The FUTTIES Junior Kroupi objective is live in EA SPORTS FC 26, and it's one of the more involved sets in the current FUTTIES run. Five separate tasks, each with its own conditions, and none of them are the kind you can sleepwalk through with a random squad. Build your lineup correctly before you start, though, and you can knock out most of the requirements in parallel across a tight window of matches.
What are the five FUTTIES Junior Kroupi tasks?
Each task has a specific name and its own set of conditions. Here's the full breakdown:
| Task Name | Requirement | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bleu Crew | Play 5 matches with min. 5 French players in starting 11 | Squad Battles (Semi-Pro+), Live Events, Rivals, or Champions |
| Kroup de Grace | Score 3 Finesse goals from outside the box with a ST (Preferred Position Only) | Squad Battles (Semi-Pro+), Live Events, Rivals, or Champions |
| Prodige | Assist 4 goals using a player born on or after November 11, 2005 | Squad Battles (Semi-Pro+), Live Events, Rivals, or Champions |
| SHO Time! | Score 8 goals with a player having 92 SHO or higher | Squad Battles (Semi-Pro+), Live Events, Rivals, or Champions |
| STrike Pair | Win 10 matches with min. 2 Premier League ST (Preferred Position Only) in starting 11 | Squad Battles (Semi-Pro+), Live Events, Rivals, or Champions |
What squad setup completes all tasks at once?
Running each task in isolation is a time sink. The smarter approach is building one squad that satisfies as many conditions simultaneously as possible. Here's what your starting 11 needs:
- At least 5 French players to keep Bleu Crew ticking every match
- A formation with two strikers so you can meet the STrike Pair requirement while also having your 92+ SHO scorer in a natural position
- Two Premier League strikers (both in their preferred ST position) to satisfy STrike Pair
- A striker with 92 Shooting or higher for SHO Time!, and ideally French and Premier League to double up on other conditions
- At least two players aged 20 or under (born on or after November 11, 2005) to generate assists for Prodige
Players like Ekitike are worth considering here since he ticks the French box and plays in the Premier League, letting him satisfy multiple conditions at once. Pair him with another French Premier League striker and your task overlap becomes significant.
Junior Kroupi FUTTIES card
How to complete Kroup de Grace efficiently
The Kroup de Grace task trips up a lot of players because it specifically requires Finesse goals from outside the box, not just any goals from range. A few things to keep in mind:
- Only your designated ST (Preferred Position) counts for this task
- Outside the box means the shot must originate from beyond the 18-yard line
- Finesse shots (typically RB/R1 + shoot) have a distinct animation and curve
Look for half-chances where defenders are slightly out of position rather than forcing low-percentage shots. Three goals is a manageable target across several matches if you're patient.
Finesse shot from range
What rewards do you get for completing Junior Kroupi?
Completing all five tasks unlocks a solid haul of rewards. Here's everything on offer:
- FUTTIES Junior Kroupi player item
- 1 of 4 86+ Rare Gold Players pack
- 1 of 3 87+ Rare Gold Players pack
- 1 of 3 88+ Rare Gold Players pack
- 1 of 5 87+ Rare Gold Players pack
- 1 of 5 88+ Rare Gold Players pack
- 100 FUTTIES Tokens
- 10,000 Coins
- 3,000 SP
The token and coin rewards alone make this worth completing even if you don't plan to use Kroupi himself. The 88+ Rare Gold packs can also produce cards with real market value during FUTTIES season.
More FUTTIES objectives to complete alongside Kroupi
If you're already grinding Live Events with a French-heavy squad, there's no reason to stop at Junior Kroupi. Several other active FUTTIES objectives share similar squad requirements and match formats. The FUTTIES Leagues Challenge is worth running in parallel since it also rewards packs and FUTTIES items across 11 matches.
For players who want a free high-rated card, the guide on completing the Can Uzun FUTTIES objective covers how to unlock a 97-rated card in just 10 matches with the right setup. The Ramires FUTTIES Hero objective is also live and only requires completing 3 of 4 tasks for a 97-rated reward.
For a full list of active objectives, SBCs, and strategy guides during FUTTIES, the EA SPORTS FC 26 guides hub has everything organized in one place.
