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Unlock Johan Cruyff’s On This Day Icon in EAFC 25! Discover all requirements, tips, and strategies to complete the SBC.
Johan Cruyff is a name that echoes through football history. Six goals in one match against AZ Alkmaar in 1970. EAFC 25 honors this brilliance with a special Squad Building Challenge. It’s called the On This Day Icon SBC. It’s your chance to add Cruyff’s magic to your squad.
This version is more affordable than his base Icon. Yet, it retains enough flair to turn heads. With 86 Pace, 87 Shooting, and 88 Dribbling, he’s a midfield maestro. His PlayStyles include Tiki Taka++, Trivela, and Trickster. Completing this SBC is a journey that rewards you with pure football greatness. You have four weeks to go. Time to get started!
On This Day Icon Johan Cruyff SBC in EAFC 25
The On This Day Icon Johan Cruyff SBC is a special challenge in EAFC 25 that celebrates Cruyff’s legendary six-goal performance against AZ Alkmaar in 1970. Completing this Squad Building Challenge (SBC) allows you to add a unique version of the Dutch maestro to your Ultimate Team. Let’s dive into the requirements, recommended players, and some tips to help you tackle this SBC efficiently.
SBC Overview
The SBC consists of 15 segments, each with specific requirements. The overall cost is around 1 million coins, which is significantly less than Cruyff’s base Icon card priced at about 4 million coins. While this version isn’t as powerful as his base card, it still boasts impressive stats and valuable PlayStyles.
SBC Segments and Requirements
Below is a breakdown of each segment, including what you need and suggested players to help you meet the requirements.
1. Born Legend
- Requirements:
- Exactly 11 Rare Bronze players
- Team Chemistry: Minimum of 50
- Tips:
- Use untradeable Rare Bronze players from your club to save coins.
- If you need to buy players, focus on one league or nation to boost chemistry.
2. Rising Star
- Requirements:
- Exactly 11 Rare Silver players
- Team Chemistry: Minimum of 50
- Tips:
- Utilize untradeable Rare Silver players you already have.
- Consider players from the same league or nation for better chemistry.
3. On a Loan
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 83
- Suggested Players:
- 83 OVR: Douglas Luiz, Claudia Pina, Christine Sinclair
- 82 OVR: Chris Smalling, Ademola Lookman
- Tips:
- Mix in some 82-rated players to keep costs down.
- Focus on players from popular leagues for easier access.
4. El Salvador
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 84
- At least 1 player from FC Barcelona
- Suggested Players:
- 83 OVR: Gavi (Barcelona)
- 86 OVR: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Grimaldo
- 83 OVR: Viktro Tsygankov, Yuki Nagasato
- Tips:
- Use Gavi to fulfill the Barcelona requirement.
- Include higher-rated players like Alexander-Arnold to meet the squad rating.
5. Jopie
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 85
- At least 1 Dutch player
- At least 1 Team of the Week (TOTW) player
- Suggested Players:
- 83 OVR: Ismael Bennacer, Magdalena Eriksson
- 86 OVR: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Grimaldo
- 86 OVR TOTW: Johan Mojica
- 85 OVR: Bruno Guimarães
- Tips:
- Use Johan Mojica as your TOTW player.
- Include a Dutch player like Matthijs de Ligt if needed.
6. League Legend
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 86
- At least 1 player from LaLiga
- Suggested Players:
- 87 OVR: Frenkie de Jong (LaLiga), Emiliano Martínez
- 86 OVR: Grimaldo
- 84 OVR: Jack Grealish, Lisandro Martínez
- Tips:
- Frenkie de Jong covers both the rating and LaLiga requirement.
- Balance with 84 and 86-rated players to manage costs.
7. Top-Notch
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 86
- At least 1 TOTW player
- Suggested Players:
- 87 OVR TOTW: Jill Roord, Rose Lavelle
- 85-86 OVR: Andrew Robertson, Grimaldo
- 84 OVR: Kingsley Coman, Ben White
- Tips:
- Use a high-rated TOTW player to boost the squad rating.
- Fill in with 84 and 85-rated players to keep expenses reasonable.
8-10. 86-Rated Squads (Three Segments)
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 86
- Suggested Players:
- 87 OVR: Yann Sommer, Emiliano Martínez, Victor Osimhen
- 86 OVR: Joshua Kimmich, Grimaldo
- 84-85 OVR: Jack Grealish, Ben White, Andrew Robertson
- Tips:
- Repeat similar player combinations for each segment.
- Monitor the market for fluctuations in player prices.
11-13. 87-Rated Squads (Three Segments)
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 87
- One segment requires at least 1 TOTW player
- Suggested Players:
- 89 OVR: Ada Hegerberg, Martin Ødegaard
- 88 OVR: Beth Mead, Patri Guijarro
- 85 OVR: Leroy Sané, Bruno Guimarães
- TOTW: Rose Lavelle (for the TOTW-required segment)
- Tips:
- Incorporate high-rated players to meet the squad rating.
- Use TOTW Rose Lavelle for the segment requiring a TOTW player.
14-15. 88-Rated Squads (Two Segments)
- Requirements:
- Minimum Squad Rating: 88
- Suggested Players:
- 89 OVR: Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Robert Lewandowski (TOTW)
- 89 OVR RTTK: Julian Brandt
- 86-88 OVR: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Granit Xhaka, Jonathan Tah
- Tips:
- Use multiple 89-rated players to achieve the high squad rating.
- Include a TOTW player like Lewandowski if possible.
Rewards
Johann Cruyff is set to arrive via/. ON THIS DAY ICON SBC ✅
— FUT Sherriff (@FUTSherriff) November 28, 2024
🔥 #FC25 #BlackFriday pic.twitter.com/8tv6kLPTPp
Completing all 15 segments will earn you the On This Day Icon Johan Cruyff card, featuring:
- Position: CAM (Alternate: ST)
- Overall Rating: 88
- Key Attributes:
- Pace: 86
- Shooting: 87
- Passing: 85
- Dribbling: 88
- Skill Moves: 5★
- Weak Foot: 5★
- PlayStyles:
- Playmaker++
- Shadow Striker+
- Chip Shot
- Trivela
- Flair
This card brings exceptional creativity and finishing to your team, making him a valuable asset in both midfield and attacking positions.
Remember, this SBC is available until December 29, 2024, so make sure to complete it before it expires.
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