The Thierry Henry Immortals SBC is Live – But Is It Worth It?

Is Thierry Henry Immortals SBC wildly overpriced?, EA Sports FC 25 has just dropped a new Immortals Squad Building Challenge (SBC) for none other than French icon Thierry Henry. While fans were initially excited to see a new version of the legendary striker, that enthusiasm has quickly soured due to what many are calling one of the most overpriced SBCs of the cycle.

Costing over 1.15 million coins worth of fodder, and requiring ten squads including two 90-rated and a 91-rated team, the new Henry SBC has fans seriously questioning its value—especially with Team of the Season just around the corner.

What Does the Thierry Henry Immortals Card Offer?

The Immortals version of Thierry Henry comes with some notable improvements and flashy playstyles:

  • Position: ST / LW
  • 4★ Skill Moves / 4★ Weak Foot
  • Playstyles+: Low Driven+, Rapid+, Technical, Quick Step, Travella, Flare, First Touch, Trickster
  • Shooting: 94 Finishing, 88 Shot Power
  • Dribbling: 86 Dribbling, but only 77 Agility and 72 Balance
  • Passing: 90 Short Passing, 90 Curve
  • Pace: 93 Acceleration, 91 Sprint Speed

On paper, this looks like a very solid striker — but when you dive deeper, a few red flags begin to pop up. Most notably, the low Agility, Balance, and Composure hold this card back from being top-tier in April, especially in a meta that heavily favors fluid dribbling and responsiveness.

How It Compares to His Team of the Year Version

If youalready own Thierry Henry’s Team of the Year icon, this new version feels like a step backward. The TOTY card boasts:

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  • 5★ Weak Foot
  • Higher Balance
  • Better overall playstyle synergy
  • Superior composure and finishing

While the new Immortals version introduces Low Driven+, the Team of the Year variant already feels more dynamic in-game, especially when equipped with a chemistry style like Engine.

Why the SBC Price Is a Problem

Let’s talk requirements. EA is asking for:

  • Bronze and Silver squads
  • 83-rated team
  • Two 88-rated squads
  • Two 89-rated squads
  • Two 90-rated squads
  • One 91-rated squad

That’s an enormous investment for a card that is, at best, slightly above average when compared to strikers already available in the game. Especially when recent Evolutions and free SBC cards can offer comparable upgrades, this Henry simply doesn’t justify his price tag.

Several community members have pointed out that with Team of the Season looming, it’s unwise to dump this much fodder into a non-evolvable card – particularly one that still only has 4★/4★.

Should You Complete the SBC? Here’s What Players Are Saying

The general consensus from the community is overwhelmingly negative. On platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), players have criticized the SBC as being:

  • “Crazy overpriced”
  • “A nostalgic cash grab”
  • “Outdated by April’s power curve”

Many players plan to test the loan version first — which is smart considering the card is available for two months, allowing for a potential drop in fodder prices during Team of the Season.

EA might be banking on Arsenal fans or Henry loyalists to bite, but even those fans seem hesitant. One player summed it up perfectly:

“I love Henry. He’s my GOAT. But for over a million coins? I’ll pass and wait for his card to drop into icon picks or packs.” – NepentheZ

You can compare Thierry Henry’s Immortals stats directly on FUTBIN to see if this SBC is right for your team.

A Better Option: The Ian Wright Pull from the Icon Player Pick

Interestingly, EA also dropped a new Icon Player Pick SBC that includes Grassroots Greats and Winter Wildcards. This one has been far better received — offering more value for less cost.

One lucky user pulled a 93-rated Ian Wright, worth over 600K, who comes with:

  • 5★ Weak Foot
  • High Composure
  • Rapid+, Finesse Shot+, and Travella

Wright’s card, when paired with an Engine chemistry style, arguably performs better in-game than the much more expensive Henry.

Why Evolution Cards Are Overshadowing This Drop

In the same content drop, EA also released another ‘Tú Eres Mi Ídolo’ Evolution, which can be obtained via SBC for free — or 100K coins/700 FC Points via the store. The Evolution can be completed twice, allowing players to double-up stat boosts.

Cards like Vinícius Jr., Neymar, or Cristiano Ronaldo can receive meaningful upgrades through this Evolution, making them even more competitive without spending coins on a big-ticket SBC like Henry.

➡ For a full breakdown of the latest Evolution options and the best players to use, visit our article on the ‘Tú Eres Mi Ídolo’ Evo SBC here.

The takeaway? If you’re looking to upgrade your squad ahead of Team of the Season, there are simply better, cheaper, and more meta-friendly options out there than this overpriced Thierry Henry SBC.