FC 26 Bundesliga POTM January 2026 Nominees: Nico Schlotterbeck Leads the Pack

As we step into February, the FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January 2026 released. With Bayern and Borussia fighting for the top spot in the Bundesliga table, star players from these teams seem to be the top contenders for the POTM crown. While everyone can expect the list to be diverse, that's not the case for January.

Instead of prominent attackers from the German domestic league, the defenders have been nominated to receive their POTM card featuring enhanced stats across the board. Keeping that in mind, let's explore the nominee list and the voting process for EA FC Bundesliga POTM January 2026.

The FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January 2026 Released: Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV players Leading The Run

The FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January 2026 released on @EASPORTSFC, the official handle for EA Sports. Surprisingly, the prospects are mostly filled with players in the backline, instead of attackers.

Basically, the maximum number of footballers have been selected for their defensive contributions, which is usually not the case in most months. Regardless, let's take a quick look at the full list:

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Stats for FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January: The Top Contributors in January

Now, let's discuss the overall contributions of the defenders, for which they are providing a tough fight to other forwards in the list:

• Stefan Bell of FSV Mainz 05 has made five appearances, while winning 42 ground and 33 aerial duels in January.
• Two Bayern Munich players, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, have shown their true potential. While the Colombian scored two goals in five appearances, the talismanic Frenchman has scored three goals with 80% passing accuracy.
• Despite being a mid-table club, two defender pairs have been featured in this POTM list. While both defenders have maintained identical stats in terms of defensive contributions (two clean sheets), Luka Vuskovic bagged two exciting goals, which gives him the edge for the crown.
• Lastly, the sole Borussia Dortmund representative, Nico Schlotterbeck, has also scored two goals while maintaining two clean sheets.

While the competition may look stiff, I would like to see Schlotterbeck's first POTM card in EA FC 26.

How to Vote for FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January 2026

Similar to any other month, the voting process is quite straightforward to follow. In case you still have a doubt, here's a step-by-step process to make your day easier:

• Open your preferred browser and go to EA POTM's official website.
• Look for the Bundesliga section and click ‘View Nominees’.
• Choose your favourite Bundesliga performer for January 2026, and cast your vote.

That completes the list of FC 26 Bundesliga POTM Nominees January 2026 released players. If you liked this article, check out our coverage of Future Stars Team 2 Predictions.