FC 27 has added the Riccardo Calafiori SBC. Completing the challenge gets you Riccardo Calafiori - UEFA Champions League RTTK 86 OVR. This card has high in-game value, but the SBC's completion cost is a bit too high, so the value isn't great. I'd recommend deciding whether to do it based on how much your starting XI needs him.
What's the Best SBC Submission Solution?
The Riccardo Calafiori SBC requires a total of 135,000 Item Score. Based on current market conditions, here are several overall recommended submission solutions:
- 64x 85 OVR + 1x 84 OVR (65 cards, about 140.4k coins)
- 2x 87 OVR + 20x 86 OVR + 20x 85 OVR (42 cards, about 147.1k coins)
- 13x 87 OVR + 15x 86 OVR + 1x 85 OVR (29 cards, about 153.5k coins)
- 24x 87 OVR + 1x 86 OVR (25 cards, about 158.4k coins)
When submitting player cards, prioritize duplicate, low-value, and untradeable cards from your club, then buy the remaining fodder cheaply on the transfer market to maximize coin savings.
How Does RTTK Riccardo Calafiori Perform In-Game?
This card's core value lies in physical duels, defensive coverage, ball distribution, and multi-position flexibility—especially the 5★ Weak Foot, 188cm height, and Lengthy acceleration type. Right now, CB is the position that suits him best.
Core Attributes Are Above Acceptable
His defensive strength comes from the combination of Strength, Interceptions, and Tackling. These attributes are all above excellent, meaning he has a big advantage in active defending, physical duels, and intercepting passing lanes.
PlayStyles Are Key to His In-Game Performance
Jockey + Bruiser are Calafiori's core attributes. The former makes him better suited to lateral movement and tracking runners on defense, while the latter further strengthens his physical duel advantage.
In addition, Block further boosts his defensive value inside the box.
What Are RTTK Riccardo Calafiori's Weaknesses?
He has three fairly obvious weaknesses to watch out for:
Lack of Agility
73 Agility and 73 Balance are fairly obvious weaknesses. He'll struggle a lot against opponents who like consecutive direction changes, quick stepovers, and small-area escapes—especially when played at LB, where you also need to watch for wingers cutting inside.
Pace Isn't Top-Tier
Although 82 PAC with Lengthy gives him some advantage, there's still a big gap compared with high-speed recovery defenders. If you use a very aggressive high defensive line and get played in behind, he'll struggle to recover his defensive position in time.
Ball Control Feel Is on the Poor Side
His Dribbling total reaches 82, but key attributes like 73 Agility, 73 Balance, and 78 Composure are a bit low, making his actual feel on the ball poor. So he isn't suited to holding the ball for long periods—only to quick ball handling.
How Does the UEFA Champions League RTTK Special Mechanic Work?
RTTK is a mechanic that dynamically upgrades FUT special card attributes based on the player's club's actual results in the European league phase. Card upgrades don't depend on the player's individual performances—they depend on the club's match results.
What Are the Champions League RTTK Upgrade Conditions?
Upgrades are split into three independent conditions. The three conditions can be completed separately or all together. Specifically:
- Condition 1: The club wins 3 matches, reward +1 Base PlayStyle
- Condition 2: The club scores in 3 different matches, reward +1 to two main attributes each
- Condition 3: The club finishes in the top 8 of the league phase, reward +1 OVR
In addition, only Champions League league phase matches count—matches against other clubs won't affect this card's upgrades.
When Do RTTK Upgrades Arrive?
Meeting the conditions doesn't mean the card updates immediately after the match. The three conditions each have different estimated delivery times.
- +1 PlayStyle: within a few days of meeting the condition
- +1 to two attributes each: within a few days of meeting the condition
- +1 OVR: after the entire league phase ends
