Gianluigi Buffon Trophy Titans Icon SBC - How to Complete and Player Review
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The legendary presence of 'Gigi' has returned to the digital pitch. EA Sports has released the highly anticipated Gianluigi Buffon Trophy Titans Icon Squad Building Challenge (SBC) in FC 26. This special version celebrates one of the most decorated careers in football history, giving fans the chance to anchor their defense with a goalkeeper who defined an entire era of the sport.
The Immortal Career of an Italian Icon
- 2006 FIFA World Cup Winner: Buffon was pivotal in Italy's triumph, conceding only two goals throughout the entire tournament.
- Serie A Dominance: Won a record 10 Serie A titles during his legendary tenure with Juventus.
- Longevity Record: Holds the record for the most appearances in Serie A history and 176 caps for the Italian national team.
- Individual Excellence: Named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year a record 12 times and the first-ever goalkeeper to win the Golden Foot award.
Buffon's impact on football goes far beyond statistics. His performance in the 2006 World Cup remains one of the greatest individual showings by a goalkeeper, where he kept 5 clean sheets and made a miraculous save against Zinedine Zidane in the final. This Trophy Titans card reflects his 'Titan' status, earned through decades of loyalty to Juventus and unwavering excellence for the Azzurri. In FC 26, his high positioning and reflex attributes make him an immediate upgrade for almost any squad.
On a Loan
Complete this challenge to earn the 5-Match Loan version of Trophy Titans Icon Gianluigi Buffon.
4,200
4,400
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 82
Sempre Bianconero
Complete this challenge themed around Gianluigi Buffon's days at Juventus.
7,200
8,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Juventus
- •Team Rating: Min. 85
League Legend
Complete this challenge themed around Gianluigi Buffon's days in Serie A.
8,700
11,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Serie A Enilive
- •Team Rating: Min. 86
Mitico Gigi
Complete this challenge themed around Gianluigi Buffon's career with his national team.
10,750
16,250
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Italy
- •Team Rating: Min. 87
Top-notch
Exchange a squad featuring a TOTW or TOTS player.
34,750
40,250
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 89
89-Rated Squad
Exchange an 89-Rated Squad.
37,750
40,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 89
90-Rated Squad
Exchange a 90-Rated Squad.
54,500
56,000
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 90
90-Rated Squad
Exchange a 90-Rated Squad.
54,500
56,500
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 90
90-Rated Squad
Exchange a 90-Rated Squad.
55,500
56,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 90
90-Rated Squad
Exchange a 90-Rated Squad.
57,000
56,000
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 90
Is the Buffon Trophy Titans SBC Worth the Cost?
Completing all 10 segments of this SBC will currently cost approximately 324,850 on consoles and 346,400 on PC. While the price tag is significant, the rewards back are decent, including a Gold Players Pack and a Premium Electrum Players Pack. Given that this is likely one of the best goalkeeper cards we will see until the end of the game cycle, the investment is justified for those building Italian or Serie A-themed teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Buffon SBC expire?
- The SBC is available until June 14, 2026, giving you plenty of time to grind rewards.
- Is this card better than his base Icon version?
- Yes, the Trophy Titans version features significantly boosted stats and specialized PlayStyles that make him much more effective in the current meta.
- Can I use the loan version in FUT Champions?
- Yes, the SBC includes a 5-match loan which is perfect for testing the card in competitive modes before committing to the full SBC.
