The speculation surrounding the La Liga Player of the Month for December has finally ended with Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal securing the award, according to well-known leakers on Twitter. While a significant portion of the community had been stockpiling fodder in anticipation of a Kylian Mbappé Squad Building Challenge (SBC) just days before Team of the Year, EA Sports has instead delivered a 91-rated card for the Spanish winger.
Official Stats and PlayStyle Revealed
Lamine Yamal’s new Player of the Month item arrives with impressive attributes that make him a formidable option on the right flank. The card features a 91 overall rating with 87 Pace, 88 Passing, and a standout 92 Dribbling stat. His shooting has been boosted to 83, while his physical and defensive stats sit at 55 and 25 respectively.
Perhaps the most discussed aspect of this new card is the addition of the 
Tiki Taka+ PlayStyle. While his UCL Live version boasts the meta-dominant Finesse+ trait, the POTM version focuses on possession play. This distinction has already influenced market trends, as the Tiki Taka+ PlayStyle offers a different tactical advantage for players who prioritize quick, short passing in tight spaces over long-range finishing.
Market Reaction and The Mbappé Effect
The confirmation that Mbappé missed out on the award caused immediate ripples across the Ultimate Team market. The Frenchman’s gold card saw a sharp price increase, jumping significantly as investors and players bought him back following the expiration of the free loan card distributed earlier in the week. With Mbappé expected to be out of packs for the upcoming Team of the Year promo, his base card has become a hot commodity once again.
Lamine Yamal’s own market has also seen volatility. His UCL Live card initially dropped due to panic selling when the POTM news first leaked but quickly rebounded when players realized the new SBC version would not possess the coveted Finesse+ trait.
Estimated Cost and Verdict
Early estimates place the cost of the Lamine Yamal POTM SBC at approximately 500,000 coins. If this pricing holds true, it represents excellent value for a high-rated La Liga winger, especially compared to his more expensive market options. With Team of the Year just one week away, players must now decide whether to commit their fodder to this premium SBC or save their resources for the massive content drop expected next Friday.
