Happy Wednesday, FUTcast crew. We’ve made it over the hump. The Weekend League sweat is a distant memory, and we are now staring down the barrel of a fresh content drop.
We are deep in the midweek grind. TOTW 10 has landed, and while the international break usually slows things down, EA has dropped some hidden gems that might actually crack your starting XI.
But the real noise is about what’s coming on Friday. We’re moving from international duty to the esports stage with FC Pro Live, and if the leaks are accurate, the power curve is about to jump.
Promo & Event Updates
Team Of the Week 10
The full squad is live. While the headliners are big names, the real value is in the upgrades to existing meta favorites. Here is your hit list:
Khadija Shaw (90 ST)
Mapi León (90 CB)
Tijjani Reijnders (87 CM)
Joško Gvardiol (86 LB)
Ann-Katrin Berger (87 GK)
Yeremay (86 ST)
Joao Neves (86 CDM)
Serge Gnabry (85 CAM)
...and the usual 83-84 rated fillers (Konsa, Casemiro, Sano, Ndoye, Gusto, Bethune, etc.)
Promo Takeaways
The Must-Have: Tijjani Reijnders (87 CM) is the undisputed star of this drop. His gold card was already a pro-favorite in the early stages of the game. Now, with an 87 rating and Incisive Pass+, he is going to run midfields. He is the standout of this week.
City Connections: Manchester City fans are eating good. Joško Gvardiol (86 LB) gets a solid boost, making him a versatile, easy-to-link defender.
Aerial Threat: Khadija Shaw (90 ST) is a monster. With 90 Shooting and 86 Physical, she is an end-game aerial threat if you play a crossing game.
Friday Promo Leaked — FC Pro Live
This is the main event. Leaks have all but confirmed that the FC Pro Live promo is dropping this Friday. These are Live cards that upgrade based on how well the esports players representing them perform. The leaked player list is looking rapid:
Federico Chiesa (87 RM)
Sandro Tonali (87 CDM)
Fabián Ruiz (87 CM)
Timo Werner (86 LW) - 95 Pace alert
Gleison Bremer (86 CB)
Olivier Giroud (86 ST)
Lukas Klostermann (86 CB)
Joshua Zirkzee (86 ST)
Franck Honorat (86 RM)
Stephan El Shaarawy (85 LW)
Nuno Tavares (85 LB)
Darwin Núñez (85 ST)
Bonus Leak: A Showdown SBC is expected, featuring Gabriel Martinelli (85 LW) vs. Randal Kolo Muani (85 ST). Save your high-rated fodder for this.
SBC Spotlight
We have a mix of NWSL drops and some interesting value plays today. Here is the verdict:
Troy Parrott (87 ST) — 32K: Value Beast. Incredible stats for the price. He has 87 Pace and 87 Shooting. Links are tough (Ireland/Eredivisie), but as a super-sub or in a niche squad, he is 9/10 value.
85+ Campaign Mix — 32K: Risky. It's a casino pack. 32k isn't terrible, but with fodder prices fluctuating, this is only for those who feel lucky. Proceed with caution.
Ali Riley (88 RB) — 111K: Avoid. Way too expensive for a fullback with average links. Hard pass.
Gabi Portilho (85 LW) — 25K: Okay. Just an okay SBC. Stats are decent, but the links are poor. Fine if you need a cheap Brazil/NWSL link.
Hal Hershfelt (85 CDM) — 25K: Skip. Nothing special here. Hard pass.
Cheapest Solution For Troy Parrott
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Top Form | Team of the Week Players: Min 1 Squad Rating: Min 83 | Hoffmann (81) Terland (81) Álex Remiro (83) Milinković-Savić (84) Baleba (81) Moorhouse (81) Carpenter (84) Blundell (81) Leuchter (84) Kostić (81) Greenwood (84) |
Task 2: 84-Rated Squad | Team Rating: Min. 84 | Golovin (79) Däbritz (84) Grimaldo (84) Dumfries (84) Sørloth (84) Carpenter (84) Oberdorf (84) Greenwood (84) Frohms (84) Sancet (84) Engen (84) |
Market Watch
Market Overview: The market is experiencing a weird split. The overall index is down, but specific pockets of the market are flying. This is driven by the upgrade SBCs draining the low-end supply.
Investment Tip: 83s are to the moon. The index shows 83-rated cards are up +15.05%, hitting nearly 900-1,000 coins. This is a pure sell window. If you have 83s in your club, liquidate them now.
The Buy Window: Conversely, 86-rated cards are down -1.93%. With high-rated SBCs like the Martinelli Showdown leaked for the near future, this is your buy signal. Stock up on 86s while they are dipping.
Bottom line: Sell your 83s into the hype. Reinvest that cash into 86+ fodder before the Friday content drop spikes demand again.
Evolutions – PlayStyles Trifecta (Free)
A new free Evo is here to boost your lower-rated cards with three specific PlayStyles.
Requirements: Max 83 Overall, Max 10 PlayStyles.
Rewards: Grants Pinged Pass, Technical, and Trickster PlayStyles.
Verdict: Excellent for adding jammy dribbling traits to cards that already have good physicals or pace but lack technical ability.
Best Picks: Cards like Openda (83) are perfect candidates to make them feel more fluid on the ball.
Quick Hits
TOTW 10 is live: Reijnders is the hidden gem; Shaw is the headline.
Grind: The Troy Parrott SBC is a must-do for budget squads.
Avoid: Do not sink 110k into the Ali Riley SBC.
Trading Tip: Sell your 83s immediately; they are inflated by +15%.
Lookout: FC Pro Live drops Friday — prepare for live cards that upgrade based on esports results.
Sell your 83s, hold your high-rateds, and get ready for Friday's madness,
Shahmeer