Welcome back to another edition of FUTcast!
It’s Friday, and EA has absolutely flooded the game. Time Warp Team 2 is live, and honestly, the power curve just took a massive jump. We're talking about a vintage CR7 who finally has the stats to match his custom animations, and a Homare Sawa who is going to be a nightmare to play against in Champs. If you've been sitting on saved packs or waiting to rip into your 83x10s, now is the time.
The menus are just as busy. We’ve got huge POTM SBCs for Kane and Yamal, plus a Time Warp Alexis Sánchez who looks like the best value craft we've seen in weeks. The market is all over the place — low-rated fodder is hitting the floor while high-rated cards are flying up. We’ve crunched the numbers to help you make the right moves and avoid the coin traps.
Let’s get into it.
Promo & Event Updates
Time Warp Team 2
The second squad of the Time Warp promo is here, and it’s heavy on iconic names with massive stat adjustments. This promo continues to remix players by blending their prime attributes with modern meta demands.
Here are the headliners you need to know about:
Van Basten (92 ST) - The Swan of Utrecht returns with 93 Shooting. With 86 Pace, he is finally usable in a two-striker formation.
Homare Sawa (92 CM) - The TOTY nightmare returns. 92 Dribbling and Passing makes her the best box-to-box midfielder in this team.
Bobby Moore (91 CB) - Finally, a Moore card with legs. 82 Pace combined with 93 Defending makes him a top-tier auto-defender.
Cristiano Ronaldo (90 ST) - The card everyone wants. 90 Pace, 93 Shooting. He has the custom animations that make him glitch through defenders. He is, simply put, CR7.
Philipp Lahm (90 RB) - A defensive masterclass with 90 Defending. Perfect for those who need a stay-back fullback who can actually pass (86 PAS).
Pavel Nedvěd (89 LM) - 5-star weak foot potential and 89 Dribbling. A solid creative outlet on the wing.
Jamie Vardy (89 ST) - The streets won't forget. 93 Pace and 90 Shooting. He is a pure through-ball merchant.
Casemiro (89 CDM) - A physical monster with 90 Physicality. If you need a destroyer, he’s your man.
Kyle Walker (89 RB) - 90 Pace. He remains the gold standard for catching wingers.
Promo Takeaways
The Chase Cards: Cristiano Ronaldo (90 ST) is the obvious crown jewel; he will retain value for months. Homare Sawa (92 CM) is a close second for her ability to control the midfield engine room.
Budget Beasts: Jamie Vardy (89 ST) is going to be a terror in lower divisions and Champs qualifiers; he runs in behind better than almost anyone. Casemiro (89 CDM) is a steal for anyone needing a pure CDM who wins the ball automatically.
The Flops: Marc Bartra (87 CB) lacks the physical presence to compete with the new power curve. Sven Ulreich (87 GK) is decent but ultimately fodder; there are better keepers for a fraction of the price.
Pack Value Alerts
Time Warp Guarantee Pack
Cost: 200,000 Coins / 1,000 FC Points.
Odds: 10 Rare Gold Players (85+), 1 Guaranteed Time Warp Player (No Icons). All items Untradeable.
Verdict: AVOID (With Coins).
Why? You are paying 200k for an untradeable pack where the mostly likely pull is a discard-price promo card like Cenk Tosun or Chery. The "Time Warp Guarantee" sounds nice, but without Icons included, the pool is diluted with low-value cards. Do not liquidate your coins for this.
SBC Spotlight
Four new player SBCs have debuted, including Time Warp icons and POTM winners. Here’s an overview of the new arrivals:
Time Warp Alexis Sánchez (89 OVR / LW / ~155K) — Recommended. Featuring exceptional stats and good LaLiga links, this is a really good SBC. He can play multiple positions and should be completed if he fits your first squad.
Time Warp Icon Kelly Smith (90 OVR / ST / ~580K) — Pass. A little expensive. While the card is good, it is not really worth 580k coins compared to other options.
LALIGA POTM Lamine Yamal (91 OVR / RW / ~560K) — Avoid. He has decent pace and great dribbling, but his shooting is not that good. The PlayStyles are decent, but he is not worth this much and should be passed.
Bundesliga POTM Harry Kane (91 OVR / ST / ~206K) — Niche. A good card with exceptional shooting and good passing, however, he lacks some pace. For 206k coins, he won't be worth it for this SBC unless you need his specific profile.
Cheapest Solution For Time Warp Alexis Sánchez
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: 85-rated squad | 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 Locatelli: 84 Cata Coll: 84 |
Task 2: 86-rated squad | 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 Maanum: 84 Tsygankov (TOTW): 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Gimenez: 83 |
Task 4: 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
Market Overview: The market is showing green arrows on the Index 100 (+3.29%), but the underlying currents tell a different story. We are seeing a split between high-end demand and low-end supply.
Fodder Crash (81-83s):
Index 81: DOWN -6.13%
Index 82: DOWN -7.19%
Index 83: DOWN -6.37%
Action: BUY. The supply from promo packs is flooding the market, crashing the prices of low-rated fodder. This is the perfect time to stock up for future player picks or puzzle SBCs.
High-Rated Rise (86s):
Index 86: UP +3.12%
Action: SELL. The release of high-cost SBCs like Kelly Smith and Lamine Yamal is driving demand for 86+ rated cards. If you have tradeable 86s or 87s, now is a great time to cash out into the hype.
Evolutions
Helping Hand (Free)
The Upgrade: Boosts Defending (+2) and Weak Foot (+2). Grants Roles like Inverted Wingback+ and Falseback++.
The Hook: It’s a free defensive boost for fullbacks (LB/RB) capped at 85 OVR.
Top Picks:
Hancko (85 LB): Solid LaLiga option with good physicals.
Wesley (85 RB): Brazilian links are always valuable; gets a nice pace/defense balance.
Verdict: MEH.
Analysis: There is nothing game-breaking here. The upgrades are minor, and the eligible players aren't "meta-shifting." Do this if you have a specific low-rated fullback you love, otherwise, don't stress about completing it immediately.
Quick Hits
Time Warp Team 2: CR7 and Sawa lead the pack. Vardy is the budget hero.
SBCs: Alexis Sánchez is the standout value. Yamal and Smith are overpriced for what they offer.
Market: Buy low-rated gold rares (82-83) now while they are crashing; sell your high-rated fodder (86+) into the current demand.
Evo: Helping Hand is free but forgettable.
That's it for this Friday! The content is heavy, so manage your fodder wisely.
Catch you Monday,
Shahmeer