FC 25 SBC: Victor Ibarbo, Daily Objectives, and Beta Insights

• Victor Ibarbo SBC Overview
• Mariona SBC Insights
• 94+ Encore Icon Player Pick
• Fodder Market Trends
• Daily Knockout Cup Overview
• Women's Euros Upgrades
• FC 26 Hype and Beta News

Victor Ibarbo SBC Overview

This week, the spotlight in FC 25 shines on Victor Ibarbo, a player whose SBC has sparked lively discussions among the community. Although his stats may not scream 'elite', he brings nostalgia and a unique flair to casual gameplay. Armed with five-star skills and solid traits like Trivela Plus and Power Shot Plus, this card offers a fun crafting experience. Priced at 451k coins, it might seem high, but for those with duplicate fodder lying around, it stands out as a savvy choice.

Mariona SBC Insights

Next up is Mariona, whose SBC boasts a prominent five-star weak foot alongside Trivela Plus. With substantial playstyles like Technical and Incisive Pass, Mariona becomes a valuable addition to any squad, albeit with a steeper price tag requiring six squads. The timing of her release coincides awkwardly with Spain's recent Women's Euros loss, yet her stats warrant consideration, especially for builders focusing on Spain-themed squads.

94+ Encore Icon Player Pick

The 94+ Encore Icon Player Pick returns without any changes, allowing players to repeat the challenge thrice with five squads. While it remains entertaining, it lacks the allure of the earlier one-of-five version. This refreshed content has led to a minor uptick in fodder value, with 87s and 88s particularly seeing a rise as players scramble to complete this SBC. The expected fluctuations will likely continue with the introduction of global-limit packs like 86×11 packs.

Fodder Market Trends

The fodder market has shown some resilience, climbing due to the influx of repeatable player picks and refreshed SBCs. While players might think to invest in Team of the Week (TOTW) cards, doing so isn't necessary at this time. The untradeable 84+ TOTW upgrade SBC and the recycling options provided by Team of the Season (TOTS) cards represent better investment opportunities.

Currently, TOTS items hover around 17k, while TOTW cards are priced at around 19k. For those holding TOTW cards, the best exit strategy is to sell before the Wednesday SBC refresh when they peak at around 20k. Players are encouraged to utilize fodder from pack openings or re-cycled through repeatable loops to maximize coin efficiency.

Daily Knockout Cup Overview

A new game mode, the Daily Cup Knockout, has arrived, and it promises to engage players daily with a four-match tournament. Restrictions are light, allowing for 96-rated squads with a maximum of four nations and no bronze bench players. Even if you fail to win all matches, the rewards, including a valuable 83×20 pack, make competing worthwhile.

This format brings back memories of earlier promotions like the PTG Cups. Over a week, players will need to complete four games per day. Completing games over five days secures the final rewards. Those who manage to secure four wins in both sets will unlock players like Orsolini and L. Mate, along with high-tier packs such as 87×3 and 83×10.

Women's Euros Upgrades

With England's victory in the Women's Euros, cards like Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Niamh Charles, and Lauren Hemp are poised for significant upgrades. Some of these cards are currently extinct due to capped price ranges but are expected to reach 99 ratings alongside five PlayStyle Pluses.

It would be wise for investors to monitor price range adjustments closely. For instance, Stanway, capped at 950k, could exceed this threshold once tradable. Players like Salma Paralluelo and Patri Guijarro have seen drops in value following Spain’s disappointing loss, presenting short-term flipping opportunities.

FC 26 Hype and Beta News

Many Futties Team 3 cards have experienced downturns in value. Cards like Carlos Alberto are down to 660k, Musiala under 300k, and Garrincha has also seen price declines. These market fluctuations indicate potential for short-term flips but could be high risk for any long-term holding strategy.

As the gaming community anticipates FC 26, players should keep an eye on EA's announcements regarding archetypes and detailed information on Pro Clubs arriving this week. Although there’s no concrete news on an open beta, eager gamers can choose to opt-in for a closed beta by enabling promotional emails in their EA accounts, as beta codes are typically released in early August.