FC 26 Ultimate Team: How to Complete the Cha Bum-kun FUT Birthday Icon SBC
By Alfie Carrington••3 min read
The FUT Birthday celebration continues to deliver legendary content in FC 26, and the latest addition is none other than the South Korean trailblazer, Cha Bum-kun. This special Icon card arrives via a comprehensive Squad Building Challenge, offering players the chance to add one of the most clinical forwards in Bundesliga history to their Ultimate Team. As part of the birthday festivities, this version of the card features upgraded stats and skill moves or weak foot boosts that make him a top-tier option for any competitive squad. Completing the Cha Bum-kun SBC also grants a 5-match loan version, allowing you to test his lethal finishing before fully committing your fodder.
The Legend of Tscha Bum: Historical Impact and Achievements
Cha Bum-kun is widely regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. Known in Germany as "Tscha Bum" for his thunderous striking ability, he was a pioneer for Asian players in Europe. During his illustrious career in the Bundesliga, primarily with Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen, Cha amassed an incredible 98 goals in 308 league appearances—a record for a foreign player that stood for over a decade. His impact wasn't just limited to domestic success; he was instrumental in winning the UEFA Cup twice, first with Frankfurt in 1980 and later with Leverkusen in 1988, where he scored a crucial equalizer in the final. For the South Korean national team, he remains the all-time leading goalscorer with 58 goals, cementing his status as a national hero and a global icon of the game.
On a Loan
Complete this challenge to earn the 5-match Loan version of FUT Birthday Icon Cha Bum-kun.
5,800
6,600
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 83
85-Rated Squad
Exchange an 85-Rated Squad.
19,250
18,500
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 85
Top-notch
Exchange a squad featuring a TOTW player.
40,000
36,750
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Team of the Week
- •Team Rating: Min. 86
86-Rated Squad
Exchange an 86-Rated Squad.
29,000
26,500
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 86
87-Rated Squad
Exchange an 87-Rated Squad.
52,500
47,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Team of the Week
- •Team Rating: Min. 87
88-Rated Squad
Exchange an 88-Rated Squad.
60,500
52,000
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 88
88-Rated Squad
Exchange an 88-Rated Squad.
61,000
53,500
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 88
88-Rated Squad
Exchange an 88-Rated Squad.
61,500
52,000
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 88
89-Rated Squad
Exchange an 89-Rated Squad.
86,500
76,500
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 89
89-Rated Squad
Exchange an 89-Rated Squad.
86,500
77,000
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 89
Rewards Analysis: Is the Cha Bum-kun SBC Worth It?
With 10 individual segments to complete, this Icon SBC is a significant investment. The total estimated cost sits at approximately 502,550 on consoles and 446,850 on PC. However, the pack returns are substantial, providing a Rare Gold Pack and multiple Premium Mixed Players Packs along the way. Given the historical performance of Cha Bum-kun's cards in Ultimate Team—characterized by high pace, exceptional physical strength, and clinical shooting—this FUT Birthday version is expected to be a meta-defining striker. The total rewards value is estimated at 19,250, helping to offset the high cost of the SBC segments if you manage to pull some high-rated fodder or promotional cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Cha Bum-kun SBC expire?
- The SBC is available until April 6, 2026, giving you plenty of time to accumulate fodder through objectives and rewards.
- Is Cha Bum-kun's FUT Birthday card better than his base Icon?
- Yes, the FUT Birthday version typically features significant upgrades to skill moves, weak foot, and overall pace/dribbling stats compared to the standard Icon version.
- How many segments are required for this SBC?
- There are 10 challenges in total, ranging from low-rated squads to high-rated elite teams.
