> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/tutorials-and-guides/guides/how-to-use-totw-beta.md). # How-to use TOTW - beta Our Team of the Week (TOTW) engine automatically picks the top 11 performers of every round using Sportmonks’ proprietary Player Rating model. No editorial bias—just data‑driven, repeatable selection. ### Quick Start | **Action** | **API request** | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Get all available TOTWS | | | Get the TOTW for a specific round | | | Get the latest TOTW for a specific league | | All endpoints require your standard `api_token` query parameter. *** ### Includes Enrich your response by adding includes to your response with ?include=. | **Include** | **Add** | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | player | Player objects (id, name, nationality, height, etc.) | | team | Team objects (id, name, logo, etc.) | | round | Round metadata (name, start/end dates, fixtures, etc.) | Add includes to enrich the response. See the example of an API request, which includes three includes below: #### Latest Premier League TOTW with player & team objects {% code overflow="wrap" %} ``` https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/football/team-of-the-week/leagues/8/latest?api_token=YOURTOKEN&include=player;team;round ``` {% endcode %}
Response ```json { "data": [ { "id": 11464, "player_id": 1371, "fixture_id": 19135026, "round_id": 339271, "team_id": 9, "rating": "8.12", "formation_position": 8, "formation": "4-3-3", "player": { "id": 1371, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 556, "nationality_id": 556, "city_id": null, "position_id": 26, "detailed_position_id": null, "type_id": 26, "common_name": "K. De Bruyne", "firstname": "Kevin", "lastname": "De Bruyne", "name": "Kevin De Bruyne", "display_name": "Kevin De Bruyne", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/players/27/1371.png", "height": 181, "weight": 68, "date_of_birth": "1991-06-28", "gender": "male" }, "team": { "id": 9, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 462, "venue_id": 151, "gender": "male", "name": "Manchester City", "short_code": "MCI", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/teams/9/9.png", "founded": 1880, "type": "domestic", "placeholder": false, "last_played_at": "2025-05-17 15:30:00" }, "round": { "id": 339271, "sport_id": 1, "league_id": 8, "season_id": 23614, "stage_id": 77471288, "name": "36", "finished": true, "is_current": false, "starting_at": "2025-05-10", "ending_at": "2025-05-11", "games_in_current_week": false } }, { "id": 11467, "player_id": 1881, "fixture_id": 19135020, "round_id": 339271, "team_id": 11, "rating": "7.8", "formation_position": 11, "formation": "4-3-3", "player": { "id": 1881, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 716, "nationality_id": 716, "city_id": 47715, "position_id": 27, "detailed_position_id": 152, "type_id": 27, "common_name": "A. Iwobi", "firstname": "Alex", "lastname": "Iwobi", "name": "Alex Iwobi", "display_name": "Alex Iwobi", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/players/25/1881.png", "height": 183, "weight": 75, "date_of_birth": "1996-05-03", "gender": "male" }, "team": { "id": 11, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 462, "venue_id": 485, "gender": "male", "name": "Fulham", "short_code": "FUL", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/teams/11/11.png", "founded": 1879, "type": "domestic", "placeholder": false, "last_played_at": "2025-05-18 14:00:00" }, "round": { "id": 339271, "sport_id": 1, "league_id": 8, "season_id": 23614, "stage_id": 77471288, "name": "36", "finished": true, "is_current": false, "starting_at": "2025-05-10", "ending_at": "2025-05-11", "games_in_current_week": false } }, { "id": 11469, "player_id": 5252, "fixture_id": 19135023, "round_id": 339271, "team_id": 1, "rating": "7.9", "formation_position": 5, "formation": "4-3-3", "player": { "id": 5252, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 462, "nationality_id": 462, "city_id": 51663, "position_id": 25, "detailed_position_id": 154, "type_id": 25, "common_name": "A. Wan-Bissaka", "firstname": "Aaron", "lastname": "Wan-Bissaka", "name": "Aaron Wan-Bissaka", "display_name": "Aaron Wan-Bissaka", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/players/4/5252.png", "height": 183, "weight": 72, "date_of_birth": "1997-11-26", "gender": "male" }, "team": { "id": 1, "sport_id": 1, "country_id": 462, "venue_id": 214, "gender": "male", "name": "West Ham United", "short_code": "WHU", "image_path": "https://cdn.sportmonks.com/images/soccer/teams/1/1.png", "founded": 1895, "type": "domestic", "placeholder": false, "last_played_at": "2025-05-18 13:15:00" }, "round": { "id": 339271, "sport_id": 1, "league_id": 8, "season_id": 23614, "stage_id": 77471288, "name": "36", "finished": true, "is_current": false, "starting_at": "2025-05-10", "ending_at": "2025-05-11", "games_in_current_week": false } }, ... // and more ] } ```
*** ### Coverage & Limitations * Round‑based competitions only.\ Knock‑out stages and playoff matches are not supported. * Player ratings are updated once all fixtures in a round are finished; a TOTW becomes available immediately thereafter. * Check the league [coverage here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/162QAv57Vn4wcZfryTu5Zc6Y3BHBmJq-3qSZP2dlf9Go/edit?gid=0#gid=0) *** ### Error Handling TOTW endpoints follow our standard [error model](/v3/api/error-codes.md). Common codes include: | **Code** | **Meaning** | **Typical cause** | | -------- | ------------ | -------------------------------------- | | 401 | Unauthorized | Missing/invalid api\_token. | | 404 | Not Found | Round or league not eligible for TOTW. | | 429 | Rate Limit | Exceeded plan allowance. | *** ### Feedback & Bug Reporting We 💚 feedback! Email with: 1. Full request URL including query string 2. The round or league ID affected 3. What you observed vs. what you expected 4. Any additional screenshots or logs The more context you provide, the faster we can assist. *** ### Changelog | Date (UTC) | Version | Notes | | ---------- | ---------- | ---------------------------- | | 2025‑05‑02 | 0.9.0‑beta | Initial public beta release. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/tutorials-and-guides/guides/how-to-use-totw-beta.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.