90 ICON Ruud Gullit SBC Review – Overpriced and Outdated?

EA Sports has released a 90-rated ICON Ruud Gullit SBC in EA FC 25, bringing back one of the most legendary midfielders in FUT history. However, this version of Gullit feels very different from what players may expect. Gone are the days when Gullit dominated the midfield with his raw power, passing, and versatility. Instead, this SBC feels outdated and lacks the key attributes needed to shine in the current meta.

At over 1.1 million coins, does Gullit justify the cost, or is he just another overpriced SBC from EA?

Ruud Gullit SBC Stats & PlayStyle Analysis

Gullit has traditionally been known for his ability to play box-to-box midfield, CAM, or even as a striker. However, this year’s version lacks defensive PlayStyles, making him much weaker in a midfield role compared to past versions.

PlayStyles on Gullit:

• Chip Shot
• Power Shot
• Power Header
• Rapid
• Aerial+ (PlayStyle+)

What’s Missing?

• No Defensive PlayStyles: He struggles as a true CDM or defensive midfielder.
• No Press Proven+ or Intercept+: Makes him far less effective at winning the ball.
• No First Touch+ or Tiki Taka+: Hurts his ability to control midfield play.

Best Chemistry Styles for Ruud Gullit

Given his lack of defensive PlayStyles, Gullit is best used as an attacking midfielder or deep-lying playmaker rather than a true CDM.

• Hunter – Boosts his finishing and pace, making him better suited for an advanced midfield role.
• Shadow – If you must play him in midfield, this gives him better pace and defensive stats.
• Engine – If you want to enhance his dribbling and passing.

Right now, Hunter is the best option if you play him as a secondary striker or attacking CM. If you try to use him as a CDM, he will feel sluggish and ineffective defensively.

How Does Gullit Perform In-Game?

What Gullit Does Well

✅ Physicality: His size and strength still make him hard to push off the ball.
✅ Long Shots: With Power Shot+ and good shooting stats, he can hit powerful strikes from range.
✅ Aerial Dominance: Aerial+ and Power Header make him extremely strong in the air.
✅ Passing Ability: Despite missing Playmaker+, his long passes are reliable.

What Holds Him Back

❌ Lack of Defensive PlayStyles: Without Intercept+ or Press Proven+, he struggles to win the ball.
❌ Sluggish Movement: Feels heavy compared to top-tier midfielders like Zidane, Vieira, or even cheaper options like Rabiot or Reijnders.
❌ Poor Positioning: His AI doesn’t make the best attacking runs, requiring manual triggering.
❌ Overpriced: At 1.1M+ coins, he’s nowhere near the value of players in the same price range.

You can get Inception FC’s verdict on the Ruud Gullit SBC in this video.

Is Ruud Gullit Worth It?

Verdict: Not Worth the Cost

Right now, this Gullit SBC is massively overpriced for what he offers. EA has turned him into a more “realistic” version of Gullit, stripping away the dominant animations and defensive capabilities that made him a FUT icon in previous years.

With no defensive PlayStyles and sluggish movement, he fails as a true box-to-box midfielder. As an attacking option, his finishing and dribbling don’t justify the cost either.

Unless you’re a die-hard Gullit fan, you’re better off investing in other midfielders like:

• Zinedine Zidane (91 ICON) – More agile, better passing, and PlayStyles that suit the meta.
• Patrick Vieira (88 ICON) – A true defensive powerhouse, perfect for midfield dominance.
• Adrien Rabiot (Fantasy FUT) – Cheaper and offers better defensive work rate and mobility.

If you really want to complete the SBC, do it only if you have excess fodder—otherwise, your coins are better spent elsewhere.

Looking to check out the SBC? Visit EA FC 25 SBC section to decide for yourself.

Final Thoughts

Gullit feels outdated and lacks impact compared to other midfielders at his price point. Unless you’re completing the SBC for nostalgia, he’s not worth the investment in EA FC 25.

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