Guide to completing the Mid Icon Player Pick SBC in FIFA 23

To the excitement of FUT fans everywhere, FIFA 23 has just revealed the first Icon Player Choose SBC. Thanks to the Showdown Series promotion, which is currently in full swing, players can access a wide range of content in Ultimate Team, including unique cards, objectives, and SBCs. In addition, mid versions of two Icons are available for selection in the latest Squad Creation Challenge.

Since Ultimate Team’s inception, Icons have been a fixture. These renowned athletes have left their mark on the game, and FIFA 23’s virtual pitch aptly captures their skills. In addition, the SBC is made more engaging by this player selection challenge, although the average icon items are not as impressive or valuable as World Cup or Prime items.

All about the Mid Icon Player Pick SBC of FIFA 23

Each Icon has three different versions in FUT: Basic, Mid, and Prime, except campaign Icon variants such as TOTY Icons and World Cup Icons.

The latest Player Choice SBC allows players to choose two Mid variants of Icon cards. This sets it apart as the first Icon Player Choice SBC outside of the Exchanges rewards in FIFA 23.

Tasks to complete the Mid Icon Player Pick SBC of FIFA 23

The SBC is divided into two tasks; the requirements are as follows:

Task 1: 86-rated squad

• Team of the Week players: Minimum one in your starting eleven
• Team overall rating: Minimum 86

Task 2: 87-rated squad

• Team overall rating: Minimum 87

FIFA 23 Mid Icon Player Pick SBC Cost

Considering the cost of premium fodder cards in the FUT transfer market for FIFA 23, the expected total cost of this SBC is approximately 320.000 FUT Coins.

Is this challenge worth completing?

Although the advantages of the SBC are fascinating, they also come at a high cost. The most expensive and powerful items available in this Player’s Choice challenge are as follows:

• Pele 95
• Ronaldo Nazario 94
• Zinedine Zidane 94
• Paulo Maldini 92
• Eusebio 91
• Ronaldinho 91
• Johan Cruyff 91
• Ruud Gullit 90
• Jairzinho 90
• Patrick Vieira 88

EA Sports may have confused players about which Icon challenges offer higher prizes. Unfortunately, both are expensive; one costs about 500.000 coins, while the Medium Icon Player Choice costs about 320.000.

While the Icon Upgrade 89+ offers upgraded versions of the available Icons, the Player’s Choice challenge is more appealing because you can choose between two cards, which is more affordable.

Icons are still compelling in the game, even if they are second only to FUT heroes regarding squad creation viability in FIFA 23’s new chemistry system. These cards are among the most expensive and coveted cards in Ultimate Team because they always have a special aura around them that enhances their performance on the virtual field.

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