EA surprised players with a mix of helpful and frustrating updates to FC 25 over the weekend. While the Shape Shifters promo has felt stale, new content such as the return of a friendly cup, a refreshed Icon player pick, and a standout evolution SBC are sparking mixed reactions. Some upgrades shine, but restrictive EVO caps and underwhelming rewards continue to hold back overall excitement.
Icon Player Pick in FC 25 Goes Backward
EA refreshed the 93+ Icon Player Pick, now featuring Team of the Year and Shape Shifter Team 2 cards. Icons like Ronaldinho and Cruyff are technically available, but the cost has increased while odds remain questionable. The new pick offers four choices, but with ten squads needed and unchanged upgrade potential, many are skipping it. Fodder hasn’t spiked, reflecting lukewarm interest. A better option for players could be a premium SBC or a truly rewarding icon path—something currently lacking.
Women’s Euro Cup Brings a New Friendly Mode
Sunday’s unexpected content drop introduced the Women’s Euro Cup mode, replacing what many believed would be daily league tournaments based on previous in-game leaks. This limited-time friendly features max chemistry, no golden goal, and a progressive reward track requiring ten wins, ten games played, and fourteen goals. One standout item is a live item Atten Spurs CM card with excellent stats and playstyle pluses—though limited to one position.
The difficulty lies in team building. The format demands one Spanish and one Liga F player, one 94 and one 93 rated player, and all others must be 89 or under. Many players likely discarded high-rated fodder in recent exchanges, making compliance tricky without fresh purchases. Still, for those with deep clubs, this could offer a fun and rewarding midweek grind.
EVO Center-Back SBC: One of EA’s Best Ideas Lately
Among the most positive updates is the unrestricted evolution SBC that allows adding a center-back position and two role plus+ upgrades to any eligible card. This opens creative team-building possibilities, particularly for players like Dumfries and Tamori, who previously lacked center-back flexibility.
The only restriction is the card must have three or fewer positions prior, making this feel like older season pass EVOs—flexible, impactful, and fun. EA should continue releasing evolution SBCs like this, especially ones with no strict OVR caps. Compared to other recent EVOs with 94-rated limits, this one offers a fresh and long-awaited option for clubs looking to try new builds.
Market Trends: PTG Cards and Trading Tips
Live Women’s PTG cards are soaring. Investors who bought early are seeing huge returns, with cards like Ro climbing from 220k to 260k and Parris from 1.6M to 1.9M. Irene Paredes, Cascarino, and Guro Reiten also show big jumps. Expect more price fluctuations as the tournament begins—past promos suggest upgrades hit quickly, sometimes within 24 hours of match results.
Meanwhile, tradable 88–89 rated cards are spiking in demand due to the cup squad-building requirements. Players like Lavia and Pedro Porro have doubled in price. Meta-shaped high-rated cards from Winter Wildcards or past SBCs are trading rapidly. Focus on players with strong playstyle pluses and familiar names to maximize flip potential.
