FC 27 Ultimate Team has released the Showdown special player SBC for Sydney Schertenleib. This 84 OVR midfield card belongs to Barcelona Women, and her biggest traits are solid pace, dribbling, and defending, plus multi-position flexibility.
Is This Challenge Worth Completing?
Absolutely worth it! The Sydney Schertenleib Showdown SBC is very cheap—only 16,000 Item Score to complete.
She's a card that improves the midfield's overall efficiency through well-rounded attributes and tactical flexibility, and she can take on different midfield duties depending on squad needs. If your squad lacks a midfielder who can defend, pass, and carry the ball forward at the same time, she's well worth the investment.
What's the Best Submission Solution for the Sydney Schertenleib Showdown SBC?
- 19x 84 OVR + 1x 81 OVR (20 cards, about 15.6k coins)
- 3x 85 OVR + 12x 84 OVR (15 cards, about 16.2k coins)
- 1x 86 OVR + 3x 85 OVR + 7x 84 OVR (11 cards, about 17k coins)
- 2x 86 OVR + 3x 85 OVR + 2x 84 OVR (7 cards, about 17.8k coins)
All of the above are the most well-rounded solutions for minimizing both cost and coins overall. When submitting players, prioritize duplicates, low-value, and untradeable players from your club to maximize coin savings.
How Does Showdown Sydney Schertenleib Perform In-Game?
She's a defense-oriented, playmaking all-round midfielder who can join the press, intercept, and distribute the ball, while also having some ball-carrying ability.
Good Ball-Carrying Ability
Her dribbling attributes are very suited to short-distance ball carrying and turning away from pressure in midfield. In particular, 86 Agility, 85 Ball Control, and 84 Dribbling help her receive the ball, turn, and link up with short passes in tight midfield spaces. The Technical PlayStyle further amplifies her dribbling strengths.
However, 75 Composure is only barely acceptable. Against high-intensity pressing, her ball retention may not be as stable as that of high-end midfielders. It's better to use her agility for quick ball handling and avoid holding onto the ball for too long.
Midfield Playmaking Is a Major Strength
Schertenleib's Passing attributes fit FC 27's midfield playmaking needs very well. 86 Vision and 85 Short Passing can handle regular midfield combination play, while 86 Long Passing gives her some long-range switching ability. The Pinged Pass PlayStyle means she has an extra edge in quick ground passing.
One of the best ways to use her is as the midfielder linking the back line and the attack, especially suited to the following patterns:
- Quickly switching the ball between the two CDMs.
- Distributing the ball from midfield to the flanks.
- Breaking the opponent's midfield press with quick passing.
- Finding forward teammates during counters.
Better Defensively Than a Typical Attacking CM
Schertenleib's DEF reaches 83, with 85 Interceptions and 85 Standing Tackle letting her take on some defensive duties. Intercept and Pinged Pass help her better handle the job of linking attack and defense.
76 Strength makes her inconsistent against stronger players, and 70 Aggression means she isn't suited to high-intensity pressing based on aggression.
Pace Is Good Enough for Midfield, but Not Standout
84 Acceleration and 84 Sprint Speed are a fairly balanced setup, so her pace won't noticeably hurt squad flow.
But if you're used to a high-speed box-to-box midfielder who frequently shuttles between both boxes, her pace will feel a bit insufficient.
Physicality Is a Fairly Obvious Weakness
178cm height and 85 Jumping aren't bad, giving her some advantage in certain aerial duels. But 76 Strength and 70 Aggression mean she doesn't have an edge in physical duels. 82 Stamina also isn't especially good for a midfielder who needs to frequently participate in attacking and defensive transitions.
If you use a constant high-press tactic that has her frequently pushing forward, tracking back, and pressing, she may be limited by stamina in the later stages of the match.
What Tactics and Positions Suit Schertenleib Best?
First Choice: 4-3-3 Holding — CM
Use her as the more defensive CM, using Box-to-Box or Deep-Lying Playmaker to take part in midfield build-up. Pair her with a more attack-minded CM on the other side.
Second Choice: 4-2-3-1 — CDM
Partner her with a CDM who is stronger in physical duels. Schertenleib handles Interceptions, passing, and midfield linking.
Alternative: 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow — CM
Use the midfield numerical advantage for short passing combinations, with her responsible for midfield linking and defensive interceptions. However, teammates need to provide enough movement and attacking threat.
