FC 25 Team of The Week 5 Predictions

Another international break results in UEFA Nations League and AFCON matches taking the majority of spots in a rather underwhelming side. Headlining, we have Putellas, Hakimi, Shaw, and Guirassy

Predrag Rajkovic - GK - 78 > 82 OVR

Four saves, pen save and clean sheet  /  Serbia 2 - Switzerland 0  /  8 Sofascore Rating 

Continuing with the theme of penalty-saving keepers, Predrag accomplished the feat this week, with the Serbian stopping Embolo from twelve yards. International weeks are often the hardest to select keepers from, but in this case, it seems straightforward.

Achraf Hakimi - RB - 84 > 86 OVR

Goal and clean sheet  /  Morocco 5 - CAR 0  /  8.2 Sofascore Rating

There were a couple of lower-rated options that could have received the nod from EA for this match, but with a lack of defensive options and few standout players, Hakimi offers EA a strong selling point for packs. With a goal and a clean sheet, he is also among the best choices, making it a realistic option.

Philipp Lienhart - CB - 79 > 82 OVR

Goal and clean sheet  /  Austria 4 - Kazakhstan 0  /  8.5 Sofascore Rating 

Lienhart was involved in both of Austria’s wins this week, scoring from defence in each. I was torn between Lienhart and Baumgartner for their first match, but after Lienhart scored again in their second fixture, it's hard to overlook him.

Celin Bizet - RB - 76 > 84 OVR

Two assists and clean sheet  /  Man United (W) 3 - Tottenham (W) 0  /  7.5 Sofascore Rating

Playing against her old club Bizet occupied an unusual RB role but the decision made off with Bizet providing two assists. With her NIF being RW or ST Bizet offers an attacking option and with a featured upgrade becomes very usable.

Leandro Trossard - LW - 83 > 85 OVR

One goal, one assist  /  Italy 2 - Belgium 2  /  7.9 Sofascore Rating

With Belgium falling two goals behind away at Italy it looked set to be a difficult match. Trossard inspired a comeback with both a goal and an assist allowing them to come away from the match with a point. With the Belgian being a popular evo item you may want to look away if you recently evolved him.

Franck Yannick Kessie - CM - 82 > 84 OVR

Two goals  /  Ivory Coast 4 - Sierra Leonne 1  /  8.6 Sofascore Rating 

I have already highlighted the favouritism towards the Saudi League so far this game, and with foundations now being released, that will only increase the demand. Kessié offers EA a strong route into the division during the international break, with the Ivorian midfielder scoring twice in their 4-1 home win

Alexia Putellas - CM - 90 > 91 OVR

Two goals, one assist  /  Barcelona (W) 7 - Espanyol (W) 1  /  9.6 Sofascore Rating

Another week, another heavy Barcelona win, this time a 7-1 home victory over Espanyol. Pajor scored a hat-trick again, but with her featuring just two weeks ago, we turn to Putellas. With her NIF already costing 500k, I dread to think how expensive this IF will be

Amaiur Sarriegi - RW - 81 > 84 OVR

Two goals  /  Sociedad (W) 4 - Betis (W) 0  /  9 Sofascore Rating 

Last week made it clear that EA wants to include a few female options each week, with several seemingly forced into the lineup. With that in mind, Sarriegi should be a strong candidate heading into TOTW 5. The Spaniard scored twice as Sociedad recorded a 4-0 home win over Betis.

Khadija Shaw - ST - 86 > 87 OVR

Two goals  /  Liverpool (W) 1 - Man City (W) 2  /  7.5 Sofascore Rating 

City nearly dropped more points early on, with Liverpool taking the lead over the reigning champions. Shaw's double helped turn things around, with the winner coming in the 92nd minute. A high-rated option that EA could utilise

Serhou Guirassy - ST - 84 > 86 OVR

Hat trick  /  Guinea 4 - Ethiopia 1  /  9.7 Sofascore Rating 

Guinea picked up their first points in qualification during a must-win match against Ethiopia. Guirassy caused most of the problems, scoring three of their four goals in a 4-1 victory. One of the easiest selections of the week.

Deniz Undav - ST - 81 > 84 OVR

Two goals  /  Bosnia 1 - Germany 2  /  1.5 Kicker Rating 

Despite not having an out-and-out goalscorer since Klose, Germany have continued to find success with whoever fills the role, whether it's Füllkrug, Havertz, or Undav. It was Undav’s time to shine during their match against Bosnia, where he scored both goals in a 2-1 win.

Substitutes

Radu Dragusin - CB - 75 > 81 OVR

Goal and clean sheet  /  Cyprus 0 - Romania 5  /  7.6 Sofascore Rating 

Dragusin did not receive the highest of match ratings but with a significantly smaller pool than usual to choose from this week those with a goal and clean sheet from defence always stand a strong chance of making the side. Dragusin falls into that category after scoring one of Romania’s three.

Faustine Robert - RM - 80 > 83 OVR

One goal, two assists  /  Fleury (W) 4 - Guingamp (W) 1  /  9.8 Sofacscore Rating 

The fourth and final female player making my side this week is Robert. Involved in three of Fleury’s four goals, she was highly influential during the 4-1 win. She was among the highest-rated players of the week and adds another attacking option to your D1 Arkema sides.

Matteo Guendouzi - CM - 80 > 83 OVR

One goal, one assist  / Israel 1 - France 4  /  8.6 Sofascore Rating 

Guendouzi didn't come on until the 77th minute, but with the score at only 2-1, his impact was crucial. Providing both a goal and an assist, he helped France secure all three points away at Israel

Said Benrahma- LM - 78 > 82 OVR

Two goals  /  Algeria 5 - Togo 1  /  MOTM

Benrahma has consistently received usable cards in FIFA over the past three games. His EAFC 25 version could be on the horizon after he scored twice for Algeria in a comfortable 5-1 home win. Algeria are now three for three, sitting five points ahead of second place.

Nahki Wells - RM - 68 > 80 OVR

Three goals, one assist  /  Dominica 1 - Bermuda 6  /  10 Sofascore Rating 

We could see one or two silver or bronze options seep onto the bench this week due to limited overall choices. Wells should be guaranteed a spot one way or another after being involved in four goals from RM during a convincing Bermuda win.

Alexander Sorloth - ST - 82 > 84 OVR

One goal, one assist  /  Norway 3 - Slovenia 0  /  8.5 Sofascore Rating 

We saw Thuram’s hat trick ignored last week due to the recent POTM announcement, so I expect similar treatment for Haaland this time around. Sørloth could potentially make it instead, though, after providing both a goal and an assist during their win over Slovenia

Vangelis Pavlidis - ST - 80 > 83 OVR

Two goals  /  England 1 - Greece 2  /  8.4 Sofascore Rating 

Greece shocked England on Thursday, securing a 2-1 away win. The match was quite comfortable for the visitors, who also had several goals ruled out. Pavlidis scored both the ones that stood, including a last-minute winner.

Reserves

Guillermo Viscarra - GK - 72 > 80 OVR

Nine saves and clean sheet  /  Bolivia 1 - Colombia 0  /  9.2 Sofascore Rating

Robbie Brady - LB - 67 > 80 OVR

One goal, one assist  /  Finland 1 - Ireland 2  /  8.5 Sofascore Rating 

Miguel Araujo - CB - 65 > 80 OVR

Goal and clean sheet  /  Peru 1 - Uruguay 0  /  7.8 Sofascore Rating

Alexandru Matan - CAM - 68 > 80 OVR

Hat trick  /  Columbus 4 - New England 0  /  9.3 Sofascore Rating

Mathew Stevens - ST - 64 > 80 OVR

Hat trick  /  Wimbledon 4 - Carlisle 0  /  9.6 Sofascore Rating

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