EA FC 25 TOTW 1 revealed: Messi and Theo Hernandez headline the roster

With the Web App now being available and Early Access beginning soon, EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 TOTW 1 squad in Ultimate Team, featuring Lionel Messi and Theo Hernandez. This is arguably the most impressive and overpowered first Team of the Week to be released in the history of Ultimate Team.

The brand new game cycle is now underway for Ultimate Team enthusiasts, and the release of the Web App is always accompanied by the first batch of Team of the Week players. These items are popularly known as in-form players, and with Lionel Messi and Theo Hernandez being featured, the EA FC 25 TOTW 1 lineup is certainly impressive.

Lionel Messi and Theo Hernandez have received special versions as part of EA FC 25 TOTW 1

The first set of Team of the Week items are always rare in the world of Ultimate Team, as these players are available only during the Early Access stages. This means that the brand new versions of players like Theo Hernandez and Lionel Messi will be even more expensive in the transfer market, making EA FC 25 TOTW 1 a lot more enticing.

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All these players have had an excellent start to their club seasons, with Theo Hernandez scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet for AC Milan against Venezia. Lionel Messi, on the other hand, scored two goals for Inter Miami against Philadelphia. The other inclusions in EA FC 25 TOTW 1 also have similar contributions for their clubs, earning boosted items in Ultimate Team.

The following players have received special versions as part of this release:

Lionel Messi: 89
Theo Hernandez: 88
Ousmane Dembele: 87
Karim Benzema: 87
Gabriel: 87
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: 86
Trinity Rodman: 86
Klara Buhl: 85
Dennis Zakaria: 84
Lamine Lamal: 84
Victor Boniface: 84
Karim Adeyemi: 82
Geronimo Rulli: 82
Francisco Trincao: 82
Riqui Puig: 82
Lauren: 82
Callum Hudson-Odoi: 81
Javi Puado: 81
Troy Parrott: 80
Yira Sor: 80
Joel Pereira: 80
Luke Chambers: 80
Jose Herrera: 80

The likes of Ousmane Dembele, Trinity Rodman, Kvaratskhelia, and Gabriel will also be extremely viable on the virtual pitch during the initial weeks of the game. Other notable inclusions are FC Barcelona's prodigy Lamine Yamal, as well as the likes of Karim Benzema and Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi.

With so many major household names being included in the EA FC 25 TOTW 1 lineup, this is the perfect way to kickstart the brand-new season and get gamers excited.

About the author

Shivanshu is an esports and gaming writer, covering FIFA/EA FC content at Sportskeeda. With an English degree from Delhi University, Shivanshu has successfully merged his love for the language with his professional pursuits.

Shivanshu’s earliest memory of video games includes titles like Devil May Cry on the PS2 and FIFA 09 on the PSP. His experience with FIFA and EA FC has been an enriching one, and he considers it a privilege to be able to share his love for the games with the world via Sportskeeda.

Shivanshu maintains regular communication with EA Sports, ensuring that he is always up to date with the latest FC Pro events and other game news, which helps him provide accurate and timely information to his readers. He has interviewed some of the biggest professional players in the game’s esports scene, including many participants of the eISL, India's premier FIFA 23 tournament.

Given the amount of daily content being released in Ultimate Team, Shivanshu prides himself in his ability to provide reliable information. With leaks and rumors dominating social media, he values thorough research and credibility.

When not competing in online EA FC game modes, he watches football, MMA, or anime.

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Edited by Abhipsito Das