Cornerstones Nico Paz SBC overview (EA FC 26)

The Cornerstones Nico Paz Squad Building Challenge drops an 85-rated CAM for Como in Serie A. The item is left‑footed, 6'1" (186cm), with 4★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot. The total cost sits in the low‑to‑mid 30K range, with a combined set price around 34.55K coins at time of writing. The SBC is not repeatable and is scheduled to expire on October 6, 2025.

All Nico Paz SBC challenges (costs and rewards)

Segment Key requirements Reward Estimated segment cost
84‑Rated Squad Submit an 84‑rated squad Gold Pack (tradeable) 15.00K
83‑Rated Squad Submit an 83‑rated squad Small Electrum Players Pack (tradeable) 7.85K
Serie A Minimum team rating 82; at least 1 player from Serie A x2 Players Pack (tradeable) 6.25K
Argentina Minimum team rating 81; at least 1 player from Argentina x2 Players Pack (tradeable) 5.45K
Total 4 segments Cornerstones Nico Paz (85) ~34.55K
Note: Segment prices and the total fluctuate with the transfer market and available fodder.

The Nico Paz Cornerstones item (stats, traits, chemistry)

Category Details
Position(s) CAM (primary), CM (alt)
Foot / Height Left / 186cm (6'1")
Skill moves / Weak foot 4★ / 3★
Face stats PAC 84, SHO 80, PAS 84, DRI 86, DEF 56, PHY 70
Key in‑game attributes Finishing 85, Long Shots 86, Short Pass 89, Long Pass 87, Ball Control 89, Dribbling 89, Stamina 82, Strength 72
PlayStyles Finesse Shot, Dead Ball, Incisive Pass, Inventive, Technical
AcceleRATE Controlled
Chemistry styles often used Engine, Maestro, Basic

The profile leans creative: strong passing and close control (Short/Long Pass 89/87; Ball Control/Dribbling 89/89) with enough pace to carry attacks. Physicals are balanced for a tall CAM, and his PlayStyles support set pieces, finesse finishing, and threaded through balls.

Is the Nico Paz SBC worth completing?

For roughly 33K–35K coins, this is a flexible early‑game CAM who can also slide back to CM in possession‑heavy systems. You’re getting 80+ across pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling, 4★ skills, plus a passing toolkit that fits a creator role behind the striker. If you’re building around Serie A links or need a left‑footed playmaker who can hit finesse shots and deliver from dead balls, the value is solid at this price point.

Players prioritizing premium traits (PlayStyle+) or elite weak foot may look elsewhere, but as a cost‑controlled creative hub, Paz lands in a sweet spot for many squads.

Availability window

Status Dates
Active Released September 29, 2025 — expires October 6, 2025
Repeatable No

If you’re sitting on 81–85 fodder or can craft upgrade packs efficiently, the coin outlay drops further, making this an easy pickup before it leaves the SBC tab.