EA reveals Team of the Year, with only ONE Man City star included... as Real Madrid dominate dream XI made up of players from SEVEN different clubs
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Despite clinching a record four-straight Premier League title in May and coming close to a historic domestic double, only one Manchester City player has been included in EA FC's Men's Team of the Year. A fan vote was used to decide on football's finest 11 via a points system. The dream team consisted of stars from seven different clubs, with the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Arsenal all represented.
![[Ballon d'Or winner Rodri was selected by fans despite not featuring since September after suffering an ACL injury]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/17/94179247-14293139-image-a-16_1737047888596.jpg)
And though surprises were at a minimum this year, the inclusion of only one of Pep Guardiola's squad certainly raised some eyebrows. The obvious reason would be the extraordinary drop off from the defending Premier League champions in the second half of the calendar year. City lost a whopping nine games in all competitions before 2024 drew to a close.
![[Real Madrid dominated the XI, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham all included]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/17/94179281-14293139-image-a-17_1737047894395.jpg)
And that has appeared to cost the likes of Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias and Phil Foden a place in the XI. However, Ballon d'Or winner Rodri did manage to retain his place from 12 months ago, despite not featuring since September after suffering an ACL injury.
Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Phil Foden missed out on places in the dream XI. Ballon d'Or winner Rodri was selected by fans despite not featuring since September after suffering an ACL injury. Real Madrid dominated the XI, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham all included.
Chosen by the fans, for the fans. Introducing the Men’s Team of the Year. Attackers land in #FC25 Ultimate Team on Jan 17. pic.twitter.com/FF4dZpuowx. Champions League winners Madrid dominate the side, with four of their players in the roster. Right-back Dani Carvajal, who has also missed significant time after sustaining a serious knee injury, is rewarded for his fine campaign with club and country.
