EA Sports has released a new World Cup-based Showdown Squad Building Challenge in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, featuring Morocco's Hakim Ziyech and Spain's Ferran Torres. The two nations will clash in the much-anticipated round of 16 in the iconic tournament. EA Sports has capitalized on the hype surrounding this fixture by releasing these two cards in the title.
The concept of Showdown SBCs is an interesting one. It sees the card belonging to the winning team get a +2 overall rating upgrade, with both player items receiving a +1 in the case of a draw. Not only does this provide engaging content in FUT, but it also draws more attention to already hyped fixtures.
The Hakim Ziyech SBC has two individual segments, which have the following requirements in-game:
The Ferran Torres SBC has three individual segments, which have the following requirements in-game:
The expected cost of the former is around 58,000 coins, with that of the latter being around 82,000 coins in the current transfer market.
Hakim Ziyech and Ferran Torres have both received 86-rated cards in the latest Showdown SBC. The Moroccan maestro possesses the following stats in the six key aspects:
Meanwhile, the Spanish forward from FC Barcelona possesses the following stats:
Both cards have their own pros and cons when it comes to their in-game performance. While they possess impressive stats, Ziyech has a two-star weak foot, which will severely restrict his abilities in-game. Similarly, Ferran Torres is more expensive than Ziyech but lacks the five-star skill moves the Moroccan superstar can perform.
However, both SBCs are priced reasonably, and FUT enthusiasts will find the cards worth investing in, especially if they believe the particular team will win their upcoming tie.
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