The card says CAM, but the best case for Ethan Nwaneri’s Road to the Knockouts SBC is on the right wing: a left-footer with 90 agility, Finesse Shot and Quick Step who cuts inside. He costs about 22,000 coins, the cheapest of the four RTTK SBCs so far, and 91% of voters back the price.
- Price: about 22,130 coins (Thursday 12 November, 13:07 CET)
- Positions: CAM, RM and RW
- Best for: Bundesliga and England squads that want a cut-inside winger
- Upgrades: +1 PlayStyle, +1 passing and dribbling, and +1 overall if Dortmund deliver in the Champions League
- Community: 91% back the price, 97% like the card
| Player | Rating | Pos | Nation | Club | PAC | SHO | PAS | DRI | DEF | PHY | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Nwaneri | 85 | CAM, RM, RW |  England |  Dortmund | 86 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 56 | 70 | Live |
Nwaneri SBC: cost and requirements
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cheapest solution | about 22,130 coins (Thursday 12 November, 13:07 CET) |
| Requirement | one challenge, players rated 45 or higher, combined score of 20,000 |
| Cheapest fodder | 23 cards: one rated 85 and 22 rated 84 |
| Released | Wednesday 11 November, 19:00 CET |
| Expires | Wednesday 18 November, 19:00 CET |
The price has already come down from about 24,000 coins on release night. It is one challenge and cannot be repeated.
How RTTK Nwaneri plays
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | 90 | Acceleration | 85 |
| Dribbling | 88 | Sprint speed | 87 |
| Crossing | 88 | Curve | 88 |
| Vision | 87 | Short passing | 86 |
| Long shots | 85 | Finishing | 83 |
| Strength | 70 | Stamina | 80 |
The good
Everything about him is built for tight spaces. 90 agility, 88 dribbling and 85 balance on an Explosive AcceleRATE, with Technical, First Touch and Quick Step, make him sharp over the first few metres with the ball at his feet.
He is two-footed enough to be unpredictable. A 4★ weak foot and 4★ skills sit next to Finesse Shot, 88 curve and 85 long shots, so the cut-in from the right onto his left foot is a real scoring route.
Five PlayStyles is a lot for an SBC at this price:
- Finesse Shot
- Tiki Taka
- Technical
- First Touch
- Quick Step
The bad
There is no PlayStyle+ on the card, and none of the five PlayStyles helps a through ball. For a CAM that matters: no Incisive Pass and no Pinged Pass.
He is quick rather than fast. 85 acceleration and 87 sprint speed are fine, but the other two 85-rated right wingers in SBCs right now, Lacey and Ainhoa Marín, both have 90 or more, and 70 strength means he will not win many shoulder battles.
How the upgrades work
Nwaneri is a Champions League Road to the Knockouts card, so he follows Borussia Dortmund’s league phase. Only matches after his release count, and the league phase ends on 28 January.
| Dortmund need to | Upgrade |
|---|---|
| Win three league-phase matches | +1 PlayStyle |
| Score in three different matches | +1 passing and +1 dribbling |
| Finish in the top 8 | +1 overall |
Dortmund’s next Champions League game is against Arsenal on 24 November. Treat the upgrades as a bonus: the card has to be worth the coins as it is today.
What the creators say
Morsey: a fun SBC, and better on the right
Morsey liked the dribbling, the agility and the way Nwaneri carries the ball, and found the shooting better than the stats suggest. At CAM he missed a passing PlayStyle for through balls, so his advice was to play him on the right wing and cut inside for finesse shots. He used the Engine chemistry style.
His conclusion was positive without calling it a must-do: “I can’t really knock the SBC.” He does not expect many upgrades, because Dortmund’s remaining fixtures look tough.
Futcard Review: 8.7 out of 10, buy
Futcard Review gave the card 8.7 out of 10 and a buy verdict. He praised the PlayStyles, the dribbling, the finesse shots, the passing and above all the price. His two complaints match the stat sheet: no PlayStyle+, and he could be faster.
What the community thinks
| Vote | Result |
|---|---|
| SBC price | 91% positive (1,149 votes) |
| Card rating | 97% positive (372 votes) |
| Tier placement | 43% put him in the second tier (324 votes) |
| Most picked chemistry style | Hunter (76%), then Finisher (11%) and Engine (5%) |
That is the same level of support as RTTK Brobbey (93%) and Star Performer Lacey (92%), and Nwaneri is the cheapest of the three. Three in four voters pick Hunter, which fixes the pace complaint.
Our verdict: worth it, mostly as a winger
For about 22,000 coins, RTTK Nwaneri is worth doing if you have a Bundesliga or England squad and room on the right. He dribbles well, shoots off both feet and has five useful PlayStyles, and both creators who tested him landed on the positive side.
He is not the card that changes your team, though. Lacey is the sharper right winger for about twice the price, and a CAM without a passing PlayStyle will frustrate players who live on through balls. If Dortmund pick up even one upgrade, the price looks better still.
Nwaneri SBC: FAQ
How much does the RTTK Nwaneri SBC cost?
About 22,130 coins for the cheapest solution on Thursday 12 November at 13:07 CET, down from about 24,000 at launch. It is one challenge with a combined score of 20,000, and the cheapest route uses 23 cards: one rated 85 and 22 rated 84.
What positions and PlayStyles does Nwaneri have?
He plays CAM, RM and RW. His PlayStyles are Finesse Shot, Tiki Taka, Technical, First Touch and Quick Step, with no PlayStyle+ on the card. He is left-footed with a 4★ weak foot and 4★ skills.
When does the Nwaneri SBC expire, and how does he upgrade?
The SBC runs until Wednesday 18 November at 19:00 CET. He gets +1 PlayStyle if Dortmund win three league-phase matches, +1 passing and dribbling if they score in three different matches, and +1 overall if they finish in the top 8. Only matches after release count.
More: Wednesday’s drop: TOTW 9 and the Nwaneri SBC · RTTK upgrade tracker: every card and rule · RTTK Brobbey SBC review · Every live FC 27 SBC with cost and verdict
Sources: EA SPORTS FC 27 SBC and player data, community votes, Morsey and Futcard Review on YouTube, EA Help: how SBCs work.
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