EA Sports just dropped one of the most talked-about SBCs of the Future Stars event — and it’s a big one. The Micah Richards Future Stars Hero SBC is now live in Ultimate Team, giving you a shot at adding a legendary English defender to your squad. But here’s the catch: Hero SBCs don’t stick around forever. If you want him, you need to move fast.
RewardMicah Richards Hero
PositionRB (Right Back)
EventFuture Stars 2026
RepeatableNo
Est. Cost~250,000 coins
ChemistryPremier League links
Micah Richards made history as the youngest defender ever called up to the England national team. During his time at Manchester City, he racked up over 200 appearances, lifted a Premier League title and an FA Cup, and even featured in the 2012 Olympic squad. EA Sports is honouring that early-career brilliance with this brand-new Hero card — the first time Future Stars has ever included Heroes.
EA FC26: All Tasks & Requirements
| Squad | Min. Rating | League / Nation | Chemistry | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squad 1 | Min. 83 OVR | Any | Min. 70 | Easy |
| Squad 2 | Min. 84 OVR | Min. 4 Players — Same League | Min. 75 | Easy |
| Squad 3 | Min. 85 OVR | Min. 6 Players — Premier League | Min. 80 | Medium |
| Squad 4 | Min. 86 OVR | Premier League + 1 TOTW Player | Min. 85 | Hardest |
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Cheapest Tip: Start from Squad 4 and work backwards. Reuse leftover players across squads — especially your Premier League stack. This cuts total cost by up to 30%. Check live solutions on TechnoSports SBC Tracker for the latest market prices.
🎯Is It Worth It?
Absolutely. Hero cards in EA FC 26 are among the most desirable items in Ultimate Team thanks to their boosted chemistry links — meaning a Premier League Hero like Richards connects seamlessly with English and top-flight squads. At an estimated cost of around 250,000 coins, completing this SBC is significantly cheaper than buying a comparable Hero on the transfer market. If you’re building an English or Premier League side, Richards is a no-brainer addition.
❓FAQ
Q1Is the Micah Richards Future Stars Hero SBC repeatable?
No — this SBC can only be completed once. Once you claim the Hero reward, it won’t refresh, so make sure you finish all four squads before it expires.
Q2What makes Hero cards better than regular player items in EA FC26?
Heroes provide enhanced chemistry links to players from the same league, making them far more versatile in squad building than standard or even promo versions of the same player.
