Mkhitaryan is back in Ultimate Team and this time he means business. EA Sports has dropped the Henrikh Mkhitaryan Knockout Royalty SBC in EA FC 26, handing the Armenian midfielder an 88-rated CM card loaded with elite PlayStyles and versatile role assignments. At roughly ~63K–65K coins, the real question is whether it’s worth the spend. Spoiler: it is.
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Mkhitaryan Knockout Royalty — Card Stats at a Glance
| Attribute | Rating | Key PlayStyles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | Tiki Taka+, Incisive Pass |
| Pace | 84 | Pinged Pass, Inventive |
| Shooting | 85 | Jockey, Anticipate |
| Passing | 88 | Technical, Relentless |
| Dribbling | 89 | — |
| Defending | 81 | — |
| Physicality | 82 | — |
| Weak Foot | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 5-star |
| Skill Moves | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4-star |
| Cost | ~63K–65K coins | Expires in 6 days |
His top roles are Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Box-To-Box++, and Half-Winger++ — giving him rare positional flexibility across multiple formations.
All 3 SBC Tasks & Cheapest Solutions
This Squad Building Challenge requires three squads to be submitted, each with specific rating and league requirements.
Task 1 — Serie A Squad
- Min. 1 player from Serie A TIM
- Min. 1 TOTW player
- Squad Rating: Min 83
Cheapest tip: Use a TOTW bronze or silver player (check Transfer Market for cheap TOTW items) alongside low-rated Serie A commons to hit 83 rating easily.
Task 2 — 85-Rated Squad
- Squad Rating: Min 85
- 11 players required
Cheapest tip: Fill with mixed 85–86 rated gold rares. No league/nation restriction makes this the most flexible task — easy to recycle duplicates from your club.
Task 3 — Top Form
- Min. 1 TOTW player
- Squad Rating: Min 84
Cheapest tip: Similar to Task 1. Buy the cheapest TOTW card available on the market (prices often drop mid-week) and build around it with 84–85 gold rares.
Total estimated cost: ~63K–65K coins across all three tasks.
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Is the Mkhitaryan Knockout Royalty Card Worth It?
Absolutely — especially if you run a Serie A or Armenian national team theme squad. His 88 passing and 89 dribbling make him a natural engine in CM or CAM roles. The 5-star weak foot is genuinely rare at this price point, and the Tiki Taka+ and Incisive Pass PlayStyles make him a difference-maker in build-up play.
Compared to his base 83-rated gold card, this version is an entirely different player. At ~63K coins, you’re getting an SBC reward that punches well above its price — the three packs you receive as group rewards also help offset the cost slightly.
For full formation guides and the best midfield pairings for Mkhitaryan, browse our latest EA FC 26 squad guides on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: How long is the EA FC 26 Mkhitaryan Knockout Royalty SBC available?
The SBC expires in 6 days from its release — complete all three tasks before the timer runs out to claim the 88-rated card.
Q: Is the Mkhitaryan Knockout Royalty SBC repeatable in EA FC 26?
Yes — the SBC is repeatable up to 3 times, meaning you can complete it multiple times for additional pack rewards if you have the spare coins.
