FC 26 Time Warp Jonas Hofmann SBC solutions, cost, and value

Jonas Hofmann has joined the Time Warp promo in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team with a new 87-rated CAM item, available exclusively through a limited-time Squad Building Challenge. The upgrade jumps from his 78-rated base card to a version tuned for the current meta, with four-star skill moves, a four-star weak foot, and PlayStyles like Technical+, Incisive Pass, Tiki Taka, and Low Driven Shot that suit a creative attacking role.

The SBC is non-repeatable, built around two relatively simple squads, and sits in the mid-budget tier at roughly 38–40k coins. It targets Bundesliga and Germany chemistry, while also nudging you to spend two Team of the Week items.

Time Warp Jonas Hofmann SBC requirements (all segments)

The challenge is split into two squads: one focused on Germany, the other on the Bundesliga. Both share the same core structure.

Completing both segments earns the 87-rated Time Warp Jonas Hofmann as the group reward. The total projected outlay is roughly 38.4–39k coins on both console and PC markets, depending on current prices for 83-rated fodder and Team of the Week cards.

Cheapest squad solutions for Germany segment

The Germany segment only needs one German player and one Team of the Week card within an 83 overall squad. That gives a lot of flexibility to lean on low-chemistry, low-cost 82–83 fodder.

A representative 83-rated solution using one in-form looks like this:

Any 83-rated German card can satisfy the nationality requirement here, so if you already have an 83 German untradeable, you can swap it in for Gundogan and keep the squad rating intact.

Cheapest squad solutions for Bundesliga segment

The Bundesliga squad mirrors the structure of the Germany segment, but shifts the focus to the league rather than nationality. You still need one Team of the Week player and an 83 team rating, with at least one Bundesliga card in the XI.

Because the requirements are identical, you can reuse almost the same rating structure:

The only strict condition you need to keep in mind is that at least one player must be from the Bundesliga. That can be done by slotting in any cheap 83-rated Bundesliga gold in place of a non-league card while maintaining the overall rating.

How to complete each Hofmann SBC segment efficiently

Step 1: Check your club for untradeable 83-rated cards and low-value Team of the Week items. Prioritize using untradeables first, since they have no coin value and help reduce the effective cost of the SBC.

Step 2: For the Germany squad, slot in a German player rated 83 or higher and one Team of the Week item, then fill the rest with 82–83 fodder until the overall rating hits 83. Chemistry is not a constraint, so you can mix leagues and nations without penalty.

Step 3: For the Bundesliga squad, repeat the process with at least one Bundesliga player in the starting XI plus one Team of the Week card. Again, use your cheapest 83s and a couple of 82s to balance the ratings.

Step 4: If you are missing 83s or TOTW cards, buy only what you need from the transfer market. Avoid overpaying for “popular” fodder; most 83s are interchangeable in these squads, so go for the lowest-listed options in the rating band.

Time Warp Jonas Hofmann stats and PlayStyles

The Time Warp version of Jonas Hofmann is built to operate as a central attacking midfielder but can also slide into wider or deeper roles in flexible systems. The standout traits for this card are:

• Overall rating: 87, a significant upgrade on his 78 base item.
• Skill moves and weak foot: Four-star in both categories, giving him enough variety for most attacking patterns without entering five-star territory.
• PlayStyles: Technical+ for sharper ball control and dribbling, Incisive Pass for through-ball effectiveness, Tiki Taka for quick combinations in tight spaces, and Low Driven Shot for reliable finishing on the ground.

These traits collectively push Hofmann towards a high-volume creator profile who can carry the ball between the lines, link play with one-touch passing, and still contribute with low, accurate shots inside the box.

Overall SBC cost, pack value, and expiry

Putting both squads together, the full Jonas Hofmann Time Warp SBC lands around these numbers:

• Total cost: roughly 38.4k coins on console and about 39k on PC.
• Packs back: two Small Electrum Players Packs (both tradeable), one from each segment.
• Estimated pack value: around 6.4k coins in expected return, heavily dependent on luck.
• Availability window: the SBC is live until January 12, 2026.

The packs soften the cost slightly, but the main reason to complete this challenge is the card itself. The value calculation leans on how much you use Bundesliga or Germany squads and how short you are on an agile, creative CAM with good links.

Is Time Warp Jonas Hofmann worth completing?

For players running a Bundesliga setup or stacking German links, Hofmann slots naturally into hybrid and full-league squads, especially as an advanced playmaker or secondary attacker behind a striker. His upgraded rating, double four-star profile, and meta-relevant PlayStyles make him more than just a fodder sink.

At around 40k, the SBC sits comfortably under the price where you would expect an 87-rated, chemistry-friendly CAM with strong traits to trade on the open market. If you already have spare Team of the Week fodder and a surplus of 83s, the effective cost drops further, turning Hofmann into a relatively efficient club upgrade.

If your team already has multiple higher-tier attacking midfielders from the same league or nation, or if your coin balance is tight heading into later promos, it can be reasonable to skip and save for more transformative cards. For most Bundesliga-oriented squads, though, this Time Warp Hofmann is a solid, short-term upgrade at a manageable price.