Sven and Lars Bender must have made their parents pretty proud. The twins have both had stellar careers for both the German national team and their respective club sides.
Now both at Leverkusen, the pair recently revealed that at the end of this season, at just 31, they would both be retiring, owing to injuries that have affected them in the latter part of their careers. Going out as Leverkusen teammates, at the same time, is perhaps a fitting if sad end of their careers.
However, there is also much to celebrate, Sven won Bundesliga titles with Dortmund. Both represented Germany. Lars tasted less success but with 10 years at Bayer Leverkusen under his belt, he will rightly go down as a club legend.
To celebrate their careers EA Sports have honoured the brothers with a pair of End of Era promo cards, which players can get their hands on by completing SBCs.
Here is how you can get Sven Bender, if Lars Bender is more your speed check out our guide for him.
Sven Bender End of Era SBC - cheapest solution
Both the brothers have two SBCs to complete and it should cost approx. 260-314k coins depending on the platform.
Note: All prices courtesy of FUTBIN and are subject to change.
Die Mannschaft SBC
- # of players from Germany: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 84
- Team Chemistry: Min 65
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Small Rare Mixed Pack
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This squad will cost between 106k (PS) and 132k (PC) depending on that platform.
Twin Defense SBC
- # of players from Leverkusen: Min 1
- IF Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 84
- Team Chemistry: Min 60
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Prime Mixed Pack
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This squad will cost between 150k (PS) and 180k (PC) depending on that platform.
Sven Bender End of Era - stats
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Sven, who started his career in centre-mid before dropping back into defence has always been a very tidy player and his End of Era card is fitting of that description.
Plus 7 OVR on his base, taking him to 88, the standouts are his Defending stats, with 91 Interceptions, 91 Def. Awareness and 90 Standing Tackle putting him up there with the best.
His 95 Composure and 94 Reactions also giving him the attributes of a truly world-class centre back.
His Physicality is also impressive 93 Aggression, 85 Jumping and Strength and 84 Stamina, coupled with his 85 Sprint Speed mean he can mix it with those fast attackers that rule Ultimate Team.
If you run a Bundesliga team he is well worth having a look at.
Players have a couple of weeks to pick up the brothers with the SBC ending on 3rd April.