EA surprised the community with a 93+ Icon Player Pick, arguably the most exciting drop in Team of the Season (FC 25 TOTS)  so far. This includes top-tier cards like R9, Pelé, Bale, Vieira, and Ronaldinho. While the player pool looks tempting, the cost is extreme. It requires nine squads, pushing the cost to around 900,000 coins.

The value for coins seems low because the odds of pulling a cheap or outdated icon are high. Players like Yashin, Baggio, and other low-tier icons sit in the selection pool. Most of the community agrees this is a high-risk gamble. Those with spare fodder or looking for menu content might find it fun to craft, but new players or those short on resources should prioritize other SBCs first. Completing cards like Frimpong, Stanway, or Kim Min-jae offers much better value.

Fodder Prices Surge Thanks to the 93+ Pick

For the first time in weeks, fodder prices on the FC 25 market finally moved upward. 91 and 92-rated cards increased by several thousand coins overnight. Popular cards like Erling Haaland jumped from 12,000 to 16,000 coins. Some players likely anticipated this spike after leaks about the 93+ Pick surfaced before release.

While the pick itself is overpriced, EA deserves credit for surprising the community with something fresh. It brought excitement back to the upgrade pack grind and menu engagement, which had been missing during TOTS.

How to Build the Perfect Squad for the Bundesliga Cup

Another surprise was the Bundesliga Cup, offering high-value rewards like 87×5 and Evolution Tokens. Building a competitive squad takes strategy because of the strict rules. Here’s how to maximize your team:

  • Squad Rating: Must be 87 or lower.

  • Player Requirements: Seven TOTS cards must be included.

  • 92+ Rule: You can only use five players rated 92 or higher.

  • Bench: Use low-rated silver cards (around 65 rated) to keep your squad legal.

  • Chemistry: Every player starts on full chemistry, so league and nation links are not needed.

Ideal low-rated but meta TOTS cards include Singo, Hatate, and Tielemans. Investing in these players can help balance your team rating while maintaining quality. Using higher-rated TOTS cards like Saka, Rabiot, and Klaus fills the 92+ quota effectively.

Why the Bundesliga Cup Is Worth Playing

Despite being limited to just 25 matches, the rewards make this mode worth prioritizing. Players can earn:

  • 87+ x5 Pack

  • 86+ Player Picks (x2)

  • 84+ Player Pick

  • 1,500 Season Points

  • Evolutions Upgrade Token

The Evolutions token grants a +1 overall boost to any eligible TOTS card rated 93 or lower. This alone makes reaching at least 11 wins highly rewarding. Cards like Jonathan David and Amine Gouiri are perfect targets for this upgrade.

If you are not confident in winning all 25 matches, simply playing the games still earns solid packs and season points. The reduced match length in friendly modes makes this faster than Rivals or Champs, making it a great alternative for the week.

Upcoming FC 25 TOTS Content

Between the overpriced but exciting 93+ Icon Pick and the rewarding Bundesliga Cup, EA has successfully injected life back into Team of the Season. While the market continues to drop in value, these additions give players new reasons to engage with the game.

Whether you plan to craft the risky Icon Pick or build your squad for the Bundesliga Cup, today’s content offers both casual and competitive players something to work toward.