The Antonio Rüdiger FUTTIES card is a 97-rated center back in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, unlocked by completing a four-part Squad Building Challenge. It is an untradeable defensive item aimed at endgame squads, and the whole set can be finished for roughly the price of one high-end special card if you build each squad with cheap fodder.
Quick answer: Submit four squads (Real Madrid, Germany, LALIGA, and Top Form) before the SBC expires on August 22, 2026. Filling each with the lowest-priced qualifying cards costs about 139,900 coins in total, and Rüdiger lands in your club untradeable once the final squad is confirmed.
Antonio Rüdiger FUTTIES SBC requirements
The set is made up of four separate squads. Each one has a team rating floor and one inclusion rule you must satisfy. The card released on August 8, 2026, and stays active until August 22, 2026, so plan the builds before that window closes.
| Challenge | Squad rating | Inclusion rule |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 88 | Min. 1 player from Real Madrid |
| Germany | 89 | Min. 1 player from Germany |
| LALIGA | 89 | Min. 1 player from LALIGA |
| Top Form | 89 | Min. 1 player from TOTW, TOTS, or FOF |
Tip: Untradeable duplicates and packed fodder cut the coin cost sharply. The prices below assume you buy everything fresh from the transfer market at the cheapest end.
Cheapest solution for each squad
Real Madrid (88-rated)
Anchor this squad with a single Festival of Football item rated above 90 to lift the average, then pad the rest with cheap 88s, 87s, and 86s. Slot in one Real Madrid player to meet the club rule.
- One 90+ FOF card: 10,000–15,000 coins
- Four 88-rated cards: 900–2,500 coins each
- Three 87-rated cards: 800–1,300 coins each
- Three 86-rated cards: 800–1,000 coins each
Approximate cost: 18,400–31,900 coins.
Germany (89-rated)
The higher rating floor needs a stronger core. Pair a 93+ FOF item with one 89-rated card, then fill out the rest with 88s and 87s. Add a German player to satisfy the nation rule.
- One 93+ FOF card: 10,000–15,000 coins
- One 89-rated card: 3,500–5,000 coins
- Five 88-rated cards: 900–2,500 coins each
- Four 87-rated cards: 800–1,300 coins each
Approximate cost: 21,200–37,700 coins.
LALIGA (89-rated)
This is the most expensive segment because it leans on three FOF items to hit the 89 average. A single LALIGA player covers the league requirement.
- Three 90+ FOF cards: 10,000–15,000 coins each
- One 88-rated card: 900–2,500 coins
- Six 87-rated cards: 800–1,300 coins each
- One 86-rated card: 800–1,000 coins
Approximate cost: 36,500–56,300 coins.
Top Form (89-rated)
The build mirrors the LALIGA squad, but here at least one player must come from TOTW, TOTS, or FOF. The three FOF items you already need double as that special-card inclusion.
- Three 90+ FOF cards: 10,000–15,000 coins each
- One 88-rated card: 900–2,500 coins
- Six 87-rated cards: 800–1,300 coins each
- One 86-rated card: 800–1,000 coins
Approximate cost: 36,500–56,300 coins.
Total cost and how to confirm it worked
Add the four segments together and the full set runs to about 139,900 coins on the cheapest solutions. The number swings higher if you buy premium fodder or lower if you drop in untradeable cards from your club.
| Squad | Approx. coin cost |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 18,400–31,900 |
| Germany | 21,200–37,700 |
| LALIGA | 36,500–56,300 |
| Top Form | 36,500–56,300 |
Once you submit the fourth squad, the challenge marks as complete and the 97-rated Rüdiger drops straight into your club as an untradeable item. If a squad refuses to submit, check the rating floor first, then confirm the club, nation, league, or special-card rule is met. Those two conditions are the only reasons a valid-looking squad gets rejected.
Is the 97-rated Rüdiger worth the coins?
For an endgame defense, the card earns its price. It combines 94 Pace, 98 Physicality, and 97 Defending, so it can chase down quick strikers and win physical battles at the same time. The 99 Aggression and 98 Strength make it a wall against strong forwards.
What sets it apart is the passing and versatility. Five-star skill moves and a five-star weak foot on a center back are rare, and the 99 Short Passing with 99 Long Passing lets you build out from the back without misplaced passes under pressure. The card is a natural CB with Defender and Stopper roles, but it also fits at right back, left back, or in midfield as a Deep-Lying Playmaker or Box-to-Box option.
If you want a defender who can hold the back line and start attacks, finish the four squads before the August 22 deadline and Rüdiger slots straight into an endgame team.
