The 2nd Anniversary event in FC Mobile introduced special cards for icons and current superstars in the Gallery, which you can get by exchanging your shards.
As of writing on Oct. 7, there are two special teams of promo cards. Two more will be added in the next couple of weeks. The highest price for a card is 1500 shards, while the lowest is 200. As with any event, you can’t obtain them all, and this guide will narrow down the best choices as per your budget.
Best FC Mobile 2nd Anniversary players tier list
I have used four tiers to separate the cards. B and C tiers have cards that are 110 and 111-rated, and their stats are inferior compared to 112 and 113-rated cards. However, some of them are great budget choices if you don’t have lots of shards. Also, a few exceptions might be 111-rated, but have been placed higher.
- S-tier cards are the absolute best items when you consider their stats, alternative positions, and shard costs.
- A-tier cards are great cards, but they might be limited in alternate positions, or their shard costs more than they should.
- B-tier cards are average choices that have decent stats, but they should be considered only if you have a low budget.
- C-tier cards are items that you should stay away from (unless you have extra shards that have no other use).
S-tier
- Jude Bellingham: Great card, great stats. He is also one of the cheaper 113-rated items, available for 1250 shards. He can play well as both a CAM and a CM.
- Ronaldinho: While the cost is slightly higher, every Ronaldinho card has always been a top-tier choice. His dribbling and finesse will help you beat opponents and score from absurd angles.
- Patrick Vieira: One of the most versatile midfielders in the current meta who can shine as a CM and a CDM. Unlike Lucio in the next tier, his cost of 1250 shards is perfect.
- Toni Kroos: While I feel that his in-game stats and work-rates can be better, the card being available for 1000 shards makes him an absolute bargain.
- Emmanuel Petit: Petit’s in-game stats and animations make him the best CDM in the current game (Vieira comes close), and the 112-rated item is only going to cost you 800 shards.
- Cha Bum Kun: The South Korean might be the best RW currently available in the Shards Exchange, and he offers 5* Weak Foot as a bonus.
- Lilian Thuram: If you have 1250 shards and need an RB, blindly choose the Frenchman. He will remain the best RB for a long time, and one of the safest choices in FC Mobile.
- Marco Van Basten: He is pacy and strong, has a 5* weak foot, and costs 1250 shards. He is one of the best strikers in the current meta and will remain so.
- Carles Puyol: While he isn’t top-tier meta in terms of stats, the 112-rated card costs only 650 shards, and it’s incredible value.
- Vanja Milinkovic-Savic: Unless we get another CB in the 2nd Anniversary event, Vanja at 300 shards is the best goalkeeper you can pick.
A-tier
- Lucio: A great CB item, but not ideal for those who like having taller defenders. His shard cost at 1500 should have been lower.
- Theo Hernandez: While this Theo Hernandez card is a straight upgrade over his Inferno version, the cost of 1200 shards is way too high. However, he is pretty much the best offensive LB along with Ballon d’Or Roberto Carlos.
- Jamal Musiala: While the German wonderkid is priced right at 800 shards, his Physicality stats and 4* weak foot are a bummer.
- Kyle Walker: There’s a definite dearth of good RBs in this game, and Walker could be a great choice. Despite being 111 OVR, he has the pace and stats to shine in the meta. His price at 800 shards is objectionable, though.
- Diego Maradona: Maradona might be an extremely strong meta choice, but his shard cost (1500 shards) and low physicality put him in the A-tier.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic: If Van Basten wasn’t a part of the 2nd Anniversary event, Zlatan would be top tier. He’s an excellent choice for most, but Van Basten will be better.
- Samuel Eto’o: For an RW who costs 1500 shards, he has 4* weak foot, which is a limitation in the RW position.
- Kevin De Bruyne: An elite CM but lacks slightly in defensive stats.
- Luis Diaz: The new Diaz card has extraordinary agility, great pace, and costs only 800 shards.
- Federico Dimarco: If you can’t afford Hernandez and need to upgrade the LB, Dimarco is a great, cheap option.
- Jonathan Tah: This budget-CB is 6’5″ and has stellar defensive stats. He can be a great CB choice coming in at only 450 shards.
B-tier
- Alisson: If I ignore the overall rating, there are better goalkeeping options over Alisson, and he is priced at 1000 shards, which makes him overpriced in my book.
- Joe Cole: Good card and great in-game stats, and the 300 shard cost is just the right amount.
- Freddiie Ljungberg: A good budget option if you need a new RM.
- Viktor Gyokeres: While Gyokeres has always been meta, this card feels clunky to use. If you still need a striker at 800 shards, this should be your pick.
- Socrates: I have loved to use many Socrates items over the years, but this version at 1000 shards is way overpriced.
- Victor Osimhen: Quick pace and decent shooting, but a 111-rated card at 600 shards is not what I would call decent value.
- Kenan Yildiz: Good pace, 5* weak foot, and well-priced at 450 shards.
C-tier
- Jack Grealish: While I like his in-game stats, the 3* weak foot and 450 shard cost just reduce his potential value.
- Federico Chiesa: If you need a new RM, it’s better to go with Ljungberg (although the Swede costs 150 sharrds more).
- Joao Palhinha: Good CDM if you need a reliable option at 200 shards.
- Olivier Giroud: Too slow for the meta and poor work-rate.
- Thiago Almada: Quick but behind the power curve.
- Beukema: Extremely weak stats and too short of a height for a CB.
- Yann Sommer: Same price as Vanja, but one OVR less and inferior stats.
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