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The second phase of the FUT Birthday event is right around the corner in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, and a social media leak has revealed Alex Sandro is getting a new SBC item. The Brazilian superstar is a legend in the world of Ultimate Team due to his overpowered iterations in previous installments of the franchise, making him an ideal candidate for a FUT Birthday card.
The concept of Ultimate Team was introduced in FIFA 09. This makes FIFA 23 the 14-year anniversary of the series. EA Sports has commemorated this occasion with an exceptional FUT Birthday promo, releasing a host of enticing new special cards in the game. Based on a leak by FUT Sheriff on Twitter, Alex Sandro will soon be included on the series' roster.
Note: This article is speculative and is based entirely on a leak from social media.
Alex Sandro will receive a FUT Birthday variant in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team
Alex Sandro has been a mainstay in the Juventus defense for the last eight years. The Brazilian wing-back has garnered notoriety as one of the most efficient defenders around with his stints in Serie A and by contributing to his international team's performances. This makes him an absolute menace for attackers to deal with.
Despite his struggles over the past few seasons, he is still remembered fondly due to his various overpowered cards in FUT. He has always possessed desirable special cards in Ultimate Team, and that's not going to change in FIFA 23.
While the exact overall rating and attributes of the card are unknown, FUT Sheriff included a prediction that suggests that the 89-rated card will possess these stats:
- Pace: 90
- Dribbling: 87
- Shooting: 73
- Defending: 87
- Passing: 82
- Physicality: 88
FUT Birthday items are renowned for possessing special boosts to their skill moves and weak-foot abilities, making the leaked dedicated SBC even more enticing. If Sandro is upgraded and granted the ability to execute five-star skill moves in-game, it will make him much more viable in the current meta of FIFA 23.
How will the card perform in-game?
FUT veterans are well aware of how overpowered the Brazilian left-back is on the virtual pitch. While his overall rating has suffered over the past few years, he has retained his domineering physical presence and in-game build. The right upgrade to his stats will elevate him to the elite tier of defenders in FIFA 23.
Not only will this footballer showcase rapid pace and brute strength, he will also be a capable dribbler and an excellent crosser, making him ideal for delivering German crosses. His viability will be boosted even further with the addition of five-star skill moves or a five-star weak foot.
