The 1 of 3 FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC is now live in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team — and it's one of the better-value SBCs in the endgame, giving you a shot at 95+ rated superstars from the second FUTTIES wave. You can complete it three times before it expires on August 12, and it refreshes every two days, so timing matters. This guide covers the exact requirements, cheapest solution, full pick pool breakdown, and which players to prioritise when you're looking at your three options.
Quick answer: The FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC costs approximately 22,750 coins on console (27,500 on PC), requires an 88-rated squad with one TOTW, TOTS, or Festival of Football card, and rewards a choice of 1 from 3 FUTTIES Team 2 players (Icons excluded). It's repeatable 3 times total, refreshing every 2 days. Top picks in the pool are Florian Wirtz (99 OVR) and Luka Modric (99 OVR). Whether it's worth it depends on your current squad state — read on for the full analysis.
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What Is the FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC?
FUTTIES Team 2 landed in FC 26 Ultimate Team on July 31, bringing 56 players spanning attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers — all upgraded versions of cards that dominated Season 8 and earlier. The 1 of 3 FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC is a special challenge that lets you choose one player from a randomly drawn trio pulled from that Team 2 pool.
It excludes Icons (so no Thierry Henry, despite him appearing in Team 2 packs), but the non-Icon pool is still packed with elite cards. This is not a guaranteed specific player — it's a pick from three random Team 2 non-Icon cards — which is why knowing which players are worth taking before you hit confirm matters.
SBC at a glance:
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Challenges | 1 |
| Repeatable | Yes — up to 3 times total |
| Refreshes | Every 2 days |
| Expires | August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC |
| Rewards | 1 of 3 FUTTIES Team 2 players (Icons excluded) |
| Console cost | ~22,750 coins |
| PC cost | ~27,500 coins |
| Cards tradeable? | No — all picks are untradeable |
How to Complete the FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC
There is one challenge with two requirements:
- Min. 1 Players: Any TOTW / TOTS / Festival of Football card
- Min. Team Rating: 88
You need to submit a valid squad that hits an 88 average rating and includes at least one special card (TOTW, TOTS, or FOF — Bronze and Silver TOTW count if they push the rating). The rest of the squad can be filled with high-rated base gold cards.
Cheapest squad solution
The cheapest way to hit 88 Team Rating while using exactly one special card:
- Find the cheapest TOTW card on the transfer market — Bronze or Silver TOTW cards often sell for 1,000–3,000 coins and satisfy the requirement. Check the Transfer Market under TOTW filter, sorted by lowest Buy Now.
- Fill remaining 10 slots with 88–89 rated gold cards — mix of different leagues and nationalities to hit 88 average. You don't need chemistry links here; only rating and the special-card condition matter.
- Use duplicates from your club first — any unwanted 88+ cards sitting in your club go in before you buy anything.
Estimated cheapest breakdown:
- 1x TOTW/TOTS card: ~2,000–4,000 coins
- 10x 88-rated golds: ~18,000–20,000 coins (varies by market timing)
- Total: ~20,000–24,000 coins on console
The futmind article tracking live solutions puts console cost at 22,750 coins and PC at 27,500 — consistent with community-reported cheapest paths as of August 6 (EA Sports FC 26 official).
Who's in the Team 2 Pick Pool?
The pick pool contains all non-Icon FUTTIES Team 2 players. You see 3 random draws from that pool; Icons (including Thierry Henry) are explicitly excluded from this specific SBC pick, per EA's description. The full Team 2 squad is 56 players — so your 3 picks will always come from the non-Icon portion of that group.
Non-Icon Team 2 pack cards in the pick pool:
| Player | OVR | Position | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | 99 | CAM | Top attacking mid in the endgame meta — elite pace, shooting, dribbling, and creativity |
| Luka Modric | 99 | CDM | Fan-favourite playmaker; his FUTTIES stats make him usable as CDM, CM, or even CAM |
| Ewa Pajor | 98 | ST | Elite striker with top pace and finishing; one of the strongest ST cards in the current meta |
| Joshua Kimmich | 98 | CDM | Complete defensive midfielder — best defensive mid at 98 in the current FUTTIES lineup |
| Gabriel | 98 | CB | Rock-solid centre-back with upgraded defending and physical; one of the best CBs available |
| Klara Buhl | 98 | LM | Explosive wide player with top speed and dribbling |
| Karim Benzema | 97 | ST | Classic false-nine profile; elite finishing and link-up play |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 97 | LW | Fast, tricky winger with high dribbling — fan favourite for skill-move builds |
| Ademola Lookman | 97 | ST | Pace-plus-finishing combo; strong option if you run a direct striker system |
| Leroy Sane | 97 | RM | Speed and dribbling on the right; strong Bundesliga link with Kimmich and Wirtz |
| Moussa Diaby | 97 | RM | One of the fastest RMs in the game; dribbling-heavy wide threat |
| Bremer | 97 | CB | Physical CB with top defending; solid alternative if Gabriel is not in your draw |
Per SoccerGaming's confirmed Team 2 breakdown: "Luka Modric and Florian Wirtz are the two highest-rated players in FUTTIES Team 2," both at 99 overall — the peak of the non-Icon pool.
Which Team 2 Pick Should You Take?
Since the pick is random (you see 3 cards, not the full pool), you can't guarantee Wirtz or Modric. But you should have a decision hierarchy ready so you make the right call in under 30 seconds:
Priority 1 — Always take: Florian Wirtz (99 CAM) or Luka Modric (99 CDM). Both are endgame meta cards that will strengthen almost any squad and hold long-term value as keepers until FC 27.
Priority 2 — Take if no Priority 1: Joshua Kimmich (98 CDM) or Gabriel (98 CB) — elite in their positions, hard to improve on, fill roles that are always in demand.
Priority 3 — Take only if you genuinely need the position: Eden Hazard, Mia Hamm, Marcelo, Homare Sawa. All solid cards, but unless one of these fills a specific gap in your squad that you've been trying to fix, you're better off saving the coins if none of the Priority 1/2 cards appear.
The key rule: all picks are untradeable, so there's no "I'll take it and sell" play here. Take what your squad can actually use. If all three draws are cards you don't need, the SBC is still a slight negative value at ~22,000 coins for a card that won't improve your starting 11.
Is It Worth Completing — And Should You Repeat It?
At ~22,750 coins on console, you're paying a reasonable amount for a chance at 95–99 rated untradeable FUTTIES cards. With Team 3 releasing August 7 and the game cycle winding down toward FC 27, the question is whether these cards actually improve your squad.
Worth completing if:
- You don't already have 97–99 rated options in the positions the pool covers (CAM, CM, CDM, CB, ST)
- You have spare fodder (duplicates, untradeable SBC rewards) sitting in your club that you haven't used
- You're actively still playing Weekend League or Division Rivals and a squad upgrade matters to you
Not worth completing if:
- Your squad is already fully maxed at 97–99 in every position
- You're saving coins for FC 27 transfers (those coins won't carry — only the coins, not the items — so spending them here is fine; see our what carries over to FC 27 guide)
- You're coin-farming for FUTTIES Team 3 SBCs (Team 3 releases tomorrow, August 7)
On repeating 3×: The SBC refreshes every 2 days, giving you up to 3 completions before expiry on August 12. If you hit a Wirtz or Modric on your first go, do a second run — the odds of drawing another elite are the same each time. Third run is only worth it if you have the coins to spare and nothing better to spend them on this week.
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How to Build the Cheapest 88-Rated Squad Fast
The fastest path to a cheap 88-rated submit:
- Go to Transfer Market → TOTW filter → Sort by Buy Now → buy the cheapest available (often a Bronze or Silver TOTW, 1,000–4,000 coins)
- Open the SBC squad screen and fill the other 10 slots with 88-rated gold cards from your club first
- Use the "Fill Team" auto-complete option if you're short — it pulls from your club
Pro tip: Monday afternoons (post-Weekend League) and Friday mornings are the cheapest times to buy 88-rated filler on the transfer market. Avoid buying right after a new FUTTIES batch drops — supply of 88-rated fodder temporarily goes up as people sell to fund packs, but demand spikes too.
How Many Coins Do You Need Total?
If you're doing all 3 completions:
- Console: 3 × ~22,750 = ~68,250 coins total
- PC: 3 × ~27,500 = ~82,500 coins total
If you're short on coins heading into Team 3 launch tomorrow, skip the third run and hold coins for incoming SBCs — EA typically drops 2–4 SBC player challenges alongside each FUTTIES team, and those tend to have more predictable returns than a pick SBC.
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What About the Other FUTTIES Pick SBCs?
The Team 2-only pick isn't the only pick SBC live right now. Here's how today's pick SBC board compares:
| SBC | Pool | Min Rating | Repeatable | Refreshes | Cost (console) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 3 FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick | T2 non-Icons | 95+ | 3× | 2 days | ~22,750 |
| 1 of 4 95+ FOF or FUTTIES T1-T2 Pick | T1+T2 non-Icons + select FOF | 95+ | 3× | 3 days | ~30,000–35,000 |
| 1 of 3 94+ GOTG/FUTTIES Icon or Hero Pick | Icons + Heroes, 94+ | 94+ | 1× | 3 days | ~80,000–100,000 |
The 1 of 4 95+ T1-T2 pick is the broader alternative — same minimum rating floor (95 OVR), but pulls from BOTH Team 1 and Team 2, giving you a bigger potential pool and more shots at Wirtz or Modric. It costs more to complete but may offer slightly better average value due to the wider draw. If you're coin-flush heading into Team 3 tomorrow (August 7), run the T1-T2 pick instead of (or alongside) the Team 2-only pick.
The Icon/Hero pick at 1× repeatable is a different play — guaranteed Icon or Hero 94+, but the high cost means it only makes sense if you specifically need one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get Icons from the 1 of 3 FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC? No — EA explicitly excludes Icons from this pick SBC. Thierry Henry and other FUTTIES Icons will not appear in your three picks. The pool is limited to non-Icon FUTTIES Team 2 players only.
How many times can you complete this SBC? You can complete it a maximum of 3 times before it expires. The SBC refreshes every 2 days, so you can do one completion now, another in 2 days, and a final one before the August 12 expiry.
Are the cards you pick tradeable? No — all picks from this SBC are untradeable. You cannot list any card you select on the transfer market. Make sure you're picking something you'll actually use.
When does the FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick SBC expire? August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. After that it's gone permanently.
What's the minimum cost to complete the SBC? Around 20,000–23,000 coins on console using the cheapest available TOTW card plus 88-rated gold fodder. PC costs run about 4,000–5,000 coins higher due to market differences.
Is the FUTTIES Team 2 Player Pick better value than packs? Generally yes — you're guaranteed a FUTTIES Team 2 card (95–99 OVR) rather than a random pack pull that's far more likely to give you a low-rated base gold.
Sources: EA Sports FC official site (ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc), FUT.GG (fut.gg/sbc/upgrades/26-1316-1-of-3-futties-team-2-player-pick/), FUTMind (futmind.com/articles/16234), SoccerGaming (soccergaming.com EA FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2).
