The first wave of FC 26 Player of the Month SBC news is here, alongside early leaks and voting details. La Liga’s nominees are live, Premier League voting is coming soon, and some huge transfer card leaks have surfaced. Here’s everything known so far about POTM rewards, SBC potential, and early trading strategies.
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La Liga POTM Voting and SBC Chances
La Liga’s first FC 26 Player of the Month SBC nominees include Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Nico Williams, Pereia, and Nicolas Pépé. Based on current stats, Lamine and Mbappé stand out with the highest goal contributions. However, EA’s fine print notes that August POTM winners won’t receive an SBC — a move similar to last year.
Still, history shows this isn’t always final. In FC25, Marcus Thuram received an SBC despite EA’s initial statement. There’s still a slim chance this year’s winner could get one, but expectations should remain realistic until the official announcement.
Premier League POTM SBC Preview
Premier League nominees are confirmed: Szoboszlai, Haaland, Grealish, João Pedro, Semenyo, and Calafiori. Unlike La Liga, the Premier League winner will definitely receive an SBC.
If early trends hold, João Pedro and Grealish are strong contenders, with Haaland close behind. João Pedro’s 79-rated base card could receive an upgrade to 82 overall, making him a potential cheap starter SBC. Grealish, meanwhile, offers strong dribbling and passing stats but may cost more depending on demand.
Expect the Premier League POTM SBC to drop between September 19–26, lining up with early FC26 content cycles.
Comparing Past POTM SBCs and Expected Costs
Historically, early-cycle POTM SBCs set the market tone. In FC25, Haaland’s POTM cost heavily due to high squad rating requirements, needing 86–87 rated squads at launch. With limited fodder early in FC26, EA may scale costs differently this year.
Lucas Moura’s iconic FC23 POTM, James Maddison’s FC24 SBC, and Thuram’s FC25 release all show that early SBCs can be excellent value if the winner fits starter-team builds. João Pedro’s leaked stats — 4★ skill moves, 4★ weak foot, Rapid playstyle, and low-80s shooting/dribbling — point toward an affordable, meta-friendly card perfect for early squads.
Transfer Leaks, EVOs, and Upcoming Content
Beyond POTM, several big FC26 Ultimate Team updates are coming:
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Alexander Isak joins Liverpool with an 88-rated card featuring Finesse+ but reduced pace.
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A new 99-rated EVO adds PlayStyle+ upgrades and significant passing boosts but costs around 100k coins.
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Leaked SBCs include Bo Gittens (Chelsea), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), and a new Liverpool winger with elite dribbling and pace stats.
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Seasonal objectives and milestones are also resetting soon, giving players more grindable paths to level 40 rewards.
With so many SBCs and EVOs on the horizon, managing fodder early will be crucial for maximizing upgrades without overpaying.
