The current state of FC 25 is rough for center backs. For the second straight day, their prices have crashed due to EA releasing top-tier center back content. Cards have dropped nearly 50% in value as Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) and Evolutions (Evos) continue to reshape the meta. The Dreamchasers promo is delivering high-value content, and the trend seems likely to continue, especially with leaked SBCs and one major refresh hitting on Sunday.
Dreamchasers Promo Causes Market Movement
Saturday’s content introduced the UEFA Dreamchasers Cup Objective. Completing this rewards players with a live Fesi Road to the Final card, with no player pick limitation — both Inter and Bayern versions are granted. The cup format requires structured effort and more matches than usual, but the rewards make the grind worthwhile: an 86×3 pack, 86+ player picks, and the Vertessesi card at the end.
To complete the cup efficiently, begin with a squad featuring two La Liga, six Premier League, and three Serie A players. After ten wins, switch the Serie A players for three Bundesliga ones. Upon reaching 12 wins, sub out the Premier League players and bring in three Eredivisie and two Liga Portugal players. Even with golden goal enabled, expect 16–18 matches to complete the challenge. Since this mode is officially golden goal, it mirrors the community’s existing gameplay habits and encourages quicker matches.
Evolutions in FC 25
The Dreamchasers Evolutions outshine the Foot Birthday ones in both stat boosts and value. For example, the Certified Magician Evo brings Tikitaka+ and Technical+ playstyles, with some cards reaching over 90 stats in key areas. Although it’s a paid Evo (110,000 coins or 750 FC points), it delivers a five-star skill move boost, not just a +1 but a jump up to five-star.
Cards like Messi, Foden, Gio Reyna, and Malik Tillman thrive in this evolution. Inform Messi skyrocketed to 100K from 70K after the Evo dropped. Morales (85-rated) also benefits with a jump to 88-rated, giving players more room to chain Evolutions. This flexibility in rating ensures long-term viability for many cards.
SBCs Fuel the Fodder and Center Back Market Shift
SBC content, especially over the weekend, has been a major factor behind the price collapse of center backs. Katarina Macario’s SBC brings a 92-rated card for just 71,000 coins, with five-star skills and solid links. It’s one of the cheapest 92s in the game and can be crafted using club fodder, making it perfect for big SBCs like Ruud Gullit
or Ousmane Dembele.
Fodder market trends show high-rated cards (90+) climbing, while mid-tier ones (86–88) remain underpriced. With 86s at 4K, 87s at 7K, and 88s at 11K, this segment is due for a spike if SBC demand increases. The Icon Player Pick refresh could push these prices higher, especially as more players aim to complete premium SBCs like Hullet, whose price is hovering above 5 million coins.
Upamecano’s SBC further disrupted the center back market. The card features 90 pace, 90 defending, 92 physical, and a five-star weak foot. It’s a six-squad build, featuring low-tier fodder requirements like 82 and 83 squads. While lacking some premium playstyles, his live status allows for future upgrades if Bayern progresses. His stats make him a top-tier option, particularly for Bundesliga or French squads, and his pricing destroyed the value of existing center backs like Ruben Dias, Ledley King, and Desailly.
Fc 25 Center Back Market Collapse
The impact is brutal. Ruben Dias dropped from 400K to 220K. Ledley King halved in value. Desailly lost over 100K. Even premium cards like Araujo, Yap Stam, and Rio Ferdinand are down hundreds of thousands of coins. These cards may recover, but only the rare, elite options will likely rebound. Players with significant coin reserves will still invest in names like Ferdinand, Stam, or fantasy cards like Tchouaméni.
Adding to the chaos, the Afterparty Encore Player Pick allows users to pull actual Team of the Year cards. It’s limited to five opens per user and costs 300K coins. While the 10% chance of packing a TOTY is enticing, the risk is massive. Most players receive low-tier fantasy, Future Stars, or grassroots cards. The pack’s short availability window and high gamble factor have likely contributed to market price drops.
Dreamchaser cards in packs are also losing value. Cards like Pyor fell from 650K to below 400K, with the entire team (except Harry Kane) trending downward. Marcus Llorente dipped to 1 million, rebounded briefly, then dropped again. These dips offer risky trading opportunities, but out-of-pack cards remain the safer choice for low-budget flips.
