EA SPORTS FC 24, developed by Electronic Arts, has made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing its Team of The Year (TOTY) for 2023. This year’s edition is particularly notable for the inclusion of the inaugural Women’s TOTY Final XI, a historic moment in the franchise. Starting January 19th, the Men’s and Women’s Attackers will be available in-game, followed by Midfielders and Defenders & Goalkeepers.
Women’s Team of The Year Breakdown
- Goalkeeper Spotlight: England’s Mary Earps, representing Manchester United, takes the coveted GK spot.
- Midfield Dominance: The midfield is graced by Aitana Bonmatí (Spain – FC Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Spain – FC Barcelona), and Lena Oberdorf (Germany – VfL Wolfsburg).
- Defensive Wall: Ona Batlle (Spain – FC Barcelona), Wendie Renard (France – Olympique Lyonnais), Millie Bright (England – Chelsea), and Sakina solidify the defense.
- Attacking Force: Upfront, Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway – FC Barcelona), Sophia Smith (United States – Portland Thorns FC), and Sam Kerr (Australia – Chelsea) lead the attack.
Men’s Team of The Year Overview
- Goalkeeping Excellence: Alisson Becker of Brazil, representing Liverpool, secures the GK position.
- Midfield Maestros: Jude Bellingham (England – Real Madrid), Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium – Manchester City), and Rodri (Spain – Manchester City) control the midfield.
- Defensive Strengths: Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands – Bayer 04 Leverkusen), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands – Liverpool), Rúben Dias (Portugal – Manchester City), and Theo Hernández (France – AC Milan) fortify the backline.
- Attacking Legends: Kylian Mbappé (France – Paris Saint-Germain), Erling Haaland (Norway – Manchester City), and Lionel Messi (Argentina – Inter Miami) spearhead the attack.
Player Reactions
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland expressed his gratitude for the fan-voted honor, reflecting on the significance of this recognition. Similarly, Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner, shared her pride in being part of the inaugural women’s Team of The Year.
Fan Favorites
The standout players, according to fan votes, were Alexia Putellas with an 84% inclusion rate in Women’s teams and Jude Bellingham with 74% in Men’s teams. Notable mentions include Kylian Mbappé and Virgil Van Djik for men, and Aitana Bonmatí and Caroline Graham Hansen for women.
Availability and Platforms
The men’s TOTY squad is already accessible in EA SPORTS FC Online and will hit EA SPORTS FC Mobile on January 25th, with later dates in select regions. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is playable across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with the mobile version available on App Store and Google Play Store.
UEFA EURO 2024 Scores a Goal in EA SPORTS FC Universe
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
