TOTW 21 (Team of the Week 21) will be released into FIFA 23 Ultimate Team later today, and a handful of big names have been 'leaked' ahead of the release.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the El Classico, with a Barcelona midfielder set to feature in FIFA 23's TOTW 21 squad as Barca opened up a 12-point gap at the top of La Liga. The Premier League title race remained in Arsenal's hands as they beat Crystal Palace 4-1, with a Gunners star 'leaked' to feature in the TOTW.
There were big developments in other title races across Europe as well as Borussia Dortmund leapfrogged Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga, whilst Napoli extended their huge lead at the top of the Serie A, with one of their players in line for a TOTW 21 squad.
Elsewhere, players from Newcastle United, Benfica, Marseille and Atletico Madrid also impressed, potentially putting themselves in contention for the TOTW squad. TOTW 21 is set to be revealed and released into FUT Packs later today at 6pm GMT / 2pm ET / 11am PT.
FIFA 23 TOTW 21 leaks
The TOTW 21 leaks come courtesy of @UTSources, with the reliable leaker reporting six players that are set to feature in the TOTW 21 squad. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scored twice in the Gunners' win over Palace to warrant his spot in the side, whilst Napoli's Victor Osimhen also notched a brace as his side won 4-0.
Here are all the FIFA 23 TOTW 21 leaks so far:
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
- Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
- Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Steve Mandanda (Rennes)
- Thiago Almada (Atlanta United)
FIFA 23 TOTW 21 predictions
The FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) 23 TOTW 21 lineup will be picked on single performances only, so goals and assists are not added cumulatively within the TOTW period. Also, note that performances in domestic cup competitions do not count towards TOTW selection criteria, so Erling Haaland is not in contention, despite grabbing a hat-trick in the FA Cup last weekend.
Only one player from any one team can be included in a TOTW line-up barring exceptional circumstances. Players included in either of the last two TOTW line-ups are ineligible, as are players who have featured in the most recent FUT 23 promo.
Here are our predictions for the FIFA 23 TOTW 21 squad:
- GK: Steve Mandanda (Rennes) - Eight saves and clean sheet in 2-0 win
- RB: James Tavernier (Rangers) - One goal, one assist and MOTM in 4-2 win
- CB: Robin Knoche (Union Berlin) - One assist and clean sheet in 2-0 win (Featured TOTW)
- LWB: Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid) - One goal and clean sheet in 3-0 win
- CDM: Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) - One goal and MOTM in 3-0 win
- CDM: Frank Kessie (Barcelona) - One goal in 2-1 win
- CM: Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen) - Two goals and MOTM in 2-1 win (Featured TOTW)
CAM: Joao Mario (Benfica) - Two goals and MOTM in 5-1 win
- RW: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - Two goals, one assist and MOTM in 4-1 win
- ST: Victor Osimhen (Napoli) - Two goals and MOTM in 4-0 win
- LW: Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) - Two goals in 6-1 win
Other players that could potentially feature in TOTW 21 include Alexander Isak, Nathan Tella, Luis Morales, Theo Walcott, Abdoulaye Doucoure and more. When the TOTW 21 squad enters FUT, it will be the only promo available in Packs, with the FUT Birthday promo set to become available on Friday, March 17.
