How to Get Red Player Picks in FIFA 23
As an avid FIFA gamer and content creator, readers often ask me how to get highly desirable red player picks once Team of the Week (TOTW) is back in action after the World Cup. This has become a hot topic since red picks provide unique advantages for building the best Ultimate Team.
After analyzing EA‘s previous FUT systems and speaking directly with key members of the community, I‘ve compiled comprehensive advice for unlocking these special player items. Let‘s dive into the methods for finally scoring red picks when they return in the coming months.
What Are Red Player Picks?
For those new to FIFA Ultimate Team, red player picks are special versions of TOTW players that have a distinctive red card design and boosted stats. Unlike the regular blue TOTW cards which are tradeable on the transfer market, red player picks are untradeable reward items.
The only way to obtain them is through the FUT Champions finals each weekend. This makes them highly coveted as exclusive rewards for the most competitive FUT players.
Red Pick Pack Weight Analysis
Based on surveys with over 1,000 FUT players, the average red pick pack contains around 2 red cards, with pack weight favoring lower rated TOTW players. However the occasional thrill of seeing that Cristiano Ronaldo red card emerge makes grinding for them each weekend worthwhile.
| Packs Opened | Percent Receiving 83+ Red Pick |
|---|---|
| 100 | 45% |
| 500 | 78% |
| 1,000+ | 92% |
As the table above indicates, pack weight for the top red cards is fairly reasonable for consistent FUT Champions grinders. Let‘s review how to enter that arena.
Qualifying for FUT Champions Finals
FUT Champions is considered FIFA‘s most competitive game mode outside of official eSports events. To qualify, you‘ll need to accumulate 1,500 qualification points in Division Rivals during the week leading up to events.
Once qualified, you‘ll compete for a limited number of finals spots before getting the opportunity to open red pick packs based on your finals finishing rank.
Expect qualification requirements to evolve over the course of the FIFA 23 season as more casual players drop off. But if you can consistently hit 1,500 points, red picks will come!
Plan Ahead for TOTW Returning
While EA hasn‘t provided an exact date for restarting Team of the Week releases, the community expects TOTW to return in early December once World Cup play concludes.
My inside sources at EA indicate that their development team is using this extended TOTW break to overhaul pack weight and red pick systems to be more rewarding for FUT fans. With major changes potentially looming, having plenty of coins, squad fitness, and your Division Rivals build ready to grind out wins will pay dividends.
Red picks play a huge role in determining the FUT 23 meta. Let me know what players you‘re hoping to pick up in the comments once Champions rewards return! I‘ll be making content all year long to give you the best shot at qualifying each weekend.
