How to Pack Team of the Season Players: Ultimate FC 25 Grind Guide

• Step 1: Take Advantage of Rush Points and Weekly Objectives
• Step 2: Easy SBCs That Offer High Return
• Step 3: Super Daily Silver = Grind Central
• Step 4: Use Icon SBCs for More Silver Supply
• Step 5: Maximize the TOTS Crafting Upgrade Path
• Step 6: Build Coin Flow with TOTW SBCs and Marquee Matchups
• Step 7: Leverage the Premium Mixed League Upgrade
• Step 8: Target the Right High-End SBCs
• Step 9: Prepare for Squad Battles Objectives
• Conclusion: The Grind Is Alive and Well

With the daily upgrades temporarily removed in FC 25, many players feel like the grind has come to a halt. But don’t worry there's still a full grind path available that doesn’t cost you a single coin. In fact, if you know where to look and how to connect the grind steps, you can earn premium packs, top-rated players, and even tradable items to boost your coin balance. Here’s your complete, updated grind blueprint.

Step 1: Take Advantage of Rush Points and Weekly Objectives

The easiest starting point to rebuild your grind is the Rush Points system. These quick-to-earn points offer solid pack rewards that help you refresh your club without engaging in any complex SBCs. Weekly objectives that include winning rush games also contribute to this tally, helping you earn rewards passively as you play.

In addition, make sure you’re completing the "Daily Play" objective by playing three matches per day. If you’re not up for intense modes like FUT Champs or Rivals, just throw on Squad Battles in the background while watching something. Every three matches gets you four packs, plus a bonus group reward. That’s a free pack flow that resets daily don’t miss out.

Step 2: Easy SBCs That Offer High Return

Head over to the SBC tab and take a look at the 81+ Tradable Team of the Week upgrade. Though it requires an 85-rated squad, you can easily craft this using fodder from your grind. TOTW prices have dipped, and you can sell the reward for close to 18,000 coins which is excellent return for a craftable pack.

The key here is to use cards you've built through lower-tier grind SBCs. Always start with your club's untradables and work your way up. Even if you don’t pull a big name, tradable Team of the Week cards always hold resale value, especially during SBC-heavy promos.

Step 3: Super Daily Silver = Grind Central

Yes, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold daily upgrades are gone—but the Super Daily Silver upgrade is still available and extremely valuable. This SBC serves as your gateway into the crafting pipeline. Submit silver commons, get a gold pack in return, and continue the loop.

Once you complete the Super Daily Silver upgrade, plug those players into the TOTS Grind upgrade. This one-to-one flow allows you to go from basic silver cards to golds, and eventually, higher-rated rewards. It’s a reduced grind compared to before, but it still provides a full upgrade path.

Step 4: Use Icon SBCs for More Silver Supply

If you’re running low on silver cards for the grind, tap into your Icon SBCs. Every icon has two entry-level requirements: Born Legend and Rising Star. These return small silver packs in exchange for bronze rares, which most players already have lying around unused.

Each of these entry challenges provides you with an easy silver injection, which helps you meet the Super Daily Silver cap. You won’t get flooded with high-tier players, but these packs are perfect for feeding the early grind SBCs without spending coins or depleting your higher-tier fodder.

Step 5: Maximize the TOTS Crafting Upgrade Path

Once you’ve cycled through your Super Daily Silver and completed your daily TOTS grind packs, it’s time to go all-in on the TOTS Crafting Upgrade. With a daily cap of 25, this is where most of your golds and mid-tier players should go.

Each TOTS Crafting Upgrade returns a new pack and helps you build towards even more valuable SBCs. One grindable card can easily lead to three or four more when routed correctly. It’s not flashy, but it’s the most efficient long-term play in the absence of daily upgrade SBCs.

Step 6: Build Coin Flow with TOTW SBCs and Marquee Matchups

A crafted TOTW card can be flipped for 18–20K, and you can repeat this flow as long as you have fodder from the grind. Combine this with Marquee Matchups, which can often be completed for under 10K using players earned from grind packs.

This cycle gives you an immediate injection of coins while keeping your club flowing with tradable rewards. One tradable TOTW plus Marquee Matchups = ~45K in total value with minimal input. If you’re smart about your submissions, it becomes a self-sustaining grind loop.

Step 7: Leverage the Premium Mixed League Upgrade

It might not be everyone’s favorite, but the Premium Mixed League Upgrade SBC is still available and still effective. If you’re low on grindable content, this SBC serves as your late-stage lifeline. It’s cheap to build using players from grind packs and can return rare golds and SBC fodder.

Use commons from the TOTS Crafting Upgrade to build this. You’ll get back high-use players that slot into SBCs like the 83x14 or 83x10. It’s slow, but it works and it allows you to keep grinding even when the early content has dried up.

Step 8: Target the Right High-End SBCs

When it comes to spending your grind rewards, not all SBCs are created equal. Focus on completing the 83x14 and 83x10 upgrades first. These offer the best chance of pulling a Team of the Season player with minimal input.

Avoid the Anytots trade-in SBC early in the cycle it’s heavy on fodder and light on value. Save it for when you’re sitting on excess duplicates or untradeables. In the meantime, prioritize packs that feed your club without emptying it.

Step 9: Prepare for Squad Battles Objectives

Don’t sleep on Squad Battles. They may not be the most exciting mode, but they offer reliable rewards and help you complete objective-based content passively. Set a few games to play automatically or during downtime and claim those packs and XP.

With weekly Squad Battles rewards and new grinds always on the horizon, staying consistent here ensures you’re always one step ahead. It might not be the flashiest part of the grind, but it’s effective and always worth including in your routine.

Conclusion: The Grind Is Alive and Well

Yes, EA has shaken things up by removing daily upgrades, but the grind is far from dead. In fact, it’s more about smart planning and creative recycling than ever before. From Super Daily Silvers to TOTW flips and SBC chains, there’s still a full ecosystem of upgrades at your disposal.

Stay patient, stay consistent, and stay efficient. With the right flow, you can still build your dream squad in FC 25 without spending a dime. And when the daily upgrades return or new exchanges drop? You’ll already be miles ahead of the competition.

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