EA FC 25 is now deep into its Footies promo season, and with it comes a wave of high-powered Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), offering flashy pink cards, boosted stats, and elite-tier playstyles. Among them, one SBC stands out-not just because of its 16-squad requirement, but because of what's at stake: a 97-rated Footies version of Mcon, arguably one of the best right backs currently available in Ultimate Team FC 25 Coins.



But at nearly 900,000 to 1 million coins worth of fodder, is this endgame fullback worth the grind, or is he another overpriced SBC best left on the shelf?



Let's break down his stats, in-game performance, playstyle pluses (and minuses), and overall value to determine whether Mcon deserves a spot in your starting XI.



First Impressions: Elite Presentation, Heavy Price Tag



From the moment the SBC dropped, many players were quick to pull the trigger-thanks in part to leaks, a flashy dynamic image, and the allure of a 97-rated defender. For those who remember his League Objective version, expectations were high.



Mcon's SBC costs just shy of a million coins' worth of fodder across 16 squads. According to EasySBC, he sits around 893K, while FootBin lists him a bit higher at 1.02M. Either way, he's expensive-not just in terms of coins, but in time, effort, and inventory depth.



Still, his on-paper stats are mouthwatering:

55 Controlled Lengthy

Anticipate+, Rapid, Long Ball+

Nine golden gang attributes

5-star skill moves and weak foot



This is a premium-tier card from head to toe-but perfection comes at a price.



In-Game Performance: Strong, Quick, and Tactical



Once deployed with an Anchor Chemistry Style, Mcon immediately shows his class. The controlled lengthy body type helps him generate stride-based acceleration down the flank, perfect for overlapping runs. His defensive presence is as solid as advertised:



Jockeying speed and body control are elite-tier, making 1v1 defending feel smooth.

Physical duels favor him consistently thanks to the Bruiser and Anticipate+ playstyles.

His Rapid+ trait helps close space quickly once he's in full stride.



In early gameplay, Mcon shows off:

Clean ball recovery in shoulder-to-shoulder situations

Clutch tackles even after being caught slightly out of position

Effective transitions from defense to attack, especially with long balls up the pitch



That said, he's not the fastest fullback off the mark. Without Quick Step, explosive sprints are slightly dulled. His left stick dribbling is also a touch stiff-not clunky, but noticeably slower than top-tier agile wing-backs like Frimpong or Cafu.



Offensive Contributions: Can He Cook Up the Pitch?



Mcon is more than just a stay-at-home right back. With Long Ball+, he's capable of:



Hitting sharp diagonal passes upfield

Whipping early crosses with precision

Supporting overlaps and cut-ins



During the review, he even scored a cheeky Travela attempt and showed confidence on the ball with five-star skills, including a cheeky rainbow flick that left the opposition sliding around in panic.



While he lacks Pinged Pass or Tiki Taka, his fundamentals are more than enough to support fast build-up and combination play in tight areas. He can hang with attackers, get up the wing, and contribute in the final third-especially when paired with offensive-minded midfielders.



Let's get into his most impactful PlayStyle+ and traits and what's missing:



Anticipate+

Absolute gold for defenders. Wins more duels. Feels sticky when tackling.

This is arguably his most important trait and one of the key reasons he's meta.



Rapid+

Helps him recover into position and explode into sprints-particularly effective when covering for high lines.



Long Ball+

Great for long-range distribution, allowing for diagonal switches or pinged passes down the line.



No Quick Step, Pinged Pass, or Tiki Taka

These omissions slightly limit his agility and passing fluidity.

For a fullback costing close to 1M, you'd expect at least one of these traits.

The lack of Intercept+ also slightly lowers his defensive ceiling in elite matchups.



If EA offers a future upgrade path (like they did with Ronald), adding those traits could complete him-but as it stands, he's close to elite, not perfect.Mcon comes out looking like a premium hybrid between Walker and Cafu, trading some finesse for raw strength and presence. He's not the fastest nor the most technical, but he wins almost every duel and offers solid link-up play with room to expand if future upgrades are allowed.



Final Verdict: Is Mcon Worth the 900K+ Grind?



Let's be real-16 squads is a tall order. Even with fodder inflation easing during the Footies promo and daily packs dropping specials, this is a serious investment.



If you:

Need an endgame right back who can start every weekend league match

Have a Ligue 1 or French-heavy squad

Enjoy powerful, physical fullbacks who can also overlap and support the attack

Are sitting on a ton of fodder or have coins ready



Then YES, Mcon is 100% worth it EA FC Coins. He locks in a key role for the rest of FC 25's cycle.



But if you:

Already have Cafu, Frimpong, or another elite right back

Prefer ultra-agile, quick turners

Want to conserve fodder for potential 99-rated attackers in August



Then it might be worth skipping or waiting to see what EA drops next.