Quick Answer: The Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC in EA FC 26 has 4 challenges requiring Manchester City, England, Premier League, and Special-card squads at 89–90 OVR. You can complete all four challenges for an estimated 70,000–95,000 coins in fodder — significantly less than buying the 97-rated card from the Transfer Market. The card starts with zero PlayStyles, letting you customise it fully via PlayStyle Lab. With 99 Dribbling, 95 Pace, and 5★/5★, it's one of the strongest right-wing options in FUTTIES.
Phil Foden's FUTTIES card dropped on 24 July 2026 as part of EA FC 26's FUTTIES Team 1 launch — the final big promo of the season. With a 97 OVR, full 5★ weak foot, 5★ skill moves, and FUTTIES PlayStyle Lab customisation that lets you build the card however you want, the Foden SBC has already become one of the most discussed drops of FUTTIES Week 1.
This guide covers every challenge requirement, the cheapest squad solution for each, a full card breakdown, and whether it's worth spending your coins or fodder.
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Phil Foden FUTTIES 97 OVR — Full Card Stats
Foden's FUTTIES item is rated 97 OVR and plays as a Right Winger (RW), with four alternate positions: RM, CM, CAM, and LW — meaning you can slot him almost anywhere across the attacking third or even into central midfield.
| Attribute | Rating | Key Sub-Stats |
|---|---|---|
| PAC | 95 | Acceleration 95, Sprint Speed 95 |
| SHO | 94 | Att. Pos. 95, Finishing 94, Shot Power 97 |
| PAS | 92 | Short Pass 93, Vision 92, Curve 96 |
| DRI | 99 | Agility 99, Balance 99, Ball Control 99, Composure 99 |
| DEF | 84 | Def. Aware. 85, Interceptions 84 |
| PHY | 90 | Stamina 95, Strength 87 |
AcceleRATE type: Explosive — ideal for quick bursts into space and outpacing defenders at the start of a sprint.
Weak Foot / Skill Moves: 5★ / 5★ — every skill move in the game, both feet equal. No off-foot hesitation.
As EA stated in the official FUTTIES announcement: "Every FUTTIES Player Item features at least one 5-Star Skill Moves or 5-Star Weak Foot and four alternate Positions, making them some of the most versatile players yet." (Source: ea.com FUTTIES Pitch Notes, July 24, 2026)
PlayStyles: The card launches with zero PlayStyles — this is by FUTTIES design. Per EA, FUTTIES items go through PlayStyle Lab, which means you assign your own PlayStyles and up to 4 PlayStyle+ via Evolution Consumables. You are not locked into any preset. More on this in the PlayStyle Lab section below.
Is the Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC Worth It?
Short answer: yes, if you have the fodder.
The 99 Dribbling alone makes this card a joy to control — every dribbling sub-stat (Agility, Balance, Ball Control, Dribbling, Composure) sits at 99. Combined with Explosive AcceleRATE, 95 Pace, and full 5★ skills, Foden will cut past defenders at will.
The 4 alternate positions (RM, CM, CAM, LW) add real squad flexibility — play him as a wide midfielder, an attacking mid, or even a second striker depending on your formation.
The biggest consideration is fodder vs. coins. If you have accumulated untradeable SBC fodder over the season (TOTS, Greats of the Game, TOTW, Best of Re-Release Batch 1 cards), this SBC is among the best ways to spend it in FUTTIES. The four challenges are comparatively light — especially vs. the 14-challenge Zidane SBC from Summer Stars.
Bottom line: Complete it if you have fodder on hand or a coin buffer. Skip it only if you need those coins to unlock a different squad piece before FC 27's cycle end.
Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC — All 4 Challenge Requirements
Challenge 1: Manchester City
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Min. Players from Manchester City | 1 |
| Min. Special Players (TOTW / FOF / TOTS / etc.) | 1 |
| Min. Team Rating | 89 |
| Reward | Gold Pack |
Cheapest approach: Use one cheap TOTW card (even a TOTW bronze/silver — they count as specials) for the special requirement. Fill the rest with low-cost Manchester City or general gold cards, then pad the team to 89 OVR with a couple of higher-rated untradeable fodder items. During FUTTIES, Best of Re-Release Batch 1 has put over 110 special cards back into packs and SBCs, so cheap specials are more accessible than usual on the Transfer Market.
Estimated cost: 12,000–18,000 coins in fodder
Challenge 2: England
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Min. Players from England | 1 |
| Min. Special Players (TOTW / FOF / TOTS / etc.) | 1 |
| Min. Team Rating | 89 |
| Reward | Premium Gold Pack |
Cheapest approach: Same logic as Challenge 1 — one cheap special, one England player (Trippier, Saka, or any England gold card at 85+ OVR anchor the rating), fill the rest with untradeable 83–85 rated golds. The 89 OVR requirement is easy to hit with two or three higher-rated anchors and untradeable pad.
Estimated cost: 12,000–18,000 coins in fodder
Challenge 3: Premier League
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Min. Players from Premier League | 1 |
| Min. Team Rating | 90 |
| Reward | Jumbo Gold Pack |
Cheapest approach: No special required here — this is the most fodder-friendly challenge. You need a 90-rated squad, so you'll need more high-rated cards than challenges 1 and 2. Use 2–3 Premier League anchor cards (85–87 OVR fodder) alongside your cheapest high-rated untradeable golds to hit 90 OVR. Avoid buying 90+ OVR cards off the market — the 90 average can be reached with a good spread of 86–87 OVR cards.
Estimated cost: 20,000–28,000 coins in fodder
Challenge 4: TOTW / TOTS / FOF Special Squad
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Min. Special Players (TOTW / FOF / TOTS / etc.) | 1 |
| Min. Team Rating | 90 |
| Reward | Gold Players Pack |
Cheapest approach: Similar to Challenge 3 in terms of the 90 OVR requirement, but you must include at least one special card (TOTW, TOTS, FOF/FoF Heroes/Icons/Path to Glory, etc.). During FUTTIES, the influx of Best of Re-Release Batch 1 cards keeps the price of FoF or TOTS specials lower than mid-season peaks. Buy the cheapest qualifying special on the market (budget TOTW cards often sit around 500–1,500 coins during FUTTIES), pad the rest with untradeable fodder to hit 90 OVR.
Estimated cost: 22,000–30,000 coins in fodder
How Much Does the Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC Cost in Total?
| Challenge | Estimated Fodder Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 — Manchester City | 12,000–18,000 coins |
| 2 — England | 12,000–18,000 coins |
| 3 — Premier League | 20,000–28,000 coins |
| 4 — Special Squad | 22,000–30,000 coins |
| Total | ~66,000–94,000 coins |
The exact cost will vary based on your untradeable fodder stack — players with deep accumulated packs from Rivals, Squad Battles, and FUTTIES Token Store rewards can complete this SBC for well under the midpoint estimate.
Fodder tip: FUTTIES is the season's most coin-efficient window for SBCs. The market sees its lowest player prices of the year as players liquidate clubs for FUTTIES content — this suppresses the cost of 85–87 OVR fodder you might need to buy. If you're short, buying budget cards now is cheaper than at any other point in the FC 26 lifecycle.
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Best PlayStyle Lab Builds for FUTTIES Foden
Since FUTTIES cards launch with zero PlayStyles, you choose exactly what this card becomes. With 4 PlayStyle+ slots unlocked via Evolution Consumables earned through the Season 9 Pass and Token Store, here are the recommended builds for Foden's play-pattern:
Attacking Wide / Winger (RW/LW):
- Rapid, Flair, Trickster, Finesse Shot (PlayStation+)
- Pairs with his 95 Pace Explosive AcceleRATE — he bursts into the channel, cuts inside, and curls top-corner with Finesse Shot+
Central Attacking Mid (CAM):
- Incisive Pass+, First Touch+, Tiki Taka, Finesse Shot+
- Maximises his 92 Passing and 99 Ball Control — he becomes a creative hub that can pick pockets and ping through-balls
Poacher / Second Striker (via CAM slot):
- Rapid+, Finesse Shot+, Trickster+, Technical+
- Exploits composure 99 and Att. Pos. 95 in a more central channel
PlayStyle Consumables drop from the Season 9 Token Store (Fridays), the FUTTIES Countdown Evolution path, and Objectives — you won't need to spend FC Points if you've been playing since Season 9 launched.
How to Get Coins Fast for the Foden SBC
If you're short on coins or fodder and want to complete the SBC before Team 2 drops (~July 31), here are the proven coin methods in FUTTIES:
Get the coins you need to complete the Foden SBC without grinding:
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Fastest legit in-game options:
- Trade the FUTTIES market crash — FUTTIES is the season's lowest market point. Buy 86–88 OVR player cards that spike in price when a new SBC requiring them drops. The Best of Re-Release Batch cycle drives predictable demand waves each week.
- Bronze Pack Method — 750 coin Premium Bronze Packs, sell all contents. Repeatable, near-zero ban risk, generates steady income.
- Token Store value play — spend FUTTIES Tokens on tradeable player items and sell them to fund the SBC if you don't need the card personally.
- Squad Battles weekly grind — hit Gold 1 for maximum Squad Battles coin rewards each Sunday morning.
Remember: FC 26 ends with FC 27 shipping ~September 25, 2026. Coins reset to zero at cycle end — there's no benefit to saving them beyond the next month. Spending into a card like FUTTIES Foden is the right call if you plan to play through August.
FAQ
Is the Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC repeatable? No — the Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC is non-repeatable. You complete it once, receive the 97-rated FUTTIES card, and that's the end. The card itself is untradeable (standard for most player SBCs in FC 26).
How long is the Phil Foden FUTTIES SBC available? Based on EA FC 26's FUTTIES schedule, Team 1 SBCs typically expire when Team 2 launches — expected around July 31, 2026 (approximately one week from the July 24 launch). Complete it before then or the SBC closes.
Can you use Best of Re-Release Batch 1 cards in the challenges? Yes. FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 1 cards (TOTS, TOTY, Winter Wildcards, Future Stars, and others re-released July 24, 2026) count as Festival of Football or promo special cards in the SBC requirements — making them valid for the special-player slots in Challenges 1, 2, and 4.
Does the Phil Foden FUTTIES card have PlayStyles when it drops? No. Like all FUTTIES player items, Foden drops with zero PlayStyles and zero PlayStyle+. This is intentional — EA designed FUTTIES cards specifically for PlayStyle Lab, letting you assign up to 4 PlayStyle+ of your choice via Evolution Consumables. It is not a bug.
What position should you play FUTTIES Foden? He is listed as RW but has four alternate positions: RM, CM, CAM, and LW. Most players will get the best value using him at RW or CAM — his 99 DRI, 95 PAC, and 92 PAS are suited to either role. His Explosive AcceleRATE makes him particularly dangerous in wide areas where he can sprint past fullbacks.
Is it better to do the SBC or buy FUTTIES Foden from the market? If you have accumulated untradeable fodder from the season, the SBC is better value — you're converting cards that would otherwise sit unused into one of the best wide players in FUTTIES. If you have no fodder and would need to buy everything from the market, the math becomes tighter; in that scenario, buying direct may make more sense depending on your coin stack.
