FC 26 SBCs

Although we still need to wait another day for EA FC 26 FUTTIES to launch, FUTTIES Countdown Evolution - this limited-time evolution project - has already been launched in the game. To better prepare for this final major promo of FC 26 Ultimate Team, we can now plan our FUTTIES Countdown Evolution progress to obtain the enhanced cards as soon as possible.

Evolution Content and Cost

This evolution offers more than just incremental improvements; it's a comprehensive boost to all card attributes. It covers every single value on the card, ultimately increasing the card's OVR.

For most active players, player prices are currently relatively low, and they have accumulated a sufficient number of coins through rewards, making this upgrade cost - 100,000 FC 26 coins - very cost-effective.

It's worth noting that FUTTIES Countdown Evolution does not have a PlayStyle Plus cap, meaning that even players who already own five PlayStyle Plus cards are eligible to participate and enjoy this attribute boost.

Customization Space

Currently, there is no official detailed explanation regarding the customization features of FUTTIES cards in Evo Lab. However, based on available information, it is speculated that players should be able to add basic PlayStyles or PlayStyle Plus to their cards after upgrading their basic attributes.

Currently, most customizable cards have a PlayStyle Plus limit of three, but the community generally hopes that the development team will relax this limit to at least four, or even five, as soon as possible, allowing for a higher degree of personalization in Evo Lab.

This customization capability is widely recognized as a core factor determining the value of FUT 26 FUTTIES Countdown Evolution.

Candidate Player Analysis

Many data points indicate that a wide range of FIFA 26 players are suitable for this evolution, with central midfielders, defensive midfielders, and defenders benefiting the most.

Paul Pogba

Under certain evolutions, Paul Pogba can reach 98 OVR, with many stats approaching 96. His shooting attribute is slightly weaker, but his overall stats are very impressive, making him a top choice in Deep-Lying Playmaker evolution path.

Paul Pogba's tall stature and excellent dribbling skills give him a natural physical advantage in midfield. Therefore, if he gains a shooting-related PlayStyle Plus after evolution, he will definitely become a perfect all-around midfielder.

Calafiori

This card has an OVR below 94 and five PlayStyle Plus attributes, perfectly meeting the requirements for FUTTIES Countdown Evolution. After upgrading, all attributes increase by +2, making Calafiori a highly promising defensive option.

Furthermore, because he inherently possesses multiple defensive PlayStyle Plus attributes, after evolution, not only will his attributes be comprehensively improved, but he will also retain his existing high-level traits in subsequent customizations. Whether playing as a center-back or full-back, he can effectively counter fast forwards.

Meunier

After evolving, Meunier's OVR reaches 96, with his four core stats - speed, shooting, passing, and dribbling - all reaching 95 or 96. His highly symmetrical stats showcase Meunier's excellent all-around attacking prowess.

Although Meunier's model is relatively small, his exceptional agility and balance make him particularly effective at evading defenders in tight spaces. He's suitable as an attacking midfielder or wide playmaker. Adding a shooting or passing PlayStyle Plus stat can transform him into a finishing attacking threat.

Lukebakio

Lukebakio's speed advantage is significant, but the overall improvement from EA Sports FC 26 FUTTIES Countdown Evolution is relatively small. Players need to weigh whether it's worth investing FC 26 coins.

However, Lukebakio's natural long-distance running ability and the enhanced physicality after evolution still make him suitable for Inside Forward.

Quaresma

Evolution offers Quaresma virtually no defensive contribution and lacks PlayStyle Plus, making this card heavily reliant on additional customization.

If you can acquire at least one dribbling or speed-related PlayStyle Plus through Evo Lab, Quaresma's fancy moves and wing breakthroughs will become incredibly difficult to defend.

Cristiano Ronaldo

As a legendary card with high OVR, Cristiano Ronaldo's finishing ability is further enhanced after evolution. However, limited by his initial 95 OVR, there's almost no room for further evolution chains, making him suitable as a final enhancement.

His powerful aerial advantage and shooting power remain dominant in the penalty area, but players should be aware that his speed attribute may lose some explosiveness because of the change in threshold.

Rafael Leão

Rafael Leão already possesses several basic PlayStyles, allowing players to further customize his PlayStyle Plus combinations in Evo Lab.

Furthermore, his height and speed combined create a natural attacking threat on the flanks. If he were to evolve and gain an outside-of-the-foot or technical PlayStyle Plus, Rafael Leão's inside-cutting shot threat would be greatly enhanced.

Besides the players mentioned above, players should also carefully examine cards in FC 26 with high OVR but uneven attribute distribution to avoid missing out on players with significant potential improvements because of perceived inconsistencies.

Final Advice

Considering the long duration of FUTTIES and the high probability of more powerful evolution items being released in the coming weeks, players should review their club's high-potential evolution cards before investing 100,000 FC 26 coins, especially those with relatively low OVR but already possessing multiple PlayStyle Plus cards.

Also, with the potential appearance of new evolution projects in FFUTTIES Token Store, this week's store refresh is worth paying close attention to.

FUTTIES have a long cycle, so plan your current resources in FC 26 wisely to avoid missing out on more powerful evolution projects later!

With the end of EA SPORTS FC 26's Ultimate Team mode approaching, a new gameplay is on the horizon.

FUTTIES, the grand finale and most rewarding event of UT mode, completely shatters the stat caps for players in FC 26, officially ushering in an era of 99% ROI for all players.

FUTTIES is expected to officially launch on July 24th, simultaneously introducing Team 1. The event will last 5-6 weeks, with a new Team lineup changing every Friday. Players aiming for a perfect player roster shouldn't miss this exciting event.

Release Time

• PT: 10:00 AM
• CT: 12:00 PM
• ET: 1:00 PM
• UT: 5:00 PM

FUTTIES player packs typically sell out quickly upon release, so players wanting to acquire these max-level players early should pay close attention.

Generally, within the first hour after the event goes live, the prices of certain rare player cards will surge dramatically. This is a key moment that determines whether you can save a large amount of FC 26 Coins or seize the opportunity to earn a substantial profit.

Core Mechanism

Player Voting

During FUTTIES event, EA will send players 2-3 Player Pick loan cards daily via in-game purchases or mobile email. Choosing a player is equivalent to casting a vote for that player. The player with the most votes will appear in the following days as a high-stat FUTTIES pink card through SBC or Objectives.

Event Card Returns

If you missed the top player cards from previous TOTS, TOTY, or Festival of Football events, don't worry. During FC 26 FUTTIES, hundreds of previously popular limited-edition cards will be added to exclusive card packs in batches, and the pack drop rate will reach its highest point of the year.

Even if you're unlucky, you don't need to worry about getting bad cards.

FUTTIES Evolutions

In conjunction with FUTTIES event, FC 26 will launch several exclusive evolutions with extremely low restrictions and extremely high bonuses.

These evolutions allow players to directly upgrade their favorite players from their clubs, who are only at a low to mid-level rating, to top-tier player cards with 3 or even 4 PlayStyle+ ratings of 97-99. Therefore, this is an excellent opportunity to deal with low-rated cards and give your squad more options.

Team 1 Leaked Player Roster

The leaked player roster for FC 26 FUTTIES Team 1 is extensive, covering many stars from both men's and women's football. Victor Munoz, Antoine Griezmann, and Thomas Muller require FUTTIES Tokens to unlock; the remaining players can be obtained through Objectives and SBCs, and the rest can be obtained through packs.

Here is the leaked list of the remaining 37 players:

• Claudia Pina
• Pogba
• Collins
• Gabriel Silva
• Luhrben
• Lavogez
• Karamoko Dembele
• Toure
• Robinson
• Gelson Martins
• Arnaut Danjuma
• Lanzini
• Ethan Mbappe
• Jobe Bellingham
• Mayra Ramirez
• Dolan
• Caroline Weir
• Ayoze Perez
• Bellerin
• Gotze
• Van Ewijk
• Gabriel Jesus
• Harry Maguire
• Xerdan Shaqiri
• Sergio Milinkovic-Savic
• Randall Kolo Muani
• Lorenzo Insigne
• Chloe Kelly
• Stanway
• Chawinga
• Ciro Immobile
• Xavi Simons
• Kyle Walker
• Jeremie Frimpong
• Luis Diaz
• Fede Valverde
• Van Dijk

From a purely squad-building perspective, the most noteworthy players on this leaked list are Fede Valverde, Luis Diaz, and Van Dijk. Dijk and Xavi Simons.

• Fede Valverde, the ultimate evolution of the all-around player, boasts speed, defense, and physical strength all approaching a perfect 99. His FUTTIES card is expected to come with four PlayStyles+ attributes, making him a perfect all-around midfielder or right-back.
• Luis Diaz, widely recognized for his excellent defense, is expected to have maxed-out defensive attributes, strength, and speed in his FUTTIES pink card. Paired with the defensive core PlayStyle+, he will become a top-tier center-back in the late stages of FC 26 UT mode.
• Van Dijk, a top-tier left winger. With a dynamic upgrade to 99 speed and perfect dribbling, his inside-cutting shots and wing breakthroughs will reach new heights, making him a highly cost-effective attacking threat in the current game.
• Xavi Simons, possesses exceptional flexibility in the forward, attacking midfielder, and winger positions. His FUTTIES pink card is expected to significantly enhance his five-star skill judgment, maximizing his ball control and passing creativity.

The aforementioned FUTTIES Tokens are completely independent of the regular card pack acquisition method. No luck is required; FUTTIES Tokens directly unlock the corresponding players.

Acquiring FUTTIES pink cards involves a combination of Tokens and FC 26 Coins. Furthermore, since FUTTIES pink card players rotate weekly, coin management is crucial.

Of course, if your budget is limited after the event launches, you can buy FC 26 Coins from IGGM.com. Not only will you enjoy an 8% discount when placing your order using code TY8, but most orders will also arrive within approximately 15 minutes.

Resource Management

1. Card Pack Retention

From now on, if you have any unopened large packs (such as 84+ x10, 85+ x10, 85+ x5, or the highly sought-after Season Pass top-tier packs), do not open them.

Since Summer Stars event in the current card packs is nearing its end, and FUTTIES Team 1 players and over 100 Best Of Batch 1 players will be added to the card packs on July 24th, save your high-scoring packs for Friday night to maximize your drop rate and rewards.

2. Card-to-Card Upgrade

This is the core gameplay of FUTTIES event. After the event starts, the game will feature infinitely repeatable SBCs such as 85+ x10 upgrades or 82+ Player Picks. Your first step is to put all your low-scoring cards into Player Pick SBC to generate a large number of 85-89 score sacrifice cards.

The second step is to put the generated sacrifice cards into the 85+ x10 upgrade SBC. This will usually result in 2-3 FUTTIES or high-scoring return cards among the 10 cards opened. Keep the ones you want, and put the remaining duplicate or unwanted high-scoring cards back into the 85+ x10. This is card-to-card upgrade.

3. Keep High-Rated Cards

Currently, many FC 26 players are carelessly using up their 88, 89, and 90 rated player cards to maximize their SBC for the current season. This is not advisable.

Keep these cards in your club. Once FUTTIES are released, their market value will skyrocket. Using them for your starting SBC at that time can save you millions of coins.

As the final celebration of the season, FC 26 FUTTIES usually directly connects to the pre-season. This means that the rewards for specific club challenges and objectives completed during FUTTIES will be directly carried over to the next-generation game, EA FC 27.

Therefore, completing FUTTIES better means you can gain a head start in FC 27.