December 01, 2025
EA FC 26 Ronald Koeman Thunderstruck Icon SBC: Cheapest Solutions & Full Task Guide Complete the Thunderstruck Koeman Icon SBC with these affordable squad solutions and see if he’s worth the investment
EA Sports has dropped the Ronald Koeman Thunderstruck Icon SBC in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, giving the Dutch center-back/CDM an upgraded 89-rated item. His base version has never been popular due to poor pace and a lack of elite PlayStyle+, but this Thunderstruck upgrade provides a meaningful stat boost — making him far more usable than before.
With the Thunderstruck promo delivering non-stop content, objectives, EVOs, and SBCs, Koeman joins the lineup as one of the latest grindable Icons.
Below is the full SBC breakdown with all requirements and the cheapest recommended solutions.
🟦 Task 1: On a Loan
Requirements:
- Minimum 82 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Gavi – 83
- Kamara – 83
- İlkay Gündoğan – 83
- Bowen – 83
- Dejan Kulusevski – 83
- Naeher – 82
- Lee Kang In – 79
- Kaku – 79
- Bouanga – 79
- Provod – 78
- Sallai – 78
🟧 Task 2: Clockwork Orange
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 Netherlands player
- Minimum 85 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Alexandra Popp – 85
- Foord – 85
- Girelli – 85
- Granit Xhaka – 85
- Giugliano – 85
- Svenja Huth – 85
- Vivianne Miedema – 85
- Kim Little – 85
- Caroline Weir – 85
- Damaris Egurrola – 84
- Bradley Barcola – 84
⭐ Task 3: Top Notch
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 TOTW player
- Minimum 86 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Marie Katoto – 88
- Irene Paredes – 88
- Ada Hegerberg – 87
- Millie Bright – 87
- Ruben Neves – 84
- Maanum – 84
- Isco – 84
- Sergej Milinković-Savić – 84
- Harvey Barnes (TOTW) – 84
- Pedro Gonçalves – 83
- Giménez – 83
🎯 Task 4: King of Free Kicks
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 FC Barcelona player
- Minimum 87 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Endler – 88
- Irene Paredes – 88
- Robert Lewandowski – 88
- Marie Katoto – 88
- Gabriel – 88
- Ella Toone – 85
- Giugliano – 85
- Girelli – 85
- Milinković-Savić – 84
- Maanum – 84
- Xavi Simons – 84
🏆 Task 5: League Legend
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 LaLiga player
- Minimum 88 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Rodri – 90
- Alessia Russo – 89
- Khadija Shaw – 89
- Mapi León – 89
- Endler – 88
- Marie Katoto – 88
- Girelli – 85
- Laura Freigang – 85
- Svenja Huth – 85
- Isco – 84
- Viggosdóttir – 84
🔵 Task 6: 88-Rated Squad
Requirements:
- Minimum 88 team rating
Cheapest Solution:
- Rodri – 90
- Alessia Russo – 89
- Khadija Shaw – 89
- Mapi León – 89
- Endler – 88
- Marie Katoto – 88
- Girelli – 85
- Laura Freigang – 85
- Svenja Huth – 85
- Isco – 84
- Viggosdóttir – 84
📝 Ronald Koeman SBC Review — Is It Worth Completing?
The SBC comes in at an estimated 350,000 coins, placing it firmly in the “pricey” category for an 89-rated Icon defender.
What’s good:
- Strong defensive stats
- Can play CB or CDM
- Has the Intercept+ PlayStyle
- Excellent passing and long-shot potential from deep
What holds him back:
- Lacks elite pace for the current meta
- Tall but not agile — turning can feel slow
- Other Icons like Carlos Alberto and Cafu Matchday picks offer better value for a similar cost
Verdict:
Koeman is solid but not a top-tier meta defender. Unless you’re a huge fan of the player or need a Dutch Icon for chemistry, your coins may be better spent elsewhere.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Ronald Koeman Thunderstruck Icon SBC brings a fun, upgraded version of the Dutch legend — but at a steep price point. While he’s reliable and offers strong defensive PlayStyles, faster and more meta-friendly options exist for roughly the same cost.