EA Sports has released a Kelly Smith Time Warp Icon SBC in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, allowing players to unlock a 90-rated Icon striker inspired by one of the most iconic forwards in women’s football history. The SBC is a large, multi-segment challenge featuring 12 total squads, offering several tradeable packs along the way.

Here’s everything you need to know, including requirements, cheapest solutions and a full value assessment.

Kelly Smith Time Warp Icon: Card Overview

• Overall Rating: 90
• Position: ST
• Role: Advanced Forward ++
• Nation: England
• League: Icons
• Foot: Left
• Skill Moves / Weak Foot: 4★ / 4★
• Height: 168 cm (5'6")
• AcceleRATE: Controlled

Key Strengths

• Elite finishing and attacking positioning
• Excellent long shots and finesse potential
• Strong technical dribbling with good balance
• Icon chemistry makes her easy to link

Kelly Smith’s Time Warp Icon is built to thrive as a central striker, especially in possession-heavy or technical setups.

EA FC 26 Kelly Smith Icon SBC Overview

• Total Challenges: 12
• Estimated Cost: ~555k coins (PS/Xbox)
• Repeatable: Yes
• Expires On: January 30, 2026

SBC Tasks and Cheapest Solutions

Task 1: On a Loan

• Minimum Rating: 84
• Reward: 5-match loan Kelly Smith

Cheapest Solution

• Romelu Lukaku – 84
• Alexander Sørloth – 84
• Giada Greggi – 84
• Sjoeke Nüsken – 84
• Sergej Milinković-Savić – 84
• Alex Greenwood – 84
• Damaris Egurrola – 84
• Emily Fox – 84
• Hannah Hampton – 84
• Daniëlle van de Donk – 83
• İlkay Gündoğan – 83

Task 2: The Gunners

• Arsenal Players Required: 1
• Minimum Rating: 85

Cheapest Solution

• Alexandra Popp – 85
• Caitlin Foord – 85
• Cristiana Girelli – 85
• Granit Xhaka – 85
• Manuela Giugliano – 85
• Svenja Huth – 85
• Vivianne Miedema – 85
• Kim Little – 85
• Caroline Weir – 85
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Cata Coll – 84

Task 3: League Legend

• Barclays WSL Players Required: 1
• Minimum Rating: 85

Cheapest Solution

• Alexandra Popp – 85
• Caitlin Foord – 85
• Cristiana Girelli – 85
• Granit Xhaka – 85
• Manuela Giugliano – 85
• Svenja Huth – 85
• Vivianne Miedema – 85
• Kim Little – 85
• Caroline Weir – 85
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Cata Coll – 84

Task 4: Lioness

• England Players Required: 1
• Minimum Rating: 86

Cheapest Solution

• Marie Katoto – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Ada Hegerberg – 87
• Millie Bright – 87
• Ruben Neves – 84
• Frida Maanum – 84
• Isco – 84
• Sergej Milinković-Savić – 84
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Pedro Gonçalves – 83
• Giménez – 83

Task 5: Top Notch

• TOTW Players Required: 1
• Minimum Rating: 86

Cheapest Solution

• Marie Katoto – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Ada Hegerberg – 87
• Millie Bright – 87
• Ruben Neves – 84
• Frida Maanum – 84
• Isco – 84
• Viktor Tsygankov (TOTW) – 84
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Pedro Gonçalves – 83
• Giménez – 83

Tasks 6, 7 and 8: 86-Rated Squads

• Minimum Rating: 86

Cheapest Solution

• Marie Katoto – 88
• Irene Paredes – 88
• Ada Hegerberg – 87
• Millie Bright – 87
• Ruben Neves – 84
• Frida Maanum – 84
• Isco – 84
• Sergej Milinković-Savić – 84
• Manuel Locatelli – 84
• Pedro Gonçalves – 83
• Giménez – 83

Tasks 9 and 10: 87-Rated Squads

• Minimum Rating: 87

Cheapest Solution

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

Tasks 11 and 12: 88-Rated Squads

• Minimum Rating: 88

Cheapest Solution

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

Kelly Smith Time Warp Icon SBC Review

Kelly Smith’s Time Warp Icon is an elite striker option with top-tier finishing, strong technical ability and Icon chemistry flexibility. While she may not be the most physical forward, her positioning, shooting consistency and left-footed finesse shots make her extremely reliable inside and around the box.

The SBC is undeniably expensive, but the number of tradeable packs helps offset the cost slightly.

Verdict

This SBC is best suited for players who:

• Want a top-class Icon striker
• Prefer technical forwards over pure pace
• Have plenty of high-rated fodder saved

If you can manage the 550k+ cost, Kelly Smith is a long-term striker option capable of competing at the highest level in EA FC 26.