The notification hit while I was scrolling through my squad: Campaign Rewind was back and something felt different. I opened the pack screen and realized EA had quietly tightened the pool. I sat there, heart racing, weighing whether to risk the pick.
I’ve chased these Player Pick SBCs across three cycles, and I’ll tell you what matters: the pool, the timing, and the rare moments that change a club’s season. You’re about to get the full rewards list, a short strategy note, and the practical cues I use when deciding whether to pull the trigger.
My inbox was full of alerts the morning EA republished the SBC — here’s what changed
EA Sports has returned the 1 of 5 86+ Campaign Rewind Player Pick to FC 26 Ultimate Team, and the update matters. Unlike the prior version, EA removed every card rated 85 and below from the pool. That raises the floor and shifts the odds in favor of usable cards — but it also concentrates disappointment if you hit a dud.
The pick contains every card that was released as an SBC between Sept. 20, 2025 and Feb. 20. I checked FUTBIN and the trade threads on the official forums to confirm the window; it’s the same set most community trackers flagged when the promo first ran.
What cards are in the 86+ Campaign Rewind Player Pick SBC?
Short answer: a long list. Below is every eligible item in the current pick pool. Base Heroes and Base Icons that originally appeared as SBCs are excluded.
- Galeno Winter Wildcards 86
- Boungiourno Winter Wildcards 86
- Santos Unbreakables 86
- Tavernier Thunderstruck 86
- Tagliafico Thunderstruck 86
- Burkardt POTM 86
- Cavani Showdown 86
- Rashford Ultimate Scream 86
- Paul Pogba Ultimate Scream 86
- Thauvin POTM 86
- Patrick Schick Ratings Reload 86
- Jakobsson Time Warp 86
- Ashley Young Time Warp 86
- Alex Baena World Tour 86
- Loic Bade Joga Bonito 86
- Saad Joga Bonito 86
- Joshua Duranville Joga Bonito 86
- Christopher Nkunku Thunderstruck 86
- Mason Greenwood POTM 86
- Mbeumo POTM 86
- Zambo Anguissa POTM 86
- Fridolina Rolfo Ultimate Scream 86
- Arda Guler Ratings Reload 86
- Jarrod Bowen World Tour 86
- Martin Zubimendi Cornerstones 86
- Carlos Baleba Winter Wildcards 86
- Emre Can Winter Wildcards 86
- Udol Unbreakables 86
- Berhalter Showdown 86
- Soucek Captains 86
- Gwinn Captains 86
- Zalazar Primetime 86
- Pope Foundations 86
- Joao Pedro Ratings Reload 86
- Calvert-Lewin POTM 87
- Marta Torrejon Time Warp 87
- Hoffman Time Warp 87
- Ashley Cole Winter Wildcards Icon 87
- Joe Gomez Winter Wildcards 87
- Raphael Guerreiro Winter Wildcards 87
- Sebastien Haller Unbreakables 87
- Zeballos Joga Bonito 87
- Viktor Gyokeres Flashback 87
- Miedema Flashback 87
- Gabi Portilho Showdown 87
- Ona Batlle Ultimate Scream 87
- Pulisic POTM 87
- Pedro Time Warp 87
- Nemanja Matic Time Warp 87
- Ledley King Winter Wildcards 87
- Chawinga Winter Wildcards 87
- Manuel Locatelli Winter Wildcards 87
- Mohamed Kudus Winter Wildcards 87
- Thauvin POTM 87
- Olise POTM 87
- Jamie Vardy POTM 87
- Lucas Paqueta Joga Bonito 87
- Grace Geyoro Thunderstruck 87
- Pacho Thunderstruck 87
- Savinho FC Pro 87
- Wendie Renard Flashback 87
- Alba Redondo Primetime 87
- Phil Foden Ultimate Scream 87
- Endrick Ligue 1 POTM 87
- Ella Toone Winter Wildcards 87
- Bombito Winter Wildcards 87
- Aursnes Showdown 87
- Muriqi POTM 87
- Robin Le Normand Winter Wildcards 87
- Zinchenko Unbreakables 87
- Johann Cruyff Winter Wildcards 87
- Igor Thiago POTM 87
- Claudia Pina POTM 87
- Hasegawa Joga Bonito 87
- Gabriel Martinelli Showdown 87
- Sorloth Showdown 87
- Angel Di Maria Flashback 87
- Yeremy Pino Primetime 87
- Cambiaso Primetime 87
- Park Ji Sung Ultimate Scream Hero 87
- Knauff Knockout Royalty 87
- Corley Future Stars 88
- Yeremy Pino Future Stars 88
- Domande Future Stars 88
- Dimarco POTM 88
- Kika Nazareth Future Stars 88
- Essien Winter Wildcards Icon 88
- Ronaldinho Winter Wildcards Icon 88
- Dempsey Unbreakables Hero 88
- Berbatov Joga Bonito Hero 88
- Press End of an Era 88
- Jordi Alba End of an Era 88
- Sergio Busquets End of an Era 88
- Lookman Knockout Royalty 88
- Etta Young Future Stars 88
- Arturo Vidal Time Warp 88
- Jules Kounde Flashback 88
- Riley End of an Era 88
- Carter Knockout Royalty 88
- Mkhitarya Knockout Royalty 88
- Jana Future Stars 88
- Esposito Future Stars 88
- Tanikawa Future Stars 88
- De Ketelaere Winter Wildcards 88
- Hall Winter Wildcards 88
- De Paul Showdown 88
- Fernando Torres Thunderstruck Icon 88
- Dunn End of an Era 89
- Mastantuano Showdown 89
- Dani Olmo Flashback 89
- Ewa Pajor POTM 89
- Alexander Isak Winter Wildcards 89
- Guro Reiten Flashback 89
- Alexis Sanchez Time Warp 89
- Moses Caicedo Winter Wildcards 89
- Ronald Koeman Thunderstruck 89
- Eva Navarro Showdown 89
- Mead Knockout Royalty 89
- Silva Knockout Royalty Hero 89
- Mayulu Future Stars 89
- Upamecano Flashback 89
- Richards Future Stars Hero 89
- Dorgu Future Stars 89
- Kadidiatou Diani Winter Wildcards 89
- Georges Future Stars 90
- Cristiano Ronaldo TOTY HM 90
- de Ligt Flashback 90
- Courtois Winter Wildcards 90
- Harry Kane POTM 90
- Lautaro Martinez POTM 90
- Lamine Yamal POTM 90
- Chiellini Knockout Royalty Icon 90
- Pulisic TOTY HM 90
- Dumornay TOTY HM 90
- Gabriel TOTY HM 90
- Michael Olise TOTY HM 90
- Frimpong Flashback 90
- Martinez POTM 90
- Gravenberch TOTY HM 90
- Sissi TOTY Icon 90
- Messi TOTY HM 90
- Karchaoui TOTY HM 90
- Smith Time Warp Icon 90
- Martinez TOTY HM 91
- Harry Kane POTM 91
- Totti TOTY Icon 91
- Lavelle TOTY HM 91
- Schellin Thunderstruck Icon 91
- Del Piero Pro Winners Icon 91
- Butragueno TOTY Icon 91
- Pirlo Time Warp Icon 91
- Lamine Yamal POTM 91
- Erling Haaland POTM 91
- Kylian Mbappe POTM 91
- Wilson Flashback 92
- Baggio Time Warp Icon 82
- Rooney TOTY Icon 92
- Marcelo TOTY Icon 92
- Cafu Winter Wildcards Icon 92
- Beckenbauer Thunderstruck Icon 93
- Kylian Mbappe POTM 92
The market was noisy the moment the drop was announced — here’s how to read the room
When a pick removes the lower-rated pieces, sentiment spikes. I watch price graphs on FUTBIN and quick-snipe listings on the transfer market to see who’s moving.
Two small rules I follow: cap your risk, and choose timing over impulse. That’s the difference between wasting coins and swinging for a player who changes your matches.
How do I get this Player Pick SBC?
The Player Pick returned as an SBC in FC 26 Ultimate Team. You’ll find it under the SBC menu while the promo runs. Community trackers like FUTBIN and social channels from EA Sports are the fastest way to spot when it drops and when it disappears.
If you’re balancing coins and time, treat the pick like a strategic bet: set a limit, compare the current transfer prices for the 87–91+ names you want, and ask if that single pick could replace an investment in the transfer market.
The lobby was full of traders making quick decisions — here’s the short strategy I use
You don’t need every stat sheet to make a choice; you need a simple framework. I use three checks: immediate team fit, resale potential, and rarity value.
If you want a short checklist: target cards you can slot into your most-used formation, compare their market value on FUTBIN, and remember icons/TOTY HMs often carry collector premiums. Treat the pick like a calculated play, not a lottery ticket — like a slot machine with fewer blanks, and like a Swiss Army knife for squad flexibility.
If you want to argue the math, check FUTBIN price histories, scan the official EA Sports tweets for end dates, and watch community channels for packed reactions. I’ll be monitoring the market — what are you going to chase?