The second wave of EA FC 27’s Destined for Glory promo has arrived, and this time it’s a Paris Saint-Germain academy product making headlines. Maghnes Akliouche has landed an 85-rated card through a fresh Squad Building Challenge, giving Ultimate Team players another budget-friendly route to a genuinely versatile attacking midfielder.
Who Is Maghnes Akliouche?
Before diving into the SBC, it’s worth understanding what you’re actually building. Akliouche is a 24-year-old French midfielder who’s made the move to Paris Saint-Germain, playing primarily as a CAM but carrying enough flexibility to slot into multiple midfield and wide attacking roles without a drop-off. At 183cm and left-footed, he’s built less around physical dominance and more around close control, vision, and composure in tight spaces — exactly the kind of profile that tends to translate well into Ultimate Team even outside his native position.
His card carries 4-star Skill Moves and a 3-star weak foot, alongside a useful set of PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot, Pinged Pass, Inventive, and Technical. That combination tells you a lot about his intended playstyle — someone built to thread dangerous passes through tight channels and finish with a driven, low strike rather than relying on raw power or aerial ability.
Breaking Down The Stats
Akliouche’s attribute spread leans heavily creative rather than purely goal-focused, though he’s far from a one-dimensional passer:
- Pace: 84 (85 Acceleration, 84 Sprint Speed) — not elite, but more than enough to beat a slower centre-back in a footrace
- Shooting: 83 (87 Attacking Position, 85 Finishing, 80 Shot Power, 83 Long Shots, 70 Volleys, 80 Penalties) — his Finishing and Attacking Position stand out here, making him a real threat arriving late into the box
- Passing: 86 (88 Vision, 85 Crossing, 75 Free Kick Accuracy, 87 Short Pass, 83 Long Pass, 85 Curve) — comfortably his best overall category, and the clearest sign of his creative profile
- Dribbling: 89 (89 Agility, 84 Balance, 84 Reactions, 90 Ball Control, 89 Dribbling, 86 Composure) — his standout stat block, with elite Ball Control and Composure that make him genuinely dangerous running at defenders
- Defending: 55 — unsurprisingly his weakest area, so don’t expect much defensive contribution if you push him into a deeper role
- Physical: 70 (70 Jumping, 84 Stamina, 65 Strength, 63 Aggression) — his Stamina is the standout number here, useful if you’re running him box-to-box
What makes this card particularly appealing for squad building is its role flexibility. Akliouche carries All Roles++ across CAM, CM, RM, and RW, meaning he slots cleanly into four very different tactical positions without chemistry or role penalties — a central playmaker one match, a inverted winger the next, all on the same card.
The SBC Requirement
Like the first wave of Destined for Glory content, this challenge keeps things simple on purpose. Rather than demanding specific leagues, nations, or chemistry minimums, the Akliouche SBC runs on a single target: a combined Item Score of 68,000 across your submitted squad, confirmed by the community shortly after the challenge went live. One challenge, one submission, no complicated layered requirements to juggle.
That single-condition format means your entire strategy comes down to math rather than squad architecture — stack enough rated Gold cards to clear the threshold as cheaply as the market allows, and the card is yours.
What It’ll Cost You
Based on live market tracking, the estimated cost to complete this SBC sits at roughly 65,600 Coins on console and 71,300 Coins on PC, reflecting the natural price gap between the two markets that’s typical for EA FC’s player economy. Those numbers will shift day to day as fodder prices move, so it’s worth checking current market rates before committing coins, especially if you’re not in a rush.
As with any single-requirement Item Score SBC, the smartest approach is leaning on cheap, high-rated Gold fodder rather than trying to assemble anything resembling a real squad. Untradeable Gold cards sitting in your club from packs or previous SBCs are worth checking first — every one you use is coins you don’t have to spend on the open market. From there, topping up with a mix of 85 and 86-rated Golds bought fresh is typically the most coin-efficient way to clear the target, the same approach that’s worked well on prior Destined for Glory SBCs this cycle.
How To Submit It
The process mirrors every other Item Score SBC in EA FC 27:
- Open the Squad Building Challenges menu and locate the Maghnes Akliouche Destined for Glory tile.
- Start filling squad slots with Gold cards — untradeable fodder first, then purchased cards to close the gap. Watch the Item Score counter climb with each addition.
- Once the counter clears 68,000, the submit option unlocks.
- Review your submission one final time, then confirm. Akliouche lands directly in your club as an untradeable item.
Because the reward arrives untradeable, there’s no risk of losing him to a market mishap — he’s locked into your club the moment the SBC clears.
The Upgrade Path: Why This Card Gets Better Over Time
Like other Destined for Glory items this season, Akliouche’s card isn’t static. It’s tied to his real-world performances and set to climb in value as the season progresses, based on combined goals and assists:
- 3 combined goals/assists → +1 Shooting and +1 Passing
- 6 combined goals/assists → +1 additional PlayStyle
- 10 combined goals/assists → +1 Overall
- 20 combined goals/assists → +1 Overall
Hit every milestone and the card gains a full two points of Overall rating on top of meaningful stat and PlayStyle boosts — turning an already well-rounded 85-rated midfielder into something closer to an 87 by the time the season wears on. Given his minutes at a club like PSG, there’s a reasonable chance he picks up chances to hit at least the early milestones, even if the bigger 10 and 20 goal/assist thresholds will take sustained form to clear.
It’s also worth noting Akliouche already has a touch of continental pedigree on the card — his tracked stats include a Champions League appearance with an assist to his name, a small but relevant signal for anyone banking on those live upgrades actually landing before the season’s out.
Is This SBC Worth Doing?
For a card in the 65,000 to 71,000 Coin range, Akliouche represents strong value for anyone who wants a genuinely flexible CAM without needing to chase a far pricier meta card. His Dribbling and Passing numbers hold up well against players costing considerably more, and the All Roles++ spread across CAM, CM, RM, and RW means he won’t sit awkwardly in a squad built around a different formation down the line.
The live upgrade path only sweetens the deal further — you’re not just buying an 85-rated card today, you’re buying a card with a credible path toward 87 if Akliouche’s season goes well at PSG. For budget-focused squad builders or anyone who’s already cleared out the first wave of Destined for Glory content, this is an easy one to slot into the build queue.
How He Compares To The First Wave’s Nusa Card
If you already built Antonio Nusa from the opening wave of this promo, it’s worth weighing the two side by side before deciding whether Akliouche earns a second slot in your squad. Nusa leans harder into raw pace and explosive dribbling out wide, while Akliouche trades a chunk of that top-end speed for sharper passing and a notably stronger Finishing stat — useful if your build already has enough pace up front and needs a more reliable creative outlet through the middle instead. The two aren’t direct competitors so much as complementary pieces: one built to stretch defenses on the flank, the other to pull the strings centrally and arrive late into the box. Squad builders with the coins to spare may find room for both rather than picking one over the other.