FC 26 End of an Era SBCs — Worth It? Salah 96, Griezmann 94 & Stones 91 Honest Review

By Jessica Thornwell

Updated: May 31,2026 | Game: FC 26

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FC 26 End of an Era SBCs — Worth It? Salah 96, Griezmann 94 & Stones 91 Honest Review

Short answer: Salah is a no-brainer if you have the fodder. Griezmann is tighter — it expires June 6 so decide fast. Stones is niche but genuinely great value for CB players. Here's the breakdown on each, with real numbers and zero hype.

The Quick Verdict

Player	Rating	Expires	Verdict
Salah EOAE	96	June 12	✅ Do it — no brainer
Griezmann EOAE	94	June 6	⚠️ Situational — decide before June 6
Stones EOAE	91	TBC	✅ Best value CB promo card right now

#1 — Salah EOAE 96 RM · ✅ Do It

Stats (from itemd2r DB): PAC 95 · SHO 96 · PAS 92 · DRI 96 · DEF 51 · PHY 83

That's a 96-rated RM with 95 Pace and 96 both in Shooting and Dribbling. For context, that puts him in the same tier as the best attacking promo cards in the game. He covers the right flank, cuts inside, and scores. Simple.

SBC cost is steep — roughly ~2.2M coins (as of May 30). But this is the last version of Salah you'll ever see in FC 26. If you play a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 and want an elite RM who won't need replacing for the rest of the season, this is it. Expires June 12. You have time, but don't sleep on it.

✅ 95 Pace + 96 Dribbling = genuinely elite right winger
✅ 96 Shooting — doesn't just assist, finishes
✅ Last Salah promo of FC 26 — holds squad value through end of season
❌ ~2.2M cost is real money in fodder
❌ 51 DEF means you can't use him as a CM without formation trickery

#2 — Griezmann EOAE 94 ST · ⚠️ Situational

Stats (from itemd2r DB): PAC 93 · SHO 94 · PAS 94 · DRI 94 · DEF 67 · PHY 85

Balanced across the board is an understatement — Griezmann's EOAE has no weak stat above 67 and his Passing (94) makes him viable as a False 9 or CAM, not just a striker. That versatility is the real selling point.

The catch: this expires June 6. That's a week away. If your squad genuinely needs an elite ST or CAM and you have the fodder, fine. If you're on the fence, you'll likely see better Festival of Football promo options next week. Don't rush a ~1.5M+ SBC on FOMO.

✅ 94 PAC / 94 SHO / 94 DRI — no obvious weakness
✅ 94 Passing makes him usable at CAM or False 9
✅ Atletico connection if you're building a La Liga squad
❌ Expires June 6 — forced decision window
❌ Festival promo may deliver comparable ST options in days

#3 — Stones EOAE 91 CB · ✅ Best Value CB

Stats (from itemd2r DB): PAC 87 · SHO 75 · PAS 90 · DRI 88 · DEF 92 · PHY 91

90 Passing on a CB is legitimately rare. Stones' EOAE is built for ball-playing defenders — if you run a high-press 4-3-3 that demands clean build-up from the back, 87 Pace + 92 DEF + 90 PAS on one card is exceptional. For a 91-rated promo CB, the SBC cost is significantly lower than Salah or Griezmann.

✅ 92 DEF + 91 PHY — wall at the back
✅ 90 Passing — rare for a CB, enables clean build-up play
✅ 87 Pace — won't get burned by fast meta strikers
❌ Niche pick — only relevant if your CB slot is a genuine gap

Should You Save Fodder for Festival of Football Instead?

If you're short on fodder and have to choose — do Salah first, then assess after June 4 when the Festival Token Store reveals its player roster. Griezmann's June 6 deadline will overlap with the Token Store launch, so you'll have a real comparison available. If the Token Store drops a better ST at a lower cost, Griezmann becomes an easy skip. Stones is cheap enough that if you need a CB, it's a separate decision.

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