The Weekend League sweat is drying, the Joga Bonito samba is still playing in the menus, and the market is officially waking up.
If you thought Monday was for resting, think again. We have a massive TOTW 13 leak featuring the GOAT himself, a new promo on the horizon, and a stack of SBCs that — spoiler alert — might just be trying to drain your club before the holidays.
Whether you're grinding the new Gauntlet or staring at that Claudia Pina SBC wondering if 500k is worth it, we've got you covered. Grab your coffee; let’s get into the data.
Promo & Event Updates
TOTW 13 Leaks & Predictions
After a weekend of standout performances, the leaked data for Team of the Week 13 suggests we are getting some serious star power. It’s not just fodder this week; there are legitimate meta options hitting packs on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi (88 CAM): The Inter Miami magician is back. While his pace might be a concern for the pure speed merchants, his dribbling and passing remain top-tier for any central role.
Harry Kane (91 ST): A 91-rated card this early is huge, but with 75 Pace, he remains a niche finisher option rather than a meta-sweat striker.
Pedri (90 CM): Perhaps the most exciting card of the drop. A 90-rated Pedri with high dribbling and passing is a midfield engine that fits perfectly into the current technical meta.
Xavi Simons (87 CAM): A community favorite. Expect agile dribbling and great links for Bundesliga/Dutch hybrids.
Joško Gvardiol (87 LB): The standout defender. High pace and physicals for a fullback make him a premier Premier League option.
Promo Update: Unbreakables
Whispers are getting louder about the next promo, Unbreakables. Leaks confirm Serhou Guirassy (89 ST) is coming, and the promo will reportedly include Icons and Heroes.
This promo appears to focus on physical resilience, so expect significant boosts to Strength and Aggression. Start saving packs now.
Objectives Grind: Ultimate Gauntlet 6
The grind doesn't stop. Ultimate Gauntlet 6 is live, and for No Money Spent (NMS) players, this is your main focus for the week. It’s a tiered system, so the more you play, the more you earn.
Group Reward: Joga Bonito Iliman Ndiaye (85 LM). A pacey winger with 5-star skills potential — perfect for the samba theme.
Loan Reward: Ricardo Quaresma (Hero). The Trivela King himself. You get him for a 7-game loan just for scoring 5 goals in 3 separate games.
Fodder Packs: The gauntlet is loaded with fodder, including a 10x83+, 3x86+, and 10x82+ pack.
SBC Spotlight
EA dropped a massive content bomb of SBCs today, but quantity does not equal quality. We crunched the numbers so you don't have to waste your fodder.
Claudia Pina POTM (87 LW, ~500k) — Skip. She is a meta queen, but 500k is steep. The switch from Low Driven+ to Finesse+ is good, but she lacks the physicals to justify this price tag in December.
Dimitar Berbatov (88 ST, ~363k) — Pass. A cool card for nostalgia merchants, but 363k for 85 Pace and medium work rates? Better strikers exist for 50k. Save your coins.
Julien Duranville (86 RM, ~63.5k) — Pass. Great pace (92) and dribbling (90), but this card should be 25k max. The Joga Bonito tax is real here. Overpriced for an 86 rated card.
Base Icon Upgrade (~258k) — Avoid. The classic IQ test. Without a minimum rating guarantee, you are likely paying 250k for an 86-rated keeper. Too risky.
Cheapest Solution For Julien Duranville
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Bundesliga | Bundesliga players: Minimum one in your starting eleven 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 Exequiel Palacios: 84 |
Task 2: 86-rated squad | Team of the Week players: Minimum one in your starting eleven 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 Harvey Barnes (TOTW): 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Matheus Cunha: 83 |
Market Watch
Current Status: Momentum High (61.01%)
The market is moving fast. We are seeing a Gold Crash on lower-rated meta cards as players liquidate teams to fund these expensive (and overpriced) SBCs.
Buying: If you've been waiting to pick up gold meta cards for your team, now is the window. Panic selling is setting in.
Selling: High-rated fodder (86+) is rising slightly due to the demand from the Pina and Icon SBCs. If you are holding 86s or 88s, list them into the hype.
Avoid: Do not buy mid-tier promo cards right now. With Unbreakables looming, prices on current promo cards like Joga Bonito mid-tier items will likely dip further.
Evolutions: Chance Creator (7500 Coins / 75 FC Points)
Upgrades: +1 Overall, +20 Long Passing, +18 Vision.
The Play: This is a niche EVO. It’s great if you have a midfielder who is decent but lacks distribution.
Verdict: Skip unless you have a specific favorite player who desperately needs a passing boost. It doesn't transform a card enough to be meta mandatory.
Quick Hits
TOTW 13 is Stacked: Messi, Kane, and Pedri are coming Wednesday. Save your packs.
Pina is a Trap: 500k is too much for an 87-rated winger, even with Finesse+.
Objective Grind: Don't ignore the Gauntlet. The 10x83+ pack is the best free value in the game right now.
Next Promo: Unbreakables is next. Guirassy is confirmed.
See you on Wednesday for the full TOTW reveal. Don't let the SBCs empty your club,
Shahmeer