At the forefront of this week's selection is Cristiano Ronaldo, a card that boasts strong attributes and solid PlayStyles, making him a desirable addition to many Ultimate Team squads. Alongside him, Lewis-Skelly, Kolo Muani, and Coman round out the handful of standout options. However, beyond these four, the rest of the squad consists of players whose impact will likely be minimal, with most serving as mere fodder for the upcoming Future Stars Squad Building Challenges (SBCs).
Standout Players in EA FC 25 TOTW 21
Cristiano Ronaldo (88 OVR)
The clear headliner of this TOTW, Ronaldo’s in-form card carries a hefty price tag of 317,000 coins. With his always-elite shooting stats and solid physical attributes, he remains a great striking option for those still looking to use one of football’s biggest names in their Ultimate Team.
Ethan Lewis-Skelly (87 OVR)
A surprise inclusion, Lewis-Skelly has a well-rounded midfield card, costing around 278,000 coins. His dribbling, passing, and ability to operate as a box-to-box midfielder make him a viable choice for those seeking a dynamic player in the middle of the park.
Randal Kolo Muani (86 OVR)
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has a respectable in-form card with good pace and decent finishing. However, his price remains affordable due to the plethora of high-tier forwards already available in the game.
Kingsley Coman (87 OVR)
The Bayern Munich winger brings his signature pace and dribbling to this week’s squad. His speed will make him effective on the wings, but his limited shooting and physicality might make him a niche option for some teams.
Disappointing Selections and Missed Opportunities
Beyond the top four cards, the rest of the TOTW 21 squad feels like a letdown. Many of these players would have been excellent additions in the early stages of the game cycle, but in February, they are largely outclassed.
Big names that could have made the squad significantly more exciting—such as Mohamed Salah, Ousmane Dembélé, and Chris Wood—were left out, despite their stellar performances over the past week. This continues a frustrating trend where EA seemingly avoids adding some of the best-performing players to the TOTW, leading to a lackluster weekly promotion.
Additionally, the 87-rated selections, including Rabiot, de Vrij, and Luis Rioja, while decent, do not bring the excitement necessary to elevate this squad. The remaining 85-rated cards, including players like Junior Firpo, Piatek, and Elanga, serve as nothing more than SBC fillers, which is disappointing given the potential this squad had to shine.
Market Value and Affordability
One positive aspect of this TOTW is its affordability. Outside of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis-Skelly, every other player in this squad is available for under 100,000 FC 25 coins, making them budget-friendly for those looking to fill out their teams with in-form cards. However, the issue remains that even at these low prices, most of these cards won’t significantly impact the meta.
Full EA FC 25 TOTW 21 Squad
• 88 OVR: Cristiano Ronaldo
• 87 OVR: Lewis-Skelly, Luis Rioja, Anton, Coman, Rabiot, de Vrij, Mariona
• 86 OVR: Kolo Muani
• 85 OVR: Abdulai, Joan Garcia, Elanga, Santi Comesana, Ablino, Pierotti, Biereth, Henderson, Muhlhaus, Jedlinska, Maria de Alharilla, Junior Firpo, Piatek
Final Verdict: Another Forgettable TOTW?
TOTW 21 is another underwhelming selection that continues the trend of EA neglecting to include top-performing players in their weekly promotions. While Cristiano Ronaldo remains a top-tier card and Lewis-Skelly is a surprising highlight, the rest of the squad falls flat, offering little incentive for players to engage with this week’s in-form selections.
For those looking to complete SBCs, the cheap 85-rated cards provide some value, but for anyone hoping for a TOTW that shakes up the Ultimate Team landscape, this one is simply another miss. With Future Stars on the horizon, most players will likely save their coins and packs for the upcoming promo rather than invest in a TOTW squad that lacks real excitement.