FC 25 Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC Leaked: All Details

EA FC 25 fans have some big news as Ruud Van Nistelrooy has now been included in the Shapeshifters promo - in a widely unconventional position, as a centre-back. This is a huge change for the Dutch striker, and this leak is going to make some quite serious waves for all the FUT managers now looking to obtain a big SBC card.

Shapeshifter SBCs are a part of one of the most exciting events of Ultimate Team; the legendary and star football greats are repositioned with stat improvements and even new PlayStyles+.

FC 25 Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC Leaked

The first official look at Van Nistelrooy's Shapeshifter card came from a legitimate EA FC 25 source via X (former Twitter). On July 4, 2025, FUT Scoreboard formally revealed Van Nistelrooy's card with a 96-rated CB version of the Dutch icon. As of now, there is no confirmed release date of this card, but it is likely to be released along with the Shapeshifters Team 4.

The tweet confirmed three things: Van Nistelrooy will be an SBC card, his stats are finalized, and he will have official PlayStyles+. Van Nistelrooy going from a clinical striker to a defender in FUT has fans excited, especially since he keeps good offensive stats—he could be a goal-scoring threat from defense on competitive squads as well.

In essence, this is an SBC (Squad Building Challenges) which unlock other exclusive cards through submissions of teams that meet the requirements, which can often cost expensive coins, but often provide extreme value, and is just one of the reasons to get back into Ultimate Team!

FC 25 Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC Stats

According to the leak, here’s the breakdown of his card:

This results in a total of 96 OVR. With elite defensive attributes, a physical presence, and average pace and dribbling, this Shapeshifter will most likely be an adaptable beast in-game, especially in 3-back formations.

FC 25 Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC Price

The tweet confirmed that this will be an SBC, but there was no mention of pricing. Based on previous SBCs with comparable ratings, as well as Shapeshifters' hype and the overall context, we expect the Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC price to sit between 250,000 and 400,000 coins. The build cost will depend on the required squads and envisioned fodder increases when it drops.

To sum up, the FC 25 Van Nistelrooy Shapeshifters SBC leak has generated huge hype in the Ultimate Team community, thanks to its elite defensive stats and unexpected flexibility. This newly designed icon has the potential to be an essential piece in competitive squads. Look out for the official release and prepare your fodder!