With the release of the full Team of the Year roster right around the corner in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, leaks have begun to surface regarding Vinicius Junior, Joao Cancelo, and others receiving TOTY Honorable Mention cards. These footballers narrowly missed out on a spot in the TOTY lineup, featuring some of the most prominent names in the sport.
Team of the Year is amongst the biggest and most renowned events in Ultimate Team, earning EA Sports a large portion of its annual revenue through microtransactions and pack sales.
With the TOTY squad in FIFA 23 consisting of the most overpowered cards in the game, fans will be excited to get their hands on new Honorable Mentions cards like Vinicius Junior and Cancelo.
Note: This article is speculative and based entirely on leaks from social media.
With Erling Haaland leaked to be the winner of the TOTY 12th Man vote, fans were eager to see which footballers received a spot on the Honorable Mentions roster. These players were nominated for the overall Team of the Year vote due to their impressive performances over the year, but narrowly missed out on a spot in the starting eleven.
While these cards won't be as ridiculously boosted as the TOTY versions, they will undoubtedly be overpowered and viable in their respective positions in the current meta of FIFA 23.
Vinicius Junior is probably the most popular player to be leaked for the upcoming promo. Not only is the Brazilian winger a force to be reckoned with on the virtual pitch, he has been one of the driving forces behind Real Madrid's domestic and European success. Based on leaks by FIFATradingRomania on Twitter, Vinicius Junior will receive a TOTY Honorable Mentions card soon.
Similarly, Joao Cancelo has been a mainstay in defense
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