This week’s Futties drop might be the best yet in FC 25. EA has delivered two powerful cards—Davor Šuker and Van de Ven—both available for free. Šuker has finally been made into a desirable striker with elite playstyles, while Van de Ven may be one of the best center backs in the game, featuring Quick Step+, Pinged Pass, and every major defensive ability.
Both are grindable with zero FC Points, but you’ll need to understand how Squad Shifters, daily play, and Rush mode objectives work to get them done fast.
Šuker Review: Finally a Usable Icon Striker?
Šuker is usually overlooked, but this Futties version is a surprise. His playstyle package includes:
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Shooting: Power Shot, Chip Shot, Finesse Shot, and Low Driven Shot
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Ball Control: Trickster, Technical, and Dribbler
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Physical: Good Jumping, Stamina, and Strength
While Power Header and Dead Ball are less useful, his offensive and technical stats make him a serious option. If you’re not starting someone like Ronaldo, Šuker should absolutely be on your radar.
Van de Ven SBC Breakdown and Playstyle Analysis
Van de Ven is the grind that most players will go for. His SBC requires:
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High-rated squads: 91×3, 90×2, 89×3, 88, and 87
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No low-end requirements—fodder is essential
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Perfect synergy with Squad Shifters and the new daily objectives
What makes Van de Ven special is his combination of Quick Step+, Acrobatic+, Power Header, Pinged Pass, and Long Ball Pass. You’re looking at a complete defender with pace, aerial presence, and passing—ideal for high-pressure gameplay.
Efficient Grinding Strategy Using Squad Shifters and Rush Mode (FC 25 Futties)
Forget crafting upgrade SBCs—this time, the grind revolves around Squad Shifters, Rush Mode, and Daily Play Completionist.
Here’s what to prioritize:
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Squad Shifters: Start with the 85-rated version for 20×75+ players. Use dupes and lower-rated cards to rinse into Player Picks or Team of the Week Upgrades. Then recycle 83s/84s into the 84×10 SBC.
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Rush Objectives: Playing just 2–3 Rush games can get you multiple 85+, 84×5, and 83×10 packs.
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Mastery Tracks: Each mode (Rush, Rivals, Draft, Squad Battles) gives you a “Fan Favorite” pick and packs like 83×5 and 85×2 just by playing a few matches.
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Daily Play Completionist: One session gives an 84×5, 83×3, 85×1, and more—extremely helpful for fueling your Squad Shifter progress.
You can complete the Van de Ven SBC faster than you think if you recycle efficiently and hit all daily objectives.
Extra Tips and Final Thoughts (FC 25 Futties)
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Gold Common Overflow? Use Daily Gold Upgrades to keep clearing your club.
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Unusable 83–84s? Put them into TOTW Upgrade → Use that card in 84×10.
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Duplicate High-Rated Cards? Always double-check Squad Shifter progress or higher-tier SBCs to avoid waste.
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Bad 84×10 Pulls? Don’t panic—use the fodder to push your next Squad Shifter forward.
EA might have removed the older crafting method, but this new structure is much faster if you know where to look. Šuker and Van de Ven are absolutely worth the grind—especially when you can complete most of it without spending a coin.
Keep stacking those upgrades, and don’t sleep on the mastery objectives—they’re free packs hiding in plain sight. With smart recycling and daily logins, both Šuker and Van de Ven will be yours before the next promo even hits.
