· Stochov (Striker SBC)
· Pablo Gavi (Showdown CM/CAM SBC)
Both are heavily influenced by price, play styles, and potential upgrades from real-life results. Let’s break them down properly.
Stochov SBC Review FUT 26 Coins– The “Bagsman” Striker
Stochov comes in around the 170K mark, and at first glance, that price actually feels low for what he offers.
Key strengths
He’s built like a complete forward:
· Elite finishing with finesse shots + low driven traits 
· Strong pace + dribbling combination
· Surprisingly solid physical presence
· Clean passing for link-up play
Even without a stacked list of meta playstyles, he still feels effective in-game due to raw stats.
In-game performance
From gameplay testing:
· He’s quick in bursts rather than constant sprinting
· Finishing inside and outside the box is consistent
· Can hold up play and combine well
· Feels smooth on the ball with technical dribbling
One key takeaway: He plays better than his playstyle list suggests.
Verdict on Stochov
For ~170K:
· Not broken/meta-defining
· But extremely reliable and fun
· Likely to drop in price further with market inflation around TOTS
Verdict: 8.5/10 – “Safe, fun, and efficient striker SBC”
Pablo Gavi Showdown SBC – The Upgrade Potential Beast
Gavi is the more interesting card long-term because of the Showdown upgrade system tied to the upcoming Champions League match. If Barça win (even 1–0), he gets a +2 upgrade to key stats not already boosted by previous increases.
Key strengths
Gavi is more of a:
· CAM / box-to-box hybrid
· Playmaker with defensive contribution
· Agile ball carrier in tight spaces
He comes with:
· Incisive passing playstyle 
· Tiki-taka style distribution 
· Strong technical dribbling
· Good defensive awareness for a CAM
In-game performance
He feels:
· Extremely responsive on left stick control
· Hard to dispossess despite not being physically dominant
· Excellent at quick one-touch passing
· Very strong in tight spaces around the box
The biggest surprise:
He does NOT get bullied despite average physical stats.
Weaknesses
· Shooting could use improvement unless upgraded
· Some finishing inconsistency under pressure
· Needs the right playstyle boosts (finesse/inventive style ideal)
Upgrade potential
If Barça win:
· He could reach ~93 rated
· Stat distribution becomes much more balanced
· Becomes a top-tier midfield option
Verdict on Gavi
· Already strong at ~45K
· Massive upside depending on real-world result
· Flexible in CAM or CM roles
Verdict: 9/10 – “Best value SBC with upgrade ceiling”
SBC Comparison – Who Should You Complete?
Gavi wins on value
· Cheaper
· Upgrade potential
· More versatile
· Better long-term investment
Stochov wins on pure finishing
· More direct striker output
· Better goal-scoring feel
· Less reliant on upgrades
Final Recommendation
If you can only pick one:
· Do Gavi first (must-complete value SBC)
· Pick up Stochov if you need a striker or want a fun attacker
If you’re running a Barça-themed squad:
· Completing both is a 200K combined bargain duo 
· Strong chemistry links and complementary playstyles
Final Word
This SBC drop is actually a great example of what FC 26 content should look like, with some players also looking to buy cheap Fut 26 Coins:
· One meta-adjacent striker (Stochov)
· One high-upside dynamic upgrade card (Gavi)
Neither are fully “game-breaking,” but both are:
· affordable
· effective
· fun to use
· future-proof in their own way
If Barça win their match, Gavi especially could jump into a completely different tier. For players looking to buy cheap EAFC 26 Coins build squads faster and experiment with these kinds of SBCs, MMOEXP is also commonly used by the community as a marketplace option for in-game resources and progression support.