FIFA 19 Ultimate Team: 6 Shocking exclusions from TOTW 7

EA Sports releases a list of 23 players every Wednesday as part of the Team of the Week pack, who are selected based on their performance in their respective leagues the past weekend. The footballers who feature on this list boast improved stats and overall for a limited amount of time.

These TOTW cards could be either unlocked by opening FUT packs or by purchased using FIFA Coins. Getting these footballers on their team is crucial for every FUT player for it helps them build their ultimate team.

However, as with any list, there will be a couple of misses, and the same is true with TOTW 7. The company behind the franchise couldn’t accommodate a bunch of footballers on this list even if they had performed exceptionally well in the league, and in this article, let us look closer at the six players who should’ve been a part of the FIFA 19 Ultimate Team’s Team of the Week 7.

Note: All the stats presented in this article represent the players’ stats available on the standard cards.

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#6 Denzel Dumfries | RB | PSV Eindhoven | Netherlands

Denzel Dumfries provided an assist and scored a goal

Denzel Dumfries is a 22-year-old Dutch defender who currently plies his trade for the PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch league. Dumfries was involved in both of his team goals on Matchday 10 against FC Groningen. The Dutchman netted a goal and provided an assist to guide his team to a 2-1 win to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Overall – 73

Pace – 81

Shooting – 68

Passing – 49

Dribbling – 69

Defending – 64

Physical – 81

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#5 Joshua Brenet | LWB | TSG Hoffenheim | Netherlands

Joshua Brenet was involved in two of the team's four goals on Matchday 9

Joshua Brenet heroics for TSG Hoffenheim on Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga helped his side secure a dominating 4-0 victory. The 24-year-old Dutch defender set up a goal and scored one himself, taking his overall tally to two goals and one assist in four league games.

Overall – 74

Pace – 91

Shooting – 70

Passing – 36

Dribbling – 70

Defending – 61

Physical – 71

#4 Ryan Fraser | RM | AFC Bournemouth | Scotland

Ryan Fraser provided two assists for AFC Bournemouth

Ryan Fraser provided two assists against Fulham on Matchday 10 of the 2018/19 Premier League season to help his side record a comfortable 3-0 victory. The 24-year-old two assists took his overall tally to five assists in ten league games.

Overall – 75

Pace – 86

Shooting – 65

Passing – 69

Dribbling – 79

Defending – 46

Physical – 50

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#3 Mathew Ryan | GK | Brighton and Hove Albion | Australia

Mathew Ryan recorded his third consecutive clean sheet

Mathew Ryan is a 26-year-old Australian goalkeeper who currently plies his trade for Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League. Ryan had a fantastic game against Wolverhampton Wolves on Matchday 10, helping his side secure a 1-0 victory with a third consecutive clean sheet. With that game, the Australian now has three clean sheets in ten league games.

Overall – 78

Diving – 78

Handling – 74

Kicking - 84

Reflexes – 80

Speed – 53

Positioning – 77

#2 Ross Barkley | CAM | Chelsea | England

Ross Barkley scored a goal and provided two assists

Ross Barkley’s impressive run of form continued in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Englishman netted a goal and set up two others to aid Chelsea record a comfortable 4-0 victory over Burnley. With that goal, Barkley has scored three goals in the last three league games.

Overall – 79

Pace – 70

Shooting – 72

Passing – 76

Dribbling – 81

Defending – 54

Physical – 73

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#1 Ishak Belfodil | ST | TSG Hoffenheim |Algeria

Ishak Belfodil scored a brace against Stuttgart

Ishak Belfodil is a 26-year-old Algerian striker who currently plays for TSG Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga. Belfodil showcased tremendous form on Matchday 9 of the league, finding the back of the twice against Stuttgart to help his side record a comprehensive victory with a dominating 4-0 scoreline.

Overall – 76

Pace – 72

Shooting – 75

Passing – 73

Dribbling – 36

Defending – 69

Physical – 82