Welcome back to the grind. If you played Champs this weekend, you probably ran into a wall named Virgil van Dijk or got blitzed by that 92 Mbappé. The Festival of Football Captains promo has officially reset the power curve, and if you aren't adapting, you're already behind.
Today, we’re breaking down the market’s pulse after the weekend, predicting a spicy TOTW 10, and telling you exactly which SBCs are bait and which are must-dos.
Promo & Event Updates
TOTW 10 Leaks & Predictions
After a weekend of big performances, the data points to a shift away from pure attackers. TOTW 10 looks set to bolster your backlines:
Mapi León (90 CB): A massive boost for Liga F hybrids with 91 Defending.
Lautaro Martínez (89 ST): A lethal finisher for Serie A, though pace might be the question mark.
Joško Gvardiol (86 LB): With 80 Pace and 86 Defending, he’s shaping up to be a premier defensive full-back option for the Prem.
Malo Gusto (84 RB) & João Neves (87 CM): Keep an eye on these for strong links and mid-tier upgrades.
Season 2: The Silver Star Grind
For the grinders and NMS players, Season 2 has dropped a unique challenge. You can unlock Silver versions of Icons like Pelé, Jairzinho, Carlos Alberto, Müller, and Beckenbauer.
The Requirement: Win 40 games by 2 or more goals.
The Squad: You need 6 Brazilian players (min. 1 defender), 3 Bayern Munich players, and 1 German CB in your starting XI.
The Reward: It’s a slog, but for a Silver Pelé? We play.
Bonus: Silver League 2 rewards are currently insane, offering 86x4, 85x4, and 84x5 packs. Don't ignore the lounge.
SBC Spotlight
We have a mix of Casino content and player SBCs today. Here is the verdict on where to put your fodder:
Max. 89 Base Icon Upgrade (~215k) — Worth the Gamble. It’s expensive, but the pool includes heavy hitters like Bale (1.9M), Jairzinho (1.89M), and Vieira (1.4M). If you have the untradeable fodder, spin the wheel.
Base Icon Matchday Pick (~305k) — Avoid. This pick (Van Persie / Campbell / Figo) is significantly more expensive than the Max 89 upgrade and offers worse value. Save your coins.
Tomáš Souček (86 CDM, ~45k) — Skip. 3-star skills, 4-star weak foot, and no PlayStyle+. There are gold cards on the market for 2k that do a similar job. Hard pass.
Wendie Renard (87 CB, ~74k) — Maybe. Her defending stats (89) are elite, but 77 Pace is risky at this stage of the game. Only complete this if you need the French/OL links.
Cheapest Solution For Wendie Renard
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: France | # of players from France: Min 1 # of players in squad: 11 Squad Rating: Min 84 | Pedro Gonçalves (83 ST) Minge (84 ST) Dovbyk (83 CAM) Gwinn (84 CAM) Däbritz (84 CDM) Pavard (84 CDM) Rúben Neves (84 LB) Gvardiol (84 CB) Álex Baena (84 CB) João Cancelo (84 RB) Lukaku (84 GK) |
Task 2: Arkema Première Ligue | # of players from D1 Arkema: Min 1 # of players in squad: 11 Squad Rating: Min 85 | Grimaldo (84 ST) Dumornay (86 LM) Isco (84 CAM) Stanway (85 CAM) Çalhanoğlu (86 RM) de Vrij (84 CM) Lukaku (84 LB) Baltimore (85 CB) James (85 CB) Boattin (84 RB) Álex Baena (84 GK) |
Task 3: 85-Rated Squad | # of players in squad: 11 Squad Rating: Min 85 | Çalhanoğlu (86 ST) Popp (85 LW) Álex Baena (84 RW) Maddison (84 CM) Bruno Guimarães (86 CM) Cata Coll (84 CM) Marta (85 LB) Reuteler (84 CB) Simons (84 CB) Cascarino (85 RB) Lukaku (84 GK) |
Market Watch
Market Momentum: The market is starting to wake up with a clear split in fodder prices.
Fodder Split: 83 and 81-rated cards are creeping up in price, likely due to the 80+ upgrade and low-requirement SBCs. Meanwhile, the 85-, 84-, and 82-rated cards are falling.
Investment Tip: With 84s and 85s dipping, now is the time to stock up before the next big SBC spike.
Strategy: Hold your 86s (prices are constant), but liquidate any 83s you have sitting in the club into the current hype.
Evolutions: Protect the Wings (30k Coins / 400 FC Points)
A new paid Evo is live, and it’s a strong one for full-backs.
The Boost: +8 OVR (Max 86), +10 Acceleration, +15 Def. Awareness, +20 Stamina.
Best Fits: Alphonso Davies or Jeremie Frimpong.
Verdict: Worth It. If you have a pacey fullback capped at 84, this turns them into an endgame viable option with massive physical boosts.
Quick Hits
Promo Summary: The Captain’s power curve is here. Mbappé and VVD are the new kings, but TOTW 10 is bringing the defensive answers you need (Mapi León, Gvardiol).
SBC Verdict: It's a week for gamblers. Do the Max 89 Icon if you feel lucky, rinse the Continent Upgrades for fodder, but stay far away from Soucek.
Market Moves: The market is split. Sell your 83s into the hype, buy the dip on 84/85s for the next spike.
The Grind: Season 2 is all about the Silver Stars. Start your 40-win grind for that Silver Pele, and don't forget to use the Protect the Wings Evo on your full-backs.
That's the playbook for Monday. Get your 40 wins, gamble on an Icon if you dare, and I'll catch you on Wednesday for the official TOTW reveal,
Shahmeer