FC 26 Ultimate Scream: Diego Luna

In FC games, the most direct representation of a player's ability is the various attribute data on their player cards. However, in actual gameplay, you can utilize additional mechanisms to make your players perform even better than the card data suggests.

Of all these mechanisms, PlayStyles is one of the most commonly used and reliable. Initially called Traits, this system has been optimized and updated into the more comprehensive PlayStyles system we know today.

Each PlayStyle has a standard version and a premium version, PlayStyle+. These are activated under specific circumstances, further enhancing your player's unique strengths on top of their existing attributes.

Every year when a new EA FC game is released, the development team adds or removes some PlayStyles based on the situation. Therefore, you need to keep your "PlayStyles database" up-to-date to adapt to the game's pace.

For example, FIFA 26 features five new PlayStyles. We will introduce them one by one and provide methods for utilizing these new PlayStyles to create more effective tactics.

1. Enforcer

This PlayStyle enhances your attacking forwards or midfielders, making them even more formidable by strengthening their physicality and ball control, significantly reducing the likelihood of opposing defenders intercepting the ball during attacking runs.

Upgrading to PlayStyle+ further enhances the player's defensive attributes, improving your team's overall defensive capabilities and reducing the opponent's chances of interception while attacking or maintaining possession.

Note that to fully utilize the Enforcer's power and attacking bonuses, you must consume coins to recruit more power forwards, such as Erling Haaland, as their physical advantages are greater.

2. Gamechanger

This PlayStyle allows its players to unleash extraordinary shooting skills, not only increasing the team's scoring opportunities but also adding to the appeal of virtual football matches through more engaging shooting mechanics.

Compared to regular shooting-oriented PlayStyles, Gamechanger's unique feature is its ability to combine Flair and Trivela shooting abilities, enhancing the accuracy and power of three-footed and unconventional shots.

Gamechanger PlayStyle+ further improves the accuracy of shots from tight angles, allowing your players to score from tricky angles even from the edge of the pitch.

3. Inventive

If you lack confidence in your players' passing abilities, Inventive should solve this problem. This PlayStyle, when activated, allows players to more consistently execute through balls or make more creative passes.

Tactically speaking, because Inventive helps players withstand more passing pressure and increases the chances of completing passes in high-risk situations, it's best used when you need to penetrate a tight defense or quickly transition into attack.

4. Aerial Fortress

Before FC 26, Aerial was a reliable defensive PlayStyle, but it has now been removed, or rather, replaced by Aerial Fortress. Compared to the past, Aerial Fortress focuses more on defense itself, enabling your center-backs or defensive players to reliably contain opponents.

More specifically, this defensive boost manifests as increased physical advantage and jumping height in aerial duels, as well as better positioning for defending headers. Additionally, PlayStyle+ makes corner kick defense more reliable.

5. Precision Header

This PlayStyle focuses on improving the accuracy of attacking players' shots, allowing them to use their shooting techniques more flexibly and increasing the chances of completing shots in this manner.

Combined with lofted crosses, Precision Header, in addition to accuracy, allows you to better control the landing point of shots from tricky angles, and the player's heading power becomes more consistent.

How To Maximize The Effect Of PlayStyles?

The effects of PlayStyles or PlayStyles+ are fixed, but you can combine them flexibly with other mechanisms, using various synergies to allow PlayStyles to provide even more bonuses to players.

First, as mentioned when introducing Enforcer, you should pair your PlayerStyles with the strongest available players based on their attributes and continuously improve their base attributes through events like Evolution.

When building a team, the more players from the same country or league, the more chemistry points they and the entire team will gain. Each point provides attribute bonuses to players.

Furthermore, you can choose appropriate tactics and formations based on the upcoming game mode or other features, allowing all PlayerStyles-enabled players to achieve efficient teamwork and further increase your win rate.

All these additional benefits, combined with using the appropriate PlayerStyles in the right situations (for example, Inventive is best triggered when breaking through the opponent's defense), will yield surprising match results.

How To Obtain PlayerStyles?

After reading above introduction, you should be even more eager to obtain and trigger PlayerStyles, but they are not a built-in feature of players; you need to earn them yourself.

To upgrade to PlayStyle+, you need to complete the regularly released Evolution challenges in Ultimate Team, then go to the squad menu, find the player you want to pair with PlayStyles, and acquire their PlayStyle Cards.

If you want to upgrade to PlayStyle+, you need to raise OVR of players who already have PlayStyles in Career Mode to at least 90.

All PlayStyles Available In FC 26

Besides the five PlayStyles added with the release of FC 26, there are actually many other different types of PlayStyles available in FUT 26. A list is provided below for your reference:

Finishing:

• Finesse Shot
• Chip Shot
• Power Shot
• Dead Ball
• Acrobatic
• Low Driven Shot

Passing:

• Incisive Pass
• Pinged Pass
• Long Ball Pass
• Tiki Taka
• Whipped Pass

Defending:

• Jockey
• Block
• Intercept
• Anticipate
• Slide Tackle

Ballcontrol:

• Technical
• Rapid
• First Touch
• Trickster
• Press Proven

Physical:

• Quick Step
• Relentless
• Long Throw
• Bruiser
• Enforcer

Goalkeeper:

• Far Throw
• Footwork
• Cross Claimer
• Rush Out
• Far Reach Deflector

That concludes our introduction. If you're currently experiencing a plateau in improving your team or players' abilities, this guide should provide reliable assistance. Have fun!

EA FC 26's best and most exciting promotion is underway: Ultimate Scream! Ultimate Scream Team 1 lineup has been announced, featuring some fantastic cards.

Every promotion presents a great opportunity for trading and investing, and this one is no exception. However, you'll need to know how to leverage Ultimate Scream promo for investment and which cards to invest in.

Ultimate Scream Cards

Ultimate Scream cards are naturally the core of this promotion. Ultimate Scream cards are dynamic items. They randomly gain a stat boost (Pace, Dribbling, Shooting, Passing, Defending, Physicality) to 99 on a specific date, the most recent being November 5th.

The best time to invest isn't in holding cards until their stats upgrade, but rather in selling them early, taking advantage of market expectations. When the specific upgrade attributes are revealed through leaks or other means, market hype will peak, making it the best time to sell and earn FC 26 coins.

Investment Card Analysis And Risk Assessment

Since the upgradeable attributes of Ultimate Scream Players have not yet been announced, or rather, leaked, we cannot yet know which cards are most worth investing in. Therefore, the cards listed below are speculative.

High-Risk, High-Return Cards

The recommended choices below will only increase in value if they acquire the desired attributes. If these cards acquire undesirable attributes (such as 99 Passing), their value may decrease instead of increase.

86 OVR Thomas Müller (ST++/RM/CAM/RW)

• Pac: 83
• Sho: 87
• Pas: 86
• Dri: 86
• Def: 60
• Phy: 75

86 OVR Thomas Müller is a well-rounded attacking player—balanced in shooting, passing, and dribbling, and versatile in position, making him suitable for various formations and ideal as a False 9, Shadow Striker, or Playmaker. However, his pace is not particularly fast, which may make him appear sluggish against high-tempo metas. If he achieves 99 pace, he will be extremely destructive as a striker, potentially doubling his value.

85 OVR Juan David Cabal (CB++/LB/LM/LW)

• Pac: 82
• Sho: 50
• Pas: 80
• Dri: 76
• Def: 85
• Phy: 80

85 OVR Juan David Cabal is highly versatile, capable of playing both wing and central roles. His 80+ passing and 85 defense make him exceptionally rare among attacking full-backs. However, his 82 pace is only decent for a center-back, providing some tracking ability. If he achieves 99 pace, combined with his existing Anticipate+ playing style, he could potentially become a top-class center-back.

87 OVR Mbeumo (ST++/RM/RW)

• Pac: 89
• Sho: 87
• Pas: 81
• Dri: 86
• Def: 51
• Phy: 78

Mbeumo's Pace, Shooting, and Dribbling are all very good, placing him among the meta players. His Physical 78 is quite good for a small forward. However, it's currently worth around 200,000 coins and requires extremely high stats, such as 99 Dribbling, to significantly increase its value. This is a difficult price to achieve.

Low-Risk Cards

Low-risk cards generally have low value, typically around 10,000-16,000 FC 26 coins. They are close to being sold quickly, so even if the investment fails, the loss is limited. However, the potential for appreciation is relatively small, and because the entry barrier is low, many players already hold these cards, so there's no shortage in the market. Therefore, even if their value increases, you'll face fierce competition when trying to sell them.

Low-Risk Cards:

• 85 OVR Madison Haley RW++/RM/CAM/ST, approximately 13,000 coins
• 84 OVR Danny da Costa RB++/CB/RM/RW, approximately 18,000 coins
• 85 OVR Pablo Fornals CM++/CDM/RM/RW, approximately 14,000 coins
• 84 OVR Guela Doué CB++/RM/RW/RB, approximately 12,000 coins

It is recommended that you diversify your investments to balance risk. You can invest in both high-risk and low-risk cards, and do not focus on a single player. Even if only some cards achieve their desired attribute upgrades, the overall investment can still be profitable.

Timing Of Investment And Selling

The end of the weekend league (FUT Champions) is a good opportunity to accumulate cards, as many players open packs, increasing market supply and potentially lowering card values temporarily.

Once the official announcement or leaked information appears, market activity will gradually rise, allowing you to sell at the right moment - before the attributes are actually upgraded.

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Other Investment Opportunities

Low-Rated Card Investment

The game features repeatable SBCs, requiring a large number of 83 and 84 OVR cards, leading to consistently high demand. Simply opening player packs cannot meet the demand for these SBCs. The value of these cards will rise significantly from their long-term stable lows. These fuel cards are generally not very valuable. The OVR cards are worth approximately 750 coins, and the 84 OVR cards are worth approximately 1200 coins.

Evolution Card Investment

Evolution cards have already brought changes to several positions, such as LB (84 OVR Mendy), LW, and CDM (85 OVR García). Once the evolution of a position is announced, the value of related player cards will skyrocket due to demand. You can stockpile potentially suitable economy player cards in advance. Positions like RW, CAM, and ST have not yet seen targeted evolutions.

The above are the investment strategies during Ultimate Scream promotion. If you want to successfully earn coins in FUT 26 market, you need to pay close attention to game information and never miss the best trading time.