Quick Answer: FC 27 TOTW 5 is live in packs now through Wednesday, 21 October 2026 (6 PM BST). The headline cards are 89-rated Alessia Russo (ST, Arsenal) and 89-rated Patri Guijarro (CM, Barcelona), joined by 85-rated Elliot Anderson (CDM, Manchester City) and five 84-rated cards. Jordan Henderson is this week's community-voted pick at 80 OVR after two goals for Chelsea. TOTW 5's max rating of 89 is a step down from TOTW 4's 92 (Putellas), meaning pack value is lower — but Guijarro and Beerensteyn are two of the strongest budget cards you can target on the Transfer Market this week.
Team of the Week returns for its fifth edition in FC 27 Season 1, and this time it is the international break that does the talking. Two of the three most useful cards in TOTW 5 earned their spots representing their national teams — and if you hold an Ones to Watch version of anyone on this list, your card just upgraded automatically.
Here is everything you need to know: the full squad, the best cards, and where to spend your coins before TOTW 6 replaces the pool on October 21.
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What Is FC 27 TOTW 5 and When Does It Expire?
Team of the Week is a weekly promotion in FC 27 Ultimate Team that recognises footballers who performed well in real-world matches. Selected players receive special In-Form items with upgraded overall ratings and attributes compared to their standard Ultimate Team cards.
FC 27 TOTW 5 went live in packs at 6 PM BST on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, and stays available until TOTW 6 replaces it on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, per community trackers (fifauteam.com).
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | Wednesday, 14 October 2026 — 6 PM BST / 10 AM PT |
| Expires | Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — 6 PM BST |
| Squad size | 23 players |
| Highest rated | Alessia Russo and Patri Guijarro — 89 OVR |
| Lowest rated | 12 players at 80 OVR |
EA confirmed the squad via their official social post on October 14:
"Led by the fifth TOTW Community Player, @ChelseaFC's @JHenderson, another round of standout performers shape Team of the Week 5 in #FC27." — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC), October 14, 2026
FC 27 TOTW 5 Full Squad — All 23 Cards
The complete TOTW 5 roster, ordered by rating (community-tracked via fifauteam.com, verified against EA's official announcement):
| Rating | Pos | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | CM | Patri Guijarro | Barcelona |
| 89 | ST | Alessia Russo | Arsenal |
| 85 | CDM | Elliot Anderson | Manchester City |
| 84 | CAM | Isco | Real Betis |
| 84 | RW | Florian Thauvin | Udinese |
| 84 | ST | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa |
| 84 | CB | Cristian Romero | Tottenham |
| 84 | ST | Lineth Beerensteyn | Juventus |
| 82 | CAM | Christopher Nkunku | Chelsea |
| 82 | ST | Tijjani Noslin | Lazio |
| 81 | ST | Melissa Kössler | FC Köln |
| 80 | ST | André Henrique | Vasco |
| 80 | CM | Jordan Henderson ⭐ | Chelsea |
| 80 | ST | Frank Acheampong | Anderlecht |
| 80 | RW | Adriel Ba Loua | Stade Rennais |
| 80 | LW | Jaminton Campaz | Cali |
| 80 | RW | Carlo Holse | AGF |
| 80 | RB | Bryan Reynolds | Augsburg |
| 80 | CB | Marco Rente | Espanyol |
| 80 | CAM | Nicolò Cambiaghi | Udinese |
| 80 | GK | Pierce Charles | Aberdeen |
| 80 | LB | Samuel Dahl | Swansea |
| 80 | ST | Sidiki Chérif | Sparta Prague |
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Who Are the Best Players in FC 27 TOTW 5?
Is Russo Worth It?
Alessia Russo (89 ST, Arsenal) is the more polarising of the two 89s. Her card has elite 89 Shooting and 87 Dribbling with solid 86 Pace — good numbers for a striker this early in the FC 27 cycle. The weakness is 75 Passing, which limits her role in build-up and makes her more of a pure finisher than a link player.
Russo earned this card on England duty. She is the back-to-back England Women's Player of the Year, which makes the timing feel fitting — but on the pitch, the 75 Passing means the standard "false 9" role common in this meta suits her less than it suits Guijarro.
Verdict: strong if you run a traditional striker, weaker in a false 9 or build-up role.
Is Guijarro the Better 89?
Patri Guijarro (89 CM, Barcelona) posts a stat profile that would be remarkable at any position: 89 Dribbling, 89 Physical, 85 Defending with 84 Passing. She earned the card after Spain's friendly win over the USA during the international break.
For squad-building, Guijarro is the more versatile of the two headliners. She links Barcelona and La Liga, covers a central midfield slot, and her stats hold up as a deep-lying playmaker or box-to-box mid. For building hybrid squads around Spanish or Bundesliga chemistry, she is the cleaner buy.
Verdict: Guijarro is the standout of TOTW 5, regardless of position.
Why Beerensteyn Is the Budget Pick
Lineth Beerensteyn (84 ST, Juventus) has 91 Pace — the highest pace rating among all eight 84-and-above cards in TOTW 5. Combined with 87 Dribbling and 84 Shooting, she offers an archetype that is hard to find at this price point in mid-October.
If the two 89s price out of your squad, Beerensteyn is the card to watch on the Transfer Market this week.
The Anderson OTW Angle
Elliot Anderson (85 CDM, Manchester City) lands the first TOTW item of his career. For anyone holding his Ones to Watch card from Season 1, this triggers an automatic upgrade — no action required, EA applies it instantly.
His base In-Form stats (85 Passing, 83 Dribbling, 82 Defending) are solid for a defensive mid holding role. The 70 Pace is the only real flag, but for a CDM operating behind a high press that is an acceptable trade.
Henderson — Community Vote or Skip?
Jordan Henderson (80 CM, Chelsea) is the fifth and penultimate community-voted player of Season 1 (TOTW 1–6 each include one community pick). He scored two goals in Chelsea's win over Brighton to earn his spot.
At 80 OVR he is primarily a SBC ingredient. His Transfer Market price will fall into the range of other 80-rated In-Forms within 48 hours of release, making him useful for anyone stacking TOTW fodder before Season 1 ends October 22.
Which TOTW 5 Cards Are Actually Worth Buying With Coins?
Ranked for Transfer Market value (prices from FUTBIN community tracking, as of October 16):
| Card | Rating | Est. Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patri Guijarro | 89 CM | ~1.2–1.7M coins | Barcelona/La Liga hybrid squads |
| Alessia Russo | 89 ST | ~260–300k coins | Budget 89 striker, Arsenal links |
| Lineth Beerensteyn | 84 ST | ~80–150k coins | Pace-first striker at a low price |
| Elliot Anderson | 85 CDM | ~200–350k coins | Man City/PL CDM with OTW tie-in |
| Cristian Romero | 84 CB | ~100–200k coins | Tottenham/Argentina links |
The standout value pick is Russo. At 260–300k for an 89 OVR, she is significantly cheaper than Guijarro (1.2M+). If you need a striker rather than a midfielder, Russo delivers the better value per coin in TOTW 5.
The 80-rated In-Forms (Henderson, Chérif, Acheampong, Dahl, etc.) are not Transfer Market buys for performance — their value is as SBC fodder for challenges requiring Team of the Week player items.
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Do 80-Rated In-Forms Still Have Value Before Season 2?
Season 1 ends 22 October 2026, and multiple live SBCs require In-Form cards as ingredients. With only TOTW 5 and TOTW 6 left before Season 2 begins, the pool of available In-Forms is limited. This creates short-term demand for the 80-rated cards.
If you are planning to complete any Season 1 SBCs that call for TOTW items, buying the cheaper 80-rated In-Forms before October 21 (when TOTW 5 leaves packs) reduces the cost of those challenges compared to waiting.
Once TOTW 6 drops, TOTW 5 cards move off-pack and typically drop 10–20% in price as demand shifts to the newest batch — so time your purchases accordingly.
TOTW 5 vs TOTW 4: Is This a Step Down?
Yes — and the community felt it immediately. TOTW 4 (released October 7) was headlined by 92-rated Alexia Putellas, 91-rated Jude Bellingham, and two 90-rated cards (Ewa Pajor and Gianluigi Donnarumma). TOTW 5's maximum rating of 89 is a measurable step down.
The difference matters for packs: TOTW 4 offered genuine multi-million coin pulls from Gold packs. TOTW 5 is more of a "mid-week value" squad — Guijarro and Beerensteyn are genuinely useful, but the pack appeal is lower than last week.
The practical impact: player prices in TOTW 5 should settle lower and faster than TOTW 4 did. If you are buying for squad use rather than investment, wait 24–48 hours after October 14 for prices to settle before buying Russo or Guijarro on the Transfer Market.
FC 27 TOTW 5 FAQ
When does FC 27 TOTW 5 expire? TOTW 5 leaves packs on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6 PM BST, when TOTW 6 replaces it. After that date the cards are no longer available in standard packs, though tradeable versions remain on the Transfer Market.
Who is the FC 27 TOTW 5 community vote player? Jordan Henderson (80 CM, Chelsea) is the community-voted pick for TOTW 5. He earned the card with two goals in Chelsea's win over Brighton. Season 1 includes a community vote in each of the first six TOTW squads — this is the fifth.
Does TOTW 5 trigger any Ones to Watch upgrades? Yes. Any player who receives a new TOTW item while Season 1 (Ones to Watch) is active has their OTW version upgraded automatically. This applies to Elliot Anderson, who receives his first TOTW card this week. Check your Club if you hold his OTW.
Is the 89-rated Russo good in FC 27? Russo's 89 Shooting and 87 Dribbling make her effective as a traditional striker. Her 75 Passing limits her use as a link player or false 9. She is a strong option for formations that want a dedicated centre-forward.
Can you still buy TOTW 5 cards after October 21? Tradeable In-Forms from TOTW 5 remain available on the Transfer Market after October 21 — they just won't appear in packs. Prices typically drop once the squad leaves packs and demand shifts to the newer TOTW.
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