The anticipation within the EA SPORTS FC™ Ultimate Team community has culminated with the official announcement and release of the Bundesliga Team Of The Season (TOTS) squad in EA SPORTS FC™ 25. This promotional event introduces a collection of enhanced player items recognizing the top performers from Germany's premier football league throughout the season. The release is noted for delivering a substantial number of high-quality player cards, positioning it as arguably the most impactful TOTS squad thus far.
Dominant Clubs Represented
As anticipated, the roster features significant representation from the Bundesliga's leading clubs. Bayern Munich, recently crowned German champions, contribute six players to the squad. Their close rivals, Bayern Leverkusen, also have a strong presence, with five players selected. These two clubs collectively form the core of the Bundesliga TOTS squad, comprising over half of the players included.
The squad is prominently headlined by Harry Kane, who has successfully added team silverware to his achievements, and Jonathan Tah, a player reportedly linked with a transfer to F.C. Barcelona next season. Additional key players from the dominant Bayern Munich and Bayern Leverkusen squads featured in the TOTS are Musiala, Wirtz, Davies, Grimaldo, and Upamecano. It is noteworthy that Schlotterbeck is the sole player in the initial starting XI who is not affiliated with either Bayern Munich or Bayern Leverkusen.
While Bayern Munich and Bayern Leverkusen heavily feature, players from several other Bundesliga clubs have also earned inclusion based on their season performances. These clubs include Mainz, RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Freiburg. Freiburg's representation is highlighted, occurring as the club contends for potential historic Champions League qualification.
The player items introduced through this TOTS release are considered potentially valuable additions to Ultimate Team squads. While their acquisition may require a significant investment, their impact on gameplay is deemed to warrant the cost.
Complete Bundesliga TOTS Roster
Below is the comprehensive list of players included in the EA FC 25 Bundesliga Team Of The Season squad, along with their Official Overall Ratings (OVRs):
97 OVR Kane
97 OVR Tah
96 OVR Olise
96 OVR Musiala
96 OVR Wirtz
96 OVR Davies
95 OVR Upamecano
95 OVR Kimmich
95 OVR Grimaldo
95 OVR Schick
94 OVR Schlotterbeck
94 OVR Guirassy
94 OVR Hincapie
94 OVR Zentner
94 OVR Ekitike
93 OVR Orban
93 OVR Amiri
93 OVR Gittens
92 OVR Svanberg
92 OVR Doan
92 OVR Kleindienst
91 OVR Amoura
Additional Player Releases: SBCs and Objectives
For players who did not feature in the primary Bundesliga TOTS starting XI, EA SPORTS typically introduces additional player items through alternative methods. These players are expected to become available in Ultimate Team as either Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) or Objectives. Players are advised to monitor in-game content for these potential releases.
The Bundesliga Cup: Objective Reward
To coincide with the TOTS launch, a dedicated Bundesliga Cup friendly mode has been implemented in Ultimate Team. This mode provides players with the opportunity to pursue various rewards. The featured prize for engaging with this cup is a 95 OVR Xavi Simons card. This card is highlighted for its impressive overall statistics and inclusion of key PlayStyles such as Incisive Finesse, Low Driven, Ticky Tacky, Technical, and Travala, making it a potentially highly effective attacking player.
Securing the 95 OVR Xavi Simons card requires achieving 18 wins within the Bundesliga Cup. Players are allocated a total of 25 matches to reach this win target, allowing for up to 7 losses. The objective also offers other rewards, including valuable packs such as an 86x7 and an 87x3.
Bundesliga Cup Requirements and Strategy
Participation in the Bundesliga Cup is governed by specific squad requirements:
The mode features Max Chemistry, eliminating the need to consider player links for chemistry boosts.
There is a strict Maximum Team Rating of 87 OVR.
No Bronze players are permitted in the starting eleven or on the bench.
Players with an OVR of 94 or higher are not allowed.
A minimum of seven players designated as Team Of The Season, Team Of The Season Honourable Mention, Team Of The Season Highlights, or TOTS Champions must be included in the squad.
Of these required players, a maximum of five may have a rating of 92 or 93 [6, 7]. This rule necessitates that at least two of the required seven TOTS category players must have an OVR of 91 or lower.
No loan players are permitted.
A widely adopted strategy to manage the 87 OVR team rating cap while including higher-rated players is to fill the bench with 65-rated silver players. As bronze players are prohibited but silvers are allowed, using the lowest-rated permissible silver players significantly lowers the overall team rating, making it easier to fit higher-rated players in the starting lineup while remaining within the imposed limit. Without this method, constructing a competitive squad that adheres to all requirements can be considerably more challenging.
The Bundesliga Cup objective requires a significant number of wins, making it a demanding challenge.
In conclusion, the EA FC 25 Bundesliga TOTS release brings a selection of high-profile player items to Ultimate Team, primarily from Bayern Munich and Bayern Leverkusen, but also featuring talent from across the league. Coupled with the Bundesliga Cup and its valuable Javi Simons objective, players have multiple avenues to enhance their squads and engage with the new content.
