EA FC 25 TOTY: Does Kylian Mbappe deserve to be in Team of the Year?

Kylian Mbappe is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the world of football today, and the Frenchman has been nominated for the EA FC 25 TOTY. The talismanic attacker had a successful campaign with PSG on an individual level but failed to win the EUROs with France and has been inconsistent this season. Overall, there are other attackers who deserve the Team of the Year spot more than him due to their consistency.

The Real Madrid superstar is among the best attackers on the virtual pitch, with his 91-rated base item being a fan favorite. His various special items already sell for millions of coins in the transfer market, and his inclusion in EA FC 25 TOTY could boost him even further. However, he faces stiff competition from other top-tier performers and could miss out on the promo squad for the first time in years.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Kylian Mbappe could miss out on a spot on the EA FC 25 TOTY roster

Kylian Mbappe has 18 goal contributions in 25 games for Real Madrid across all competitions so far this season. While these stats are impressive, they are a far cry from his performances last season, where he had 54 contributions in 48 games. He also only had two goal contributions in the EURO tournament, and his international campaign could possibly deny him a spot in EA FC 25 TOTY.

The French forward has been part of the Team of the Year lineup every year since FIFA 19 but will face tough competition from other elite attackers this year. His teammate, Vinicius Junior, will almost certainly occupy one of the TOTY attacker spots in the squad, with the Brazilian being second in the Ballon d'Or vote and winning the FIFA Best Player award as well.

There are multiple contenders for the other two spots in the EA FC 25 TOTY attack. Inter's Lautaro Martinez had a phenomenal club season, ending 2024 as the top scorer in Serie A. He also won the Copa America with Argentina and is in fine form this season. Manchester City's Erling Haaland is also a top-tier pick, with the Norwegian being a goal-scoring machine in 2024.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is regarded by many as the best attacker this season and has led his side to the top of the Premier League table. FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has also risen to prominence with his EURO-winning performances for Spain. He is also the top assist provider in La Liga at the moment.

Salah and Haaland could replace Mbappe in Team of the Year (Images via EA Sports)

All these attackers could prevent Kylian Mbappe from being part of the EA FC 25 TOTY roster, as they are arguably more deserving of the inclusion. However, the squad will be decided by a fan vote, and his popularity could still lead to him being part of the lineup.