Hey FUTcast fam, welcome back to your Monday breakdown!
We are officially stepping into March, and EA is keeping the pedal to the metal with crazy cards to boost your squad. The game is moving fast, the market is showing some negative momentum, and there are some massive content drops hitting Ultimate Team this week. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of SBCs, Evos, and grinds, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.
Today, we have a lot to unpack. We’re looking at some serious star power in the leaked TOTW 25 predictions, a brand-new Ultimate Gauntlet 12 that promises insane rewards and packs for the grinders, and a mountain of SBCs to review.
From a pricey Wayne Rooney Icon card to a new paid Clinical Creator Evolution, we’re breaking down what’s worth your time, your coins, and what’s a hard pass.
Promo & Event Updates
TOTW 25 Leaks & Predictions
After a wild weekend of football, the predicted and leaked data for Team of the Week 25 suggests some heavy hitters are coming to Ultimate Team. Here is a look at the standout headliners:
Harry Kane (92 ST): Leading the line with an incredible 92 overall, Kane is predicted to receive a massive card. With 95 shooting and 86 passing, he will be a lethal target man for any squad.
Lamine Yamal (90 RM): The Barcelona wonderkid looks set for a crazy 90-rated item. Boasting 92 dribbling and 87 pace, he will be an absolute menace down the right flank.
Lionel Messi (89 CAM): The GOAT never stays quiet for long. Predicted to get an 89-rated CAM card with 94 dribbling and 90 passing, this card will dictate the play effortlessly.
Bruno Fernandes (89 CAM): Manchester United's maestro is in line for an 89 overall card featuring 91 passing and 85 shooting. A highly usable box-to-box or central playmaker.
Hugo Ekitiké (88 ST): A highly intriguing option with 91 pace and 90 dribbling. This card could be a fantastic budget beast for your attacks.
Jamie Leweling (88 RM): Another standout, Leweling is predicted to have blistering 96 pace and 91 dribbling.
Verdict: This TOTW is looking very top-heavy. The attacking options like Kane, Yamal, and Messi will be incredible pulls, making the TOTW upgrade packs highly tempting this week.
Objectives Grind: Ultimate Gauntlet 12
Ultimate Gauntlet 12 is live, requiring you to prove your club's depth across three rounds with unique squads. Here is why you need to jump into this:
Group Reward: Completing the full set gets you a massive 6x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack. The rewards are pretty decent, even if you don't require the Edouard promo item.
Fodder Packs Galore: You will earn numerous packs just for playing, scoring, and winning, including a 10x 85+ pack, multiple 85+ packs, and 84+ packs.
Evolutions & Players: Winning 4 matches earns you a First Touch+ Evolution consumable. Scoring in 6 separate matches unlocks an untradeable 87 OVR Fantasy FC Odsonne Edouard.
Verdict: Must-do. You only need to complete any nine of the 10 tasks to complete the set. Hence, you can choose to skip any task that might be too difficult for you to finish. The sheer volume of 86+ and 85+ fodder makes this essential for your club.
SBC Spotlight
We have a massive drop of SBCs to look at today. Here is the rundown on who to complete and who to ignore:
Matteo Ruggeri (89 LB/LM, ~178k): Do it. A good SBC with all stats being pretty good. He boasts 91 pace, Jockey PS+, and Tiki Taka PS+. It's a little expensive, but the card is good so it can be done. Value for fodder is 7/10.
Wayne Rooney (92 CAM/ST, ~715k): Maybe. He is a really good card with some really good stats like 92 pace and 93 shooting. However, 700k for this is debatable. It depends if you want to do it. Value for fodder is 6/10.
88+ Encore Icon Upgrade (~204k): Maybe. Earning a pack containing 1 Unbreakables, Winter Wildcards, Champion ICON, Time Warp, or TOTY Icon rated 88+ is tempting, but the price is steep.
Sam Coffey (88 CDM/CM, ~103k): Skip. It's a 100k SBC with every stat being 80+. Kinda decent, but won't be done by players because she won't be fitting in current teams.
Niclas Füllkrug (88 ST, ~64k): Skip. He has okay stats, but poor links and is not beneficial at this stage of the game. Pass.
Liga F POTM February Wifi (87 ST, ~28k): Skip. It is a pretty cheap SBC with 2 PS+, and the stats are OK, however, it is not useful at this stage of the game.
Cheapest Solution For Matteo Ruggeri
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Atletico de Madrid | Atletico players: Minimum one TOTW players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 85 | Alexandra Popp: 85 Griezmann: 85 Girelli: 85 Granit Xhaka: 85 Giugliano: 85 Svenja Huth: 85 Vivianne Miedema: 85 Kim Little: 85 Caroline Weir: 85 Damaris Egurrola: 84 Reed (TOTW): 84 |
Task 2: Italy | Italy players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 86 | Marie Katoto: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Ada Hegerberg: 87 Millie Bright: 87 Ruben Neves: 84 Maanum: 84 Isco: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Gimenez: 83 |
Task 3: Top Form | TOTW players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 86 | Marie Katoto: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Ada Hegerberg: 87 Millie Bright: 87 Ruben Neves: 84 Reed (TOTW): 84 Isco: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Gimenez: 83 |
Task 4: LaLiga | LaLiga players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 87 | Endler: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Robert Lewandowski: 88 Marie Katoto: 88 Gabriel: 88 Ella Toone: 85 Giugliano: 85 Girelli: 85 Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Maanum: 84 Tchouameni: 84 |
Task 5: 87-rated squad | Team overall rating: Minimum 87 | Endler: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Robert Lewandowski: 88 Marie Katoto: 88 Gabriel: 88 Ella Toone: 85 Giugliano: 85 Girelli: 85 Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Maanum: 84 Ruben Neves: 84 |
Market Watch
Current Status: The market is negative, with Market Momentum sitting at 33.78%.
Buying/Selling: The Index 100 is down 0.40% to 50.41. However, we are seeing slight upticks in mid-tier fodder, with Index 85 up 5.98%. Index 82, 83, and 84 are also seeing very minor green trends.
Actionable Insight: With the market momentum bleeding and Index Icons dropping by 0.62%, top-tier meta cards and Icons are losing value. Hold off on major purchases for your main team as prices might continue to dip. Keep your untradeable 84-85 rated fodder to plug into the new upgrade SBCs.
Evolutions
Today, we have a new paid Evo on the block:
Clinical Creator (60,000 Coins / 500 FC Points)
Upgrades: +15 Overall (Max 89), +10 Pace, +25 Finishing, +25 Heading Acc, +25 Jumping, +20 Ball Control, and major playstyle additions.
The Play: Designed for Max 87 Overall, Max 86 Pace Strikers, specifically requiring the World Tour Silver Stars rarity.
Verdict: Skip. It is a too expensive evo. The upgrades are pretty decent, however, 60k for an evo is not really worth it.
Quick Hits
TOTW 25 is Stacked: With massive leaked upgrades for Kane, Messi, and Yamal, Wednesday’s drop is looking incredibly top-heavy. Have your upgrade packs ready.
Grind the Gauntlet: Ultimate Gauntlet 12 is a goldmine for NMS players. Play 12 matches, win 6, and walk away with a 6x 86+ pack and an ocean of fodder. Must-do.
SBCs are a Mixed Bag: Ruggeri is a fantastic pickup for Serie A squads, but Rooney is a tough sell at 700k+. Hard pass on fodder traps like Coffey, Füllkrug, and Wifi.
Market Bleed & Evo Skip: Market momentum is negative, so hold off on buying top-tier meta cards. Sell your 85-rated fodder into the current hype, and save your 60k coins by skipping the overpriced Clinical Creator Evo.
Stay toxic, keep grinding, and may your packs be heavy.
See you on Wednesday!
Shahmeer