EA Sports has released a new Loïc Badé card through the Joga Bonito promo, and this Bayer Leverkusen center-back offers exceptional value for Bundesliga squads. With solid defensive stats, impressive passing for a CB, and versatile roles, Badé could be your next defensive anchor.
Card Overview and Key Attributes
Badé's Joga Bonito card comes in at 86 overall rating with a well-rounded stat distribution that makes him stand out among Bundesliga defenders:
Pace: 80 - Solid recovery speed for a center-back
Passing: 80 - Exceptional for a CB, perfect for building from the back
Defending: 87 - Elite-level defensive capabilities
Physical: 86 - Strong presence in aerial and ground duels
The 80 passing is particularly noteworthy, as it allows Badé to function as a genuine ball-playing defender rather than just a tackle machine.
PlayStyles That Matter
What truly elevates this card is its PlayStyle combination:
Offensive PlayStyles:
Long Ball Pass+ - The only PS+ on the card, perfect for launching counter-attacks with accurate long passes
Pinged Pass - Quick ground passes to midfielders
Defensive PlayStyles:
Jockey - Better defensive positioning when tracking attackers
Intercept - Extended interception range
Anticipate - Improved standing tackles
Slide Tackle - Cleaner sliding challenges
Aerial Fortress - Dominance in aerial duels
This combination covers all the essential defensive PlayStyles you need from a top-tier CB.
Versatile Roles for Any Formation
Badé's role flexibility is another major selling point:
Defender++ - Standard CB role with maximum effectiveness
Ball-Playing Defender++ - Ideal for possession-based tactics
Stopper+ - Aggressive defending option
Wide Back+ - Can slot in as a wide CB in 3-at-the-back formations
The Ball-Playing Defender++ role combined with Long Ball Pass+ makes Badé particularly dangerous for teams that like to switch play quickly.
Cheapest Way to Complete the SBC
This SBC requires three squad submissions with a total cost of approximately 66,500 coins.
Squad 1 - Bundesliga Focus:
Requirements:
Minimum 1 Bundesliga player
Minimum 1 Team of the Week player
Squad rating: 84
Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack
Squad 2 - France Connection:
Requirements:
Minimum 1 France player
Minimum 1 Team of the Week player
Squad rating: 85
Reward: Small Electrum Players Pack
Squad 3 - Final Challenge:
Requirements:
Squad rating: 86
Reward: Rare Electrum Players Pack
After completing all three squads, you'll unlock the Badé card plus three packs as bonus rewards.
Is This SBC Worth It?
At 66.5k coins, Loïc Badé Joga Bonito represents solid value for a well-rounded 86-rated CB. The combination of defensive PlayStyles, excellent passing, and role versatility makes him a top choice for Bundesliga squads.
Pros:
Complete defensive PlayStyle package
80 passing enables effective build-up play
Long Ball Pass+ for quick transitions
Strong links to Leverkusen and French players
Versatile roles including Ball-Playing Defender++
Cons:
Price is slightly steep for the rating
No pace-boosting PlayStyles
Competition from other Bundesliga CBs
For players building a Bundesliga team or looking for a reliable ball-playing defender, Badé is definitely worth considering.
Ready to complete this SBC and strengthen your defense? You can buy FC 26 coins at FUTCOIN and add this elite defender to your Ultimate Team squad.
