Summary
EA FC 26 Pre-Season is giving Ultimate Team players a strong reason to keep grinding before the next game arrives. Among the key rewards are FUTTIES Nicolás Otamendi and Leandro Trossard, with both objective groups offering valuable packs, Pre-Season Tokens, and progress toward the wider Pre-Season Completionist path. If you need extra funds, you can also buy EA FC 26 Coins for Pre-Season upgrades.
Build One Squad to Complete Multiple Objectives
The smartest approach is to create a flexible squad that can satisfy several requirements at once. For Otamendi, you need at least three Primera División players, two Argentina players, and six first-owned players. You also need five defender assists, three wins by two or more goals, and eight total wins.
Instead of changing your lineup constantly, build around these requirements from the start. Use Argentine and Primera División players who can contribute naturally, while keeping at least six first-owned cards in your starting XI.
The Best Otamendi Formula
Squad Battles on Semi-Pro difficulty are ideal for completing the more specific requirements. During your first few matches, focus on winning by two goals and creating assists with attacking fullbacks or another defender. This lets you progress multiple objectives simultaneously.
Otamendi himself is a 98-rated CB with 93 Pace, 92 Passing, 93 Dribbling, 99 Defending, and 98 Physical, making him an excellent defensive addition even at the end of the FC 26 cycle.
Once the difficult requirements are finished, move into faster Live Events or other eligible modes to complete the remaining wins.
Prepare for Trossard
Trossard is part of Pre-Season Week 4, so players should think beyond Otamendi and prepare a versatile squad for the next objective group. With enough Fut 26 Coins, you can make key squad upgrades and improve your options before tackling the new objectives. Completing the Trossard group also contributes to Pre-Season Completionist, which rewards a 1-of-5 90+ Rare Gold Player Pick.
The key is flexibility: maintain a squad with strong chemistry, reliable attackers, and enough first-owned players to adapt quickly when the exact requirements appear.
Final Tips
The ultimate Pre-Season formula is simple: one versatile squad, maximum objective overlap, and efficient game modes. Finish Otamendi's requirements first, keep your core players available, and be ready to transition into Trossard's objectives.
Completing the wider Pre-Season Completionist path is especially worthwhile because it also provides carryover rewards for EA FC 27, including additional packs and 20,000 EA FC 27 Coins.
