FC 27 Leon Goretzka SBC: Requirements, Score System, and Cost Analysis
Welcome to the latest Ultimate Team squad building challenge guide. EA Sports has dropped an exciting new score-based SBC featuring a special FC Heritage item for Leon Goretzka. Unlike classic challenges, this innovative score-based format changes how you utilize your club inventory. Let's dive deep into everything you need to know about completing the Leon Goretzka SBC efficiently.
How Score-Based SBCs Work in FC 27
If you are tired of worrying about chemistry lines and precise position modifiers, score-based Squad Building Challenges are a breath of fresh air. There is no squad formation to build and zero chemistry requirements. Instead, you simply submit any player items directly from your club. Every single player item in the game possesses a fixed grading score. The challenge is successfully completed the moment the combined grading score of your submitted players hits or exceeds the target score requirement. Some segments or challenges may enforce restrictions, such as requiring players with a minimum OVR.
Leon Goretzka
Earn a special FC Heritage Leon Goretzka.
Requirements
- •OVR Min: 45
Cost Analysis and Finding the Best Value
Because this is a score-based challenge, managing your club stock smartly is key to keeping your expenses low. The absolute cheapest way to reach the required score threshold is to submit players who offer the lowest price per grading score. Estimated market expenses sit around {console_price} on consoles and {pc_price} on PC, though you can drastically reduce this by utilizing untradeables already sitting in your club storage. Always look at fodder values before purchasing players off the transfer market to maximize your return on investment, especially with rewards valued at approximately 5,000.
Cheapest combinations
Prices for PS / XboxEstimate based on the current lowest market price of each player. Buying many copies pushes prices up, so real costs can be higher.
Option 1
Total cost
124,000Total score
130,200Surplus
200Players
62
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Common | 2,100 | ×62 | 2,000 | 124,000 |
Option 2
Total cost
125,600Total score
130,310Surplus
310Players
157
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Common | 830 | ×157 | 800 | 125,600 |
Option 3
Total cost
159,600Total score
130,140Surplus
140Players
35
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Common | 5,500 | ×1 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| 86 | Common | 4,100 | ×30 | 5,000 | 150,000 |
| 83 | Common | 410 | ×4 | 650 | 2,600 |
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Open the toolLeon Goretzka Real-Life Performance and Club Journey
This special item celebrates the midfielder's high-profile move in the footballing world. On 27 August 2026, he joined English Premier League club Aston Villa on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Bayern Munich, committing to a two-year deal with an option for an additional season. Although early-season matches were disrupted due to minor knee problems and a lack of match fitness, he quickly integrated into the squad, making his club debut as a late substitute in a UEFA Champions League match against Fenerbahçe.
His initial challenges included a tough 0-3 defeat away to AFC Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup on 28 October 2026, which marked his first start for Aston Villa before being substituted in the 70th minute. He followed this up by starting and playing a full Premier League match against Fulham at Villa Park on 31 October 2026, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Most notably, he scored his first goal for Aston Villa—and his first in the Premier League—in the 53rd minute of a wild 4-4 draw away against Manchester United on 8 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need team chemistry for the Leon Goretzka SBC?
- No, this is a score-based SBC meaning chemistry and formation constraints do not exist. You just need to reach the target score.
- How is the score calculated?
- Every player item has a fixed grading score assigned to it. Your progress is measured by adding up the individual scores of all submitted players.
- Is the Leon Goretzka SBC repeatable?
- No, this challenge can only be completed once before it expires on November 21, 2026.
