In EA Sports FC 25, a new set of Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) titled the Ballon d’Or Challenge offers players exciting rewards. To complete these challenges, you’ll need to assemble and submit a squad of 11 players. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating and finishing these Ballon d’Or SBCs with ease.
Getting Started with the Ballon d’Or Challenge SBCs
The Ballon d’Or Challenge SBCs celebrate football’s prestigious awards, introducing golden-themed cards representing some of this year’s top nominees. Currently, there are two Ballon d’Or SBCs available in EA Sports FC 25, but act quickly—these challenges are time-limited.
Ballon d’Or Challenge SBC 1
For the first challenge, you’ll need to submit an 11-player squad. Each player must meet a minimum quality of Silver, and there are additional specific requirements:
Challenge 1 Requirements:
- Total Players: 11
- Players from the Same Country/Region: Maximum of 4
- Leagues: Minimum of 3 different leagues
- Gold Players: At least 1
- Rare Players: At least 2
- Total Chemistry: Minimum of 14
The easiest way to meet these requirements is by focusing on players from the same league, as this will help achieve the 14 chemistry target. For instance, use players from the same league for your attacking and midfield positions, then include two Rare silver or gold players from other leagues for your defense.
If you prefer not to spend time grinding, you can simply buy each player directly from the Transfer Market. Here’s a suggested lineup for Challenge 1:
| Player Name | Position | Country | League | Transfer Price |
| Brennan Johnson | ST | Wales | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Daichi Kamada | CAM | Japan | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Jesper Lindstrom | CAM | Denmark | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Alex Iwobi | LM | Nigeria | Premier League | 450 UT coins |
| Ismaila Sarr | RM | Senegal | Premier League | 450 UT coins |
| James Garner | CM | England | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Rayan Ait-Nouri | LB | Algeria | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | CB | Uzbekistan | Ligue 1 Uber Eats | 650 UT coins |
| Ana Tejada | CB | Spain | NWSL | 450 UT coins |
| Mitchell Weiser | RB | France | Bundesliga | 500 UT coins |
| Gabriel Arias | GK | Chile | Sudamericana | 3,700 UT coins |
Ballon d’Or Challenge SBC 2
The second SBC follows a similar format, requiring an 11-player squad with a minimum quality of Silver, but with slightly tougher requirements:
Challenge 2 Requirements:
- Total Players: 11
- Players from the Same League: Maximum of 4
- Players from 1 Club: Minimum of 2
- Gold Players: At least 8
- Total Chemistry: Minimum of 22
To reach the 22 chemistry, use players from top leagues, ideally mixing English, Spanish, German, and French players to balance chemistry and quality. Here’s a lineup that works well for Challenge 2:
| Player Name | Position | Country | League | Transfer Price |
| Hugo Duro Perales | ST | Spain | La Liga EA Sports | 500 UT coins |
| Timo Werner | ST | Germany | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| Thomas Lemar | CM | France | La Liga EA Sports | 650 UT coins |
| Andre Almeida | CM | Portugal | La Liga EA Sports | 450 UT coins |
| Alex Suarez | RB | Spain | La Liga EA Sports | 600 UT coins |
| Jean-Clair Todibo | CB | France | Premier League | 650 UT coins |
| David Raum | LB | Germany | Bundesliga | 650 UT coins |
| Franck Honorat | RM | France | Bundesliga | 450 UT coins |
| Mathys Tel | LM | France | Bundesliga | 650 UT coins |
| Mohamed Simakan | CB | France | ROSHN Saudi League | 650 UT coins |
| Dominik Kotarski | GK | Croatia | Hellas Liga | 450 UT coins |
Ballon d’Or Challenge Rewards
Completing each SBC within the Ballon d’Or Challenge yields unique rewards:
- Challenge 1 Completion: Premium Gold Players Pack and 500 Skill Points.
- Challenge 2 Completion: Prime Mixed Players Pack and an 80+ Rare Gold Player Pack.
Both challenges also count towards the Ballon d’Or Completionist Objective, which offers additional rewards.
Ballon d’Or Completionist Challenge
Beyond the individual challenges, the Ballon d’Or Completionist Objective includes various tasks, each with its rewards. Here’s a quick overview:
| Challenge Name | Requirement | Reward |
| Golden Kick-Off | Complete daily Ballon d’Or Challenge 3 (from Nov 10) | 500 Skill Points |
| The Gold Chase Continues | Complete daily Ballon d’Or Challenge 2 | 80+ Rare Gold Player Pack |
| Golden Hattrick | Complete daily Ballon d’Or Challenge 3 (from Nov 10) | 80+ Rare Gold Player Pack |
| Final d’Or Quest | Complete daily Ballon d’Or Challenge 4 (from Nov 11) | 80+ Rare Gold Player Pack |
| Gold vs. Gold | Win against Ballon d’Or Squad with a Ballon d’Or item | 81+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Golden Brilliance Wins | Win 3 matches in Ballon d’Or Brilliance LFF Flash Event | 500 Skill Points |
| 12 Steps to Gold | Play 12 matches with Ballon d’Or Player Item in Squad Battles | 82+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Twice as Nice for Gold | Score 2+ goals with Ballon d’Or item in 6 Squad Battles | 82+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Assist for the Gold | Assist 8 goals with Ballon d’Or item in 6 Squad Battles | 82+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Golden Wall | Win 8 Squad Battles conceding ≤1 goal with Ballon d’Or item | 84+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack |
Maximize Your Ballon d’Or Challenge SBCs Before They Expire
The Ballon d’Or SBCs provide a perfect opportunity to bolster your roster with top-tier rewards and earn Skill Points to advance in EA Sports FC 25. These challenges are only available for a limited time, so jump in and make the most of these rewards.
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