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It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it – Learn what you need to do obtain the Marcel Desailly Thunderstruck Icon SBC in EAFC 25 Ultimate Team.
EA Sports has released an exciting new SSBC featuring French legend Marcel Desailly in EAFC 25 Ultimate Team. This special Thunderstruck Icon version comes with an 89-rated card that has the potential for future upgrades based on Chelsea’s performance in domestic competitions. The card could receive two new PlayStyles, two additional Role+ traits, and even a +1 boost to his overall rating, making it an attractive option for Ultimate Team players.
The Thunderstruck promo continues to deliver powerful cards for players to improve their squads. While premium options like Zinedine Zidane and Kylian Mbappe remain expensive in packs, the Marcel Desailly Thunderstruck Icon SBC offers a more attainable path to securing an elite defender. Similar to the recently released Johan Cruyff SBC, this challenge requires completing a frankly colossal amount of segments, but the potential rewards make it worth considering.
All Tasks Required for Marcel Desailly Thunderstruck Icon SBC
Here are the complete requirements for all 15 segments you’ll need to complete:
All Requirements
Born Legend
- Minimum one rare player
- Bronze player quality only
Rising Star
- Minimum one rare player
- Silver player quality only
On a Loan
- Team overall rating: Minimum 84
The Rock
- France players: Minimum one
- Team overall rating: Minimum 85
The Blues
- Chelsea players: Minimum one
- Team of the Week players: Minimum one
- Team overall rating: Minimum 85
League Legend
- Premier League players: Minimum one
- Team overall rating: Minimum 86
League Finesse
- Serie A players: Minimum one
- Team overall rating: Minimum 86
86-rated squad
- Team overall rating: Minimum 86
86-rated squad (Two Required)
- Team of the Week players: Minimum one
- Team overall rating: Minimum 86
87-rated squad (Three Required)
- Team overall rating: Minimum 87
88-rated squad (Two Required)
- Team overall rating: Minimum 88
Cheapest Solutions for All Challenges
Here are some cost-effective players to use for completing all segments:
1. Born Legend
- Sušnjar (62) – ST
- Radwański (62) – ST
- Korenica (63) – LM
- Ji Jiabao (62) – CM
- Surovčík (63) – CM
- Tebo Uchenna (63) – RM
- Liu Yiming (62) – LB
- Kitto (63) – CB
- Woud (62) – CB
- Gomis (62) – RB
- Bischoff (61) – GK
2. Rising Star
- Koutsias (65) – ST
- Ocampo (65) – ST
- Lembikisa (65) – LM
- Yengi (66) – CDM
- Ndiaye (67) – CDM
- Lunddal (66) – RM
- Smyth (68) – LB
- Ming Tian (66) – CB
- Konaté (68) – CB
- Sheehan (68) – RB
- Lappalainen (66) – GK
3. On a Loan
- Berardi (83) – ST
- Locatelli (83) – LW
- Bruno Guimarães (85) – RW
- Sauerbrunn (85) – CM
- Romero (84) – CM
- Tsygankov (83) – CM
- Hernández (83) – LB
- Grealish (84) – CB
- Coman (84) – CB
- Rodriguez (83) – RB
- Thiney (83) – GK
4. The Rock
- Berardi (83) – ST
- Christensen (83) – LW
- Tah (86) – RW
- De Vrij (83) – CM
- Grimaldo (86) – CM
- Romagnoli (83) – CDM
- Giménez (83) – LB
- Kimmich (86) – CB
- Hernández (83) – CB
- Çalhanoğlu (86) – RB
- Palhinha (85) – GK
5. The Blues
- Christensen (83) – ST
- Romagnoli (83) – LW
- Linari (83) – RW
- Tadić (83) – CM
- Naschenweng (83) – CM
- Tah (86) – CDM
- Tapsoba (83) – LB
- Bronze (85) – CB
- Dufour (86) – CB
- Kimmich (86) – RB
- Grimaldo (86) – GK
6. League Legend
- Dovbyk (84) – ST
- Osimhen (87) – LW
- Aleix Garcia (84) – RW
- Le Normand (83) – LCM
- Martínez (87) – CAM
- Diogo Costa (84) – RCM
- Eriksson (83) – LB
- Maignan (87) – CB
- Douglas Luiz (83) – CB
- Hemp (87) – RB
- Sommer (87) – GK
7. League Finesse
- Berardi (83) – ST
- Palacios (84) – CAM
- Le Normand (83) – CAM
- De Jong (87) – CM
- De Ligt (84) – CM
- Hemp (87) – CM
- Martínez (87) – LB
- Locatelli (83) – CB
- Rice (87) – CB
- Osimhen (87) – RB
- Aleix Garcia (84) – GK
8. 86 Rated Squad – 1
- Hernández (83) – ST
- Aleix Garcia (84) – CAM
- White (84) – CAM
- Palacios (84) – CAM
- Hemp (87) – RCM
- Berardi (83) – LCM
- Bruno Fernandes (87) – LB
- Maignan (87) – CB
- Koopmeiners (83) – CB
- Rice (87) – RB
- Osimhen (87) – GK
9. 86 Rated Squad -2
- Sommer (87) – ST
- Gavi (83) – ST
- Coman (84) – CAM
- Spitse (83) – CAM
- White (84) – CDM
- Hemp (87) – CDM
- Shaw (87) – LB
- Marquinhos (87) – CB
- De Jong (87) – CB
- Thiney (83) – RB
- Vlahović (84) – GK
10. 86 Rated Squad – 3
- Sommer (87) – ST
- Hemp (87) – ST
- Hernández (83) – LM
- De Jong (87) – RM
- Roord (87) – CAM
- Locatelli (83) – CDM
- Berardi (83) – LB
- Aleix Garcia (84) – CB
- De Ligt (84) – CB
- Rice (87) – RB
- Palacios (84) – GK
11. 87 Rated Squad – 1
- De Ligt (84) – ST
- En-Nesyri (83) – ST
- White (84) – LM
- Reiten (89) – CAM
- Pajor (88) – RM
- Oblak (88) – CDM
- Sommer (87) – LB
- Laporte (83) – CB
- Patri Guijarro (88) – CB
- Hemp (87) – RB
- Vlahović (84) – GK
12. 87 Rated Squad – 2
- Sommer (87) – ST
- Claudia Pina (83) – ST
- Douglas Luiz (83) – LM
- Endler (88) – CAM
- Reiten (89) – RM
- Osimhen (87) – CDM
- Romero (84) – LB
- Palacios (84) – CB
- Mead (88) – CB
- Aké (84) – RB
- Bernardo Silva (88) – GK
13. 87 Rated Squad – 3
- Locatelli (83) – ST
- Rice (87) – ST
- Patri Guijarro (88) – LM
- White (84) – CM
- Mead (88) – CM
- Palacios (84) – RM
- Reiten (89) – LB
- Bernardo Silva (88) – CB
- Koopmeiners (83) – CB
- Osimhen (87) – RB
- Romero (84) – GK
14. 88 Rated Squad – 1
- Ødegaard (89) – ST
- Hegerberg (89) – LW
- De Ligt (84) – RW
- Ter Stegen (89) – CM
- Giménez (83) – CM
- Reiten (89) – CM
- Iago Aspas (84) – LB
- Bennacer (83) – CB
- Donnarumma (90) – CB
- Linari (83) – RB
- Mapi León (89) – GK
15. 88 Rated Squad – 2
- Donnarumma (89) – ST
- Iago Aspas (84) – CAM
- Douglas Luiz (83) – CAM
- De Ligt (84) – CAM
- Ter Stegen (89) – CDM
- Ødegaard (89) – CDM
- Mapi León (89) – LB
- Christensen (83) – CB
- Locatelli (83) – CB
- De Bruyne (90) – RB
- Reiten (89) – GK
Tips for Completing the SBC
- Start with the lower-rated segments first to assess your fodder situation
- Consider completing the TOTW requirements during rewards days when prices are lower
- Use concept squads to plan your submissions before buying players
- Look for high-rated women’s football players, as they often provide better value
- Prioritize untradeable cards from your club to reduce costs
Cost and Value Assessment
The total cost for completing the Marcel Desailly Thunderstruck Icon SBC is approximately one million coins. While this is quite a significant investment, it’s a reasonable price considering you’re getting an Icon defender who can become even more powerful through upgrades. The card’s potential improvements through Chelsea’s domestic performance make it an especially appealing option for those looking to secure a top-tier center-back for the long term.
Remember that prices and availability of players may fluctuate, so always check the transfer market for the most cost-effective solutions at the time of completion. The SBC represents a significant coin investment, but the unique upgrade potential of this Thunderstruck Icon makes it a worthwhile consideration for serious Ultimate Team players.
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