like a mini hall of fame:
| TOTW | Headliner | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TOTW 2 | Michael Olise | 91 |
| TOTW 3 | Temwa Chawinga | 90 |
| TOTW 4 | Alexia Putellas | 92 |
| TOTW 5 | Alessia Russo and Patri Guijarro | 89 |
| TOTW 6 | Luis Díaz | 89 |
The pattern suggests that TOTW 6 is not the flashiest week in terms of peak rating, but it is deep, varied and full of players from men's and women's football across multiple clubs and leagues. It is the sixth weekly selection in Football Ultimate Team 27, and it recognises footballers selected after notable real-world performances. The selected players receive special In-Form Player Items with upgraded ratings and attributes compared with their regular Ultimate Team cards.
Final Whistle
Ultimately, TOTW 6 is a squad for collectors who like options. Díaz is the trophy, James is the striker upgrade, Griezmann is the CAM conductor, and the 80-rated crew is the SBC economy's fuel. The cards are available for seven days, after which the market will move on and the next TOTW will arrive with fresh chaos. Until then, the left side of Ultimate Team has a new VIP, and his name is Luis Díaz.