EA Sports has released the very first promo player SBC (Squad Building Challenge) of the new game cycle, and it’s a big one. The EA FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC introduces an upgraded 85-rated right-back item, offering players an affordable way to strengthen their defense early in Ultimate Team.
While James’ base card in EA FC 26 is underwhelming at 81 overall with below-meta pace, this new World Tour SBC gives him the stats and PlayStyles needed to be a strong and reliable fullback under the FC IQ system.
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All Tasks and Cheapest Solutions for the Reece James SBC
The SBC consists of three segments, each with specific squad-building requirements. Here’s a breakdown with cheap solutions to help you complete it efficiently:
Task 1: 83-Rated Squad
- Requirements: Minimum 83 team rating
- Cheapest Solution Example:
- Dali (83)
- Artem Dovbyk (83)
- Athenea (83)
- van de Donk (83)
- Ilkay Gundogan (83)
- Kamara (83)
- Bowen (83)
- Dejan Kulusevski (83)
- Cerci (83)
- Hendrich (82)
- Eriksson (82)
Task 2: England
- Requirements: At least one England player + Minimum 84 team rating
- Cheapest Solution Example:
- Romelu Lukaku (84)
- Alexander Sorloth (84)
- Greggi (84)
- Nusken (84)
- Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (84)
- Alex Greenwood (84) – counts as England
- Damaris Egurrola (84)
- Fox (84)
- Hampton (84)
- van de Donk (83)
- Ilkay Gundogan (83)
Task 3: Premier League
- Requirements: At least one Premier League player + Minimum 85 team rating
- Cheapest Solution Example:
- 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)
- Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (84)
SBC Cost and Review
- Estimated Cost: ~46,000 coins
- Verdict: While this price is relatively high for the early game stage, the value is solid. Reece James’ upgraded card offers:
- Strong defensive and physical attributes
- PlayStyles suited for modern fullbacks
- A significant upgrade over his base card
If you’ve saved untradeable items from objectives or packs, you can bring the price down even further.
For those building a Premier League squad in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, this SBC is definitely worth considering.
The EA FC 26 Reece James World Tour SBC is a great way to grab a powerful Premier League right-back without relying on the transfer market. With well-balanced stats and a manageable cost, James looks set to be a reliable option in many early Ultimate Team squads.
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