EA FC 25 guide: Premier League POTM Chris Wood SBC

The Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) Chris Wood Squad Building Challenge (SBC) is now available in EA FC 25, offering a solid upgrade option for Ultimate Team squads. With a reasonable cost and strong attributes, this promo card for Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood can elevate your gameplay, especially if you're working toward a meta-team setup.

Here's a breakdown of what you need to complete this SBC and an overview of the new 5212 formation to maximize your squad's potential.

Official Stats for Premier League POTM Chris Wood SBC

The Premier League POTM Chris Wood SBC card comes with robust stats for a forward, making him a powerful presence in the box and effective in physical challenges:

Pace: 83

Shooting: 88

Dribbling: 85

Passing: 76

Physicality: 87

This card also boasts several powerful PlayStyles:

Power Header+

Power Shot

Finesse Shot

First Touch

Press Proven

Roles: Poacher+ and Target Forward++

These traits make Wood a versatile attacking option, especially for crosses and high-pressure situations.

Requirements to Complete the SBC

To unlock this Chris Wood SBC card, you'll need to complete four squads with these requirements:

80-Rated Squad

Minimum Team Rating: 80

81-Rated Squad

Minimum Team Rating: 81

Top Form

Minimum 1 Player from Team of the Week (TOTW)

Minimum Team Rating: 82

Premier League

Minimum 1 Player from the Premier League

Minimum Team Rating: 83

Upon completing all four squads, players will receive the POTM Chris Wood card and four FC 25 packs. The total cost is approximately 37,100 coins, making it relatively affordable for players with available fodder in EA FC 25.

New 5212 Formation Strategy

To maximize your squad's potential, you might want to try out the 5212 formation, especially effective after recent gameplay patches. Here's a brief on how this formation works:

Attack: 3-4-1-2

Defense: 5-2-1-2

Pros: Provides solid defensive coverage, multiple passing options, a compact setup, and effective high pressing.

Playstyle: Ideal for players who like to use long balls and maintain a high defensive line.

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This formation balances defensive stability with attacking options, making it an adaptable choice for competitive play.

Tips for Ultimate Team Success

Following these strategies will help boost your FC 25 coins and improve your Ultimate Team experience. The Chris Wood POTM SBC is a worthwhile investment for players looking to add physicality and scoring power to their squad.