The FC 26 Player of the Month SBC hype is in full swing as new voting rounds close and major releases approach. With Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Christian Pulisic all frontrunners in their leagues, the next few days could shape the early market for the game in a big way. Here’s a full breakdown of the expected SBCs, the best investments to prepare for, and how the market could react heading into the week.
Premier League Focus: Erling Haaland Headlines the FC 26 Player of the Month SBC Race
The Premier League Player of the Month race is led by Erling Haaland, who looks set to dominate headlines once again. Based on historical timing, the Premier League SBC typically drops early Friday, sometimes before the standard content update window. If Haaland wins, expect his SBC to be one of the priciest of the season, potentially requiring high-rated fodder like 88s and 89s.
Harry Kane and Christian Pulisic are also strong candidates for their respective leagues — Bundesliga and Serie A — and both are expected around Wednesday or Thursday. Each has in-form cards already, which means their SBCs will likely come with high-rated requirements and strong stats. Anyone holding their special cards should consider selling before release to avoid potential price drops, as seen with Kylian Mbappé’s Player of the Month SBC impact.
Market Trends and Trading Strategy
Over the weekend, FC 26 saw sharp market drops followed by rebounds on Sunday. Cards like Alexander Isak, Jamal Musiala, and Bryan Mbeumo saw price spikes after quiet content drops. Many investors are re-entering the market now that fear of sudden SBC supply has cooled.
Monday’s focus is on fluctuation trading — especially with cards like Mbeumo, Ryan Gravenberch, and out-of-pack specials. Heroes and Icons continue to show steady volatility, making them prime candidates for short-term flips. For example, Seydou Doumbia’s hero card dropped to 400K before bouncing back above 450K.
Cornerstones Team 2 cards are also seeing steady demand. Players like Joel Neves, Alejandro Baldé, and Angelo Stiller have shown healthy movement, suggesting investment potential early in the week. With lower pack supply on Thursdays this year, prices could rise midweek before dipping again as rewards hit.
Fodder Watch: Preparing for High-Rated SBCs
With multiple Player of the Month SBCs inbound, fodder prices are expected to rise.
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88-rated cards: Still underpriced around 11–12K. Great medium-term investment.
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89-rated cards: Viable between 17–18K, especially if both Haaland and Kane SBCs drop.
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Rodri (88, 30K or below): A solid safe hold for anyone wanting to park coins.
Inform investments are another low-risk play. Team of the Week 3 features several useful 84-rated cards like Orkun Kökçü, Rafa, and Schröder — all solid pickups under 12K. If any Player of the Month SBCs require informs, these prices could easily rise to 14–15K.
For investors preferring lower entry points, focus on bidding rather than instant buys. Even small margins on high-volume 84–86 fodder can yield strong profits with the right timing.
Expected Content Drops and Daily Updates
Monday’s content lineup will likely include a new 77×2 Upgrade Pack, another Player SBC (possibly MLS midfielder Evander), and the ongoing Cornerstones Tournament Qualifier event. The Evander SBC looks promising, with potential strong chemistry links for MLS and FC Cincinnati setups.
Other ongoing content includes:
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Saïd Benrahma Squad Foundations SBC: Easy to complete, solid stats for Saudi League links.
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Silver Right Mid Evolution: Free and decent for upgrading certain silver players to gold.
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Cornerstones Qualifier Rewards: Includes Chardonnay as an objective reward, plus team upgrades through the live event tab.
Meanwhile, rumors of an upcoming Icon Pack persist but appear delayed, based on reliable sources like. The Max 86 Hero Pack expires Wednesday, but the next big upgrade SBC likely won’t hit until next week.
