Unlock a legendary striker in EAFC 25! Complete the Hristo Stoichkov SBC, get his 91-rated Icon card, and dominate Ultimate Team.

Hristo Stoichkov, the Bulgarian legend, is back in EAFC 25, and he’s not just here for a nostalgic kickabout. This time, Stoichkov steps off the sidelines with a special 91-rated Icon card that could turbocharge any Ultimate Team. Completing the Hristo Stoichkov Grassroot Greats Icon SBC is your ticket to securing his talents.
It’s a journey through a dozen challenges, each more rewarding than the last. Yes, it’s moderately expensive, and yes, it will test your squad-building acumen. But the payoff? A striker who’s as lethal in virtual form as he was on the real pitch.
Hristo Stoichkov Grassroot Greats Icon SBC in EAFC 25
To unlock Stoichkov, you need to submit 12 different squads, ranging from low-rated Bronze teams to high-rated squads packed with elite players. Below is the full breakdown:
Basic Squads

These are simple and require only Bronze and Silver players.
- Born Legend
- Requirements: 11 Rare Bronze players
- Recommended Solution: Jason Gnakpa, Niklas Castelle, Eray Korkmaz, Taylor Allen, Shilow Tracey, Jesse Debrah, Martin Ove Roseth, Nicolai Flo, Christian Theoharous, Fabio Andre Tavares Desiderio, Robbie Gotts
- Rising Star
- Requirements: 11 Rare Silver players
- Recommended Solution: Alexandru Pop, Steve Kapuadi, Milen Zhelev, Isaak Davies, Waniss Taibi, Tarik Gozusirin, Sang Bin Jeong, Isaac Olaofe, Tim Payne, George Hall, Daniel Hall
Low-Mid Tier Squads
These squads introduce higher-rated players but are still manageable.

- On a Loan
- Requirements: Minimum 82-rated squad
- Recommended Solution: Marc Cucurella, Ramona Bachmann, Dejan Kulusevski, Chris Smalling, Naomi Girma, Guido Rodriguez, Verena Hanshaw, Sophie Schmidt, Marina Hegering, Jesus Joaquin Fernandez Saez
- El Pistolero
- Requirements:
- Minimum 84-rated squad
- At least one Barcelona player
- At least one TOTW player
- Recommended Solution: Sadio Mane, Robert Andrich, Yui Hasegawa, Roger Fernandes (TOTW), Ouleymata Sarr, Ashleigh Neville, Jose Maria Gimenez, Dusan Vlahovic, Pedro Goncalves, Joao Palhinha, Alyssa Naeher
- Requirements:
- League Finesse
- Requirements:
- Minimum 85-rated squad
- At least one Serie A player
- At least one TOTW player
- Recommended Solution: Jonathan Tah, Lucas Hernandez, Kim Little, Kai Havertz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Roger Fernandes (TOTW), Gaetane Thiney, Jose Gimenez, Youssef En-Nesyri, Guido Rodriguez, Lorenzo Pellegrini
- Requirements:
Higher-Rated Squads
From here, the SBC gets expensive, requiring squads filled with top-tier players.

- League Legend
- Requirements:
- Minimum 86-rated squad
- At least one LaLiga player
- Recommended Solution: Serhou Guirassy, Alexandra Popp, Ben White, Jonathan Tah, Declan Rice, Mallory Swanson, Dusan Vlahovic, Lara Prasnikar, Victor Osimhen, Alex Remiro, Amel Majri
- Requirements:
- Top Notch
- Requirements:
- Minimum 86-rated squad
- At least one TOTW player
- Recommended Solution: Similar to League Legend, but must include Vanessa Fudalla (TOTW)
- Requirements:
- 87-Rated Squad x2
- Requirements:
- One squad with TOTW
- One squad without TOTW
- Recommended Solution: Beth Mead, Julian Brandt, Dusan Vlahovic, Christiane Endler, Millie Bright, Wendie Renard, Palhinha, Irene Paredes, Ruben Neves, Ona Batlle (TOTW)
- Requirements:
- 88-Rated Squad x2
- Requirements: Minimum 88-rated squad
- Recommended Solution: Iago Aspas, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish, Ada Hegerberg, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremie Frimpong, Harry Kane, Martin Odegaard, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves
- 89-Rated Squad
- Requirements: Minimum 89-rated squad
- Recommended Solution: Emiliano Martínez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Patricia Guijarro, Thibaut Courtois, Ada Hegerberg, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Harry Kane, Martin Odegaard, Virgil van Dijk, Marie Katoto
SBC Cost & Rewards

- Total Cost: ~958,000 EA FC Coins
- Reward: 91-rated Hristo Stoichkov Grassroot Greats Icon
Is the Hristo Stoichkov SBC Worth It?
If you love fast, powerful, clinical finishers, Stoichkov is one of the best strikers in EAFC 25. He boasts 92 Pace, 92 Shooting, and 91 Dribbling, making him an unstoppable force in attack. He can also play as an ST, RW, or LW, giving him great squad flexibility.
However, there are downsides:
- High Cost: 958,000 coins is a huge investment, especially for an untradeable card.
- Alternatives Available: Players like Fernando Torres FS Icon or Thierry Henry offer similar quality for a lower price.
- Evolutions & Meta Shifts: As new PlayStyle+ players enter the game, Stoichkov might lose value over time.
If you’re a die-hard Stoichkov fan or need a top-tier striker, this SBC can be worth it. But if you’re looking for the best return on investment, consider exploring other Icon or Future Stars options before committing to this expensive challenge.
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