Happy Friday, legends.
If you thought the power curve was steep before, EA just kicked it off a cliff. The Unbreakables are here, and this promo is exactly what it sounds like — cards designed to bully you off the ball and sprint through your defense.
We’ve got a market in freefall (Index 86s are down bad), a Jamie Vardy SBC that feels like a 2016 fever dream, and a new EVO that turns N'Golo Kanté back into a cheat code.
Let’s get into the sweat.
Promo & Event Updates
The Unbreakables
This isn't just about defending; it's about pure physical dominance. The Unbreakables promo focuses on Resilience, Physicality, and Pace. These are the cards that win the 50/50s every single time.
This squad is stacked with heavy hitters who fit the meta perfectly:
Mohamed Salah (92 RW) — The Egyptian King. With 90 Pace, 90 Shooting, and 92 Dribbling, he is arguably the best non-Icon winger in the game. If you pack him, you’re set until TOTS.
Javier Zanetti (91 RB) — Finally, a Zanetti with the stats to match the legacy. 88 Pace combined with 91 Defending makes him a brick wall on the flank.
Luke Shaw (91 ST) — Yes, you read that right. A striker card for the United LB with 88 Pace. It’s shapeshifter madness, but the stats are surprisingly well-rounded.
Bukayo Saka (90 RW) — Arsenal fans, rejoice. 90 Pace and 90 Shooting make him lethal cutting inside.
Nemanja Vidić (89 CB) — The Serbian Wall is back. 91 Defending and 90 Physical. He is the answer to the Haaland meta.
Promo Takeaways
The Chase Card: Salah (92 RW). He will be expensive, but he has the custom animations and the sticky dribbling that wins games.
Solid Pick: Luis Díaz (87 LM). With 91 Pace and 90 Dribbling, he’s a demon on the wing. If he settles under 200k, he’s a steal.
The "Meh" Card: Manuel Neuer (86 GK). Keepers are keepers. Unless you desperately need German links, he’s just high-rated fodder.
Pack Value Alerts
Two new store packs dropped to drain your coins. Here is the verdict:
Unstoppable Force Pack
Cost: 225,000 Coins / 1,500 FC Points.
Odds: 15 Rares (84+), 5 Guaranteed 85+, 1 Unbreakables Player Guarantee (No Heroes/Icons).
Verdict: HARD PASS (With Coins).
Why? You are paying 225k for what is statistically likely to be an 86-rated fodder card like Daley Blind. The weight on Salah or Saka is non-existent. Save your coins for the crash.
Unbreakables Guarantee Pack
Cost: 175,000 Coins / 1,000 FC Points.
Odds: 15 Rares (83+), 5 Guaranteed 85+, 1 Unbreakables Player.
Verdict: AVOID.
Why? Same story, slightly cheaper. 175k is still too much risk for an untradeable duplicate. Only open if you are loading up FC Points and chasing fodder for SBCs.
SBC Spotlight
A massive content drop today with POTMs and promo cards. Here is what to cop and what to ignore:
Jamie Vardy POTM (87 OVR, ~52K) — Must Do. The streets won't forget. With 87 Pace, 87 Shooting, and 88 Aggression, this card is pure nostalgia and ratty vibes wrapped into one. For 52k, he’s the perfect super-sub to terrorize tired defenders.
Clint Dempsey Hero (88 OVR, ~71K) — Worth It. A surprisingly good value SBC. 87 Pace and 89 Shooting on an 88-rated Hero card for roughly 71k is a steal. He links to everyone in the Premier League and can play CAM or ST effectively.
Michael Olise POTM (87 OVR, ~135K) — 50/50. This card is silky with 89 Passing and 88 Dribbling, making him a great playmaker. However, 135k is steep for an 87-rated card when you can buy tradeable options like Musiala for less. Only do him if you run a full Bundesliga setup.
Igor Thiago POTM (87 OVR, ~87K) — Skip. 86 Pace is decent, but 48 Defending on a physical striker isn't the issue —it's the clunky feel. He’s a pure target man, and nearly 90k is too much for an 87-rated card that turns like a truck.
Loïc Badé Joga Bonito (86 OVR, ~63K) — Pass. We love a special card, but 80 Pace and 87 Defending on an 86-rated CB for 63k isn't competitive enough. Gold Saliba or Van de Ven offer better performance for a similar or lower price.
Sébastien Haller Unbreakables (87 OVR, ~29K) — Fodder Dump. He’s cheap at 29k and 87 rated. Do him if you have duplicates to burn and need high-rated fodder for a bigger SBC later, but he won't make your starting XI.
83+ TOTW Upgrade (~9.5K) — Do It. TOTWs are required for almost every meta SBC right now. If you have 83s rotting in your club, cycle them here to stock up on In-form fodder.
Cheapest Solution For Jamie Vardy POTM
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Top Form | Any Team of the Week players: Minimum one in your starting eleven Team overall rating: Minimum 84 Number of players in the starting lineup: 11 | Romelu Lukaku: 84 Alexander Sorloth: 84 Greggi: 84 Nusken: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Alex Greenwood: 84 Damaris Egurrola: 84 Fox: 84 Hampton: 84 van de Donk: 83 Emiliano Buendia (TOTW): 83 |
Task 2: Serie A | Serie A players: Minimum one in your starting eleven Team overall rating: Minimum 86 Number of players in the starting lineup: 11 | Marie Katoto: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Ada Hegerberg: 87 Millie Bright: 87 Ruben Neves: 84 Maanum: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Cata Coll: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Matheus Cunha: 83 |
Market Watch
Market Overview: The market is behaving strangely. The Index 100 is slightly down, but the real story is the split between fodder tiers.
Fodder on Fire (83s):
Index 83: UP +1.07%.
Action: SELL. The 83+ TOTW Upgrade and daily puzzle SBCs are draining supply. List your 83s now while they are inflated.
High-Rated Dip (86s):
Index 86: DOWN -11.85%.
Action: BUY. This is the buy signal. People are ripping the promo packs and panic-listing 86s. Stock up now; they will rebound when a big Icon SBC drops next week.
Evolutions
We have two new EVOs today, and one of them is a game-changer.
The Little Magician (40k Coins / 400 FC Points)
The Upgrade: Boosts a max 85 OVR card to 87 OVR.
The Hook: Grants 5-Star Skill Moves, Tiki Taka, and huge Dribbling/Passing boosts.
Top Pick: N’Golo Kanté (87 OVR). If you have his gold card, this EVO turns him back into the prime Chelsea Kanté. He becomes an intercepting machine with elite passing.
Alternative: Kobbie Mainoo or Ethan Nwaneri. Great for polishing up young Premier League midfielders.
Verdict: WORTH IT. 40k is nothing for a card that performs like a 200k promo player.
Wake Up (5k Coins / 50 FC Points)
The Upgrade: Small boost (+1 OVR) with defensive/passing tweaks.
Top Pick: Rutter or Kobbie Mainoo. Great for polishing up a young player you're already using in a starter squad.
Verdict: MEH. It’s cheap, so do it if you have a specific player in mind, but it’s not essential.
Quick Hits
The Unbreakables: Salah and Saka are the new power curve. If you see them this weekend, park the bus.
SBC Priority: Do Jamie Vardy. He's 52k, fast, and annoying to play against. Clint Dempsey is your second priority if you need a versatile attacker.
Market Strategy: The panic selling on high-rated cards is your opportunity. Buy 86-rated fodder at the floor (-11%) now, and hold for the rebound. Sell any 83s into the upgrade hype.
Evolution: The Little Magician is a must-do. Whether it's Kanté for defense or Nwaneri for fun, 40k is a steal for this upgrade.
That’s the playbook for the weekend. Don't buy the store packs with coins, craft Vardy for the vibes, and get sweaty in Champs.
See you Monday,
Shahmeer