Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC in FC 26: Which one should you pick

A new Showdown SBC is now live in FC 26 that features Gonzalo Garcia and Josip Stanisic, and one of them will be eligible for upgrades in the future. The upgrades will be based on whoever wins the first leg tie between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. This guide will help you narrow down your choices if you can complete just one of the challenges.Table of contentsFC 26 Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC tasksWhich card should you pick?FC 26 Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC tasks Before we dive into the correct choice, let's look at the tasks that are part of both challenges. Josip Stanisic FC Bayern MunchenMin. 1 Players from: FC Bayern MünchenMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 85 Top FormMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 85 BundesligaMin. 1 Players from: BundesligaMin. Team Rating: 86 Gonzalo Garcia SpainMin. 1 Players from: SpainMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 86 Top FormMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 86 LaLigaMin. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTSMin. Team Rating: 87Which card should you pick? A primary deciding factor will be the positional requirements in your squad. If you need an attacker, Gonzalo Garcia is the correct pick. If you need a defensive card, your pick should be Stanisic. But if I have to review the cards, the Bayern defender is clearly the better choice. He has four playable positions, and his stats allow him to be played as either an LB or an RB. While he can also play as a CB and RM, his play styles aren't suitable. If he gets an upgrade in the future, his stats will improve further, taking his Defense face stat to 90. While Garcia's item isn't a bad card, it lacks some key playstyles in the current meta. The lack of Rapid is a major weakness for a card that operates as a striker. Moreover, Power Shot+ is an exceptionally high-skill cap playstyle that's not suitable for beginners. Hence, Stanisic is clearly the better choice despite Real having higher chances on paper to secure a win (and an upgrade for Garcia). The post Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC in FC 26: Which one should you pick appeared first on Destructoid.

Apr 4, 2026 - 20:00
Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC in FC 26: Which one should you pick


A new Showdown SBC is now live in FC 26 that features Gonzalo Garcia and Josip Stanisic, and one of them will be eligible for upgrades in the future. The upgrades will be based on whoever wins the first leg tie between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

This guide will help you narrow down your choices if you can complete just one of the challenges.

Table of contents
FC 26 Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC tasks
Before we dive into the correct choice, let's look at the tasks that are part of both challenges.

Josip Stanisic

FC Bayern Munchen

  • Min. 1 Players from: FC Bayern München
  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 85
Top Form

  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 85
Bundesliga

  • Min. 1 Players from: Bundesliga
  • Min. Team Rating: 86
Gonzalo Garcia

Spain

  • Min. 1 Players from: Spain
  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 86
Top Form

  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 86
LaLiga

  • Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTS
  • Min. Team Rating: 87
Which card should you pick?
A primary deciding factor will be the positional requirements in your squad. If you need an attacker, Gonzalo Garcia is the correct pick. If you need a defensive card, your pick should be Stanisic. But if I have to review the cards, the Bayern defender is clearly the better choice.

He has four playable positions, and his stats allow him to be played as either an LB or an RB. While he can also play as a CB and RM, his play styles aren't suitable. If he gets an upgrade in the future, his stats will improve further, taking his Defense face stat to 90.

While Garcia's item isn't a bad card, it lacks some key playstyles in the current meta. The lack of Rapid is a major weakness for a card that operates as a striker. Moreover, Power Shot+ is an exceptionally high-skill cap playstyle that's not suitable for beginners.

Hence, Stanisic is clearly the better choice despite Real having higher chances on paper to secure a win (and an upgrade for Garcia).

The post Stanisic vs Garcia Showdown SBC in FC 26: Which one should you pick appeared first on Destructoid.

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