FC 26: How to Complete the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick SBC & Maximize Your Rewards
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The latest Squad Building Challenge (SBC) has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team: the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick. This exciting repeatable SBC offers you the chance to earn 5 out of 10 Rare Gold Player Items, each rated 79 or higher, significantly boosting your club's depth or providing valuable fodder for other challenges. You can complete this SBC up to 3 times, giving you multiple opportunities to land some top-tier talent!
How to Complete the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick SBC
To complete the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick SBC, you'll need to submit squads that meet specific requirements across two individual challenges. Successfully completing each challenge will grant you additional rewards, making the overall investment even more appealing. Below are the full requirements for both challenges.
Gold Challenge
Exchange a Squad featuring Gold Players.
5,000
4,500
Requirements
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Exactly Gold Players
Gold Challenge
Exchange a Squad featuring Gold Players.
5,000
4,700
Requirements
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Exactly Gold Players
The approximate cost to complete both challenges of the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick SBC is around 10,000 coins on console and 9,200 coins on PC. This cost can fluctuate based on market conditions, so always check player prices before committing. Given the potential rewards, this SBC presents a decent value proposition, especially if you have untradeable players in your club to use.
Rewards Analysis: Is It Worth It?
The primary reward for completing the 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick is, as the name suggests, a Player Pick where you get to choose 5 players from a selection of 10 Rare Gold Player Items, all rated 79 or higher. This format is fantastic as it significantly increases your chances of getting usable players or high-rated fodder compared to a regular pack. With 10 options presented, you have more flexibility to pick players that fit your squad or are valuable for other SBCs.
In addition to the main player pick, you'll also receive two Silver Packs (one for each challenge completed). While these may not seem like much, they can often contain players or consumables that can be sold for a small profit or used in other low-rated SBCs, further reducing the overall cost of the challenge. The total value of all rewards is approximately 0 coins, making it a potentially profitable venture.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! The 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick SBC is available until February 23, 2026, giving you ample time to complete it multiple times before it expires.
