Today is a massive day for FC 25 as the Future Stars Academy evolution path reaches its final stage. Players who started with 80-rated wonderkids last week now have the opportunity to evolve them into 91-rated Future Star Icons. This final upgrade will be crucial, but there’s an important step to complete first. Before upgrading to a 91-rated icon, players must finish the second evolution stage, unlocking a five-star weak foot or five-star skills and securing a second play style plus.
Make sure to complete these steps in the correct order. If you fail to apply the required upgrades before moving to the final stage, you won’t be able to progress your player to an icon. EA’s official website confirms this requirement, making it essential for players to follow the structured upgrade path to maximize their evolved Future Stars.
New SBCs: Premier League Player of the Month & More
The latest batch of SBCs could provide some solid options for FC 25 players today. There’s anticipation around the new Premier League Player of the Month SBC, with January’s winner, Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth, expected to drop. Leaks suggest that Kluivert will feature two play style pluses—Power Shot Plus and Pinged Pass Plus—alongside 95 pace and strong shooting attributes. If EA prices him under 250,000 coins, this could be a fantastic value SBC, especially for Premier League squads.
Additionally, last night’s Zambo Anguissa Player of the Month SBC introduced a new trend—multiple play style pluses on monthly award cards. The Napoli midfielder features Intercept Plus and Relentless Plus, making him an interesting addition to Serie A teams. This move from EA suggests that future Player of the Month SBCs will continue offering at least two play style pluses, an exciting shift that will help these cards stay competitive in the game’s evolving power curve.
Future Stars Team 2: Leaked Cards and Market Impact
Future Stars Team 1 is leaving packs, making way for Team 2, which, based on leaks, looks to be stronger overall than the first batch. Some of the confirmed cards include:
- Mary Fowler (Manchester City Women’s Team) – 90 dribbling, Finesse Shot Plus, Tiki-Taka
- Pavlovic (Bayern Munich) – 87 pace, Tiki-Taka Plus, Intercept Plus
- João Neves (PSG) – Pinged Pass Plus, Press Proven, 91 dribbling
- Alan Shearer (Icon) – 93 shooting, Finesse Shot Plus, Aerial Play Plus
- Mathys Tel (Tottenham) – 95 pace, Power Shot Plus, Quick Step Plus
- Samuel Eto’o (Icon) – 95 pace, 94 shooting, Quick Step Plus, Power Shot Plus
- Frank Lampard (Icon) – Power Shot Plus, Incisive Pass Plus, 91 passing
Icons like Eto’o and Lampard are set to be major highlights, with Eto’o’s 95 pace and elite finishing making him one of the most exciting cards in this promo. Expect his price to be 3 to 4 million coins due to his high demand. Meanwhile, Pavlovic and João Neves look like affordable midfield gems, bringing balanced stats and elite play styles.
The introduction of these cards will shift the market, potentially causing dips in existing special cards as players look to upgrade their squads.
Market Trends & Investment Opportunities
The market has been on an upward trend this week, with many cards increasing in value as players prepare for FUT Champs. Some key takeaways:
- Future Stars Team 1 cards are rising – Players like Lenni Yoro jumped from 560K to 630K overnight. Out-of-pack special cards could continue to rise as Team 1 exits packs.
- Fodder investments paid off – 90-rated cards dropped to 46K during Rivals rewards but have since rebounded to 53K-54K. Investors who bought low saw easy profits.
- Weekend League demand will push prices higher – If EA doesn’t release a major coin-draining SBC, the market could continue its slow rise, making today a great time to flip special cards for profit.
For investors looking to make coins today, focus on:
- Buying dips on out-of-pack Future Stars Team 1 cards
- Watching fodder prices—if 90-rated drops to 47K-48K, it could rebound again
- Picking up weekend league meta players before prices climb further tonight
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Division Rivals Compensation Controversy
A weird situation unfolded yesterday with Division Rivals rewards. Seven hours after players claimed their packs, EA silently changed the pack code for the Season 3 and 4 Review Packs, removing regular Team of the Year (TOTY) cards and replacing them with only TOTY Honorable Mentions and TOTY Icons.
This change suggests that EA never intended for TOTY cards to be in these packs. Many players who opened their rewards before the change are now demanding compensation, as they technically opened a different pack than what was advertised.
EA has yet to comment on the situation, but if they choose to compensate players, we could see a fresh wave of high-rated cards entering the market.
Evolutions: Future Stars Academy & More
While the Future Stars Academy evolution is reaching its final stage, many players are hoping for additional evolutions outside of the academy. EA recently allowed players to complete two evolutions at once, but the available EVOs are starting to run thin. A new evolution, such as Attacking Avalanche 2, would provide a fresh grinding opportunity for players looking to improve their squads further.
Keep an eye on the FC 25 Evolution tab today—if EA drops a new evo, it could significantly impact the market and player choices moving forward.
What to Expect Today
With Future Stars Team 2 arriving, today’s key areas to watch include:
- The final Future Stars Academy upgrade to 91-rated icons
- Premier League Player of the Month SBC featuring Justin Kluivert
- Potential new Evolution content beyond the Academy system
- Market movements as players buy for Weekend League and respond to new content
For traders and investors, today is all about finding dips, flipping special cards, and reacting quickly to market trends. If EA surprises us with unexpected SBCs or evolution content, be ready to adapt your strategy.
For live updates and more insights, follow EA’s official Twitter account or check in with the latest discussions on FUTBIN. Good luck grinding your Future Stars evolutions, and happy trading!
