EA Sports FC 26 players are preparing for another big content drop tomorrow at 19:00 CEST, with leaks strongly suggesting that EA will release a new Max 87-Rated Hero SBC. After two weeks of Max 86 versions, this one looks set to cost a bit more, likely around 135,000 coins, since it will probably require both an 87-rated and an 86-rated squad.

This means the margin for profit is smaller, and knowing which Heroes are wins and which are losses is more important than ever. Here’s a full breakdown of every 87-or-lower Hero currently available, ranked by price tiers to help you decide whether to complete the SBC or skip it.

Top Wins (800K+ coins)

If you pack one of these, you’ve hit the jackpot.

  • Jaap Stam (1.41 M coins) – A defensive giant who dominates physically and still feels elite.
  • Yaya Touré (1.02 M coins) – Perfect all-round midfielder, still one of the most complete cards in FC 26.
  • Blaise Matuidi (844 K coins) – French links, top-tier stamina, and elite defensive awareness.
  • Ramires (814 K coins) – Quick, agile, and capable of running midfield on his own.
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Strong Pulls (300K–799K coins)

Still big wins that easily beat the SBC value.

  • Zé Roberto (453 K coins) – 5★ weak foot and versatile enough to play LB, LM, or CM.
  • Marek Hamšík (400 K coins) – Great balance of passing, shooting, and dribbling with a 4★/5★ combo.
  • Iván Córdoba (390 K coins) – One of the most responsive CBs in the game.
  • Claudio Marchisio (319 K coins) – Well-balanced midfielder with excellent stamina.

Mid-Tier Wins (150K–299K coins)

You’ll come out ahead on value, though not by much.

  • Harry Kewell (275 K coins) – Quick, creative, and reliable from wide areas.
  • Seydou Doumbia (271 K coins) – 93 pace and great finishing make him a menace.
  • Al Owairan (269 K coins) – Still one of the fastest players around and a fan favorite.
  • Sidney Govou (243 K coins) – Fast striker with good balance for Ligue 1 hybrids.
  • Robbie Keane (219 K coins) – Clinical finisher and easy to link.
  • Gervinho (208 K coins) – Solid left-sided option with blistering pace.
  • Ebi Smolarek (201 K coins) – Great acceleration and strong finishing.
  • Joan Capdevila (154 K coins) – Reliable LB with good defensive awareness.

Losses (Below 130K coins)

These will sting if you submit high-rated fodder.

  • Tim Howard (91 K coins) – Decent keeper but rarely preferred.
  • Sonia Bompastor (88.5 K coins) – Balanced fullback with good passing and stamina.
  • Freddie Ljungberg (87.5 K coins) – Useful winger for starter squads.
  • Rui Costa (86.5 K coins) – Fun CAM, but outpaced by newer options.
  • Steve McManaman (83.5 K coins) – Smooth on the ball, average finishing.
  • John Arne Riise (80.5 K coins) – Strong shot power and solid defensive stats.
  • Guti (73.5 K coins) – Elegant passer but lacks pace.
  • Ludovic Giuly (70 K coins) – Quick but lacks end product.
  • Park Ji-sung (69 K coins) – High work rate, but doesn’t fit the current meta.
  • Scott (64.5 K coins) – Ordinary right-back.
  • Hidetoshi Nakata (62 K coins) – Decent balance, low impact.
  • Landon Donovan (59.5 K coins) – Feels stiff on the ball.
  • DaMarcus Beasley (59.5 K coins) – Lacks physicality.
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjær (58 K coins) – Average shooting and agility.
  • Tomáš Rosický (58 K coins) – Good dribbling, low power.
  • Jerzy Dudek (56 K coins) – Non-meta keeper.
  • Fara Williams (53.5 K coins) – Too short for her position.
  • Jamie Carragher (48 K coins) – Outdated CB, poor agility.
  • Dirk Kuyt (39 K coins) – Decent effort, not meta.
  • Dimitar Berbatov (34.75 K coins) – Great control, too slow.
  • Al Jaber (34.25 K coins) – Average finishing.
  • Jorge Campos (31.5 K coins) – Fun, but too small in goal.
  • Clint Dempsey (30 K coins) – Feels heavy.
  • Peter Crouch (25.5 K coins) – A meme pick only.
  • Nwankwo Kanu (22.5 K coins) – Lacks pace.
  • Tim Cahill (21.75 K coins) – Limited meta use.
  • Noor (19 K coins) – Lowest-value Hero and clear loss.

Is It Worth Completing?

Probably not, unless you’re in it for the gamble. The last Max 86 Hero SBC was heavily downvoted by the community, sitting at around 78% negative feedback on major forums due to poor rewards and too many duplicate or low-value pulls.

With most Heroes below 100K, the odds of hitting a loss are high. The value-to-cost ratio doesn’t look great unless you pull someone like Jaap Stam, Yaya Touré, or Ramires.

If you’ve got plenty of untradeable fodder and enjoy the thrill, it’s fine to take a chance. But if you’re saving coins for Ratings Reload Team 2 or upcoming promos, this SBC is one to think twice about.

Expect it to arrive Wednesday at 19:00 CEST during the evening content drop.