Welcome back to the midweek grind. The calm before the storm is officially over. We are staring down the barrel of Black Friday, Thunderstruck is 48 hours away, and if you aren't paying attention to the market right now, you're going to lose coins.
Today is about stabilization. We have a new TOTW that actually offers some usable cards (for once), a Flashback SBC that will drain your club, and a market that is begging you to make the right moves before Friday's crash.
Promo & Event Updates
Team Of the Week 11
The new squad is live, and while it’s not the strongest we’ve ever seen, there are specific meta options that stand out:
Rose Lavelle (89 CM)
Sakina Karchaoui (88 CAM)
Eberechi Eze (87 CAM)
Jordan Pickford (86 GK)
Ferran Torres (86 LW)
Cristiano Ronaldo (86 ST)
Ait Boudlal (86 CB)
Ane Azkona (86 ST)
Harvey Barnes (84 LW)
Matias Soulé (84 CAM)
Deniz Undav (84 ST)
...and the usual fodder (Fabio Abreu, Skyttä, Shiogai, Savona, Pobega).
Promo Takeaways
Elite Picks: Cristiano Ronaldo (86 ST) headlines the group. Even at 39, he remains a glitch in the engine. With the Acrobatic+ PlayStyle and improved pace, he is a viable striker for anyone needing pure finishing. Rose Lavelle (89 CM) is the highest-rated card here; excellent dribbling and NWSL links make her a top-tier box-to-box option.
Budget Beasts: Eberechi Eze (87 CAM) is the creative spark you need if you're running a Premier League hybrid. Great dribbling stats and 5-star skill potential make him very usable. Ferran Torres (86 LW) offers solid LaLiga links and decent pace for a very affordable price.
Avoid: Harvey Barnes (84 LW). Despite the upgrade, his stats don't keep up with the current power curve. He’s decent for an SBC dump, but don’t put him in your starting XI.
Upcoming Promo: Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck is confirmed for this Friday. This is a Live promo, meaning the cards will be dynamic. Leaks indicate we are getting huge Icons and Flashback players. Here are the headliners:
Icons: Maradona (96 CAM), Maldini (93 CB), Eusébio (92 ST), Beckenbauer (93 CB), and more.
Thunderstruck Cards: Putellas (CM), Rodri (CDM), Bellingham (CAM), Russo (ST), and more.
Flashbacks: Koundé (CB), Gyökeres (ST), Reitan (LM), and other objectives.
SBC Spotlight
Here’s the verdict on what's live right now and whether it's worth your fodder:
Viktor Gyökeres (87 ST, ~345K) — Elite but Expensive. This card is a monster with a 5-star Weak Foot and top-tier PlayStyles like Finesse Shot, Quick Step, and Advanced Forward++. He is end-game quality for now, but ~345k is a massive chunk of coins. Complete him if you can effortlessly afford it.
Base Hero Upgrade (~57K) — Casino. A pure gamble for a Base Hero Player Item. You might hit a meta Hero, but the weight is usually low. If you have the fodder, take a spin, but don't spend liquid coins on this — save for the guaranteed content on Friday.
Gabriel Silva (85 LW, ~19K) — Must Cop. For less than 19k, you get 97 pace, 5-star skills, and Brazilian links. With the Winger++ role and Trickster PlayStyle, he is the definition of a budget beast. Do this SBC immediately.
3 of 10 80+ Player Pick (~9K) — Risky. High risk, high reward. It's a fun lottery ticket if you have fodder, but don't go crazy. Save your resources for the guaranteed elite SBCs coming Friday.
2x 81+ Upgrade (~4K) — Grind It. Excellent value for clearing out low-rated golds. Rinse your club through this to stock up on fodder for the big Thunderstruck SBCs.
Cheapest Solution For Gabriel Silva
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1 | Brazil players: Minimum one in your starting eleven Team of the Week players: Minimum one in your starting eleven Team overall rating: Minimum 83 Number of players in the squad: 11 | Dali: 83 Artem Dovbyk: 83 Athenea: 83 Hornkamp (TOTW): 83 Ilkay Gundogan: 83 Kamara: 83 Matheus Cunha: 83 Dejan Kulusevski: 83 Cerci: 83 Hendrich: 82 Di Maria: 82 |
Market Watch
Market Overview: The market is volatile heading into Black Friday. Fodder prices are mixed, but with over 100 special cards hitting packs on Friday, we expect major price fluctuations.
SELL Low-Rated Fodder (81-83s): Index 81 is UP +43%. If you are holding tradeable low-rated golds, sell them now into this upgrade hype. Take the easy profit before supply floods back in on Friday.
BUY 86-Rated Cards: This is the smart money play. While 81s are mooning, Index 86 is flat (+0.23%). When the high-end Thunderstruck SBCs drop on Friday, these will fly. Stock up now while they are cheap.
Evolutions – The Perfect Curl (Free)
Requirements: Max 84 Overall, Max 0 PlayStyle+
The Evolution is designed to add the Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle to wingers or wide midfielders who lack a top-tier scoring trait. It’s free, repeatable, and expires in two weeks.
Verdict: Must Do. There is zero downside.
Best Picks: Rafael Leão, Marcus Rashford, David Neres.
Quick Hits
TOTW 11 Live: Ronaldo (86) and Lavelle (89) headline a decent squad.
Thunderstruck Friday: Leaks confirm Maradona (96) and Maldini (93).
SBC Must-Dos: Gyökeres (345k) is elite but expensive; Gabriel Silva (19k) is a budget speedster.
Market Play: Sell 81-83s now (inflated). Buy 86s before Friday.
Free EVO: The Perfect Curl gives Finesse Shot+ for free. Leão is the best pick.
That’s a wrap for Wednesday. Stack your coins, sort your club, and get ready for the thunder on Friday,
Shahmeer