EA Sports has added another premium Icon Squad Building Challenge to Ultimate Team with the release of the Franz Beckenbauer Thunderstruck Icon SBC in EA FC 26. The legendary German defender receives a powerful 93-rated Thunderstruck Icon card, making him one of the best center-backs currently available in the game.

This SBC is live for a limited time and requires a significant coin investment, but the rewards and pack returns make it appealing for players looking to strengthen their backline.

Franz Beckenbauer Thunderstruck Icon SBC Overview

• Player Reward: Thunderstruck Franz Beckenbauer (93 CB)
• Total SBC Segments: 13 (including a loan segment)
• Estimated Cost: ~1.13 million coins (PS/Xbox)
• Expiry: Around 2 weeks remaining

Completing all segments unlocks the permanent Icon card, along with multiple tradeable packs from intermediate challenges.

All SBC Segments and Rewards

On a Loan

• Reward: 5-match Loan Thunderstruck Franz Beckenbauer
• Estimated Cost: ~21.55K

The Bavarians

• Reward: Premium Gold Pack (Tradeable)
• Estimated Cost: ~32.55K

der Kaiser

• Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack (Tradeable)
• Estimated Cost: ~52.1K

League Legend

• Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack (Tradeable)
• Estimated Cost: ~52.1K

87-Rated Squad

• Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack (Tradeable)
• Estimated Cost: ~52.1K

Six 88-Rated Squads

• Reward: Prime Mixed Players Pack (Tradeable) for each
• Estimated Cost: ~84.55K per squad

Three 89-Rated Squads

• Reward: Prime Gold Players Pack (Tradeable) for each
• Estimated Cost: ~164.2K per squad

Cheapest Solutions for Each SBC Segment

Task 1: On a Loan

Minimum Rating: 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
• Manuel Locatelli – 84

Task 2: The Bavarians

Requirements:

• Minimum one Bayern Munich player
• Minimum Rating: 86
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Ada Hegerberg – 87
• Millie Bright – 87
• Ruben Neves – 84
• Maanum – 84
• Manuel Neuer – 84
• Sergej Milinković-Savić – 84
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Pedro Gonçalves – 83
• Gimenez – 83

Task 3: der Kaiser

Requirements:

• Minimum one German player
• Minimum Rating: 87
• Christiane Endler – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Robert Lewandowski – 88
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Gabriel – 88
• Ella Toone – 85
• Giugliano – 85
• Girelli – 85
• Milinković-Savić – 84
• Maanum – 84
• Manuel Neuer – 84

Task 4: League Legend

Requirements:

• Minimum one Bundesliga player
• Minimum Rating: 87
• Christiane Endler – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Robert Lewandowski – 88
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Gabriel – 88
• Ella Toone – 85
• Giugliano – 85
• Girelli – 85
• Milinković-Savić – 84
• Maanum – 84
• Manuel Neuer – 84

Task 5: 87-Rated Squad

Minimum Rating: 87

• Christiane Endler – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Robert Lewandowski – 88
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Gabriel – 88
• Ella Toone – 85
• Giugliano – 85
• Girelli – 85
• Milinković-Savić – 84
• Maanum – 84
• Ruben Neves – 84

Tasks 6–10: 88-Rated Squads

Minimum Rating: 88

• Rodri – 90
• Alessia Russo – 89
• Khadija Shaw – 89
• Mapi León – 89
• Christiane Endler – 88
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Girelli – 85
• Laura Freigang – 85
• Svenja Huth – 85
• Isco – 84
• Viggosdottir – 84

Tasks 11–13: 89-Rated Squads

Minimum Rating: 89

• Erling Haaland – 90
• Rodri – 90
• Alessia Russo – 89
• Mapi León – 89
• Marie Katoto – 88
• Gabriel – 88
• Guro Reiten – 88
• Christiane Endler – 88
• Robert Lewandowski – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88

Rubberband Verdict

The Franz Beckenbauer Thunderstruck Icon SBC is a high-cost but high-value challenge in EA FC 26. With elite defensive stats, strong playstyles, and Icon chemistry, Beckenbauer fits seamlessly into almost any Ultimate Team squad. If you have enough fodder saved and are looking for a long-term defensive upgrade, this SBC is well worth considering before it expires.
Final Rating- 7/10.