FUT Weekly Podcast

With Ben in the medic bay, Joshis joined by Venny to talk about all the content we've had since TOTY. Icon Swaps, Future Stars, Academy Evo's and much much more: 01:41 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 08:31 Future Stars Player Reviews 17:46 Which Future Stars SBC's Are Worth Doing 28:13 How Does Future Stars Academy Evo Work? 34:42 Best Playstyle Choices for Defenders 40:24 Best Playstyle Choices for Midfielders 47:17 Best Playstyle Choices for Attackers 54:32 Icon Swaps: Overview and Strategies 01:00:19 Evaluating Icon Rewards and Player Choices 01:06:46 Final Thoughts on Team of the Year Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Venny to talk about a very disappointing TOTY, the perfect playstyles for Wingers and how Anders Vergjang went back to back at the FC Pro Open with some secret tactics:Anders Tactics Code - MJm2SCQSWo4t Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:36 How Has Team of the Year Been? 02:36 The Biggest Problem with Team of the Year 08:00 Recent Players That Venny Would Reccommend 11:45 Belated Pound for Pound - Emily Fox and Diani 17:12 Have Evo's Improved and How to Use Creative Director 23:25 What Upcoming Content Could Tell Us About the Power Curve 27:43 FC Pro Recap, Was Anders Using 4-4-2? 33:47 What Tactics Won Anders the FC Pro Open? 40:06 What Should Average Players Change from Anders Tactics? 49:21 The Best Playstyles for Wingers and Wide Mids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers who is here to crow about his pack luck. They discuss the full release of the two TOTY squads, which players standout, and how to go about grinding the menus. This and many other topics are discussed at these time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Pound for Pound Player Discussion 06:03 Team of the Year Defenders Analysis 09:23 Standout SBC's 14:42 Reviewing Both Full TOTY XI's 24:51 EA's TOTY Strategy 31:51 What Will TOTY Prices Do? 36:19 Have TOTY Evo's Been A Let Down? 49:46 Menu Grind Strategies for Team of the Year Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Venny joins Josh and a returning Ben to discuss TOTY's having 3 PlayStyles plus', the effect this may have on the rest of the game and what their favourite PlayStyles are for CAM. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Pro FC Coach's Opinion On the Patch 03:45 How To Exploit The Spaces Left By Slower AI Defenders 07:57 Is Shielding Undervalued? 11:20 Tactical vs Advanced Defending Post Patch 20:31 The CAM Playstyles Tier List 35:02 Skill Moves vs Weak Foot at CAM 37:44 The Problem with PlayStyles in FC 26 42:33 Will EA Change PlayStyle Effectiveness? Should they? 46:27 Team of the Year Will Have 3 PlayStyle Plus', Our Thoughts 57:01 Where Are We Compared to Last Years Power Curve? 01:01:07 What Could The Rest of the Year Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate The FUT Accountant joins Josh this week to discuss how to prepare for TOTY. Still reeling from Amorim's sacking, Ben is sitting this one out, but with Winter Wildcards to dissect, Time Warp to remember and more Evo's than we ever thought possible, there's plenty to get your teeth into. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 09:28 Time Warp Promo First Impressions 14:48 Have EA Tipped That TOTY Is Only 2 PS+? 18:35 Was Winter Wildcards The Best FC 26 Promo? 21:34 Player SBC Highlights from Winter Wildcards 23:15 Baby Icons and Silver Icons In the Same Game? 26:35 The Great Gullit Evolution Rush of FC 26 30:56 Can Evo's Continue Like This? 32:01 New MASS Repeatable Evo's, What Does Balance and Vision Do? 43:26 A Bronze Event, It's Fun Right?...Right? 48:43 What To Do With Your Coins Before TOTY 56:11 Investment Insights for Team of the Year 01:01:06 Crafting and Upgrades for Team of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FUT Christmas Quiz 2025 is here! JoshXLs is quizmaster with FUTWeeklyBen being joined by DrNightWatch for team EU going up against Nate The FUT Accountant and CherryDrank for team NA. Play along, hope you enjoy! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 0:00 Intro 2:37 Round 1 - Guess The Card 22:44 Round 2 - The History of FUT 52:59 Round 3 - Closest To 1:00:54 Round 4 - FUT Tenable 1:07:05 Round 5 - Christmas Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Mühlhaus, your hosts Josh and Ben convened, to cover what has been — an exciting start to Winter Wildcards.! Get these episodes in your podcast app: ⁠bit.ly/podfeedhelp⁠Discord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: ⁠bit.ly/poddiscordhelp⁠Improve your connection: ⁠bit.ly/connectionspecial⁠ Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Festive Kickoff and Content Overview 03:07 Pound for Pound Powerhouse Nominations 05:44 Player Analysis: Icons and Heroes 08:57 Value Players and Market Trends 11:41 EVOs and Player Versatility 14:58 SBCs & Other Content 24:55 Evaluating Ronaldinho's SBC 30:00 Strong Combo Evos 44:11 Menu Grind Strategies for FIFA 01:01:44 Upcoming Changes: AI Defending Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Venny joins your regular hosts JoshXLS and Ben. This week they talk about the best playstyles for Strikers, Josh's manual experiment and how to break down an opponent who only controls their midfielders. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Are Body Types More Important Than We Give Them Credit For? 12:36 Shooting Mechanics and Game Changer Play Style 16:59 Building the Ultimate Striker With Playstyles 26:29 Josh's Manual Experiment 29:11 The Pros and Cons of Manual Controls 34:20 Debating Manual Play in Pro Settings 43:30 The Future of Manual Play in FIFA 47:11 What Do Pro's Do That You Should Copy 53:11 Breaking Down AI Defenses 01:00:09 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben talk about the most anticipated SBC in FC 26, POTM Pina. They also cover your feedback on how you are prioritising which modes you play. Oh and Joga Bonito is happening. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 03:00 Pound-for-Pound Player Discussion 06:07 Content Review: Campaigns and Promotions 08:53 Jogo Benito Promo Insights 11:58 Player of the Month: Claudia Pina Discussion 33:33 Engagement Levels Post Black Friday 36:36 Market Trends and Player Value 44:09 Community Feedback on Game Modes 51:44 Champs vs. Rivals 59:38 The Future of Game Modes in FC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by NealGuides to talk about the demolition of keeper movement in the Holiday Patch. We also cover how best to player switch and how to attack more effectively. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 03:07 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf 06:02 Shifts in Goalkeeper Selection and Play Styles 09:02 Precision Shooting: Is It Back? 12:04 Is The Patch Better For AI Defenders? 17:59 Final Thoughts on Patch Changes 34:16 AI Defending and Gameplay Mechanics 50:16 Patching Strategies and Community Feedback 57:36 Gameplay Tips: Triggering Runs and Player Switching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Josh are joined by Nate to run down the FC Pro Opens runners and riders and which cards you should be picking up. With Black Friday looming, they also cover how to prepare for what is the first massive promo of FC 26. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 04:49 FC Pro Players and Upgrade Paths 09:22 Investing in Team of the Week Players 13:32 FC Pro Groups A and B Rundown 25:02 When To Invest In FC Pro Cards 28:55 Group C Overview and Player Potential 33:32 Group D Analysis and Dark Horse Candidates 39:23 Thunderstruck Promo and Future Expectations 46:02 Is The Game Always "Dead" Before Black Friday 47:57 Evolutions Are Incredible At The Moment 55:22 How EA Have Botched Season Pass 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben chat about Josh's favourite new formation, how they're dividing their time and Ben leaning into the meta! 3421 Tactics - R5s34VB@n@?S Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 01:57 What Are You Prioritising Playing? 05:08 Silver League Issues 14:13 How Ben Is Dividing His Time On The Game 18:26 The 3421 That Has Sparked Fun For Josh 27:43 Why DM's Are Out of Favour 31:09 Ben's 4411 38:06 Is Simeone the Best Free Card So Far? 39:43 Is Intercept The Most Important Defensive Playstyle 47:08 The Most AI Assisted Role In FC 26 49:12 How We Are Creating Chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by previous EA employee ChuBoi to talk about content, community sentiment and whether the 99 scream stats are fake! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouses: Player Nominations 09:08 How Evolutions Work On Live Cards 14:38 Are 99 Stats On Scream Cards Fake? 20:25 The Role of Play Styles in Gameplay 23:34 Community Sentiment and Player Perception 25:26 Showdowns and UCL MOTM Cards 28:05 POTM Mbuemo 31:07 Dynamic Images and Their Importance 34:37 The Cycle of Community Sentiment 51:10 Should EA Even Listen to the Community? 57:18 League SBCs and Evolution Changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to discuss the debate around keeper movement as well as how to defend now Jockey is boosted as well as top tips for playing around the box. Get your own boost and turn your FC skill into a 99 with the best tutorials available: The FC 26 Season Pass from THE GUIDE+ now on a great discount with our full moon promo! Click Here for the exclusive offer! https://bit.ly/FW-TG-Gameplay Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:05 EA's Quick Reversion of Gameplay Changes 05:55 Community Feedback and EA's Approach 10:03 The Complexity of Polling and Game Design 19:05 Goalkeeper Movement: Pros and Cons 41:08 Balancing Casual and Competitive Play 42:15 Defensive Strategies and Jockeying Techniques 52:23 Mastering Attacking Fundamentals 01:05:46 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers to discuss Ultimate Scream and all the SBC's it has brought. Which SBC's should you be completing? Who is this weeks PfP? And what does Josh make of the League SBC's? Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Where Is The EA Interview? 02:58 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 11:17 Thoughts on Ultimate Scream Design and Content 19:37 The Big Topic - SBC's 28:37 The Role of Party Bag Packs in the Current Game 40:37 What Did We Get From the Hero and Icon SBCs? 43:15 The Value of Heroes and Icons 46:04 Exploring Scarily Good EVOs 52:42 The Evolution of Player Stats 57:51 Josh Discusses League SBC's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discord favourite and top NA player H00Bear joins Josh and Ben to discuss his favourite tactic and to debate the pro's and con's of Precision shooting in FC 26. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 09:56 H00's 41212 Narrow: VxufGDPffhSX 15:47 What are the best roles for a midfield 4? 25:41 Formation and Role Analysis 29:01 Short, balanced or counter build up? 37:08 Ben's 4231 Wide: SZq8pC%ome%U 43:05 Game Updates and Community Feedback 51:05 Shooting Techniques: Precision vs Assisted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If a POTM SBC is released and nobody completes it, did it really get released? Nepenthez joins Josh and Ben to discuss this and everything else content in this weeks podcast. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Content 03:11 Pound for Pound Powerhouse: Player Nominations 06:02 Current Content and Player Evaluations 09:16 Discussion on Player of the Month SBCs 12:10 Community Reactions and Expectations 15:08 The Impact of Pricing on Player Accessibility 18:10 Exploring the Future of SBCs and Player Evolution 20:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions 30:47 Market Dynamics and Player Performance 34:02 Champs Impact on Market Trends 39:41 Rewards and Player Value 41:53 Tournament Engagement and Gameplay 53:57 EVOs: A New Approach to Player Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to try and break down how you defend in FC 26? But also, how to attack set defences. Get access to 10+ structured courses with over 100 hundreds lessons across the FC 26 season with the THE GUIDE+ Season Pass. Early Bird offer for a hefty discount is ending on 3rd October. Check it out here: https://improve.theguide.gg/ Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Evolving Gameplay Experiences 04:28 Defensive Challenges and Strategies 08:28 Understanding Set Defenses 17:58 Attacking Set Defenses: Techniques and Tips 33:38 Mastering Calmness in Gameplay 42:12 The Art of Precision Shooting 42:13 Navigating Goalkeeper Movement 48:06 The Debate on Advanced Defending 58:56 Optimizing Player Switching Techniques Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Ben are joined by Nate The FUT Accountant to talk about the first week of FC 26. From SBC's, to the market, to controversial store packs, all the goings on of week one are covered! Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Introduction to EA FC 26 and Early Game Experience 14:10 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 22:10 The Big Topic: Market Dynamics and Store Packs 25:12 Navigating Game Changes and Community Reactions 26:47 Market Dynamics and Player Value 31:51 Understanding the Current Market Trends 35:22 Exploring SBCs and Player Upgrades 35:33 Diving into EVOs and Their Impact 44:19 Evolving Player Cards: The Future of EVOs 47:18 Strategizing with EVOs: Choosing the Right Players 49:53 Tournament Requirements: The Importance of EVOs 50:57 Market Trends: The Rise of Silver Prices 53:41 Bounties and Rewards: Enhancing Gameplay Experience 54:10 Pre-Order Icons: Who We Got and Are They Good? 58:27 The Impact of Icons in Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JAPES IS BACK! And he's been busy as Product Manager for Ultimate Team at EA! He joins Ben and Josh to chat all things content in Ultimate Team for FC 26. From power curve to promos, we get the inside info on all things new for next year. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Reunion and Excitement for FC26 Launch 02:59 Japes' Role at EA and Community Engagement 05:57 New Features: Gauntlets and Tournaments 09:02 World Tour and Squad Building Flexibility 11:55 Power Curve Changes and Community Feedback 14:10 Chemistry Styles and Their Impact 17:01 Evolutions: Intentional Player Development 20:14 Silver Superstars and World Tour 23:13 Cornerstones Campaign and Early Game Strategy 26:21 Champs and Rivals: New Competitive Dynamics 34:00 Rivals Reimagined: New Features and Changes 37:46 Champs: Understanding the New Structure 40:50 Draft Rewards: A Fresh Approach 43:46 Addressing Draw Quits: A Community Concern 46:57 Tournaments and Gauntlets: Enhancing Competitive Play 52:49 Looking Ahead: Heroes and Future Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices