EA Sports recently delivered an unprecedented content update, releasing highly anticipated features and FC 25 SBCs all at once. This includes the year’s most significant Icon Player SBC and unlimited, repeatable Hero and Icon Player Picks, featuring the best versions of these cards to date. The market has reacted strongly, with certain segments crashing while others, like SBC fodder, are soaring.
Objectives and Evolutions Update (FC 25 FUT Guide)
The new NumeroFut Rush Objective is both quick and rewarding, offering packs like 83×10 and 83×5. Completing this objective requires an 85+ shooting player, and the Rush mode currently provides double points, making it the ideal time to participate.
The latest Evolution feature continues to impress. Although it comes at a cost, it allows significant upgrades to previously unusable Silver cards. Boosts of +40 crossing, +20 strength, and other stats make these cards highly competitive. Popular choices like Angelo and bronze players from top clubs are seeing remarkable transformations. Checking your club for valuable Silver and Bronze cards has never been more lucrative, but listing them strategically can help avoid market bans.
New Packs and Cards
EA added more Numeral Foot cards, including a Mini Release featuring standout players like Kyle Walker and Martinelli. These cards are rare due to limited pack openings and are already commanding high market prices. As supply dwindles, expect these cards to appreciate post-promo, particularly leading into the Team of the Year market shift.
Key FC 25 SBC Releases
The End of an Era Becky Sauerbrunn SBC is an affordable option, costing just 26,000 coins. While not a must-complete, it serves as useful fodder for future SBCs. Meanwhile, the Icon Player SBC featuring Jairzinho has sparked significant attention. Although his price is steep (2.1 million coins for 24 squads), it provides an opportunity to craft a high-end card. However, the inflated requirements suggest EA’s intent to drain clubs ahead of Team of the Year.
Unlimited, repeatable Hero and Icon Player Picks further emphasize this strategy. These picks include top-tier cards, offering high entertainment value. Despite the hype, holding off on completing these until the weekend—when better content and packs are released—is a smarter choice.
Fodder Market and Investments
The SBC frenzy has caused a surge in high-rated fodder prices. Cards like Rodri (91-rated) jumped from 23,000 to 38,000 coins in a single day, with many nearing extinction due to capped price ranges. This trend highlights the importance of strategic investments. Special cards like Harry Kane or Donnarumma could be worthwhile pickups as they approach fodder-like prices.
For optimal returns, consider selling high-value fodder before the influx of supply from Team of the Year packs. EA’s recent price range adjustments may limit fodder’s upward potential, making early sales a safer bet.
Market Crash and Recovery Predictions
The second Team of the Year market crash is underway, with prices falling as players liquidate assets to afford SBCs. Cards like Mbappe, which recently rebounded to 1.6 million coins, are expected to decline further until midweek. The market may stabilize post-crash, providing opportunities to re-invest before Team of the Year kicks off.
EA’s content update has redefined engagement, offering players unprecedented access to premium cards and challenges. However, patience remains key. Holding off on SBC completions and monitoring market trends can maximize coins and rewards during this exciting period.
