EA Sports FC 25 Unveils TOTY Squads and Major “Gameplay Refresh” Update, with Nothing Else Released Today

Today, an exciting update for EA Sports FC 25 has landed—it’s January 16, and along with the fresh content, the much-anticipated Team of the Year (TOTY) squads have been unveiled. Seems like the gaming world is pretty quiet on other fronts right now, so this news might just be the perfect reason to jump back into the game.

The voting for this year’s Ultimate Team TOTY kicked off last week. Fingers crossed you got your selections in before the deadline to ensure your favorite players made it this far. Either way, EA’s latest updates should definitely entice you to fire up FC 25 once more.

In the tweets below, you’ll find the official TOTY lineups for both the men’s and women’s teams, as has become the tradition. These graphics showcase each player splendidly, so I’ll spare you the rundown of every name—you can check them out there at your leisure.

The magic begins on January 17 when the attackers are set to make their in-game entrance, then midfielders on January 19, with defenders and goalkeepers following on January 21. From January 23 to January 31, the full TOTY rosters will be accessible in the Ultimate Team collection. To keep things evened out, a 12th man and woman will join the ranks on January 24.

Besides the TOTY excitement, EA has dispatched a substantial “gameplay refresh” update today. It’s touted as the “most significant mid-season gameplay overhaul” we’ve ever seen, all thanks to player feedback. No pressure, right?

The update has made major improvements in core gameplay areas like passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending, while also tackling issues such as defenders unfairly catching up with dribblers. Get ready for smoother offensive play, as these tweaks should make ball movement much easier. Plus, expect fewer tacklebacks and AI interceptions.

If you’re diving into FC 25 after a while to explore the TOTY, don’t miss out on our guides, packed with strategies for mastering the game. We cover everything from optimal tactics codes and formations to the brightest young talent to recruit in career mode.