Thanks to its accelerated power curve, it’s not a usual thing to consider an EA FC 26 SBC a must-do. After all, you might be expending thousands of coins or all your fodder on a card set to be powercrept in a few weeks. But that’s exactly what makes Fantasy FC João Cancelo so special, as Barcelona’s latest clean sheet might have made it the game’s best deal since the turn of the year.
How exactly? The win enabled the card to receive the first upgrade part of the Fantasy FC promo, which comes in the shape of two PlayStyles: Intercept and Relentless. As all seasonal players can guess, the former is a massive upgrade, as it is both one of the best picks for defenders and a phenomenal fit for Cancelo’s already enviable kit, featuring Tiki Taka+, Jockey+, Bruiser, and the ability to play on both sides of the pitch. Here’s an overview of the card’s current Playstyles/face stats:
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Considering Barcelona’s current form and La Liga standing, Cancelo is also likely to receive a few more of the promo’s upgrades. You can check out all of them below, as well as their requirements:
- +1 OVR and ++ to All Roles: If Barcelona wins at least one of its three upcoming La Liga fixtures (Villarreal at home, Athletic Club away, and Sevilla at home)
- 99 Face Stat Upgrade: If Barcelona scores seven goals within its next three La Liga matches
- 5-Star Upgrade to either Skill Moves or Weak Foot: If Cancelo makes 10 defensive contributions within the mentioned games
- If Barcelona Wins La Liga (The club is currently in 1st): +1 PS+ and +1 OVR.
- If Barcelona wins the Copa Del Rey (unlikely, as they need to turn around a 4-0 result): +1 PS+ or +2 PlayStyles
EA FC 26 Fantasy FC João Cancelo SBC Solution
Available until March 5th and costing around 200K in coins/fodder, the Fantasy FC João Cancelo SBC requires five squads. Two of the mentioned are then 87-rated, with one requiring a Team Of The Week find. Here’s how to complete the SBC while saving as much as possible in EA FC 26:
| SBC Challenge | Squad Requirement | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 85+ OVR / Must feature at least one player from Portugal | 2x 82’s, 5x 84’s, and 4x 86’s |
| La Liga | 86+ OVR / Must feature at least one player from La Liga | 3x 87’s, 3x 86’s, and 5x 84’s |
| FC Barcelona | 87+ OVR / Must feature at least one player from FC Barcelona | 3x 88’s, 4x 87’s, and 4x 84’s |
| Top Form | 87+ OVR / Must feature at least one TOTW player | 3x 88’s, 4x 87’s, and 4x 84’s |
| 88-Rated Squad | 88+ OVR | 1x 90, 2x 89’s, 2x 88’s, and 6x 86’s |
So, do you agree with me and are either planning to or have already completed Cancelo? If not, make sure to let us know your reasons in the comments.
Published: Feb 26, 2026 01:00 pm