FC26 News: Icon Captain Zlatan, Flashback Di Maria & Renard Leaked, New Captain Card Pool Inco

Author: Dylan John

The final day before FC26's new "Captain Cards" event goes live. Multiple leaks have already surfaced, featuring major content like Icon Captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Flashback Angel Di Maria, and Wendie Renard. Here’s a detailed breakdown and guide:

Today’s SBC features Brazilian player Leonardo, who currently plays in the Saudi Pro League. Priced around 34,000 FUT coins and rated 85 overall, he can play as a Striker, Attacking Midfielder, or Central Midfielder. With 4-star Skill Moves and Weak Foot, 88 Pace, and 86 Shooting, he looks decent on paper—but he lacks any PlayStyle+ traits, and his Saudi League chemistry makes him hard to link. Unless you’re building a Saudi or Brazilian squad, he’s probably not worth crafting. Even if he becomes Evolution-compatible later, his chemistry will still limit his use.

There are no new Evolution objectives today, but XP-focused tasks are still available. Completing them can help you reach higher Season Levels and unlock players like Rodrygo.

The upcoming Captain Cards event promises 43 players, many receiving significant PlayStyle+ upgrades. Leaked players with new PlayStyle+ traits include:

  • Gold Trivela: Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski

  • Gold Block: Virgil van Dijk

  • New "Technical Dribbler"+: Cristiano Ronaldo, Carles Puyol

Other notable Captain Cards include Dominik Szoboszlai, who comes with the "Incisive Pass" PlayStyle+, and Aurelien Tchouameni—a strong Evolution candidate thanks to his Real Madrid and French links, plus his secondary position as a Center Back.

Several SBCs have also been leaked. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will arrive as an Icon Captain representing Sweden, and his card design has already been revealed. A "Captain Showdown" SBC set will include Manuel Locatelli, Alexander Sorloth, Ilkay Gundogan, and Tomáš Souček. While the card designs suggest a matchup theme, it’s unclear which teams are actually facing off.

Two Flashback SBCs are also coming: one for Angel Di Maria and one for Wendie Renard. Di María now plays in the Argentine league, making chemistry difficult outside of Argentinian squads or teams using Argentine Icons. Wendie Renard has been a top-tier women’s Center Back in recent games, though her base Gold card is relatively slow—we’ll have to see if her Flashback receives a Pace boost.

A new Icon Pick SBC will offer a choice between Robin van Persie, Sol Campbell, and Luis Figo. None are considered meta, so this may be one to skip. On the Evolution side, a new Center Back-focused Evolution is coming soon, granting the "Panda" PlayStyle+ and stat upgrades. Tchouameni is expected to be eligible due to his secondary CB position.

With so many popular players in tomorrow’s Captain Cards pool, it’s a great time to open packs. If you’re playing Weekend League, Squad Battles, or Friendlies this weekend, consider saving your reward packs until the new event begins.

In short, tomorrow’s Captain Cards event brings a mix of fan favorites and competitive options. Plan your resources wisely, keep an eye on Evolution-ready players, and open those saved packs for your best shot at a big pull.