Black Friday Power Plays: Your Ultimate Player Card Guide

This week's Black Friday event has brought a wave of powerful player cards. Here is a breakdown of the best options and potential traps for each position to help you build a stronger squad.

Defensive Line Recommendations

Center-Backs

SBC Alberto is a must-consider option. His card boasts exceptional AI defensive stats, triggering automatic interceptions, combined with 89 pace and pinpoint long-passing ability. Valued around 900k on the market, completing his SBC for roughly 600k offers great value. Whether used as a CB for budget teams or a full-back for stacked squads, he excels at shutting down agile, dribble-heavy attackers.

Thunderstruck Maldini is the premium choice. A significant upgrade over previous versions, his tall, wide model and the Aerial Threat PlayStyle+ make him dominant in the air and effective at containing elusive forwards. With a Shadow chemistry style, his defensive stats near the maximum, giving him a major advantage in physical duels.

Full-Backs

Thunderstruck Dalot is an incredibly versatile option for either flank. Equipped with Bruiser and Technical PlayStyle+, along with Rapid+, he is strong in tackles, has 90+ pace, and is reliable in buildup. He is expected to be particularly effective on the right side.

Thunderstruck Theo Hernandez receives a boost in physicality, but his overall performance is similar to his high-end Evolutions. He is best for players with established squads looking for that final piece.

Midfield Core Picks

Thunderstruck Xavi is an ideal deep-lying playmaker. His Incisive Pass PlayStyle+ enables laser-guided through balls, and his high defensive work rate helps link defense and attack. While lacking the Relentless PlayStyle, he remains excellent in a central role, such as in a 4-5-1 formation.

Thunderstruck Calhanoglu is one of the most recommended cards this cycle. With a Trivela PlayStyle+ and several other useful PlayStyles, his long-range passing creates constant threats. Being 5-Star Weak Foot, balanced in shooting, dribbling, and physicality, he is a complete box-to-box midfielder.

Thunderstruck Vitinha offers a more agile, creative style. His elite dribbling, combined with the new Finesse Shot PlayStyle+, makes him a constant danger as an attacking midfielder or playmaker. Currently scarce on the market at around 600k FC coins, he is worth monitoring.

Forwards & Wingers

Wingers

Thunderstruck Raphinha retains the smooth feel of his Gold card, with an improved weak foot and the Rapid PlayStyle+ for explosive speed down the wing. A Hunter chemistry style is recommended to maximize his pace and shooting.

• Player to Avoid: Athenea has underperformed in-game, with inconsistent finishing and weak physical presence. She is a clear "skip" this week.

Thunderstruck Neto is a classic meta winger. As a left-footed right winger with the Finesse Shot PlayStyle+, his cut-inside-and-curler move is extremely effective. His sheer pace and this one reliable move make him a major threat on the right flank.

Strikers

Thunderstruck Ibrahimovic is a high-skill-ceiling, complete forward. He can finish, hold up play, and his 5-Star Skill Moves allow for fluid dribble combos, perfect for technical players—though he commands a premium price.

The top striker recommendation is Thunderstruck Eto'o. His pace is arguably the best in the game, making him nearly impossible to catch. His finishing is exceptionally reliable. This card is less dependent on perfect gameplay or connection and often outperforms other top-tier options in actual matches, making him a highly worthwhile acquisition.

Summary

Overall, the Black Friday player pool is strong, with great options across all positions.

• For Value Seekers: Focus on Alberto (SBC), Calhanoglu, and Eto'o.

• For Premium Squads: Target Maldini, Vitinha, and Ibrahimovic.

Good luck, and may your Black Friday packs and upgrades be successful.

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