Sunday’s drop in FC 27 Ultimate Team brings the Road to the Knockouts SBC everyone was waiting for: Riccardo Calafiori, an 86 LB for Arsenal, for about 149,000 coins on PlayStation at 19:05 CET. The Max 88 Base Hero Upgrade, the Base Hero Player Pick and Lea Schüller left at 6pm UK.
- New SBC: Calafiori 86 LB (Arsenal, Italy), about 149K, ends Sun 15 Nov
- Upgrades: +1 PlayStyle, +1 on two stats and +1 OVR if Arsenal hit their Champions League targets
- Also new: free Underdog Run evolution for LM and LW cards rated 74 or lower
- Gone: Max 88 Base Hero Upgrade, Base Hero Player Pick, Lea Schüller
- Next: Star Performers on Monday 9 November
| Drop | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RTTK Riccardo Calafiori | 86 LB, Arsenal, ~149K | Live |
| Underdog Run evolution | Free, LM/LW up to 80 OVR | Live |
| Max 88 Base Hero Upgrade | Expired at 6pm UK | Expired |
| Star Performers | Fabián Ruiz 87 leads, Mon 9 Nov | Leaked |
FC 27 Calafiori RTTK SBC: the card
Calafiori is the highest-rated of the three RTTK SBC cards that leaked on Thursday, and the most complete. The 86 LB has 82 pace, 80 passing, 85 defending and 86 physical, with CB, CDM and CM as alternative positions.
| PAC | SHO | PAS | DRI | DEF | PHY | Skills / WF | Other positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 74 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 3★ / 5★ | CB, CDM, CM |
ArsenalPlayStyles: Pinged Pass, Long Ball, Jockey and Block. Height 188cm, left foot, Lengthy AcceleRATE. The standouts underneath are 86 interceptions, 86 slide tackle and 88 strength.
He links to the Premier League, Arsenal and Italy, so he slots into the most common league in the game. A 5★ weak foot left back who can also play centre back or holding midfield gives you three positions from one SBC.
Calafiori SBC requirements and cost
| Squad | Requirements | Price (about) |
|---|---|---|
| Calafiori (one challenge) | Hand in players rated 45+ until their combined score reaches 135,000 | 149,000 |
| Cheapest fodder | 163 cards rated 84 | 149,000 |
| Fewer cards | 18 x 86, 28 x 85, 3 x 84 (49 cards) | 156,000 |
| PC | Cheapest route | 120,000 |
Like Openda, this is a score SBC, not an 11-player squad: the cheapest way is a big pile of 84s. At about 149,000 it costs roughly 40% more than Openda (about 106,000 tonight), but you get a left back with 85 defending, 86 physical and a 5★ weak foot who also covers CB and CDM. Verdict: do it if you play a Premier League or Italy team and want a long-term left back; skip it if you only need a stopgap, because the price will likely ease over the six days.
How the Calafiori upgrades work
Arsenal play in the Champions League, so the card follows the Champions League rules. Only matches after 6 November count.
| Step | What Arsenal must do | What the card gets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing: release | 86 base card |
| 2 | Win 3 matches in the league phase | +1 PlayStyle |
| 3 | Score in 3 separate matches | +1 DEF, +1 PHY |
| 4 | Finish top 8 in the league phase | +1 OVR (87) |
Arsenal’s next Champions League game is away at Dortmund on 24 November, then Real Madrid on 9 December. Our RTTK upgrade tracker shows which cards have upgraded so far.
Also new
A new free evolution, Underdog Run, went live with the drop. It takes an LM or LW rated 74 or lower (pace 86 max, no PlayStyle+) and lifts them to as high as 80 OVR, with 4★ skill moves, a 3★ weak foot and big boosts to pace, passing and dribbling. It has three challenges and costs nothing, so it is an easy pick for a cheap winger.
What leaves today
| SBC | Last price (about) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Max 88 Base Hero Upgrade | 160,000 | Expired |
| Base Hero Player Pick | 228,000 | Expired |
| Lea Schüller (Ultimate Scream) | 40,000 | Expired |
All three are gone from the SBC list and no new Hero SBC replaced them tonight. The Hero guarantee pack is still in the store, so the Hero chase is not over.
SBC prices on Sunday evening
| SBC | Price (about) | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Calafiori (RTTK) | 149,000 | Sun 15 Nov |
| Openda (RTTK) | 106,000 | Fri 13 Nov |
| Ferran Torres Ligue 1 POTM | 136,000 | Tue 10 Nov |
| Olivia Smith / Schertenleib (Showdown) | 18,000 | Thu 12 Nov |
| Feller / Kett (Showdown) | 13,400 | Tue 10 Nov |
| Martín Ojeda (Ultimate Scream) | 26,500 | Wed 11 Nov |
| Ethan Ampadu (Ultimate Scream) | 24,400 | Tue 10 Nov |
Fodder has climbed again since Saturday, so every score SBC costs about 10% more than at the weekend low. Full list in our FC 27 SBC hub.
FC 27 Calafiori SBC: FAQ
How much does the Calafiori RTTK SBC cost?
About 149,000 coins at 19:05 CET on Sunday 8 November on PlayStation (about 120,000 on PC). The price follows the fodder market and can move over the next days.
How does Calafiori’s RTTK card upgrade?
Arsenal must win three Champions League league phase matches (+1 PlayStyle), score in three separate matches (+1 defending and physical) and finish in the top 8 (+1 OVR to 87). Only matches after 6 November count.
When does the Calafiori SBC end?
It runs until Sunday 15 November at 6pm UK / 7pm CET.
More on FC 27
- Road to the Knockouts: every card and upgrade rule
- RTTK SBC leaks: Calafiori, Brobbey and Openda
- Openda SBC review
- Star Performers leak for Monday
- All FC 27 leaks
Sources: EA SPORTS FC, in-game SBC and evolution lists, AsyFutTrader on X (leak, 5 Nov).
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