Summary
The 98-rated FUTTIES Icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic SBC has arrived in FC 26, giving Ultimate Team players a chance to add one of football's most iconic strikers to their squads. If you need extra resources, you can also buy FC 26 Coins for the SBC. But with 27 challenges and a heavy high-rated fodder requirement, is this giant SBC actually worth completing?
Zlatan SBC Requirements
The SBC is a major investment, featuring multiple 90+ rated squads alongside themed challenges based on Zlatan's career. Requirements include PSG, Sweden, Ligue 1, and Serie A players, as well as squads containing TOTW, TOTS, FOF, or FUTTIES cards. If your club is short on resources, cheap FC 26 Coins can also make it easier to prepare for the SBC.
For the cheapest approach, avoid buying every required card directly from the market. Instead, start with your untradeable fodder and prioritize duplicate 90-93 rated players. Complete the themed squads first, then use remaining high-rated cards to fill the pure rating squads. The rewards from earlier segments can also help reduce the final cost.
Player Review: Is 98 Zlatan Worth It?
The card certainly looks ridiculous on paper. Zlatan has 94 Pace, 98 Shooting, 92 Passing, 96 Dribbling, and 99 Physical, combined with 5-star Skills and 5-star Weak Foot. His 98 finishing, 99 shot power, 98 reactions, 99 strength, and 98 heading make him extremely dangerous around the box.
His biggest advantage is his unique physical profile. At 6'5", Zlatan can dominate defenders, hold up the ball, attack crosses, and finish chances from difficult positions. His 95 agility and 96 balance also make him surprisingly responsive for such a tall striker.
However, the major downside is the SBC's size. With 27 squads, completing Zlatan requires a huge amount of fodder and time. Some current evaluations suggest the investment is difficult to justify unless you already have substantial untradeable fodder.
Final Verdict
If you are a Zlatan fan or want a unique end-game striker, this 98 Zlatan Ibrahimovic SBC is one of the most entertaining options available. His shooting, physicality, 5/5 combination, and aerial threat make him extremely difficult to defend.
For competitive players focused purely on value, however, the SBC is harder to recommend. Use untradeable fodder whenever possible and avoid draining your club just to complete it. If you have plenty of spare high-rated cards, Zlatan can be a fantastic luxury addition; otherwise, saving your resources for other FUTTIES content may be the smarter move.
