We have been given another Icon SBC with Mid Samuel Eto’o, in this article we are covering Samuel Eto’o. With how Chemistry is applied to Icons in FIFA 23, it will be important to identify how much of an impact it has on a card of this nature and we'll be breaking down everything about this, and will answer the question of should you complete the Eto’o Icon SBC.
Mid Icon Eto’o SBC
Eto’o has always been one of those Icons in FIFA that is sought after, and if you were to pack him from a guaranteed Icon SBC, you would likely be delighted. There is an interesting dynamic that exists when reviewing SBCs like this in FIFA 23 as both next-generation gameplay featuring the new AcceleRATE system and the old-generation gameplay must be taken into consideration along with the chemistry system. From a first look, Eto’o is someone who may appeal to some with a number of standout stats at this stage of the game, including 93 finishing and composure.
Is Mid Samuel Eto’o Lengthy?
One area which goes against Mid Samuel Eto’o is he cannot be made Lengthy, as he starts controlled.
Eto’o has 4-star skills and a 4-star weak foot, which is useful to those who may get caught on Eto’o’s weaker side. He has highattacking and medium defensive work rates.
Eto’o was 1,400,000 coins on the market before the SBC was released, and has decreased significantly to 1,150,000 since it was released. So how well has EA priced this SBC?
How much does the Eto’o Icon SBC cost?
The Samuel Eto’o Icon SBC is priced well in relation to his Mid card, the problem is alternatives to the card at this stage of the game, it consists of 6 segments. The early pricing for the SBC is coming in around 230k, so EA has managed to undercut the price on the market which is always the first step for making the SBC more appealing. Below you can find the full breakdown of the requirements:
Born Legend
- Exactly 11 Players: Rare
- Exactly Bronze Players
In return, you will receive a Two Rare Gold Players Pack.
Rising Star
- Exactly 11 Players: Rare
- Exactly Silver Players
In return, you will receive a Two Rare Gold Players Pack.
Blaugrana
- Min. 1 Player from: Barcelona
- Min. 1 TOTW or FUT Champs Players
- Min. Team Rating: 83
In return, you will receive a Gold Pack.
Little Milla
- Min. 1 Player from: Inter
- Min. 1 TOTW or FUT Champs Players
- Min. Team Rating: 84
In return, you will receive a Small Gold Players Pack.
League Legend
- Min. 1 Player from: La Liga
- Min. Team Rating: 85
In return, you will receive a Premium Mixed Players Pack.
League Finesse
- Min. 1 Player from: Serie A
- Min. 1 TOTW or FUT Champs Players
- Min. Team Rating: 86
In return, you will receive a Prime Mixed Players Pack.
Top Notch
- Min. 1 TOTW or FUT Champs Players
- Min. Team Rating: 87
In return, you will receive a Rare Mixed Players Pack.
87 Rated Squad
- Min. Team Rating: 87
In return, you will receive a Premium Gold Players Pack.
88 Rated Squad
- Min. Team Rating: 88
In return, you will receive a Rare Electrum Players Pack.
89 Rated Squad
- Min. Team Rating: 89
In return, you will receive a Mega Pack.
Is it worth completing the Eto’o SBC?
As with every Icon SBC, let's kick things off with the reminder that regardless of whether you plan to complete the full SBC or not, please make sure you always complete the Born Legend and Rising Star segments. The reason for this is that you are clearing out some bronze and silver players to get Four tradable rare golds in total, and there's always that chance of packing something amazing.
EA have priced the Eto’o SBC well however in relation to his card on the market, however with the options available for the price, these go against Eto’o, but regardless it's definitely something that you can craft towards over the next month with duplicate untradables that you need to get rid of as well as objective and rewards, but is it worth focusing on?
Complete or Yeet? Yeet. With what is available at this stage of the game, he is certainly one card which may appeal as he has longevity and will do the business and despite other options which are cheaper, they are not necessarily to his level. The problems are the new chemistry system, if this was not a factor then he would certainly be worth unlocking, while the SBC after the packs are done, may cost less than 800-850k, he is someone unless the chemistry system does not bother you is to ignore. However, if you grind the game and strive for every card in the game and want to craft Eto’o then it makes sense, but everyone else should avoid and focus their time, energy, and coins elsewhere.