The much-anticipated Max 89 Rated Base ICON Upgrade SBC has officially arrived in EA FC 26 after being leaked earlier in the week. EA continues to give players exciting opportunities to pack some of the best icons in the game, including stars like Marcelo, Eto’o, Jairzinho, Ferdinand, and many more high-value pulls.
The best part? This SBC requires only three squads, making it one of the most affordable and worthwhile ICON SBCs we’ve seen recently.
Below is the full breakdown of the SBC requirements, the cheapest squad solutions, and whether this upgrade is worth your coins.
Max 89 Rated Base ICON Upgrade SBC Requirements
1. 86-Rated Squad
- Submit an 86-rated squad
- Reward: Gold Players Pack (Tradeable)
2. 86-Rated Squad (TOTW)
- Submit an 86-rated squad with a TOTW
- Reward: Small Prime Gold Players Pack (Tradeable)
3. 87-Rated Squad
- Submit an 87-rated squad
- Reward: Premium Gold Players Pack (Tradeable)
Cheapest Solutions for the Max 89 Base ICON Upgrade
86-Rated Squad (Cost: 54K)
- Oblak – 88
- Däbritz – 84
- Rúben Dias – 86
- Dumfries – 84
- Esther – 84
- Konaté – 86
- Gakpo – 84
- Gabriel – 88
- Bruno Guimarães – 86
- Greenwood – 84
- Maddison – 84
86-Rated Squad w/ TOTW (Cost: 60K)
- Esther – 84
- Mead – 87
- Rúben Neves – 84
- Guirassy – 87
- Barcola – 84
- Laia Aleixandri – 86 (TOTW)
- Palmer – 87
- Karchaoui – 87
- Gvardiol – 84
- Greggi – 84
- Greenwood – 84
87-Rated Squad (Cost: 85K)
- Reiten – 88
- Oblak – 88
- Lukaku – 84
- Isco – 84
- Katoto – 88
- Saka – 88
- Little – 85
- Gabriel – 88
- Banda – 85
- Álex Baena – 84
- Cuthbert – 85
Estimated Cost: 200K coins, depending on platform and current market prices.
Is the Max 89 Rated Base ICON Upgrade Worth It?
Absolutely. For around 200K coins, this SBC is very well priced, especially compared to the much more expensive Base Icon Matchday Player Pick, which costs nearly 300K. The pool of max 89-rated base icons includes plenty of top-tier, meta, and extremely valuable cards, making it a strong gamble for most players.
If you're looking for a high-ceiling upgrade without draining your coin balance, this SBC is one of the best options available right now.
