Happy Monday, everyone. Welcome back to the grind.
The weekend sweat is over, the rewards are (hopefully) in your club, and we are staring down the barrel of a massive week.
If you’re feeling the post-Weekend League blues, snap out of it. We have a confirmed Martinelli upgrade coming (thank you, Arsenal), a Podolski grind that actually looks fun, and the market is doing exactly what we want it to do — panic.
We also have the calm before the storm. Thunderstruck leaks are flooding the timeline (more on that in Quick Hits), and if the stats are real, the power curve is about to jump.
TOTW 11 Leaks & Predictions
The leaks are out, and TOTW 11 is shaping up to be a usable, if not game-breaking, squad. We aren't seeing a Mbappé-level headliner, but we have some serious depth pieces.
Kalidou Koulibaly (86 CB): The defensive god returns. With 80 Pace and 86 Physical, he’s back to being a legitimate wall. If you can link the Saudi League (Neymar owners, stand up), he’s a must-have.
Rose Lavelle (89 CM): The highest-rated card in the prediction. 87 Pace, 89 Dribbling. She is going to be silky on the ball, but the USA/NWSL links remain the biggest hurdle for hybrids.
Michael Olise (87 RM): Finally getting the respect he deserves. 83 Pace, 88 Dribbling, 84 Shooting. A brilliant technical winger for Bundesliga squads.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (87 ST): A throwback card with 88 Pace and 89 Shooting. He won't feel as fluid as the meta requires, but he’s a lethal finisher.
Other Notables:
Areola (83 GK): Low rated, but always plays above his stats.
Ferran Torres (86 LW): Solid Barcelona link, decent fodder.
Gauntlet 5 Objective
The Gauntlet is back, and for once, the reward is pure nostalgia.
Reward: Lukas Podolski (86 ST)
Requirement: Play 12 Games in the Gauntlet Mode.
Verdict: Must-Do. It’s a simple grind — just participation, not wins. You get an 86-rated card with 88 Shooting and 83 Pace. Even if he doesn't make your starting XI, an 86-rated card for just playing the game is free fodder. Plus, he has that legendary left foot.
SBC Spotlight
We have a mix of traps, and one potential gem today. Here is the breakdown:
Base Icon Matchday Pick (~481k) — Hard Pass. This is a massive coin sink. The price is way too high for the return you're likely to get (Drogba, Raul, Cannavaro). Unless you have unlimited fodder burning a hole in your pocket, stay far away.
1 of 2 Base Hero Player Pick (~123k) — Fair Gamble. With no rating cap, the ceiling is high here. The cost is reasonable, so if you're feeling lucky and want to roll the dice on a Ginola or Yaya, it's a decent spin.
Vivianne Miedema (~63k) — Solid Value. She’s being dubbed “Pina 2.0" thanks to her technical stats and playstyles. It's a great card for the price, but unless you need a City/WSL link, she might just be luxury fodder.
Christen Press (~69k) — Skip. The stats are fantastic for a striker (87 Pace, 85 Shooting), but the links are horrific. Unless you are running a full NWSL setup, you will struggle to get her on full chemistry.
Oliver Provstgaard (~21k) — Bad. Pure filler. An 85-rated CB with average stats isn't making anyone's team in November. Save your fodder.
2x 80+ Upgrade (~3.6k) — Grind It. The standard craft is back. Throw your duplicate commons in here to generate fodder for the Hero pick.
Cheapest Solution For Vivianne Miedema
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Top Form | Team of the Week players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 83 | Dali: 83 Artem Dovbyk: 83 Athenea: 83 Hornkamp (TOTW): 83 Ilkay Gundogan: 83 Kamara: 83 Bowen: 83 Dejan Kulusevski: 83 Cerci: 83 Hendrich: 82 Di Maria: 82 |
Task 2: Manchester City | Manchester City players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 84 | 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 Nathan Ake: 83 |
Task 3: Netherlands | Netherlands players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 85 | Alexandra Popp: 85 Foord: 85 Girelli: 85 Granit Xhaka: 85 Giugliano: 85 Svenja Huth: 85 Vivianne Miedema: 85 Kim Little: 85 Caroline Weir: 85 Damaris Egurrola: 84 Cata Coll: 84 |
Market Watch
Market Summary: We are seeing a clear fodder squeeze. People are ripping their clubs apart to do the Base Icon and Hero picks, and it’s driving the price of 84s and 85s through the roof.
Risers (Sell Now):
84-Rated Fodder (+6.08%): These are flying. If you have 84s in your club, sell them now. You are getting premium prices.
85-Rated Fodder (+1.42%): Also up. Good time to liquidate.
Fallers (Buy/Hold):
Icons (-1.60%): Panic selling is hitting the high-end market as people liquidate for packs.
83-Rated Cards (-1.13%): These are currently undervalued. If you want to invest, stock up on 83s while they are low; they will rise when a require-heavy SBC drops.
Strategy: Liquidate your 84s. Don't hold onto them. The supply will bounce back, so take the profit while the demand is artificial.
Evolutions: Competitive Catalyst (30k Coins / 400 FC Points)
We also have a new EVO, but it’s not a must do. Here’s the verdict:
Upgrades: +5 Pace, +7 Shooting, +20 Passing, +15 Dribbling.
Key PlayStyles: Tiki Taka, Pinged Pass, Long Ball Pass+.
Verdict: Okay (Context Dependent). 30k is a bit steep for these stats unless you have a specific player in mind.
Best Pick: Lucas Paquetá. He fits this perfectly and becomes a very usable midfield playmaker with 5-star skills.
Alternative: Luna (MLS) looks cracked with 86 Dribbling and 84 Shooting if you can link him.
If you don't have a specific player you love, save the 30k.
Quick Hits
TOTW: Koulibaly and Lavelle headline a defensive-heavy squad arriving Wednesday.
Objectives: Gauntlet 5 is a must-do — play 12 games for a free 86 Podolski.
SBCs: The Base Icon Pick is a 480k trap — skip it. The Hero Pick is a fair gamble.
Market: 84s and 85s are flying. Sell now. Buy 83s before the next spike.
EVOs: Competitive Catalyst is 30k but perfect for Paquetá.
News: Martinelli gets his upgrade; Thunderstruck leaks suggest a massive power curve jump Friday.
That’s the playbook. Sell your 84s, grind the Gauntlet for Podolski, and DO NOT touch that Icon Pick.
Catch you Wednesday,
Shahmeer