One of the awaited SBCs, Raheem Sterling, has arrived. Many hoped EA would upgrade his card in several ways to make it usable again, especially as his gold card no longer meets the FC 25 Market’s competitive standards. Unfortunately, EA did not make sufficient upgrades to the card. While Sterling has had great cards in the past, this one remains underwhelming.
Stats and Position Changes
Though the base stats are not terrible, Sterling did not receive a weak foot upgrade. His stats now stand at four-star skills and three-star weak foot. However, one noticeable change is his ability to play as a striker, a feature absent from his gold card. Additionally, he retains positions such as left mid, right mid, and left wing. The stat boosts show minor improvements: +5 pace, +7 shooting, +5 passing, +5 defense, +10 physical, and +3 dribbling. While a leap from 81 to 86 overall rating, it lacks significant upgrades that make it stand out on the FC 25 Market.
Play Style and Price Concerns
Sterling’s lack of a playstyle plus feature and his price of 266,000 coins feel steep compared to the value received. The card offers some playstyles, as seen in his base gold card, but the value doesn’t seem to match the asking price. In comparison, players have downvoted the SBC, with 2,700 downvotes on the player card and over 1,000 downvotes on the SBC itself. This reflects the community’s general dissatisfaction with the price versus the actual in-game performance.
Evolutions Comparison: Rashford vs. Sterling
The latest evolutions have brought some exciting comparisons, notably the Marcus Rashford EVO card. At only 50,000 coins, Rashford offers five-star skills, the same weak foot rating, and a playstyle plus feature. This makes Rashford a much more appealing option than Sterling, especially with his potential for future EVO upgrades. When looking at the value, Rashford outshines Sterling, further underscoring why the latter’s SBC feels overpriced.
Comparing Sterling to Other FcC25 SBCs
In comparison to Raheem Sterling, other SBCs offer better value, including Alex Morgan’s SBC. While Morgan’s card requires an additional 87-rated squad, her SBC is more craftable and provides better value for coins. Additionally, Mallerie Swanson’s SBC outshines Sterling in terms of value. Although Sterling remains a beloved player, especially for Arsenal fans or those with an emotional attachment, his current SBC falls short in meeting the expectations of the FC 25 Market.
Another SBC released, the Total Rush Challenge 2, has caused a slight rise in player prices, especially gold left backs, center backs, and right backs from top leagues and nations. This challenge requires players from the same nation, driving prices for certain positions. French left backs, for instance, are selling for over 4,000 coins, while Argentinian keepers are around 550 coins. Checking clubs for these top nation defenders is recommended, as these cards could fetch good returns on the FC 25 Market.
FC 25 Market and Gold Card Trends
The FC 25 Market has seen movement, especially in mid to top-tier gold cards, heroes, and icons. However, gold cards continue to decline, with players like Bremer dropping significantly in value. Bremer’s price, for example, fell from 76,000 to 49,000 coins. Despite this, the FC 25 Market saw some profitable moves, especially after Squad Battle rewards, as certain cards, including heroes and out-of-pack specials, showed fluctuations.
