FC 24 Futties Sadio Mané Player Review – Cop or Flop

EA Sports has just released a new Premium Futties Sadio Mané card as an SBC (Squad Building Challenge) in FC 24, and it looks fantastic. With only three segments required for completion, this SBC appears promising. For now, let’s focus on Sadio Mané and see if this card is worth your investment. And if you want to enhance your FC 24 experience by buying FC 24 coins on the iGV website, ensuring you can complete SBCs like the Futties Sadio Mané with ease. Buy now to build your dream team and dominate the game!

Overview of Sadio Mané’s Upgrades

The Futties Sadio Mané card has received a +3 overall upgrade from his FUT Birthday item, with significant enhancements to his shooting and passing. The most notable improvements are the addition of two extra playstyle+s: Finesse and Relentless, along with Quickstep and Trickster. Finesse, replacing Powershot, is a particularly valuable upgrade, making this card even more enticing.

Positioning and Chemistry Style

Initially, I considered using Mané as a winger, but his stats suggest he’s best utilized in a central role where his pace and ability to outrun defenders can be fully leveraged. However, he is versatile enough to play as a CF, LW, or LM.

For chemistry styles, if you’re planning to use Mané as a striker, Marksman is ideal. Alternatively, Maestro can maximize his shooting and dribbling stats. At this stage of the game, the specific stats may feel less critical, so focus on using him effectively in your squad setup.

SBC Segments

The SBC to unlock the Futties Sadio Mané card requires completing three segments:

1. Top Form
   • TOTS or TOTW: Minimum 1
   • Squad Rating: Minimum 85
   • Number of players in squad: 11
2. 86-Rated Squad
   • Squad Rating: Minimum 86
   • Number of players in squad: 11
3. 88-Rated Squad
   • TOTS or TOTW: Minimum 1
   • Squad Rating: Minimum 88
   • Number of players in squad: 11

Compared to the extensive 32-segment Futties Eto’o SBC, this is a straightforward and manageable challenge. Even with minimal effort, opening a few exchange packs should provide enough resources to complete these segments. The total cost is approximately 185k, making it an affordable SBC.

In-Game Performance

Pros:

• Pace: Mané’s speed is exceptional, allowing him to burst past defenders effortlessly.
• Shooting: His shooting is impressive, though finesses may not be as effective despite having the playstyle+.
• Dribbling: Highly agile with great ball control, though lacking Technical+ for perfection.
• Attacking Positioning: Excellent at making runs and positioning for easy goals.

Cons:

• Strength: Slightly lower, making him vulnerable against strong defenders. However, this is a minor issue and rarely impacts his performance.

Conclusion: Cop or Flop?

The Futties Sadio Mané SBC is a definite Cop. It’s cheap, easy to complete, and the card performs exceptionally well in-game. While he may not be an elite endgame card, he is highly effective and enjoyable to use. Plus, as a Premium Futties card, he fits seamlessly into any squad. For these reasons, completing this SBC is highly recommended.

Verdict: COP