EA Sports FC 25 continues its Team of the Season (TOTS) celebration with a fresh wave of Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), and this time, German Bundesliga fans and Eredivisie enthusiasts alike have reason to celebrate. Dutch center-back Rick van Drongelen has received a TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC card, offering a well-rounded and highly usable defensive option during one of the EA FC 25 Coins most competitive times in Ultimate Team. Below, we break down everything you need to know about this SBC – from the required tasks and cheapest solutions to a meta breakdown of van Drongelen’s place in the current FUT landscape.
? SBC Overview: Rick van Drongelen TOTS Honourable Mentions
Player: Rick van Drongelen
Club: Union Berlin
Nation: Netherlands ??
League: Bundesliga ??
Rating: 91 OVR
Position: CB (Center-Back)
Footedness: Left
Work Rates: Medium/High
Skill Moves / Weak Foot: 2★ / 3★
?️ SBC Requirements
The SBC is divided into two squads, both fairly affordable considering the strong chemistry links and stats on offer. Here are the required squads:
? Segment 1: Bundesliga
Min. 1 Bundesliga Player
Min. Team Rating: 84
Min. 1 TOTW or TOTS Player
Players in Squad: 11
Reward: Small Prime Gold Players Pack
? Segment 2: Top Form
Min. 1 TOTW or TOTS Player
Min. Team Rating: 85
Players in Squad: 11
Reward: Prime Electrum Players Pack
? Expiry: This SBC is available for 7 days, expiring on May 26, 2025, at 6 PM BST.
? Cheapest SBC Solutions (Estimated Price: 75,000 – 85,000 Coins)
Here’s how to complete each segment using the most cost-efficient cards on the market. Prices may vary by console and fluctuate depending on TOTW availability.
✅ Bundesliga SBC (Estimated Cost: ~35,000 coins)
Example Solution:
TOTW Gikiewicz (84) – GK
Hummels (83) – CB
Goretzka (84) – CM
Castagne (82) – RB
Christensen (82) – CB
Hradecky (83) – GK
Rakitic (84) – CM
Angelino (83) – LB
Paredes (84) – CDM
Morata (83) – ST
Rulli (83) – GK
This squad hits the 84 average rating and includes a Bundesliga player (Hummels or Goretzka) and a TOTW card (Gikiewicz). Use untradeables to save further.
✅ Top Form SBC (Estimated Cost: ~45,000 coins)
Example Solution:
TOTW Stuani (86) – ST
Bruno Fernandes (86) – CAM
Sommer (84) – GK
Onana (85) – GK
Jordi Alba (84) – LB
Mount (84) – CM
Marcos Llorente (84) – CM
Ziyech (83) – RW
Kobel (87) – GK
Szoboszlai (83) – CAM
Laporte (85) – CB
You only need one in-form card, and Stuani is among the cheapest 86-rated TOTW players. Pair him with high-rated fodder and filler 83s to stay within budget.
? Rick van Drongelen TOTS Honourable Mentions: In-Game Stats
Attribute Value
Pace 87 (Acceleration 84 / Sprint Speed 90)
Defending 90 (Interceptions 89 / Standing Tackle 91 / Sliding Tackle 89)
Physical 94 (Strength 96 / Aggression 92 / Jumping 90)
Passing 80 (Short Passing 83 / Long Passing 79)
Dribbling 78 (Agility 71 / Reactions 88 / Ball Control 82)
Composure 86
Height 6’1” (185 cm)
? Meta Analysis: Is van Drongelen Worth It?
Rick van Drongelen might not be the first name that comes to mind when talking about FUT center-backs, but his TOTS Honourable Mentions card makes him a low-key beast for anyone looking to strengthen their Bundesliga or Dutch-themed squads.
Pros:
Incredible Physicality: 96 Strength and 92 Aggression allow him to body almost any striker, especially with the Lengthy AcceleRATE style if you apply Anchor or Sentinel.
Fast for a CB: 87 Pace with 90 Sprint Speed ensures he can keep up with most attackers in behind.
Great for Bundesliga Builds: Easy to pair with CBs like TOTS Tah, TOTS Hummels, or Showdown Schlotterbeck.
Dutch Links: Great for hybrid squads featuring players like TOTS Frenkie de Jong, Xavi Simons, or Icons like Ruud Gullit or van Dijk.
Cons:
Low Agility and 2★ Skills: Not ideal for dribbling or quick turns under pressure.
No Passing Traits: 80 Passing is solid, but lacks Pinged Pass or PlayStyle+ enhancements.
Limited Upgrade Path: Being a TOTS Honourable Mentions, this card will not get any upgrades.
⚙️ Chemistry and Linking Options
Club Link (Union Berlin): Weak unless you're using other Bundesliga SBC cards.
League Link (Bundesliga): Very strong – link with:
TOTS Wirtz (CAM)
TOTS Musiala (CM)
TOTS Frimpong (RB)
TOTS Neuer (GK)
Nation Link (Netherlands):
TOTS Frenkie de Jong (CM)
TOTS Xavi Simons (LW/CAM)
TOTY van Dijk (CB)
Icons like Gullit or Rijkaard
? PlayStyle and Best Chemistry Styles
While van Drongelen doesn’t have any PlayStyle+ perks, his base card is highly malleable:
Suggested Chemistry Styles:
Anchor: +4 Pace, +5 Defending, +7 Physical — makes him a top-tier tank.
Shadow: Maxes out Pace and gives elite-level defensive boost if you prefer speed over physicality.
Sentinel: Adds huge boosts to Defending and Physicality, making him a stay-back, no-nonsense CB.
? Value for Coins: 8.5/10
Considering the cost of around 80k, Rick van Drongelen is a steal if you:
Run a Bundesliga squad
Need a left-footed or left-sided CB
Have Dutch players in your team
Have lots of untradeable fodder
He’s a budget-friendly alternative to elite cards like TOTY van Dijk, TOTS De Ligt, or Icons. While he may not break the meta, he’s strong, reliable, and fast enough to hang in most competitive Weekend League or Division Rivals matches.
? Final Thoughts
EA Sports FC 25 continues to deliver valuable SBC content during the TOTS promo, and Rick van Drongelen is a prime example. He’s not flashy, but he gets the job done — a strong physical presence, good pace, and excellent defensive stats make him ideal for players who want budget efficiency without compromising performance.
With a week to complete the SBC and low fodder requirements, there’s no reason not to buy FC 25 Coins take advantage — especially if you have Bundesliga players or Dutch links to help maximize chemistry.
