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FC 26, a realistic football game, is set against the backdrop of real-world football matches. It retains the rhythm and performance of a real football game while maintaining its competitive and entertaining aspects.

However, the game can't perfectly replicate the smoothness and responsiveness of a live match. Fortunately, the developers have been listening to player feedback and continuously optimizing the game's realism to satisfy most players' desires.

With Christmas approaching, EA FC 26 will release its latest 1.3.0 patch before the celebrations. Based on player feedback from November, the developers have made significant adjustments to one of the most controversial mechanics – the goalkeeper – to enhance the game's realism. They've also improved Career Mode and Clubs and introduced Classic XI Teams for Kick Off.

Major Goalkeeper Update

This update significantly reforms the gameplay. When you update and re-enter the game, you'll find your goalkeeper seems quite different from before. This is the biggest highlight of this update, improving the realism of goalkeepers in the game.

Because players had previously expressed dissatisfaction with goalkeeper movement, this update made the following changes:

When using Manual Goalkeeper in open matches, movement speed and coverage area will be significantly reduced, eliminating previously exaggerated and unrealistic goalkeeper maneuvers. This movement change aims to provide players with another strategy for defending scoring opportunities. While this mechanism isn't entirely realistic, the developers want to allow players some control over the goalkeeper's position.

This patch also removes Goalkeeper Rush To Center mechanic from matches, as it reduced goalkeeper realism and caused inconsistent defensive behavior.

Finally, it fixes the issue of goalkeepers occasionally reacting slowly to first-time shots. This was based on numerous player feedback that goalkeepers sometimes couldn't handle first-time shots as well as expected, a point confirmed by internal data.

Therefore, after this update, goalkeeper performance should be more realistic and consistent.

Career Mode Improvements

The official Career Mode will continue to expand, with new Live Challenges, Live Start Points, and Snapshots released weekly.To improve the overall user experience, this update includes the following changes based on player feedback:

• A new indicator field has been added to Squad Hub to clearly display a player's contract renewal intentions;
• A new tab has been added to Manager Live Hub, simplifying the creation of Live Start Points and Manager Live saves, allowing players to quickly access previously earned retro jersey rewards;
• Improved the toggle shortcut, allowing for automatic saving when exiting the toggle menu, eliminating the need for manual saving;
• A mascot menu browsing function has been added to Create Your Club process, and the previous issue of not being able to replace clubs other than your favorite team has been fixed;
• Player Archetype preview in Player Career has been adjusted, and Archetypes option has replaced the previous Attributes option in the creation process.

Clubs Upgrade

Besides the goalkeeper update, another highlight is Clubs update. The player progression system has received a major upgrade, with Clubs Archetype level cap increased from 60 to 75.

Importantly, previously, AXP could only raise the level to 25; now it can raise it to 40, significantly increasing the upgrade range. This update also adds a customizable PlayStyle slot, which can be upgraded to PlayStyle+ at level 75.

Meanwhile, players can now use a maximum of 475 Attribute Points, and CAM's match rating has been balanced to ensure consistency with other positions, preventing inflated ratings.

Rush Rematch In Ultimate Team

A new Rematch feature will be introduced in Ultimate Team Rush mode. After a match, players can vote whether to join another team in the same group to continue playing.

Players who choose to join will enter a new match lobby, while those who choose to leave will return to Rush Ultimate Team Menu. If players in a team don't choose to join before the countdown ends, the entire team will be returned to the match lobby.

This update makes the game experience smoother, and players can continue playing together if they find suitable teammates during a match.

Classic XI Teams Added To Kick Off

This Holiday Update will introduce the beloved and anticipated classic lineups in Kick Off and Kick Off Rush modes. Players can relive past glories and compete against former top European teams and legendary players. This wave of nostalgia will undoubtedly resonate with many players and veteran fans.

AI Defending Status Update

Since the game isn't entirely populated by real players, AI inevitably appears in many modes. Many players have reported that the AI's defense is too strong, making it difficult to break through, affecting the game's experience and balance. The official team is actively testing and adjusting the AI defense data, and an update is expected around January to resolve this issue.

Visual And Menu Updates

EA FC 26 will add 7 new player portraits and update 1 coach portrait. Future updates will showcase improved player visuals, providing a better overall experience.

The main menu will also be updated to reflect the holiday theme, with snowflakes and festive effects immersing players in a Christmas atmosphere from the moment they enter the game.

These are the details for the upcoming FC 26 1.3.0 patch. The development team has incorporated many player suggestions into the updates, so stay tuned!

Good news! EA Sports FC 26 released the brand new Holiday Update 1.3.0 on December 2nd. This patch isn't just a simple update to improve gameplay; it's a major update bringing a series of feature improvements and fixes.

Holiday Update 1.3.0

In Ultimate Team mode, the most significant change is the improvement to the goalkeeper. Manual goalkeeper movement is now more restricted because in open matches, the goalkeeper's movement speed and coverage area are significantly reduced, and Rush To Center mechanic in open matches has been removed.

Several targeted improvements aim to enhance the goalkeeper's saves and reaction time. Goalkeepers will react more sensitively to first shots, and the probability of save errors will be reduced. In Competitive mode, goalkeepers transition faster after receiving the ball, allowing for smoother throws, dives, and dribbling.

In addition, they slightly improved the transition speed of skill moves, especially after pull-back actions, fixed the issue of slow player reactions in set-piece attacks, and corrected the problem of AI mistakenly kicking corner kicks out of bounds.

These improvements not only significantly enhanced the player experience but also revitalized a previously underrated formation, namely the 4-3-1-2 formation.

Why Is The 4-3-1-2 Formation Underrated?

The 4-3-1-2 formation is often underestimated. While it possesses strong central attacking capabilities, creating difficult-to-mark attacking threats and enhancing midfield dominance, this formation relies too heavily on fullbacks to create width. This can lead to fullbacks being frequently exposed to defense and consuming a lot of stamina.

Furthermore, when opponents with fast wingers exploit space on the flanks to break through your defense, midfielders must move up to cover, often isolating fullbacks. When full-backs are pushed too far forward, the team becomes vulnerable to quick counter-attacks, especially against wide-open teams like those using a 4-3-3 formation.

However, compared to this disadvantage, the advantages of the 4-3-1-2 formation are significantly more pronounced. This formation is adaptable to various playing styles, from long-ball counters to possession-based teams, thus flexibly meeting the needs of different coaches and players. Furthermore, the two strikers and one attacking midfielder densely packed in the center allow for strong control and creative attacks through the middle.

Because this formation demands high tactical flexibility, its advantages are often overlooked. However, after FIFA 26 1.3.0 patch update, players can utilize full-backs and flexible midfielders to cover these flanks, creating a powerful central attack and a compact team formation. This makes the 4-3-1-2 formation a top choice for teams that prioritize midfield control.

How Does Update 1.3.0 Affect This Formation?

First, as we mentioned before, this update improves AI and optimizes player roles, allowing players to more effectively utilize the advantages of the 4-3-1-2 formation. Players like fullbacks can now more easily control the flanks while maintaining a solid central structure.

Furthermore, changes to player movement and the ability to set more specific player roles allow players to create smoother, more flexible formations, thus better controlling their team's performance at different stages of the match.

Based on current trends, after the 1.3.0 update, the 4-3-1-2 formation is highly likely to break the previous dominance of the 4-5-1 formation and become more competitive and viable.

4-3-1-2 vs 4-5-1

In EA FC 26, the 4-3-1-2 formation is an attacking, narrow formation consisting of two forwards and one attacking midfielder, designed to launch quick and direct attacks through the center.

In contrast, the 4-5-1 formation is more balanced and compact, relying on a striker and five midfielders for support, providing greater defensive stability and midfield control, especially against counter-attacks.

Therefore, the 4-3-1-2 formation is generally more suitable for aggressive attacks, while the 4-5-1 formation is defensively solid and excels at controlling the midfield.

However, after the 1.3.0 patch update, the 4-3-1-2 formation is clearly more advantageous than the 4-5-1 formation because it can form a more threatening four-man attacking combination in the final third and provides a better midfield and defensive structure through its unique player roles. These factors allow the 4-3-1-2 formation to deliver greater attacking firepower and more creative attacking options.

On the other hand, the 4-5-1 formation, because of its heavy reliance on wingers and midfielders to support the striker, can easily lead to the lone striker becoming isolated and struggling to organize attacks. Furthermore, if the wingers are the only source of attacking support, the formation's attacking methods are easily predictable by the opponent, making it easier for them to defend. Therefore, the era of the 4-5-1 formation's dominance in FUT 26 may be coming to an end!

How To Effectively Use 4-3-1-2 Formation?

When using a 4-3-1-2 formation in EA FC 26, the focus should be on building a narrow central attacking system. To achieve this, one midfielder should act as a defensive midfielder, another as a balanced playmaker or box-to-box midfielder, and a third player responsible for attack.

The single attacking midfielder should link up with the two forwards, while fullbacks are responsible for stretching the attack, as there are no wingers in this formation.

The specific player roles and instructions used for this formation are as follows:

• Striker (ST): Use Advanced Forward and set Stay Central and Get in Behind instruction to make him the primary scoring threat.
• Attacking Midfielder (CAM): Place this player between the midfielders and forwards to connect the attack. Instructions can include Get Forward or Get in Behind, depending on whether you want him to play as a second striker or a link-up player.
• Holding CM: Set to Stay Back While Attacking and Cover Center to provide a solid defensive foundation.
• Box-to-Box CM: Use Balanced instruction or Get Forward to balance defense and attack.
• Playmaker CM: Can use Playmaker or Box-to-Box role to add attacking dimension, but should be set to Stay Back While Attacking and Cover Center.
• Full-backs (LB/RB): Because of the narrow formation, full-backs must spread out. It's recommended to set them to Balanced or Join the Attack to support the attack, but if they are not flexible enough, Stay Back While Attacking is often a safer option.
• Center-backs (CB): Keep these players' default instructions to maintain defensive stability.
• Goalkeeper (GK): Use the default instructions or set to Goalkeeper and Balanced for increased flexibility.

To maximize the effectiveness of this formation, you must effectively utilize your full-backs, instructing them to actively spread the floor, while simultaneously ensuring they can quickly track back after an attack.

In short, you need to be prepared to adapt your tactics based on your opponent. If the opponent attacks down the flanks, you may need to switch to a more conservative formation or make tactical adjustments to cover the wide areas.

Regardless, after the 1.3.0 update for FC 26, we anticipate the 4-3-1-2 formation will soon become popular again, as it provides strong attacking firepower through the center while maintaining good defensive stability, making it ideal for possession-based, high-pressing tactics. Give it a try!

EA FC 26's Black Friday sale not only brought numerous powerful special cards, but also many SBCs and evolutions that can significantly boost player performance.

The newly released evolution is Magician of the Right, which can greatly improve the strength of right-wing players. This evolution is also a chain evolution with a total of 5 levels. Let's take a look at the details of this evolution and popular choices.

Magician Of The Right Evolution

Magician of the Right is an evolution limited to right-wing players. The player's OVR cannot be higher than 85, and you must complete it within one week of unlocking this evolution. Furthermore, this evolution is not free; it requires 700 FC 26 points or 60,000 FC 26 coins to unlock, and cannot be repeated.

Magician of the Right Requirements:

• Overall: Max 85
• Playstyle: Max 10
• Playstyle+: Max 1
• Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
• Position: RW

Magician of the Right Total Upgrades

• Overall: +15 | Max 87
• Shooting: +15 | Max 83
• Acceleration: +20 | Max 91
• Agility: +20 | Max 88
• Balance: +20 | Max 89
• Ball control: +20 | Max 90
• Crossing: +20 | Max 86
• Curve: +20 | Max 87
• Dribbling: +20 | Max 88
• Long Passing: +30 | Max 88
• Reactions: +20 | Max 85
• Short Passing: +30 | Max 90
• Free Kick: +20 | Max 87
• Sprint Speed: +20 | Max 91
• Stamina: +20 | Max 80
• Vision: +20 | Max 89
• Composure: +20 | Max 87
• Weak Foot: +2 | Max 4
• Skills: +2 | Max 4
• Playstyles+: Rapid+ | Max 1
• Playstyles: Finesse Shot | Max 6
• Roles: Winger++/Inside Forward++/Wide Playmaker+

This evolution makes many players who were previously not a good fit for the current game meta much more useful by adding key player styles and improving attributes. This evolution also adds Finesse Shot Playstyle to left-footed players on the right wing, completely changing their attacking threat and allowing them to cut inside and finish with high-quality shots.

Furthermore, this evolution not only increases Playstyles, but also significantly enhances basic speed, dribbling, and shooting attributes, all of which can drastically change a player's performance.

How To Choose Players?

Magician of the Right evolution is quite practical, so you can't just choose players randomly. Instead, you should choose players who, after evolving, are closer to the meta Playstyle. Evaluate these players comprehensively, considering whether there are more cost-effective alternatives.

You need to pay attention to changes in players' base stats such as speed, dribbling, and shooting. Secondly, you need to consider chemistry style pairings. For example, how can you further optimize players like Hunter, Engine, Finisher, and Marksman?

The addition and variation of player styles is the core of the evolution. Focus on players with key Playstyles such as Finesse Shot, First Touch, Quick Step, and Rapid. These players, combined with Rapid+, will have stronger attacking capabilities.

Additionally, you need to evaluate the suitability of players on the right flank RW, RM and even CAM positions, especially whether they have received key positional instructions such as Inside Forward. Additionally, a player's weakest foot star rating is also an important factor to consider.

If you're unsure which player to choose, it's highly recommended to select players with their strong foot on the opposite side. This means using left-footed players on the right wing and right-footed players on the left wing, making their shots after cutting inside more threatening.

Popular Players

80 OVR Marcus Rashford

While Marcus Rashford has always been popular, to include him in this evolution, you need to ensure he has earned a RW position through previous evolutions. He's not suitable for players who only have the basic card. After evolution, consider using Engine chemistry style.

84 OVR Salma Paralluelo

This evolution makes her more compatible with the current meta. Crucially, she gains Finesse Shot Playstyle and is better suited to the right flank thanks to Inside Forward++, allowing this left-footed player to cut inside from the right and execute Finesse Shots, greatly increasing her versatility.

84 OVR Jérémy Doku TOTW

This card has excellent stats after the evolution, with dribbling improving to over 90 and gaining Playstyles like First Touch. However, his weakness is that as a left-footed player, Evolution primarily strengthens the right flank, while he is better suited to the left.

81 OVR Rayan Cherki

81 OVR Rayan Cherki looks quite good after this evolution, especially in the attacking midfielder position. However, if you already own his previous free Evolution version, this upgrade isn't necessary.

85 OVR Désiré Doué

Désiré Doué's base gold card already has advantages in RW position such as Inside Forward+ and Wide Playmaker++, and he also has a 4-star weak foot. While he gains stat improvements, it doesn't create a significant change.

78 OVR Estêvão

This evolution grants Estêvão a significant boost to his base stats, making him fast and giving him Quick Step+ and Rapid Playstyles, making him an excellent card. The downside is that as a left-footed player, he lacks ideal player roles on left wing. If you want to build a Chelsea team, this is a pretty good choice.

81 OVR Amaiur Sarriegi

Amaiur Sarriegi is a powerful female footballer. After evolution, her stats are extremely high, and she possesses a large number of useful Playstyles, such as Finesse Shot, First Touch, and Technical Dribbling. She is very threatening whether playing on the wing or as a striker.

85 OVR Marco Asensio

This evolution adds the crucial Finesse Shot Playstyle to him, compensating for his previous weaknesses. Possessing both Tiki Taka and other Playstyles makes him an excellent choice for left-footed players on the right wing.

The above is a general player recommendation for Magician of the Right. This evolution isn't free, so choose carefully.

In EA FC 26, your through balls are frequently intercepted because of defensive positioning, opponents' high pressing, and the game's AI sometimes being set to force interceptions.

Fortunately, in the developers' recent November update feedback, they explicitly stated that CPU AI will be reworked in FC 26 v1.1.3, improving its ability to track off-the-ball runs, make quick decisions, and maintain formation, while reducing the previous tendency to aggressively push forward to intercept offside players.

So, for now, external AI factors are being eliminated. To improve your through ball success rate and dominate Weekend League, you must change your passing style, especially against strong opponents. But don't worry, here we share three through ball techniques to quickly break through the opponent's defense and accurately pass to the target position. Let's take a look!

Add Curve To Your Passes

First, the technique we'll discuss is adding a curve to your through balls. This is highly effective when the opponent anticipates the through ball opportunity and intercepts the pass.

Simply put, to execute this technique, hold down L2/LT button before charging the pass. This instructs your player to add a curve to the pass, making the ball go around defenders, much like a curved shot goes around the goalkeeper.

Therefore, instead of passing a predictable straight ball, aim to get the ball around obstacles, i.e., moving attacking players. This technique is even more effective if your player has Incisive Pass Playstyle.

Furthermore, this technique works when there are defenders between the passer and the target player, as a straight pass is too risky. Curved through balls can also be very effective when attacking players are making diagonal runs into the backline, allowing you to send the ball along their running path instead of forcing it through the wall, reducing the risk of interception.

In crowded central areas, a curved pass to the flanks can create excellent opportunities that standard through balls cannot reach - a point many players overlook.

Dinked Pass

Next, we'll introduce Dinked Pass, feared by all defenders today. Simply double-click the through ball button.

At first glance, it seems no different from a regular through ball, but you won't realize the enormous difference until the very last moment when your player gently lifts the ball.

Instead of skimming across the grass like a typical through ball, giving defenders a chance to slide or intercept, the ball bounces off their legs, creating a fantastic opportunity for your attacking players to chase it down.

This Dinked Pass is especially important when the defense pushes forward aggressively, leaving space. The curved trajectory allows the ball to easily bypass sliding tackles and tackles. This pass is perfect for lobbing the ball behind full-backs or center-backs, allowing your running players to make runs.

The reason Dinked Pass is so efficient is that it doesn't fly high like a lob; it just bounces gently, which is why it reaches the attacking player's feet faster and avoids interception.

This type of pass is very effective at close range, especially inside or near the box. If you can use Dinked Pass correctly inside the box, you can create volley opportunities.

In FIFA 26, the success rate of this type of pass is extremely high, but it requires relatively high reaction and ball control stats from the player executing the pass. Therefore, if you want your through balls to be more effective, you can buy FC 26 coins to invest in suitable players. More importantly, coinciding with the Thanksgiving and Black Friday double celebration, IGGM is offering a limited-time lucky draw to reward users, giving you a 100% chance to win a large coupon and save money when buying coins!

First Time Through Balls

Finally, let's talk about the most underrated method in the through ball mechanic: First Time Through Balls. This is an excellent way to quickly break through the opponent's defense, especially effective in a three-man backline.

For this tactic to work, you need three players: one in the center, one running down the flank, and ideally a striker in the attacking third who will act as your link-up.

When you have your central player dribbling the ball, point the left stick at the winger and tap L1/LB button. This will trigger his run, and he will begin exploring the space ahead.

At this point, you need to pass the ball to your striker while observing the winger's run. However, be careful not to try to control the ball with the striker.

While the ball is still in flight, accelerate and deliver a regular pass or a lobbed pass to the winger. Before the opponent can react, you've completed the breakthrough. Timing is crucial when executing this tactic.

Additional Tips

Finally, I'd like to remind you that for these three types of through balls to work, you need to keep the receiving player actively running, because the ball will travel along their running path, not their current position. If they remain stationary, these techniques will not work.

At the same time, you can still control the ball with the player currently dribbling, but the key is to observe the runs. If the running player can safely break through the defense, you can try a through ball.

In short, successfully executing these through ball tactics requires a lot of practice in matches. You must also understand which shooting method will lead to a goal in crucial moments, which is very important in one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper.

Not only FC 26, but many previous FC games have released new Team of the Week (TOTW) squads weekly after release, giving you the opportunity to continuously upgrade your club roster and always have the strongest players.

Only players who have performed exceptionally well in real-world leagues over the past week can be selected for TOTW, and the game releases a Best of TOTW squad once a certain number of TOTW squads have been accumulated.

For example, this year's EA FC 26 Best of TOTW compiled a list of the best squads based on the squads from the previous ten weeks, and it was released during TOTW 11 and Black Friday Thunderstruck campaign.

Based on this, we will introduce the ultimate FUT 26 TOTW 11 and this year's Best of TOTW squads, as well as strategies for obtaining these cards.

FC 26 TOTW 11

This lineup was added to Ultimate Team Pack at 6 PM on November 26th. You have a chance to obtain them by redeeming packs or playing the game until the release of TOTW 12 next Wednesday.

We previously predicted the players selected for TOTW 11, but the final official lineup is as follows:

• Lavelle - OVR 89
• Karchaoui - OVR 88
• Eze - OVR 87
• Cristiano Ronaldo - OVR 86
• Ait Bouldal - OVR 86
• Ane Azkona - OVR 86
• Pickford - OVR 86
• Ferran Torres - OVR 85
• Barnes - OVR 84
• Soulé - OVR 84
• Undav - OVR 84
• Fabio Abreu - OVR 84
• Losada - OVR 83
• Karl - OVR 83
• Savona - OVR 83
• Álex Febas - OVR 83
• Pobega - OVR 83
• Laborda - OVR 83
• Shiozaki - OVR 83
• Naujoks - OVR 83
• Ekeroth - OVR 83
• Armstrong - OVR 83
• Skytta - OVR 83

How about it? Does this list overlap with your predictions? If there are any you like, hurry up and get them!

FC 26 Best Of TOTW

This event uses Team of the Week players from the past 10 weeks of FIFA 26's release as a database. It selects some popular or outstanding players with an OVR of over 85 and brings them back to the game, giving you a chance to win the players you're missing.

The release time for Best of TOTW is the same as TOTW 11, but it lasts for nine days, expected to end on December 5th. The complete list of relevant players is as follows:

• Salah - OVR 92
• Alexia Putellas - OVR 92
• Haaland - OVR 91
• Bellingham - OVR 91
• Vini Jr. - OVR 90
• Kane - OVR 90
• Shaw - OVR 90
• Vitinha - OVR 90
• Mapi Leon - OVR 90
• Debinha - OVR 89
• Buhl - OVR 88
• Lavelle - OVR 88
• Rice - OVR 88
• Caicedo - OVR 88
• McCabe - OVR 88
• Maignan - OVR 88
• Harder - OVR 87
• Messi - OVR 87
• Reijnders - OVR 87
• Bruno Guimaraes - OVR 87
• Berger - OVR 87
• Calhanoglu - OVR 87
• Mateo - OVR 86
• Gakpo - OVR 86
• Chawinga - OVR 86
• Polkaj - OVR 86
• Aubameyang - OVR 86
• Pulisic - OVR 86
• Laurent - OVR 86
• Yeremay - OVR 86
• Weir - OVR 86
• Pedro Goncalves - OVR 86
• Walsh - OVR 86
• Grimaldo - OVR 86
• Diaz - OVR 86
• Rodrygo - OVR 86
• Dabritz - OVR 86
• Laia Aleixandri - OVR 86
• Ruben Neves - OVR 86
• Stanway - OVR 86
• Gravenberch - OVR 86
• Oberdorf - OVR 86
• Joao Neves - OVR 86
• Gvardiol - OVR 86
• Alvaro Carrera - OVR 86
• Inigo Martinez - OVR 86
• Pavard - OVR 86
• Eder Militao - OVR 86
• Ballard - OVR 86
• Marcos Llorente - OVR 86
• Carpenter - OVR 86
• Oyarzabal - OVR 85
• Berardi - OVR 85
• Gnabry - OVR 85
• Nusa - OVR 85
• Mahrez - OVR 85
• Antony - OVR 85
• Kumagai - OVR 85
• Stiller - OVR 85
• Konsa - OVR 85
• Modric - OVR 85

It has to be said, this is a truly massive lineup! This also means your chances of getting TOTW players through card packs will be significantly higher, unless you only want one or two specific players.

How To Get New Or Returning TOTW Players?

Time is limited, but there are many players to acquire, so FC 26 offers several ways to obtain TOTW players, which we will list for you one by one.

Trading In The Transfer Market

This is probably the simplest and most direct method. Simply consume coins to instantly find player cards that others are selling but that you happen to lack by filtering for specific players or player positions.

However, if you don't play many matches or have a low win rate, resulting in insufficient coins, it's best to get FC 26 coins for sale as soon as possible and trade to redeem your desired players in time to avoid missing out.

Obtaining And Opening Packs

Once TOTW 11 and Best of TOTW lineups are activated, they will be added to all gold card packs in the game. In addition, special promotional card packs released by FC 26 during Black Friday will also contain TOTW players, with a higher drop rate.

We generally recommend checking the pack drop rates displayed in the shop before farming for packs to plan your farming strategy more effectively. As for how to obtain FIFA 26 packs, the main methods currently include:

• Earning packs with coins or in-game credits.
• Completing daily, weekly, and season objectives, as well as specific milestone challenges.
• Leveling up Season Progression to unlock pack rewards at different tiers.
• Playing Division Rivals and Squad Battles for ranking rewards.
• Participating in weekend leagues and achieving specific rankings.
• Completing available SBCs.
• Participating in Moments mode to earn stars and redeem them for packs.

It‘s worth noting that other events launching on November 26th alongside TOTW 11 and Best of TOTW include rewards that can earn you packs, such as the new SBC Pre-Black Friday Challenge 1.

This SBC will last for 3 days, and completing the following related challenges will reward you with a non-tradable Prime Gold Players Pack:

• Player Nationality: At least 3 different nationalities.
• Players from the same league: Up to 5 players from the same league.
• Players from the same club: At least 4 players from the same club.
• Player rarity: Minimum Gold quality.
• Player OVR: Minimum 80.
• Team chemistry: Minimum 31.
• Squad size: Exactly 11 players.

More Black Friday deals will be available next week, making this the perfect time to complete all new SBCs to earn packs and unlock more TOTW players!

It's worth mentioning that IGGM Black Friday sale also started on November 26th at 08:00 UTC! You can win shopping discounts or coupons every day until the same time on the 30th!

That's all for this time. Hopefully, you can fully utilize in-game events to further expand your FC 26 squad before 2026 arrives! Have fun!

Team of The Week 11 promotion that all FIFA fans have been eagerly anticipating is almost here again! Each week's TOTW roster includes special cards with permanent attribute boosts, boasting higher stats than the regular versions, and the selected players are those who performed exceptionally well in real matches last week.

With domestic football nearing its end, the exciting performances of various clubs and national teams have led to numerous changes in the standings, bringing some unexpected shifts. Therefore, the competition for this TOTW 11 roster is exceptionally fierce.

So, before the official Team of The Week 11 roster is announced, let's predict the best players for each position based on their specific match performances this week. You can use these predictions to invest in some currently undervalued players in advance; perhaps they will receive special cards with higher attribute upgrades and collectible value because of a standout performance in a particular match, becoming next week's star player.

Mark Flekken - Goalkeeper

• GK Diving: 79
• GK Handling: 76
• GK Kicking: 80
• Reflexes: 80
• Positioning: 76

For the goalkeeper position, Mark Flekken is a strong contender for FC 26 TOTW 11, given his outstanding performance in the recent Bayer Leverkusen match, making several crucial saves to help his team secure the victory.

As we mentioned before, special cards like TOTW are awarded to players who play a significant role in real-world matches. Flekken's performance clearly meets this criterion, making him a strong contender for TOTW 11.

Damon Mirani - CB

• Pace: 53
• Shooting: 32
• Passing: 49
• Dribbling: 53
• Defending: 64
• Physicality: 76

Damon Mirani is a potential contender for Centre Back of the Week, having scored two league goals in Heracles' 4-2 victory over Go Ahead Eagles, laying the foundation for his team's home win. This is a significant contribution for a defender.

Damon Mirani's outstanding performance in this match earned him a high score of 8.6 on several live score apps, and these external ratings are frequently considered in Team of the Week's predictions. Even if he doesn't make the last cut, he's almost guaranteed a spot on the bench.

Ismaëlo Ganiou - RB

• Pace: 71
• Shooting: 54
• Passing: 54
• Dribbling: 61
• Defending: 62
• Physicality: 76

Ismaëlo Ganiou has been in excellent form this season. In the 69th minute of the match on November 22nd, he scored the only goal for Lens, helping the team to a 1-0 victory over Strasbourg. This victory moved Lens up to second place in Ligue 1 standings. Therefore, Ganiou's performance definitely deserves a TOTW card.

Murillo - CB

• Pace: 84
• Dribbling: 71
• Defending: 70
• Physicality: 76
• Passing: 70
• Shooting: 68

Murillo scored a goal and kept a clean sheet in Nottingham Forest's recent 3-0 victory over Liverpool, earning him Man of the Match (MOTM) award. As a central defender, his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively makes him a standout in this week's Team of the Week.

Harvey Barnes - LM

• Pace: 83
• Shooting: 80
• Passing: 75
• Dribbling: 81
• Defense: 43
• Physicality: 68

Harvey Barnes is also a strong contender for this week's Team of the Week, having scored two goals in Newcastle Utd's 2-1 victory, securing a crucial win and earning him MOTM award. This outstanding individual performance is a key factor in his nomination.

Tommaso Pobega - CDM

• Pace: 74
• Shooting: 76
• Passing: 70
• Dribbling: 74
• Defending: 74
• Physical: 74

In Bologna's recent 3-0 victory over Udinese, Tommaso Pobega scored twice, one of which stemmed from a mistake by Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. His goals were key to the team's win and has helped Bologna maintain their strong momentum in Serie A this season. Based on this outstanding performance, Pobega is expected to be selected for EA FC 26's TOTW 11, and his player rating is likely to rise to 83.

Eberechi Eze - CM

• Pace: 74
• Shooting: 80
• Passing: 81
• Dribbling: 87
• Defending: 50
• Physical: 68

After Liverpool and Manchester City both suffered defeats, Arsenal thrashed arch-rivals Tottenham, with Eberechi Eze's outstanding performance being a key factor in Arsenal's victory. The English player scored a hat-trick, helping his team to a 4-1 win over Tottenham, hailed by many media outlets as a dominant victory.

Lamine Yamal - LW

• Pace: 85
• Shooting: 81
• Passing: 86
• Dribbling: 90
• Defending: 23
• Physicality: 53

Lamine Yamal, based on his recent outstanding performances and status as a historically great young talent, is highly likely to be selected for EA FC 26's TOTW 11 squad and receive a special card. His exceptional dribbling, chance-creating, and all-around game abilities make him a highly sought-after player in FIFA series.

Furthermore, Yamal recently broke a record by being selected as the youngest player in the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11, further increasing his chances of being included in Team of the Week.

Michael Olise - RW

• Pace: 78
• Shooting: 80
• Passing: 84
• Dribbling: 87
• Physical: 78
• Defending: 50

Michael Olise delivered a stellar performance in Bayern München's recent 6-2 victory over Freiburg. He scored two goals and sealed the win with a beautiful curling shot, extending their unbeaten start to Bundesliga season to 11 games. Olise's excellent passing efficiency and precise corner kicks perfectly illustrate why so many players are willing to spend FC 26 coins to acquire him. Therefore, his inclusion in this week's team is almost a foregone conclusion. 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - ST

• Pace: 82
• Acceleration: 76
• Shooting: 83
• Positioning: 88
• Finishing: 85
• Dribbling: 78
• Passing: 72

Aubameyang has recently scored twice, continuing his hot streak and helping Marseille to a 5-1 victory over Nice on Friday, climbing to the top of Ligue 1 standings. Therefore, he is definitely a top contender for this week's TOTW. More importantly, Aubameyang has just been selected as a POTM Tracker, with a significantly improved overall rating, making his selection even more likely.

Deniz Undav - ST

• Pace: 66
• Shooting: 82
• Passing: 74
• Dribbling: 80
• Defending: 33
• Physical: 77

Deniz Undav scored a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund, his second hat-trick in his Bundesliga career. After conceding a penalty that gave Dortmund the lead, they were unstoppable, hitting all three of their shots to help Stuttgart equalize. Undav ultimately won Man of the Match award with 72% of the vote.

In conclusion, this is our complete prediction for FC 26 TOTW 11 lineup. The weekly release of new player cards keeps the player community active and continues to provide exciting new content for players to look forward to and acquire. The release of these special cards offers more possibilities for every player's ultimate team building. If you want to keep your team competitive on the field, then you can't miss these player cards!

EA FC 26 released its November Feedback Update on November 26th. This update brought no substantial changes, mainly serving as a review of their update plans and arrangements for upcoming updates.

Players were undoubtedly disappointed with this update, as it was filled with empty promises rather than detailed solutions, specifics, or timely actions.

November Feedback Update Content

The developers believe that the shooting and goalkeeping are still severely unbalanced, and therefore goalkeeper movement will be nerfed in the December update.

Regarding the defensive AI, the developers stated that the adjustments were made due to previous enhancements to jockeying, and that any future changes would be announced in advance, but no new measures were announced.

Additionally, the developers acknowledged that the computer-controlled AI in Squad Battles mode was too powerful. Their initial intention was to make defensive phases more interesting and reduce frustration when off the ball, but the changes have actually worsened the game environment. The developers stated that they won't be able to resolve this issue until early 2026.

Player Feedback For Updates

Many players believe that FC 26 updates until now not only failed to solve the problems but actually made the game worse.

Manual Defense

Even players with excellent manual defense skills, able to use manual tackles and interceptions to stop attacks, cannot secure possession.

This is because after a defensive player completes a defensive action, there is a brief period of recovery time, during which the attacking team can immediately regain possession and launch an attack.

Slow Player Reactions

Players on the field respond to control commands with a delay, and many players have reported latency exceeding 60ms, making gameplay very clunky.

Speed Attribute Anomaly

The current pace stat behaves abnormally. Claudia Pina (86 OVR) only has a pace of 79, yet she can outpace players faster than her in matches. This speed anomaly isn't limited to Pina; Virgil van Dijk also exhibits this issue. The pace stat has been problematic for some time, but the developers haven't fixed it.

Updates Changed The Game Environment

At launch, FIFA 26 offered a rich variety of tactics and formations. However, after the update v1.1.0, 4-5-1 formation became the only dominant meta formation. This formation packs a large number of players into the midfield, forming a dense, wall-like defense.

Furthermore, due to the overly powerful defensive AI, players now tend to avoid manually controlling defensive players. Instead, they hold down the R1 button to call for teammates to provide support, letting the AI handle the defense automatically, while manually controlling forwards to track back and harass. This defensive approach requires no skill but is highly effective, resulting in almost every player becoming a defensive expert.

Corresponding to this passive defense, players' offensive methods have also become limited. Currently, players primarily rely on high-speed wing breakthroughs followed by cutback passes or finesse shots from the edge of the penalty area. Beyond these attacking methods, other offensive and defensive maneuvers are largely ineffective.

This environment frustrates players who value manual control and diverse attacking styles. Because each match's lineup and flow are similar, they find the game less engaging.

FC 26 Current Status

The first 3-4 weeks after release were the best time of EA FC 26, and even for FIFA series in recent years. It was highly responsive, with timely feedback. Manual defense and interceptions were effectively rewarded, and successful tackles kept the ball firmly in place.

Furthermore, the lack of a unified meta allowed for various formations and tactics to be effective, making the game exciting and resulting in high player retention and online player numbers.

However, the developers didn't give players enough time to adapt to the initial excellent controls. Instead, they prematurely heeded complaints from players who weren't skilled at manual defense, mistakenly buffing the AI defending. The developers should prioritize fixing defensive issues with kickoffs and corners, incorrect pass selection (especially leading to offsides), and the unbearable input delay on consoles.

The October and November updates regressed the game to the AI-dependent, passively defensive, and frustrating state of its predecessors, FUT 24 and FC 25, erasing all the strengths of its initial release.

The current disappointing gameplay will only lead to player churn. Even with abundant in-game events like Thunderstruck sales and tournaments, the poor core gameplay renders everything meaningless.

November Feedback Update reviewed the main content of official patches since the game's release, and the developers acknowledged that the patches introduced many problems. It's currently unknown whether the official December patch will fix these issues. However, the simplest and most direct way to make the game fun again is to roll back the game version, building the December update on top of the initial release version and only fixing genuine bugs like kickoffs and corner kicks, rather than changing the core gameplay.

While November Feedback Update doesn't offer any substantial content, it will bring some festive cheer to FC 26. Coupled with Thunderstruck sale starting this Friday, a large number of players will return, and some very powerful player cards will be available.

Both SBCs and Thunderstruck packs will heavily deplete your coins. You can buy reliable and cheap FC 26 coins at IGGM if you don't want to miss out on these powerful players and rebuild your strong team on Black Friday.

Black Friday is FC 26's most important promotion of 2025, bringing some very powerful cards and SBCs. Since FC 26 controls the player strength growth curve, but more powerful player cards appear during very important promotions, Black Friday will be such a turning point.

While any FIFA event is prone to leaks, the leaks for such a large promotion seem particularly early. Although the full roster hasn't been leaked yet, some Icons and SBCs have already been revealed.

Thunderstruck Leak Cards

Thunderstruck Icons

First up are the leaked Icons and Hero cards, with stars like Diego Maradona, who once stood at the pinnacle of world football, appearing for the first time in EA FC 26. Below are some of the leaked cards, but note that this is not the complete Thunderstruck promotion roster.

96 OVR Diego Maradona CAM

• PAC: 91
• SHO: 92
• PAS: 92
• DRI: 97
• DEF: 55
• PHY: 70

93 OVR Paolo Maldini CB

• PAC: 86
• SHO: 56
• PAS: 79
• DRI: 72
• DEF: 96
• PHY: 86

93 OVR Franz Beckenbauer CDM

• PAC: 83
• SHO: 75
• PAS: 90
• DRI: 86
• DEF: 94
• PHY: 83

92 OVR Eusébio ST

• PAC: 92
• SHO: 93
• PAS: 85
• DRI: 93
• DEF: 49
• PHY: 77

90 OVR Gareth Bale RW

• PAC: 96
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 86
• DRI: 90
• DEF: 66
• PHY: 80

89 OVR Franck Ribéry LW

• PAC: 90
• SHO: 86
• PAS: 86
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 38
• PHY: 89

The new Icons cards are incredibly powerful; some will easily reach over 1 million coins after release. Cards like Gareth Bale will be even more powerful and useful than Mbappé, which is why the value of powerful cards is already starting to decline.

Standard Thunderstruck Players

Besides Hero and Icons cards, some regular Thunderstruck cards have been leaked; this is not a complete list of players.

93 OVR Alexia Putellas CM

• PAC: 84
• SHO: 91
• PAS: 92
• DRI: 93
• DEF: 87
• PHY: 84

92 OVR Jude Bellingham CAM

• PAC: 82
• SHO: 88
• PAS: 86
• DRI: 93
• DEF: 63
• PHY: 87

91 OVR Rodri CDM

• PAC: 75
• SHO: 82
• PAS: 87
• DRI: 85
• DEF: 87
• PHY: 86

89 OVR Jamal Musiala CAM

• PAC: 84
• SHO: 85
• PAS: 85
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 69
• PHY: 72

88 OVR Aubameyang ST

• PAC: 89
• SHO: 89
• PAS: 80
• DRI: 86
• DEF: 44
• PHY: 74

87 OVR Sarriegi ST

• PAC: 94
• SHO: 84
• PAS: 81
• DRI: 90
• DEF: 53
• PHY: 87

85 OVR Pedro Neto RM

• PAC: 94
• SHO: 82
• PAS: 82
• DRI: 86
• DEF: 45
• PHY: 75

Most of the leaked cards are quite impressive. Rodri's speed is relatively low, but if the developers could provide an evolution that reverses this speed, it could become an excellent card. Alexia Putellas is like an upgraded version of Pina, and its performance in the game could be incredibly powerful.

SBCs

The developers often use SBCs and evolutions to drain your coins before Black Friday. Let's see if these SBCs are worth completing. 1 of 2 Base Hero Player Pick can be repeated three times. Completing it at this stage with valuable fodder cards is not cost-effective, and it's recommended to wait until Black Friday.

Base Icon Matchday Player Pick allows you to choose one of three icons: Cannavaro, Drogba, or Raúl. It requires a significant number of coins. It lasts for a week, but if you particularly need a specific player, you can choose to buy FC 26 coins or earn some coins by flipping cards in Black Friday and complete SBC afterward.

Max. 89 Base Icon Upgrade is a gamble with the icon pack SBC, although the count has been refreshed. It's still recommended to skip it, as better icon SBCs may be available during Black Friday.

Leaked SBCs

According to leaks, Hero Player Pick SBC will include Di Natale and Eden Hazard, two Hero cards that were once worth close to a million coins. Eden Hazard is very strong as a left midfielder or left winger; if an SBC can reliably give you this card, it's quite worth the investment.

Daily Upgrades and x10 Upgrades are expected to return to high-value upgrade SBCs similar to last year's 82x10 or 83x10, allowing players to acquire a large number of Sacrifice cards.

Evolutions

How Many Tricks Left Evolution is a free silver player evolution that provides huge attribute, trick, weak foot, and PlayStyles bonuses.

The value of some popular 84-85 OVR players is rising as players anticipate higher-level evolutions during Black Friday, allowing these high-rated cards to participate.

Although Black Friday hasn't officially arrived yet, the market crash has already begun. Thunderstruck Icons will be among the first promotional Icons of the year, and Debut Icons given with pre-orders of FC 26 Ultimate Edition will be upgraded to Champion Icons on November 27th and officially added to card packs for all players to draw on Black Friday. This means that there will be two icon teams in card packs this Friday.

We recommend that you save your card packs and fodder cards, exercise caution when participating in current gambling SBCs, and closely monitor market dynamics and subsequent leaks to prepare for the massive content impact of Black Friday.

FC 26 releases new SBCs, evolutions, or promotions almost daily. To be honest, these events aren't particularly difficult; their real challenge lies in meeting various conditions, which can easily lead to confusion.

However, if you want to continue playing FC 26 and lead your team to more victories, you must constantly complete these annoying events, especially during weekends when even more events are added!

For example, on November 21st, which is this Friday at 6 PM, FC 26 released many events at once, mainly SBCs with various themes, aiming to provide you with a fulfilling weekend.

Based on this, we've compiled a list, mainly introducing how to complete three upgrade-type SBCs.

What Are Upgrade-Type SBCs?

By now, you should understand the basic definition of an SBC: it's about winning new players or card packs by completing various specific challenges. These challenges don't require winning matches, but rather assembling a specific team lineup.

That said, achieving this isn't easy, as it demands a large and diverse player pool, and acquiring enough players requires a significant amount of time to be invested in FC 26.

Generally, the unique aspect of upgrade-type SBCs is the need to fully utilize daily upgrade events to acquire players who meet the challenge requirements and then assemble an 11-man team.

Therefore, if your daily FC 26 participation is insufficient, you'll likely miss out on upgrade-type SBC card pack rewards.

Mixed Leagues Upgrade

As the first upgrade-type SBC available this weekend, this round of Mixed Leagues Upgrade lasts for two weeks. This SBC will continuously host new rounds in FC 26, allowing players to complete challenges using players from specific secondary leagues.

This round of Mixed Leagues Upgrade contains four independent challenges, each requiring you to select 11 players from each of two specific leagues to form a team. The specific requirements are as follows:

Challenge 1. ROSHN Saudi League & Romania SuperLiga:

• Players from the same club：Max 6
• Player quality：Max Silver
• Team Rating: Min 60
• Reward: Small Prime Silver Players Pack

Challenge 2. Serie BKT & Bundesliga 2:

• Players from the same club：Max 2
• Rare players:Min 2
• Team Rating: Min 62
• Reward: Small Electrum Players Pack

Challenge 3. Ligue 2 BKT & LaLiga HyperMotion:

• Players from the same club: Max 2
• Rare players: Min 2
• Team Rating: Min 68
• Reward: Electrum Players Pack

Challenge 4. MLS & EFL Championship:

• Players from the same club: Max 2
• Gold players: Min 2
• Rare players: Min 3
• Team Rating: Min 73
• Reward: Premium Mixed Players Pack

The player reward packs from Challenges 1 and 2 are tradable, meaning you can sell unwanted players on the trading market. However, the player rewards from the latter two challenges are not tradable.

Premium Mixed Leagues Upgrade

This SBC is similar to the first one not only in its nature (highly valuable and repeatable) and duration (two weeks), but also in the nature of the reward card packs, and includes four challenges:

Challenge 1. CONMEBOL Libertadores & CONMEBOL Sudamericana:

• Players from the same club: Max 4
• Rare or Team of the Week (TOTW) players: Min 2
• Team Rating: Min 68
• Reward: Jumbo Gold Pack

Challenge 2. Ligue 1 & Eredivisie:

• Players from the same club: Max 1
• Gold players: Min 2
• Rare or TOTW players: Min 3
• Team Rating: Min 74
• Reward: Prime Electrum Players Pack

Challenge 3. Bundesliga & Serie A:

• Players from the same club: Max 1
• Rare or TOTW players: Min 3
• Team Rating: Min 77
• Reward: Small Prime Gold Players Pack

Challenge 4. Premier League & LaLiga:

• Players from the same club: Max 1
• Rare or TOTW players: Min 4
• Team Rating: Min 79
• Reward: Small Rare Gold Players Pack

As you may have noticed, this SBC allows you to use TOTW players without a specific week restriction. This means it doesn't matter if you haven't acquired TOTW players for this week (Week 10).

82+ TOTW Upgrade

This SBC has a shorter playtime - only one week, but the requirements are relatively simple: add 11 players and ensure your team rating is at least 84.

Upon completion, you will receive an untradeable card pack as a reward. Opening it will grant you any one of TOTW players from Weeks 1-10 with a rating at least 82.

Best Strategies For Completing These SBCs

82+ TOTW Upgrade is quite simple; you could practically assemble a suitable team if you've been playing FIFA 26 consistently for the past two months. However, the first two require a more comprehensive plan.

First, as mentioned at the beginning, you need to ensure a high level of game participation to accumulate usable players for the higher-level SBCs by completing daily Bronze, Silver, and Gold common upgrade SBCs.

Furthermore, when collecting player cards, pay attention to the leagues the players belong to, ensuring they meet the requirements of upgrade SBC you're currently working on.

It's worth noting that completing daily upgrade SBCs allows you to use players from unrelated leagues to generate more cards, creating a self-sustaining cycle.

If you still haven't acquired the missing players by the end of the current SBC, it's time to look at the trading market. However, to conserve coins, it's best to wait and see rather than immediately exchanging.

Finally, the card packs you receive after completing this weekend's (Premium) Mixed Leagues Upgrade SBC will also be helpful for subsequent SBCs. Therefore, don't sell cards unless you get duplicates.

Besides the three upgrade SBCs mentioned above, you can also play Savinho SBC or other daily activities this weekend. It'll be busy, but the rewards will be substantial!

The most anticipated SBC in EA FC 26 right now is 86 OVR Savinho SBC, which expires in a week. Some players consider it a very powerful card, while others think it's not worth the investment.

This SBC requires a large number of coins, so even players interested in it must consider whether 86 OVR Savinho can provide sufficient growth for their team. This requires analyzing the card's stats, playstyle, and in-game performance.

FC Pro Live Savinho SBC Details

FC Pro Live Upgrade

This SBC transforms your Savinho card into an FC Pro Live card, and cards in this series receive upgrades based on the performance of professional players in EA FC esports competitions. Therefore, we also need to consider the performance of its pro player, Guga Ferraz.

After he accumulates a certain number of points in a match, this card will receive attribute boosts. If Guga Ferraz successfully advances to FC Pro Open Knockout stage, the card will receive an additional Playstyle+, which can be chosen from Chip Shot, Press Proven, and Trickster.

GugaFerraz is a very young and talented player, ranked 245th in the world, but he performed exceptionally well in FC Pro Open qualifiers, defeating several excellent players, and his results are quite impressive. Given the format of 4-5 matches per night, it's quite possible for Guga Ferraz to accumulate 10 points and allow Savinho to achieve an OVR+1 upgrade.

FC Pro Upgrade:

• Earn 3 points: +1 SM/WF
• Earn 10 points: +1 OVR
• Earn 16 points: +1 OVR
• Qualify to knockout round: +1 Playstyle+, +1 OVR
• Finish Top 4 in FC Pro: +1 Alt Position, +1 Role++
• Win FC open: +1 OVR +1 SM/WF

86 OVR Savinho RW++, LM/RM

• Pac: 91
• Sho: 83
• Pas: 85
• Dri: 88
• Def: 35
• Phy: 62
• Skills: 4
• Weak Foot: 3
• Playstyle: Technical++, Whipped Pass, Inventive, First Touch, Quick Step

Statistically, Savinho's dribbling is good, his passing is decent, and his shooting and speed are both at the level of an excellent right winger. Best suited for RW and RM, facilitating inside cuts and shots.

However, he severely lacks Playstyle + for shooting and passing. He lacks key styles like Trickster and Finesse Shot. His passing styles are limited to Whipped Pass and Inventive; meta passing styles like Tiki Taka, Pinged Pass, or Incisive Pass are absent.

Therefore, Finisher chemistry style is recommended to boost shooting and balance instead of using a Physical-focused option.

In-game Performance

This card offers a significant boost to burst acceleration, excellent left stick control and ball speed, and smooth movements, allowing for easy dribbling past opponents. Since he is left-footed, using a left-foot Finesse Shot inside the box produces a decent scoring rate.

This card's most obvious weakness is passing. Although its base passing stats are decent, the lack of crucial passing playstyles leads to a high error rate in first-time passes and quick give and go, making it very inconsistent. As for shooting, while it can score a Finesse Shot, it's not consistent, and its 3-star weak foot shooting ability is mediocre.

FC Pro Live Savinho SBC Conditions

Brazil

• At least one Brazilian player in the team
• Squad Rating: Min 85
• 4-3-3 Formation

Recommended Players:

• 84 OVR Rúben Neves LW
• 86 OVR Bruno Guimarães ST (Brazil)
• 84 OVR Milinković-Savić RW
• 85 OVR Benzema CM
• 84 OVR João Cancelo CDM
• 84 OVR Sørloth CM
• 84 OVR Gakpo LB
• 86 OVR Bühl CB
• 85 OVR Baltimore CB
• 85 OVR Iñigo Martínez RB
• 84 OVR Damaris Egurrola GK

Manchester City

• At least one Manchester City player
• At least one TOTW player
• Squad Rating: Min 85
• 4-3-2-1 Formation

Recommended Players:

• 84 OVR Carnesecchi CAM
• 85 OVR Toone ST
• 84 OVR Greggi CAM
• 84 OVR Sørloth CM
• 84 OVR Olga Carmona CM
• 86 OVR Allegra Poljak CM TOTW
• 85 OVR Dani Olmo LB
• 85 OVR Miedema CB Manchester City
• 84 OVR Álex Baena CB
• 84 OVR Orban RB
• 84 OVR Schüller GK

Premier League

• At least one Premier League player
• Squad Rating: Min 86
• 3-4-2-1 Squad

Recommended Players:

• 87 OVR Hegerberg CAM
• 86 OVR Ona Batlle CAM
• 87 OVR Bastoni ST
• 84 OVR Esther LM
• 84 OVR Carpenter CM
• 84 OVR Alba Redondo CM
• 84 OVR Barcola RM
• 87 OVR Jonathan Tah CB
• 84 OVR Dumfries CB
• 87 OVR Moisés Caicedo CB Premier League
• 84 OVR Sørloth GK

Top Form

• At least one TOTW player
• Squad Rating: Min 86
• 3-4-2-1 Formation

Recommended Players:

• 84 OVR Lawrence ST
• 84 OVR Kobel ST
• 87 OVR Ann-Katrin Berger LM
• 84 OVR Grimaldo CAM
• 84 OVR Rúben Neves CDM
• 87 OVR Bastoni CAM
• 84 OVR Minge RM
• 87 OVR Mac Allister CB
• 84 OVR Dani Vivian CB
• 87 OVR Moisés Caicedo CB
• 84 OVR Benjamin Pavard GK

The consumption of these four SBC segments is approximately 192,000 FC 26 coins. As long as you don't gamble recklessly in the transfer market, you should have enough coins. However, Showdown cards for Gabriel Martinelli and Kolo Muani also have considerable potential and require fewer coins than this SBC.

The card is top-notch in ball carrying and speed, but its passing and shooting consistency is a major weakness. Future attribute upgrades and Playstyle+ option might make it much better, but this won't happen until January and is uncertain.

Overall, it's not recommended for players with few Fodder cards because its cost-effectiveness is low. It's advisable to save resources for the upcoming Thunderstruck and Black Friday events. If you're a Manchester City fan, or believe Guga Ferraz will perform well and upgrade his cards, then SBC is a good option.