The first End of an Era card in FC 26 has landed, and it’s a big one. Sergio Busquets — the tiki-taka icon — now joins the End of an Era lineup with a stunning design, complete with dynamic image and chemistry links to Messi and Jordi Alba at Inter Miami. This is more than nostalgia; it’s a card designed to control midfield battles the way only Busquets can.
Busquets SBC Overview and Card Stats
The End of an Era Sergio Busquets SBC comes in at around 392K coins, requiring an 87-rated squad and three 86-rated teams. That price might raise eyebrows, but the stats tell a solid story. Standing at 6’2” with a lengthy build, Busquets offers 3★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot — not ideal, yet serviceable for a defensive midfielder.
His key highlights:
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Defending & Physicality: Elite tier for interceptions, strength, and tackling.
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Passing: Exceptional with high short pass and long pass accuracy.
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Vision: Excellent for initiating quick transitions.
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PlayStyles+: Tiki Taka, Deep Lying Playmaker+, Long Ball Pass, Press Proven, and Anticipate.
The main omission is Intercept, but his natural reach and composure compensate well.
How End of an Era Sergio Busquets Plays In-Game
On the pitch, Busquets feels like a true controller. While his acceleration isn’t explosive, his tight left-stick dribbling is surprisingly secure for someone his size. The Tiki Taka PlayStyle+ shines when playing in compact formations like 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2, allowing him to execute quick one-touch passes that break defensive lines.
His Press Proven and Anticipate styles make him tough to dispossess and reliable under pressure. In possession, the Deep Lying Playmaker+ PlayStyle gives him the ability to distribute like a quarterback, feeding wingers or forwards with precision long balls. Even his left-footed first-time passes are accurate despite the 3★ weak foot.
Ideal Position, Chemistry, and Playstyle Boosts
While the card lists CDM, CM, and CB as positions, Busquets belongs firmly at CDM. Playing him at center-back wastes his passing range and composure in tight midfield setups.
For chemistry, his Icon links are huge — automatically providing full chemistry and synergy with LaLiga and Inter Miami players such as Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.
Recommended Chem Styles:
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Anchor: Boosts pace, defense, and physicality — perfect for CDM.
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Engine: Adds agility and passing polish for more dynamic midfield play.
Avoid Shadow; his top-tier defending already covers that base.
Value Analysis and Comparison
At 392K, the End of an Era Sergio Busquets SBC isn’t cheap. Considering fodder prices have risen with the release of new SBCs like Paul Pogba Ultimate Scream and the Icon Pack, it’s fair to say the cost feels slightly inflated. Still, the card’s performance easily rivals high-tier CDMs.
Compared to alternatives:
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Paul Pogba Ultimate Scream: More offensive, better weak foot, less composed defensively.
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Jordi Alba End of an Era (rumored): Better for linking with Messi/Busquets hybrid squads.
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Rodri or Casemiro IFs: Cheaper but lack PlayStyle+ advantages.
If fodder is limited, waiting for Pogba’s SBC might be wise. But for those who admire Busquets’ legacy or want elite build-up control, this is an exceptional, well-balanced card.
