EA Sports has dropped the brand-new Hero SBC in EA FC 26, giving players another chance to unlock a special Hero card and strengthen their Ultimate Team. If you’re wondering whether the SBC is worth completing or how to do it for the cheapest price — here’s everything you need to know.
EA FC 26 Hero SBC Requirements

The SBC features two squads you need to complete:

Squad 1 – 85-Rated Squad

• Minimum Team Rating: 85
• No special requirements

Squad 2 – 86-Rated Squad

• Minimum Team Rating: 86
• 1 TOTW player required

Total estimated cost: Around 100,000 coins on console (PlayStation & Xbox).

Cheapest Solutions for the 85-Rated Squad

Here’s a low-cost 85-rated team you can use based on current market prices and player availability:

• Isco (84)
• Romelu Lukaku (84)
• Moise Kean (83)
• Little (85)
• Ibrahima Konaté (86)
• Hasegawa (85)
• Antoine Griezmann (85)
• Marta (85)
• Giugliano (85)
• Chawinga (85)
• Frohms (84)
  

Cheapest Solutions for the 86-Rated Squad (With TOTW Player)

You’ll need at least one Team of the Week card here — TOTW Pedro Gonçalves (86) fits perfectly.
Here’s a balanced 86-rated setup:

• TOTW Pedro Gonçalves (86)
• Bukayo Saka (88)
• Ibrahima Konaté (86)
• Fridolina Rolfö (84)
• Marie Katoto (88)
• Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir (84)
• Damaris Egurrola (84)
• Álex Baena (84)
• Melchie Dumornay (86)
• Alexander Sørloth (84)
• Merle Frohms (84)

Final Thoughts

The EA FC 26 Hero SBC is a well-priced, high-risk-high-reward challenge. For roughly 100k coins, you get a shot at adding a Hero to your Ultimate Team — but make sure to complete it smartly using the cheapest possible players.

If you’re looking for value, use your club fodder, buy low, and submit wisely. Good luck — hopefully your Hero pull justifies the grind!