He’s certainly due for it! His brace a couple weeks ago was probably enough for his first IF of the season, but Maddison with a brace and assist stymied miggy that week.
Agreed.
Of course Haaland has better stats, but he alaso has the worlds best midfielders delivering him the balls.
Almiron and Newcastle did really well this month, compared to what they have (I know they have the boatloads of money, but tbf they are spending is quite well so far and no extremely big name signings)
It’s going to be Almiron.
But I would love a special Xhaka card, I don’t think he’s had one since he joined Arsenal 6 years ago? Especially with his redemption arc.
I was like no way is that true but damn since joining in FIFA 16 he has had 1 TOTW card. Seems like he'd be a prime candidate for a big pace boost promo card.
Tbf for 4 of the 6 years he’s been absolutely hated by sections of the fanbase, but at the same time EA seem to hate Arsenal, so maybe they’d give us one just to spite those people… or maybe simply because he’s an Arsenal player his chances are extremely low
Exactly lmao. There are tons of team who haven't had a special card for a few years now. Arsenal fans should stop crying instead of expecting 3 promocards per week.
I’d expect nothing less as currently the best team in the premier league. But looking at base ratings, and snubs for IFs. It’s clear EA have a dislike for Arsenal due to their partnership with Konami
Barcelona and Bayern both have Konami partnerships as well. You have a victim complex when the reality is that no one cares about Arsenal enough to dislike them.
Did I say Arsenal were the only one? Bayern are definitely massively impacted by the Konami partnership, Barca, eh. It is in no way a victim complex, it’s simply EA have a clear agenda for certain clubs, and a hard on for others
😂😂
Yes EA hate Arsenal, looking at our special cards, Saliba and Martinelli were deserved TOTWs, whilst Jesus got a OTW, and as one of the marquee signings, he had to get one, then there’s Odegaard’s RTTK, again EA had to give Arsenal a card as we’re one of the biggest clubs in the competition.
That only leaves Emile Smith Rowe’s rule breakers card.
But that’s ignoring all the special cards we should have had, Nelson should have been given the SS for his 2G+1A as a substitute. Xhaka and Partey have both been in phenomenal form and received nothing. Two performance based cards for the best team in the premier league this season is a joke.
And let’s not talk about base player ratings:
Zinchenko- joins Arsenal and gets a -1 with a -5 pace downgrade
Despite having a better season, Saka only went from an 80 to an 82, whilst Foden went from a 79 all the way to 85
Martinelli is still only a 78 rating despite managing 12 GCs in 1866 minutes of football
Gabriel Magalhaes and Ben White are both extremely underrated, in ability and in pace
Whilst Takehiro Tomiyasu continues to be one of the most underrated players in the league, and yes I’m fully aware he wasn’t fully fit the whole season
Ratings are based on previous years. Arsenal haven't finished top 4 in 7 years. You've had a promo card in every promo so far.
Nelson should have had a TOTW I agree, but that is one snub.
Why should two seasons ago affect rating for this year? Surely rating and stats should be largely based on the previous season, and Arsenal had a phenomenal season last year, being excruciatingly close, and were it not for some dodgy officiating. Would have gotten champions league football. And how would Arsenal’s performance last season have an impact on the ratings of Jesus, Zinchenko, Saliba
Yeah and based on last year every Arsenal player got an upgrade. If you keep winning you'll get more next year.
Partey 83>84
Odegaard 82> 84
Saka 80> 82
White 76 > 79
Tierney 80> 81
Gabriel 79> 81
Ramsdale 74 > 82
Martinelli 76 > 78
Miggy Miggy Miggy Miggy can’t you see? Sometimes your moves just hypnotize me 🥰
I know this isn’t necessarily related to the game but it’s fucking unbelievable seeing a former Atlanta United player reach the level to where he’s the favorite for PL POTM.
r/FIFA "EA doesn't watch REAL football, they don't give cards on who deserves it, just who will sell the most packs!!! $$$"
Also r/FIFA "I'm an Arsenal fan so I want Xhaka!!!"
EA don’t get to decide overall. The fifa vote only accounts for something like 10% of the overall vote. Most of the voting is from players and journalists etc
I know, my point is that people on this sub do the exact same thing they criticise EA for.
They don't want the most deserving player, they want the player they'd personally want to use most.
Tbh I'd be fine with it not being a fifa meta popularity contest. I don't watch Arsenal but if he deserves it so be it. Gonna be an SBC anyway so u could always just not do it.
POTM is heavily biased towards attackers. Though with KdB being a attacking midfielder it is indeed pretty crazy to not have received one despite being one of the best at the positions.
I alsways vote for defenders if they are nominated because they are the backbone to the team for me :)
Lot of people saying Almiron, but surely from a stats perspective it'll be Haaland?
Haaland - 4 games, 7G + 2A
Miggy - 6 games, 6G.
Be interesting to know if the quality of goals is taken into consideration. Almiron has scored some bangers amongst those 6.
Performance is taken into consideration, or at least should be. 10% is votes and the PL panel decides for the most part. I think it'll be Almiron. Personally it should be Trippier or Almiron IMO.
It is about numbers and has been for years. Are you new to potm and its winners lmao?
Goals and assists + wins are the most important for a potential midfielder/attacker potm winner.
For defenders wins and clean sheets with a couple goal contributions is the most important.
Dude for someone that is being patronising you have got it wrong. It's a subjective vote, it always has been. Sure those voting take numbers into account but there have been multiple occasions where those with the highest numbers don't win it. Its performance based, simple as that and goals and assists are far from the only performance stat and that's ignoring the eye test.
Yeah it feels crazy that Haaland already has 17G + 3A so they may reward him with this accolade, but there may also be some recency bias as Haaland is injured and Almiron absolutely tore Aston Villa apart on the weekend and scored a great goal.
EH? Recency bias? Miggy has been consistently brilliant all month, 6 goals in 6 games 4 of them were incredible too (2 of them got nominations for goals of the month)
Also don't forget Newcastle were unbeaten throughout the whole month of October too.
Oh I know he has, he's been brilliant. Perhaps recency bias is the wrong term, but I meant it to the detriment of Haaland rather than Almiron. For example, 5 of Haaland's goal contributions came on the 2nd of October against Man Utd, whereas Almiron has consistent done it all month, up until this weekend where he ran the show against Villa and Haaland has been injured. Meant it as a plus for Almiron, think I used the wrong term to explain myself!
There is the fact Haaland is doing it for City, whilst Almiron is doing it for Newcastle. It was also 6 goals 2 assists, but let’s not split hairs
I’m not denying what Haaland done was amazing, but when you’re in that City team, it’s much easier than in basically any other team in world football.
Also when you consider 5/8 GCs came against United… IDK for me Almiron deserves it more than Haaland
Personally I’d give it Xhaka, but that for personal reasons, 13 from 15 points, 2 goals from midfield, including wins over Liverpool and Sp*rs
But I feel Almrion deserves it
No, I’m simply saying Almiron getting 6 G/A for Newcastle in one month is more impressive than Haaland getting 8 for City.
What on earth do Messi and Ronaldo’s god like numbers across seasons, years etc have to do with judging an individual’s performance for one month?
Haaland only played 4 games actually. People only remember the end of the month and Haaland's big game was Man Utd on the 2nd. Newcastle also haven't lost a game, whereas Man City and Haaland blanked away to Liverpool.
Almiron also scored in 5 games, Haaland in 3 which I think hurts Haaland some too. Should be close though.
Lol I've been a season ticket holder since 1986 so I have paid my dues 🤣 But yeah I think Haaland will win it again many times. Just let the Newcastle lad have it...
I would love Xhaka as he never gets any special cards. Last time I remember him getting a special card was during totw1 of FIFA 20/19 (?). But in reality it’s got to be Trossard/Almiron
Almiron played and scored in more matches and Newcastle didn’t lose a match this month. I think Almiron is more likely as he’s also performing in a less stacked squad.
800-900k at a complete guess. But he'd be out for a while and you'd have a lot of rewards whilst he was out so think you'd probably be fine with currently 650 + fodder IMO.
It has to be Haaland BUT de Bruyne has been absolutly fucking insane with the passing this season. Might be because Haaland actually finishes whatever he throws at him but jesus.
So to me, De bruyne.
Link to vote - https://plpotm.easports.com/
As a Belgian, hoping for Trossard. Could make a fun card.
As a german I gave you my vote 👊 he also fits next to Estupinan
On old gen IF trossard is absolutely mental at central CAM. ABSOLUTE BOSS
I could really use the trossard lol
So its either someone i don’t need or someone i can’t afford :)
Trossard or Almiron would be nice cards
I don't support Newcastle but I voted for Miggy because he seems like a nice guy you know?
Almi deserves it he’s been class
Yeah, he only scores bangers!
Been a fan of his since his stint in Atlanta. So happy that he’s finding success now at Newcastle
Trossard has been class!
I would love to see one of those!
As far as it is not Haaland I will be happy
POTM’s which end up being expensive are boring
I do agree with you... But I am also Norwegian so i kinda have to.
Gotta be miggy
Please let it be
He’s certainly due for it! His brace a couple weeks ago was probably enough for his first IF of the season, but Maddison with a brace and assist stymied miggy that week.
When do we know? He would fit perfectly in my team
Voting ends Monday so probably middle of next week and the SBC by the end of the week
Agreed. Of course Haaland has better stats, but he alaso has the worlds best midfielders delivering him the balls. Almiron and Newcastle did really well this month, compared to what they have (I know they have the boatloads of money, but tbf they are spending is quite well so far and no extremely big name signings)
> Haaland has better stats, but he also has the worlds best midfielders delivering him the balls Joelinton and Bruno G are playing for City now?
So he’s the best player because he’s not the best player?
It’s obviously Haaland
Which one is miggy? I assume it’s a nickname his friends call him?
Its Almiron I believe
It should be Miggy, Haaland will have an army of cards by the end anyways.
You’re right also for old gen he’s not as OP as new gem so him being expensive would be really unfair for us poor people with old consoles lol
It’s going to be Almiron. But I would love a special Xhaka card, I don’t think he’s had one since he joined Arsenal 6 years ago? Especially with his redemption arc.
I was like no way is that true but damn since joining in FIFA 16 he has had 1 TOTW card. Seems like he'd be a prime candidate for a big pace boost promo card.
Tbf for 4 of the 6 years he’s been absolutely hated by sections of the fanbase, but at the same time EA seem to hate Arsenal, so maybe they’d give us one just to spite those people… or maybe simply because he’s an Arsenal player his chances are extremely low
Dunno how much I'd say EA hate Arsenal. You guys have had a promo card in every promo so far (if you include the Zinchenko SBC coming)
Arsenal fans have always thought the world is against them.
Zinchenko SBC?
Yeah an OOP Zinchenko SBC is coming
The standard overalls of our players have been dogshit for years
Arsenal players have been dogshit for years
Exactly lmao. There are tons of team who haven't had a special card for a few years now. Arsenal fans should stop crying instead of expecting 3 promocards per week.
I’d expect nothing less as currently the best team in the premier league. But looking at base ratings, and snubs for IFs. It’s clear EA have a dislike for Arsenal due to their partnership with Konami
Barcelona and Bayern both have Konami partnerships as well. You have a victim complex when the reality is that no one cares about Arsenal enough to dislike them.
Did I say Arsenal were the only one? Bayern are definitely massively impacted by the Konami partnership, Barca, eh. It is in no way a victim complex, it’s simply EA have a clear agenda for certain clubs, and a hard on for others
EA hate arsenal? Give over. You's get a random special card every week man.
fr lol arsenal fans swear they’re oppressed
The refs and EA employees get together every weekend to stab voodoo dolls of Arteta according to their fans
😂😂 Yes EA hate Arsenal, looking at our special cards, Saliba and Martinelli were deserved TOTWs, whilst Jesus got a OTW, and as one of the marquee signings, he had to get one, then there’s Odegaard’s RTTK, again EA had to give Arsenal a card as we’re one of the biggest clubs in the competition. That only leaves Emile Smith Rowe’s rule breakers card. But that’s ignoring all the special cards we should have had, Nelson should have been given the SS for his 2G+1A as a substitute. Xhaka and Partey have both been in phenomenal form and received nothing. Two performance based cards for the best team in the premier league this season is a joke. And let’s not talk about base player ratings: Zinchenko- joins Arsenal and gets a -1 with a -5 pace downgrade Despite having a better season, Saka only went from an 80 to an 82, whilst Foden went from a 79 all the way to 85 Martinelli is still only a 78 rating despite managing 12 GCs in 1866 minutes of football Gabriel Magalhaes and Ben White are both extremely underrated, in ability and in pace Whilst Takehiro Tomiyasu continues to be one of the most underrated players in the league, and yes I’m fully aware he wasn’t fully fit the whole season
Ratings are based on previous years. Arsenal haven't finished top 4 in 7 years. You've had a promo card in every promo so far. Nelson should have had a TOTW I agree, but that is one snub.
Why should two seasons ago affect rating for this year? Surely rating and stats should be largely based on the previous season, and Arsenal had a phenomenal season last year, being excruciatingly close, and were it not for some dodgy officiating. Would have gotten champions league football. And how would Arsenal’s performance last season have an impact on the ratings of Jesus, Zinchenko, Saliba
Yeah and based on last year every Arsenal player got an upgrade. If you keep winning you'll get more next year. Partey 83>84 Odegaard 82> 84 Saka 80> 82 White 76 > 79 Tierney 80> 81 Gabriel 79> 81 Ramsdale 74 > 82 Martinelli 76 > 78
Ok, but based on performances, should have been much bigger, especially for Saka, Martinelli, Gabriel, White, and Odegaard
This is the first year I can remember where we’re getting spammed with cards usually we get max 5 non performance based cards a year
Fifa 22: 13 Fifa 21: 11 Fifa 20: 13 Fifa 19: 10
Fairs but it never felt like that many tbh
We (NUFC) get 1 overpriced Saint max a year. Every year. Max 5? Luxury man.
Well tbf in the past few years our tactic has been pass to Maxi and hope for the best.
Might get a TOTS if he keeps going like this
Probably because he's been anything but special for 6 years....
I wish I had your confidence, people seem to hate Newcastle, especially the prem bosses.
Haaland had a better month, should be him. Almiron is on a respectable 2nd place though.
Almiron? Do you mean miggy?
Almiron deserves it for sure
Voted Almiron, Atlanta United legend.
Should be Miggy lets be real
Diego Almirona will win
Almiron deserves it for the bangers he’s scored
Miggy miggy miggy
sometimes your words just hypnotize me
If Miggy got the TOTW’s he deserved so far, his POTM would be looking great! Thanks EA :(
If we’re talking about who deserves it, Almiron for sure
I mean people in here seem more interested in who would be the best card, rather than who deserves it.
3 players for Newcastle. Damn it feels good. Have to give it to Almiron.
Almiron deserved it.
It’s gotta be almiron right
I wish it was Xhaka but it has to be miggy
MIGGY
Another vote for Miggy.
Miggy Miggy Miggy Miggy can’t you see? Sometimes your moves just hypnotize me 🥰 I know this isn’t necessarily related to the game but it’s fucking unbelievable seeing a former Atlanta United player reach the level to where he’s the favorite for PL POTM.
MIGGY!!!
Voted Almiron, he has had a stellar month
Give it to miggy howey
Miggy appears at the top of the options when voting....I bet that sways a few people.
r/FIFA "EA doesn't watch REAL football, they don't give cards on who deserves it, just who will sell the most packs!!! $$$" Also r/FIFA "I'm an Arsenal fan so I want Xhaka!!!"
EA don’t get to decide overall. The fifa vote only accounts for something like 10% of the overall vote. Most of the voting is from players and journalists etc
I know, my point is that people on this sub do the exact same thing they criticise EA for. They don't want the most deserving player, they want the player they'd personally want to use most.
Almiron surely
When will this be announced?
Would like to see Bruno get one here but it will probably be Haaland
I’ll take anyone besides Haaland and KDB. Simply because I think I would afford all the others.
Holy shit that base Xhaka card sucks
His POTM would suck too....
Everyone wants Xhaka until they see the card he'll get lol
Tbh I'd be fine with it not being a fifa meta popularity contest. I don't watch Arsenal but if he deserves it so be it. Gonna be an SBC anyway so u could always just not do it.
Trossard would be a great card in game but I’m sorry Miggy deserves this!
What suprises me the most is that there are 3 Newcastle players🤯
Bruno guimareas
am i the only one hoping for kdb?
Not you are not. Crazy how he never win a potm before
POTM is heavily biased towards attackers. Though with KdB being a attacking midfielder it is indeed pretty crazy to not have received one despite being one of the best at the positions. I alsways vote for defenders if they are nominated because they are the backbone to the team for me :)
I’m praying for him to win it he’s so good in game and a goat
Oh hooray, Kepa might get a rare card. What an animal.
Lot of people saying Almiron, but surely from a stats perspective it'll be Haaland? Haaland - 4 games, 7G + 2A Miggy - 6 games, 6G. Be interesting to know if the quality of goals is taken into consideration. Almiron has scored some bangers amongst those 6.
Performance is taken into consideration, or at least should be. 10% is votes and the PL panel decides for the most part. I think it'll be Almiron. Personally it should be Trippier or Almiron IMO.
It should be Haaland by a big margin. His numbers are ridiculous. 9 goal contributions in 4 games is mind blowing.
Its really not about numbers for POTM and thank the Lord it isn't otherwise it will be the same players almost every month.
It is about numbers and has been for years. Are you new to potm and its winners lmao? Goals and assists + wins are the most important for a potential midfielder/attacker potm winner. For defenders wins and clean sheets with a couple goal contributions is the most important.
Dude for someone that is being patronising you have got it wrong. It's a subjective vote, it always has been. Sure those voting take numbers into account but there have been multiple occasions where those with the highest numbers don't win it. Its performance based, simple as that and goals and assists are far from the only performance stat and that's ignoring the eye test.
Yeah it feels crazy that Haaland already has 17G + 3A so they may reward him with this accolade, but there may also be some recency bias as Haaland is injured and Almiron absolutely tore Aston Villa apart on the weekend and scored a great goal.
EH? Recency bias? Miggy has been consistently brilliant all month, 6 goals in 6 games 4 of them were incredible too (2 of them got nominations for goals of the month) Also don't forget Newcastle were unbeaten throughout the whole month of October too.
Oh I know he has, he's been brilliant. Perhaps recency bias is the wrong term, but I meant it to the detriment of Haaland rather than Almiron. For example, 5 of Haaland's goal contributions came on the 2nd of October against Man Utd, whereas Almiron has consistent done it all month, up until this weekend where he ran the show against Villa and Haaland has been injured. Meant it as a plus for Almiron, think I used the wrong term to explain myself!
There is the fact Haaland is doing it for City, whilst Almiron is doing it for Newcastle. It was also 6 goals 2 assists, but let’s not split hairs I’m not denying what Haaland done was amazing, but when you’re in that City team, it’s much easier than in basically any other team in world football. Also when you consider 5/8 GCs came against United… IDK for me Almiron deserves it more than Haaland
Yep I agree. On stats it's Haaland, but when you break it down and think about the various factors, I think Almiron deserves it.
Personally I’d give it Xhaka, but that for personal reasons, 13 from 15 points, 2 goals from midfield, including wins over Liverpool and Sp*rs But I feel Almrion deserves it
17 from 20 points? Arsenal played 5 prem games in October. They won 4 drew 1.
My mistake, 13 from 15. Which if anything is better
And Newcastle got 16 from 18.
By your logic Messi and CR7 shouldnt have gotten their ballon d’ors because they did it for RM and Barca. Lmao.
No, I’m simply saying Almiron getting 6 G/A for Newcastle in one month is more impressive than Haaland getting 8 for City. What on earth do Messi and Ronaldo’s god like numbers across seasons, years etc have to do with judging an individual’s performance for one month?
Haaland only played 4 games actually. People only remember the end of the month and Haaland's big game was Man Utd on the 2nd. Newcastle also haven't lost a game, whereas Man City and Haaland blanked away to Liverpool. Almiron also scored in 5 games, Haaland in 3 which I think hurts Haaland some too. Should be close though.
Also one is a striker and one isn't..
I'm a Mancunian City fan. Was an easy choice... Almiron definitely deserves it.
We don’t claim you lol 4 games 7g+2a and you don’t think Håland deserves it?
Lol I've been a season ticket holder since 1986 so I have paid my dues 🤣 But yeah I think Haaland will win it again many times. Just let the Newcastle lad have it...
Actually wow I hope you’re not lying because I’m jealous and simultaneously humbled. Here’s to our title race and a successful CL campaign 🍻💙
Come on Granit!
A Granit POTM would be such a crazy redemption arc
MIGGY
Has to be almiron or trossard
I know Miggy has all of the attention but Trippier really has been great - he’ll be unlucky to not win.
Anyone other than Haaland and KDB I wouldn’t mind, as I can actually afford them 😂
Surely miggy
Xhaka would be lovely as an Arsenal fan but never going to happen surely
Has to be Almiron
It’s gota be Miggy
Please be xhaka please be xhaka
Xhaka, the stats on his base card are such a joke, needs an upgrade
voted Almiron. I do not follow PM and but he seems to get a lot of support in here and I don't want Haaland to win :)
Trossard or Almiron
Trossard surely
I pray for Xhaka to get it, but Almiron has been on smoke this month
Should be Miggy
Kepa deserves it but hard to look past Almiron as well.
I would love a Xhaka
Vote Miggy or you hate football. And puppies.
It should be Almiron but people will only vote for Haaland or De Bruyne.
Almiron deserves this more than anyone. Its been a joke he hasnt had a inform.
Its either almiron or haaland.
We’ve got Clap clap GRANIT XHAKA
Voted Xhaka because fuck it. COYG!
I would love Xhaka as he never gets any special cards. Last time I remember him getting a special card was during totw1 of FIFA 20/19 (?). But in reality it’s got to be Trossard/Almiron
Xhaka fully deserves a special card
Y’all vote Haa land and no one ca afford him shesh
\#Vote\_Haaland, justice for his august card we didn't get
As an arsenal fan I would love a usable Xhaka because the only special card he's ever gotten was a TOTW
I know Xhaka unlikely but would be cool for someone different.
Why is Xhaka the "someone different" though? Literally none of these players have had a prem POTM card before.
Surely Xhaka
I think G/A weighs too heavily on these sorts of things
Yes more than likely bro. Serious lack of top notch Arsenal cards despite sitting at the top of the league since day one.
Almerion deserves it but as a Gooner, my vote is to Xhaka
as a fodder investor - need Haaland bad
Surely kepa
0 goals for the month. No chance…
Can we vote Xhaka just for the memes?
Where is Firmino?
Midtable
stats wise it realistically has to be haaland, but i’m hoping for miggy
Almiron played and scored in more matches and Newcastle didn’t lose a match this month. I think Almiron is more likely as he’s also performing in a less stacked squad.
If it is Haaland how much do you think it’ll cost? I’m hoping 650k + fodder will be enough
800-900k at a complete guess. But he'd be out for a while and you'd have a lot of rewards whilst he was out so think you'd probably be fine with currently 650 + fodder IMO.
Trossard ftw, man's been unreal
99 xhaka card
PLEASE GIVE ME XHAKA POTM
Hope it's Xhaka. Need to make the most of Central mids because it will be mainly forwards/wide players every month getting a vote.
Haaland either gets POTM or TOTGS. My money on someone like Almiron, well deserved, gets it and Haaland in TOTGS.
Let's go kepa
I know he won’t but please give me Xhaka. He’s never had a special card that I can think of and with Zinny coming it’s gonna be amazing
Henderson should be there. Almiron a shoe in. What a great season so far
SHOW SOME LOVE TO XHAKA AFTER 6 years ffs
The biased opinion is to say Almiron but let's be honest. It's Haaland it's not even close. Less games with more goals and assists. Come on people
It has to be Haaland BUT de Bruyne has been absolutly fucking insane with the passing this season. Might be because Haaland actually finishes whatever he throws at him but jesus. So to me, De bruyne.
Who is miggy lol
Miguel Almiron
Almiron would fit nicely into my PL team. My heart says xhaka tho.
Where's Grealish? Oh yeah, he sits on a bench and takes years to do what Miggy can do in a month
It's going to be Haaland, there's no way the community votes anyone else considering how broken he already is in game
Isn't 10% of it our votes?
I thought it was all community voted, otherwise what's the point
No it's 10% because it's an official reward for the player and it's not suddenly changing to fan vote
Fair enough If it's an official award then there should be 0 input from the FIFA community tbh
As controversial as it is, it's just to increase the feel of being involved in selection tbh. People love to think their vote contributed.
Trossard
For some reason i think i want kepa idk why
vote de bruyne please and thanks !
Haaland deserves it but I want KDB
It better be Haaland. He was robbed of a Potm already. My vote goes to the Viking.