As the FC 26 Ultimate Team season winds down, EA Sports has surprised fans with one of the most exciting Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) yet, the 99-rated Pro World ICON Laurent Blanc. Known for his legendary presence as a defender, Blanc now arrives in FC 26 Coins Ultimate Team as a top-tier option for those looking to strengthen their backline with a world-class center-back.

For FC 26 players, this SBC is particularly enticing. It's not just about adding a defensive legend to your squad, it's about doing so at a relatively affordable price compared to many high-end ICON releases. With some smart squad-building, trading, or efficient use of FIFA 26 Coins, you can secure Blanc's card and enjoy the benefits of his defensive dominance.

The Cost and Structure of Blanc's SBC

Completing Laurent Blanc's SBC requires finishing 15 challenges, with a total estimated cost of around 890,000 FIFA 26 Coins. While that figure may sound steep, it's actually quite reasonable in the current Ultimate Team market, especially given that this is a 99-rated Pro World ICON card.

The SBC will remain available for one month, giving FC 26 Players enough time to prepare squads, save packs, and generate the fodder needed to cut down on costs. Many gamers use high-rated untradeables collected from recent objectives and SBCs, which reduces the overall coin investment significantly.

Challenge Breakdown and Rewards

The challenges are structured in a way that blends both high-rated squads and themed submissions. Here's how they're organized:

Early challenges like Born Legend and Rising Star require Bronze and Silver squads, offering small packs as rewards. These are straightforward and cheap to complete.

Mid-tier challenges introduce requirements such as an 87-rated squad (which grants a 5-game loan version of Blanc) and several 91–93-rated squads. These are the bulk of the SBC and where most of your FIFA 26 Coins will be spent.

The final stages include 94-rated squads, which push the cost higher but also reward tradeable Mega Packs and Rare Electrum Players Packs.

Altogether, you'll earn multiple packs during the grind, many of which are tradeable. This means you can potentially pull valuable players to cheap Fut 26 Coins offset your spending, making Blanc's SBC even more efficient in terms of coin management.