FC 26 Week 5 TOTS Upgrade SBC: How to Get LALIGA and Liga F Stars
By Alfie Carrington••3 min read
The Team of the Season (TOTS) promo is hitting its stride in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and the latest release is a must-complete for anyone looking to upgrade their squad with elite talent. The Week 5 TOTS Upgrade SBC has officially arrived, offering players a guaranteed shot at some of the best performers from LALIGA, Liga F, and Liga Portugal. Whether you are hunting for a game-breaking winger or a rock-solid defender, this SBC provides a fantastic opportunity to pull high-rated items during the peak of the TOTS season.
What is the Week 5 TOTS Upgrade SBC?
This specific Squad Building Challenge is designed to reward managers with a TOTS Week 5 Player Pack. This pack contains one TOTS or TOTS Breakthrough player item from three specific leagues: the Spanish LALIGA, the women's Liga F, and the Portuguese Liga Portugal. The inclusion of TOTS Breakthrough items is particularly exciting, as these cards often feature unique PlayStyles+ and boosted stats that reflect a player's standout rise during the 2025/26 season.
85-Rated Squad
Exchange an 85-Rated Squad.
17,750
17,000
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 85
86-Rated Squad
Exchange an 86-Rated Squad.
8,500
8,200
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 86
Top Players to Watch Out For
The potential rewards from this SBC are immense. In LALIGA, the 2025/26 season saw the continued brilliance of young sensation Lamine Yamal and the clinical efficiency of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liga F remains dominated by the superstars of FC Barcelona Femení, where players like Alexia Putellas and Claudia Pina continue to set the standard for women's football globally. Pulling any of these cards would instantly transform most Ultimate Team starting elevens.
- Lamine Yamal (LALIGA): One of the highest-rated RW cards with incredible 5-star skill moves.
- Claudia Pina (Liga F): A versatile playmaker known for her lethal Finesse Shot+.
- Luis Javier Suárez (Liga Portugal): A physical powerhouse who has dominated the scoring charts in Portugal.
- Alexia Putellas (Liga F): The midfield maestro with unmatched passing and dribbling stats.
While the major Spanish leagues often steal the spotlight, do not overlook Liga Portugal. Performers like Vangelis Pavlidis and Trincão have received massive boosts that make them incredibly meta-relevant. Liga Portugal cards often provide excellent chemistry links to other Portuguese stars, making them valuable assets for hybrid squad building.
Cost and Value Analysis
Completing this SBC will cost approximately 26,250 on consoles and 25,200 on PC. Given that the rewards value is estimated at around 44,716, this is a high-variance gamble. However, the SBC is repeatable up to 3 times, allowing you to recycle fodder from earlier TOTS weeks into fresh chances for top-tier cards. Along the way, you also earn a Small Gold Players Pack and a Small Electrum Players Pack from the individual segments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Week 5 TOTS Upgrade SBC expire?
- The SBC is available until May 22, 2026, giving you plenty of time to grind for fodder.
- Can I get Ultimate TOTS players from this pack?
- No, this pack is specifically limited to players from LALIGA, Liga F, and Liga Portugal TOTS squads.
- Is it worth completing all three times?
- If you have high-rated duplicates (fodder), it is definitely worth the risk to try and land a 95+ rated superstar.
