Christian Pulisic has been named Serie A’s Player of the Month for September, earning his first major award since joining AC Milan. The American winger has enjoyed a blistering start to the 2025–26 campaign, with decisive goals and assists that helped Milan maintain their title challenge.
EA Sports has now released a special 87-rated POTM SBC card in FC 26 Ultimate Team, available for 28 days. Completing the challenge requires five squads:
- Serie A squad (min 85 overall)
- Top Form (min 85 + 1 TOTW)
- 86-Rated Squad
- 86-Rated Squad (min 1 TOTW)
- 87-Rated Squad
The estimated completion cost is around 300,000 coins, and the card offers excellent value for hybrid squads and Serie A teams.
Pulisic POTM stats
- Position: ST / RM / RW / CAM
- PlayStyle+: Technical, Rapid, Finesse Shot, Flair
- Work rates: High/Medium
- Skill Moves: ★★★★
- Weak Foot: ★★★★★
- Pace: 91
- Shooting: 85
- Passing: 83
- Dribbling: 89
- Defending: 50
- Physical: 69
With 93 Acceleration, 91 Agility, and 88 Ball Control, Pulisic’s explosive profile makes him an ideal Inside Forward or False 9, thriving on the wing or behind the striker.
Comparison with similar players under 300K
At around 300K, Pulisic competes with some strong mid-tier attackers:
| Player | Rating | Pos | Price | Pace | Shooting | Passing | Dribbling | Physical | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagi ( Icon) | 88 | CAM | 298K | 82 | 86 | 88 | 88 | Great vision but slower | |
| Keane (Hero) | 86 | ST | 292K | 87 | 88 | 76 | 88 | Strong finisher, less creative | |
| FlorianWirtz | 89 | CAM | 287K | 80 | 82 | 88 | 90 | Excellent passing, lacks pace | |
| Ibarbo ( Hero) | 85 | RW | 280K | 93 | 81 | 71 | 84 | Physical but less technical | |
| Lamine Yamal | 89 | RM | 277K | 85 | 81 | 86 | 90 | More balanced, less finishing power | |
| Luis Díaz (CornerStones) | 86 | LM | 277K | 90 | 82 | 80 | 77 | Similar profile, less passing | |
| Joe Cole (Hero) | 87 | RW | 267K | 88 | 84 | 86 | 90 | Great alternative, slightly weaker finishing |
Compared to this group, Pulisic stands out as the most complete hybrid attacker under 300K, combining elite acceleration, strong finishing, and the rare 5-star weak foot that few others offer.
Verdict
For Serie A or USMNT fans, this is a must-complete SBC. Pulisic fits perfectly as an explosive wide forward or central secondary striker, offering versatility that rivals costlier cards. With the meta favoring fast, agile attackers, his POTM item is likely to stay competitive deep into the FC 26 cycle.
Estimated cost: ~300K
Expires in: 28 days
Recommended chemistry style: Marksman or Deadeye
Best position: RW / CF / CAM
✅ High versatility, elite weak foot, perfect acceleration profile
⚠️ Low strength and stamina may limit long-term use in physical matchups
