FUTTIES is in full swing, asEA Sports FC 24continues to celebrate some of the most iconic performances from the season while paying homage to all-time greats and in-game meta cards. These free cards continue to improve, asthe prior Matt Targett challengeboasted a solid card, but Joao Palhina surpasses Targett’s overall rating.

The 95-rated FUTTIES Joao Palhinha challenge continues the trend of free objective cards that have been steadily released during the year. Luckily, as cards like Joao Palhina’s receive higher ratings, their challenges remain relatively easy to complete, as this card can be yours after a short session.

The Joao Palhinha FUTTIES Challenge Team Example in EA Sports FC 24.

This objective expires atreset timeon June 18, 2025.

What Are The FUTTIES: Joao Palhinha Objectives?

The FUTTIES Joao Palhinha challenge highlights his offensive excellence this past season with Fulham (thoughhis card reflects his current team, Bayern Munich).

In this set of challenges, you’ll need to focus on producing goals and assists from midfield.

The Joao Palhinha FUTTIES Challenge Card Attributes in the menu of EA Sports FC 24.

Each challenge can be completed on minimumSemi-Prodifficulty inSquad Battles, or online in eitherRivalsorChampions.

Victorious Five

Win fivematches with a minimum ofthreeplayers fromPortugalin yourstarting 11.

While the requirements are minimal, you will likely need to make some changes to your lineup to fit the three Portuguese players into your starting 11. Head over to yourClubmenu to change yourSquad,and you’ll be well on your way to getting FUTTIES Joao Palhinha for free.

How To Finish The FUTTIES: Joao Palhinha Challenge Fast

These objectives are extremely flexible, as the only strict requirement you need to fulfill is havingthree Portuguese players who start for you,but they won’t need to perform any special tasks during the game.

Given that the prerequisite only calls for three Portuguese starters, you canuse your substitutions to bring in your usual starters,if you prefer.

This is the easier methodif you don’t have many great players from Portugalwho could fit in your team, and you could even use Bronze cards if that’s all you have in your Club.

Whileyou don’t have to use Portuguese players to score or assist,these players are solid inclusions if you want to build a strong starting 11 and use them throughout the match. Most options listed have endgame-viable cards that could slot into most teams, across various styles of play.

However, once you’ve finished selecting your side, there are only a few simple tasks to remember when heading into your matches.

What Rewards Do You Get From The FUTTIES: Joao Palhinha Challenge?

Group Reward

Once you’ve played six matches, your reward from approximately 60 minutes of playing is thesuperb 95-rated Joao Palhinha.

At a glance, Joao Palhinha’s incredible set of attributes (headlined by 99 Physical) make him a solid contender for a defensive midfield role.

Palhinha’sfour excellent PlayStyles Plus,Press Proven, Long Ball Pass, Bruiser, and Slide Tackleare top-tier options for locking down opposing attackers and springing a counterattack in an instant.

Press Proven is particularly valuable for keeping possession,while Bruiser and Slide Tackle can help you take the ball from weaker attacking players.

While his Pace and Passing aren’t as high as some other options, Palhinha offers an excellent shut-down option off the bench to close out games you’re leading.

Joao Palhinha also boasts four-star Skill Moves and a perfect weak foot that will ensure he can make accurate passes on either side.

Despite some small weaknesses on his card, Palhinha plays well in-game and is worth a try.

Even if you can’t justify using him over other players you may have, Palhinha can serve as top-tier fodder at the very minimum.