FIFA 22: EA influence could shake up the official Ligue 1 Uber Eats TOTS


Ligue 1's Team of the Season (TOTS) was revealed on Sunday, 15 May, along with the handing out of the rest of the 2021/22 France Ligue 1 awards.

However, the Ligue 1 Uber Eats Team of the Season squad will likely be different to that of the EA Sports FIFA 22 TOTS.

Notable absentees include the likes of Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and Neymar, who are two of the most popular players in Ultimate Team.

So, we're taking a look at how the FIFA 22 Ligue 1 TOTS could shape up against the Ligue 1 Uber Eats TOTS.

Official Ligue 1 Team of the Season revealed

French sensation Kylian Mbappe was crowned Ligue 1's Player of the Season for a third consecutive year, so it's no surprise to see him leading the line.

The PSG forward is joined by two fellow Frenchmen up front, Martin Terrier and Wissam Ben Yedder.

AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni makes the squad after yet another impressive season.

The 22-year-old is now one of the hottest prospects in world football, with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United said to be after his signature.

Former West Ham talisman Dimitri Payet and Ivory Coast international centre-mid Seko Fofana complete the midfield trio.

Arsenal loanee William Saliba was named the Ligue 1's Young Player of the Season for the 2021/22 campaign, so it's no surprise to see him in the back four.

World-class Brazillian defender Marquinhos is joined by his PSG teammate and summer signing, 19-year-old Nuno Mendes.

France international right-back Jonathan Clauss is the final Team of the Season defender, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.

EA influence incoming

Of course, the EA Sports FIFA 22 Ligue 1 Team of the Season will be partly decided by the fans' vote but it will also partly be determined by EA.

EA will be more inclined to include certain players that are popular in Ultimate Team in order to create a greater sense of excitement and hope for when the squad is released into packs.

We expect to see the GOAT, Lionel Messi included alongside his good friend and teammate Neymar Jr, though this isn't necessarily merited.

CROWD PLEASER - Neymar always grabs the attention of the crowd
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CROWD PLEASER - Neymar always grabs the attention of the crowd

Messi has 6 goals and 13 assists to his name this season, whereas his direct competitor, Martin Terrier has scored 21 goals whilst picking up 4 assists.

Similarly, Neymar has 18 goal contributions this season, with 12 goals and 6 assists, whilst Wissam Ben Yedder has netted 24 goals and registered 5 assists.

So, will the popular PSG lads pip the rightful players to a Team of the Season spot? We think so.

It is possible for all four of these attackers to be included in the squad, but we wouldn't be shocked if the two famous names make the starting XI ahead of the top performers.

FIFA 22 Ligue 1 TOTS release date

FIFA 22 Ultimate Team's Ligue 1 Team of the Season (TOTS) squad will be released on Friday, 27 May.

The Ligue 1 TOTS cards will be released into packs at approximately 1pm ET / 6pm BST on the day of release, replacing the Spanish La Liga TOTS cards immediately.

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