This holiday tradition brings significant squad upgrades, position-shifted players, and a fresh wave of legendary Icons and Heroes to the game.
Here is your comprehensive guide to the release schedule, player highlights, and content to expect over the next few weeks.
Release Schedule and Key Dates
Winter Wildcards is a multi-week event that bridges the gap between the holiday season and the highly anticipated Team of the Year (TOTY) in January.
* Promo Start (Team 1): Friday, December 19, 2025 (Live Now)
* Team 2 Release: Friday, December 26, 2025
* Team 3 Release: Friday, January 2, 2026
* Best of Winter Re-Release: Currently in packs (featuring top items from previous promos).
> Note: Content typically refreshes daily at 6 PM GMT / 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT.
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Featured Players and Dual-Position Items
The standout mechanic this year is the introduction of Dual-Position releases for certain players, giving you two different versions of the same star with adjusted stats and positions.
| Player | Version A | Version B |
| Ousmane Dembélé | 91 ST | 91 CAM |
| Federico Valverde | 90 CM | 90 RB |
| Claudia Pina | 88 ST | 88 LW |
| Trinity Rodman | 88 ST | 88 RM |
| Ivan Cordoba (Hero) | 88 CB | 88 RB |
Winter Wildcards Icons and Heroes

These legendary items are the “chase” cards of the promo, often featuring major boosts and unique PlayStyles.
* Zinedine Zidane (95 CAM)
* Ronaldinho (94 LW)
* Johan Cruyff (94 CAM)
* George Best (91 RW)
* Claudio Pizarro (New Hero – 87 ST)
* Jill Scott (New Hero – 87 CM)
SBCs, Objectives, and Rewards
Winter Wildcards is famous for its daily content grind. Make sure to log in every day to maximize your club’s value.
* Daily Player SBCs: Expected daily releases of boosted players. Early leaks and releases include names like Alexander Isak and Moises Caicedo.
* Icon SBCs: A “Baby Icon” SBC is live for those looking to gamble their fodder for a legend.
* Winter Wildcards Home Kit: Available in the Store. Wearing this kit while completing specific Objectives often rewards bonus XP and Season Progress.
* Crafting Upgrades: Keep an eye out for repetitive upgrade SBCs (like the 80+ Player Pick) to recycle common cards into high-rated fodder.
Market and Preparation Tips
With high pack volume and desirable SBCs, the market will be volatile.
* Hold Fodder: High-rated cards (87–90) usually rise in price when popular Icon or Player SBCs drop.
* Daily Login: Even if you cannot play matches, log into the Web App or Console to claim daily rewards and check for Daily Login completion SBCs.
* Position Shift Strategy: Use the position-swapped cards (like RB Valverde) to solve chemistry issues in unique hybrid squads.