What Are EA FC 25 Squad Building Challenges

EA FC 25 Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) are a popular feature in Ultimate Team mode, where players complete challenges by submitting squads of players that meet specific requirements. In return, they receive rewards like player packs, special players, coins, or other valuable in-game items. SBCs are an essential part of building a strong Ultimate Team, offering players a way to trade in unwanted cards for better rewards.

How EA FC 25 SBCs Work:

Requirements: Each SBC has a set of requirements that your submitted squad must meet. These can include:

Minimum/Maximum Team Rating: The overall rating of the squad needs to be within a certain range (e.g., 85-rated squad).
Chemistry Requirements: Your team may need to achieve a certain level of chemistry based on player links from the same league, nation, or club.
Specific Leagues or Nations: You might be asked to include a minimum number of players from specific leagues, nations, or clubs.
Rare or Special Players: Some challenges may require rare, in-form, or special player cards (e.g., Team of the Week players).
Exact Number of Players: There may be limits on the number of players in each position, league, or nation.
Submitting Squads: Once you’ve built a squad that meets the challenge's criteria, you can submit it. However, once submitted, the players are permanently removed from your club, so you should carefully consider which cards to trade in.

Rewards: Upon successfully completing an SBC, you’ll receive a reward. These rewards vary depending on the difficulty and type of SBC. Rewards can include:

Player Packs: Packs that contain a random selection of players or consumables, ranging from common to rare.
Coins: Direct currency rewards for use in the transfer market.
Special Player Cards: Some SBCs offer exclusive player cards with boosted stats, such as Player of the Month (POTM), Flashback, or Icon cards.
Consumables: Items like contracts, position modifiers, or chemistry styles that help improve your team.

Types of SBCs in EA FC 25:

Basic SBCs:

These are designed for newcomers to help players understand how SBCs work. They offer simple requirements and basic rewards, such as small packs or consumables.
League SBCs:

These challenges require players to submit squads featuring players from specific leagues. Completing these SBCs can reward players with league-specific packs or special cards from that league.
Live SBCs:

These are time-limited SBCs that appear during special events or promotions. Rewards can include unique players, packs, or other valuable items tied to the event. Examples include SBCs tied to Team of the Week, Team of the Year, or FUT Birthday.
Player SBCs:

These challenges offer a specific, high-value player card as the reward. For example, completing a Player of the Month (POTM) SBC could give you an upgraded version of a top-performing player from a particular league.
Icon SBCs:

These challenges are designed to reward players with Icon Cards—legendary players from football history. Icon SBCs tend to have high requirements but offer some of the best cards in the game as rewards.
Marquee Matchups:

Released weekly, these SBCs are based on real-world football matches. Players need to submit squads related to the upcoming matches, and rewards often include packs or coins.
Flash SBCs:

Flash SBCs appear for a limited time, sometimes only for a few hours, often during special events. They usually have lower requirements but must be completed quickly to earn rewards.
Upgrade SBCs:

These allow you to exchange low-rated players for packs that offer a chance to obtain higher-rated players. For example, trading in a team of silver players for a gold player pack.

Benefits of SBCs:

Team Improvement: SBCs can help you trade in unwanted or low-value cards for packs, coins, or better players, improving your overall squad.
Special Rewards: Completing SBCs is often the only way to obtain certain high-value player cards, like POTM or Icon cards.
Strategic Trading: SBCs encourage strategic use of players and the transfer market. Understanding the requirements of an SBC can help you buy and sell players at the right time to maximize your coins.
Overall, Squad Building Challenges are a core part of EA FC 25’s Ultimate Team mode, giving players a fun, strategic way to upgrade their teams while earning valuable rewards.