FC 26 TOTY Defenders Predictions: Elite Defenders That Might Break The Meta

One of the biggest events of the EA FC Franchise, Team of the Year (TOTY), is knocking on the door. And we've already got our hands on FC 26 TOTY Defenders Predictions. The predictions list mainly focused on different defenders who have showcased world-class performances across different European and non-European competitions. With the help of their sheer dedication and discipline, the defenders are expected to secure their righteous place in the upcoming TOTY squad.

Starting from PSG's Nuno Mendes to Arsenal's Julian Timber, top-class names are expected to make it to the main list. If the prediction list stays the same, all listed players will obtain a boosted item, compared to their base cards. On that note, this article will explore EA FC 26 TOTY Defenders Predictions.

All FC 26 TOTY Defenders Predictions

One of the trusted leakers, @connFUT, has recently shared an X (formerly Twitter) post, mentioning the list, featuring FC 26 TOTY Defenders Predictions. The data miner mentioned a total of 12 names. Different sorts of defenders, starting from center back to left back, are featured in the star-studded list.

Considering past Team of the Year trends, the final list of TOTY Defenders is expected to be released during the first or second week of January, which would be January 5-17, 2026. We recommend that readers take the following list with a grain of salt, as nothing has been confirmed yet.

As of now, we'll mention the prediction list from the men's team only. We'll make sure to update the list once we get our hands on the women's team predictions. With major promos like the FC 26 Unbreakables Event Guide already shaping squad-building trends, TOTY selections are expected to follow a similar performance-driven approach.

All FC 26 TOTY Defenders Stats (Predicted)

With PSG being the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League winner and still performing well in the 2025/25 season, it goes without saying that a lot of defenders in the predictions list will belong to the team. Meanwhile, Chelsea's recent win in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has surely secured one of their prominent defenders, Marc Cucurella, in the list.

Unfortunately, not every significant defender has made it to the list. Despite showcasing decent form in the 2024/25 season, no Los Blancos players have made their way to the predictions list. Meanwhile, their long-time Rival, Barcelona's two pivotal defenders have secured their list. That said, here's a complete list of TOTY Defenders Stats (predicted):

PSG's Nuno Mendes has definitely deserved to be in the aforementioned TOTY Defenders list. The Portuguese left-back has single-handedly stopped two of the biggest wingers, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah. He's likely to receive a high rating if he makes it to the list. Meanwhile, two Spanish left-backs, Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Balde, have done their part, helping their teams (Chelsea and FC Barcelona, respectively) achieve astronomical heights.

On the other hand, PSG's Achraf Hakimi and William Pacho have been phenomenal in their respective areas. While Pacho has formed a strong partnership alongside Marquinhos, the Moroccan right-back remains one of the most important players in the Ligue 1 champions’ build-up play, a profile that usually shines during promos like the FC 26 Winter Wildcards Event.

Coming to the Premier League, Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk has been a massive help, controlling the tempo for the Reds. Meanwhile, Arsenal's William Saliba and Jurrien Timber have been effective in the backline. However, the Gunners have failed to win something significant. Lastly, Serie A's Inter Milan was the best Italian domestic league team in the Champions League.

Bastoni's defending against Barcelona was phenomenal. As a result, he's expected to make his place to the final list. While the predictions list might start massive debates on the internet, do note that it's completely based on an X post. This isn't a final list, and a few names might get excluded from the final XI.