EA FC 26 gets new rumors about its upcoming Team of the Year (TOTY) promotion in early 2026. According to leaks from the reliable profile FUTSheriff on social media, French forward Michael Olise, now a star at Bayern Munich, is set to receive a special item via a Squad Building Challenge (SBC) as part of the “Honorable Mentions.” The SBC, which is a way for players to earn special cards by completing specific tasks, is expected to arrive in the game soon, during the TOTY season. This news is especially relevant for Bayern and Ultimate Team fans, as, according to the same leaks, no player from the Bavarian club appeared in the main TOTY lineup.
The leaked item promises to be a powerful version of the player, with an 89 overall and the valuable Technical+ and Finesse Shot+ PlayStyles, which are essential in the current game meta for playmaking and finishing. Thus, the card would be a direct upgrade from the player’s 88-rated Joga Bonito version, which costs over 200 thousand coins on the market. Due to this power, it is estimated that the cost to complete Olise’s SBC in EA FC 26 could be around 400 thousand Ultimate Team coins, an investment considered high, but one that could be worth it for those seeking an elite winger.
What to expect from Olise’s SBC
The Frenchman already has other special cards this season, but this TOTY Honorable Mentions version has the potential to be the best, thanks to the boost in attributes and special skills. Furthermore, the arrival of this SBC serves as a sort of consolation for Bayern Munich fans, who saw big names from the squad, like Jamal Musiala or Harry Kane, left out of the previously leaked main selection. In other words, EA Sports seems to be using the “Honorable Mentions” to please different fan niches within the Ultimate Team mode.
It’s important to remember that all information is still based on leaks, although the source, FUTSheriff, has a very reliable track record. Therefore, while we await EA’s official announcement, the Brazilian EA FC 26 community is already starting to plan their clubs and save coins for this possible challenge. So, if you are a fan of the player or Bayern, keep an eye on the official news in the coming weeks.
