FC 26 Flashback Goretzka Review: Is He Worth It?

Time: 2025-09-29

Another major SBC has arrived with Flashback Leon Goretzka. It seems EA has a thing for midfielders this promo, following Suvirmané and a host of other central cards.

While many content creators have been critical, my experience with him has been more positive, perhaps due to lowered expectations. Priced around 70,000 coins, he's not cheap, but is he a viable option?

Compared to his gold card, this Flashback version trades significant defensive, shooting, and physical stats (notably a -7 in Strength and Aggression) for modest +3 to +5 boosts in other areas. He swaps the "Aerial" trait for "Bruiser," and with a "Engine" chemistry style, he feels lengthy.

With the "Relentless" PlayStyle++, his stamina is solid, and his passing is his standout attribute—frequently delivering excellent through balls.

Defensively, he's just okay. With no defensive PlayStyles and 75 Defensive Awareness, he relies on his physical model and "Bruiser" to bully opponents off the ball when manually controlled. He doesn't feel weak, but he's not a true defensive stopper.

As one of the two deeper midfielders in a 4-4-1-1, his presence is felt. On "Get Forward," he makes good attacking runs and often pops up in the box to contribute to scrambles.

He has a unique body type that feels clunky on the ball. Dribbling is sluggish and推进 (pushing forward) can be a comedy show, as seen below, but his large frame does make him surprisingly good at shielding the ball.

His silver "Through Pass" PlayStyle is a joy to use, making build-up play very smooth:

He can be a surprise threat in the box, proving the "Relentless" PlayStyle++ has its merits:

Defensively serviceable as a true B2B, but against elite dribblers, you'll need help:

His dribbling is stiff, but... not entirely useless:

Verdict:

The 70k cost is slightly steep, especially given the Bundesliga's relative weakness, forcing hybrid squads. Within that league, however, he's a top-tier midfield option. He's solid in attack, but his defensive capabilities remain untested in truly competitive matches. The lack of a gold PlayStyle is a recurring frustration.

His strengths are his PlayStyle++ and passing. He's usable, just not exceptional. For a Bundesliga squad, what other choice do you really have? If completing this SBC would stretch your club's resources too thin, consider a more reliable path. For players looking to build their ultimate team without the grind, MMOMAX offers a secure marketplace to buy FC 26 coins and players, ensuring you can acquire the meta cards you need to compete.