Discover the FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes! Get the official Jan 13 release date and see the full 90 OVR stat upgrades for players like Kompany, Marchisio & Forlán.
FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes: Release Date & Stats
FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes: Release Date & Stats
FC 26 Team of the Year Honourable Mention Heroes: Player Stats and Release Date
The release of the Honourable Mention Heroes for the 2026 Team of the Year (TOTY) event is finally upon us. This specific promo brings a selection of fan-favorite players back into the spotlight with significant upgrades. We are seeing a jump from the standard 88 OVR to a powerful 90 OVR for these specific items.
The promo officially begins on January 13th. If you have been tracking players like Vincent Kompany, Claudio Marchisio, or Diego Forlán, this is the moment their stats receive a major boost to keep up with the power curve of the game. Below, you will find everything you need to know about the stats, the release date, and exactly how these cards compare to their previous versions.
Summary
You are looking at the comprehensive guide for the FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes. This article details the release of 11 upgraded Hero cards, moving from 88 to 90 Rated. It covers the specific stat boosts for key players like Kompany and Matuidi, confirms the January 13th release date, and explains the visual differences between the Gold and Blue versions of these items.
TLDR
- The promo release date is January 13th, 2026.
- All featured Hero players receive a +2 Overall Rating upgrade (88 OVR to 90 OVR).
- The list includes fan favorites like Kompany, Marchisio, Yaya Touré, and Forlán.
- Most players received a +2 boost to every single stat category.
- These items are visually distinct with a Blue card design.
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What are TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes?
TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes are special player items in FC 26 Ultimate Team that celebrate specific retired greats during the annual Team of the Year campaign. Unlike standard Hero cards which maintain a static rating throughout most of the year, these items represent a significant jump in power curve viability.
You can easily distinguish these items by their visual design. While the base versions of these Heroes are Gold with an 88 OVR rating, the TOTY Honourable Mention versions feature a distinct Blue design and a 90 OVR rating. These cards generally feature boosted statistics across all categories—Pace, Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Defending, and Physicality—making them some of the most desirable items in the game during this period.
When is the FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes Release Date?
The FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes release date is January 13th. This release timing aligns with the broader Team of the Year celebrations occurring within Ultimate Team, providing players with more high-tier options to pack or purchase alongside the main TOTY squad.
FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes Player Ratings
The following list details the confirmed players for this release. We have compared the new 90 OVR (Blue) versions directly against their 88 OVR (Gold) counterparts so you can see exactly where the value lies.
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FC 26 TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes
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Released: January 13, 2026
11
Heroes
90
OVR Rating
+2
Upgrade
6
Positions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating upgrade for TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes?
The players featured in this specific release received a uniform +2 Overall Rating (OVR) boost. They have moved from their base 88 OVR (Gold) versions to upgraded 90 OVR (Blue) versions, making them significantly more competitive in-game.
Do TOTY Honourable Mention Heroes have different positions?
No, for this specific release, the positions remain the same as their base cards. For example, Vincent Kompany remains a Center Back (CB) and Diego Forlán remains a Striker (ST).
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Conor Byrne
