- EA FC 26 will see the induction of new Icons such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Toni Kroos, Oliver Kahn, and many others.
- Almost every new Icon, barring Marcelo, will be available as part of the Ultimate Edition's pre-order bonus.
- Pre-order Icons will be upgraded from their 'Debut' version to their 'Champion' version at some point in November.
The full list of EA FC 26 Icons has officially been revealed, and this year’s class is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. From highly-requested legends to fan-favorite superstars, FC 26 has delivered one of the most exciting batches of Icons in the franchise’s history. Almost every new Icon will also be available as part of the Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses, which is certainly a step up from last year’s Origin Heroes. Without further ado, here’s a look at every EA FC 26 Icon, including their ratings and more.
All Confirmed EA FC 26 Icons
Here is every new Icon joining EA FC 26:
| Player Name | Nationality | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Sweden | 92 |
| Alex Morgan | USA | 91 |
| Andres Iniesta | Spain | 92 |
| Toni Kroos | Germany | 90 |
| Marcelo | Brazil | 89 |
| Oliver Kahn | Germany | 91 |
| Caroline Seger | Sweden | 90 |
| Giorgio Chiellini | Italy | 89 |
| Francesco Totti | Italy | 89 |
| Steffi Jones | Germany | 89 |
| Cha Bum-kun | South Korea | 88 |
| Sissi | Brazil | 88 |
Zlatan is joining EA FC’s Icon roster for the first time. The Swedish striker appeared in countless FIFA/ FC games before he was embroiled in a public dispute with EA over image rights. The two parties look to have settled their dispute, as Zlatan starred in his PSG colors in the FC 26 reveal trailer.
Alex Morgan is also making her EA FC’s Icon debut. The USWNT legend was bound to be an Icon as soon as she hung up her boots. The 36-year-old announced her retirement last year after a glittering career laden with silverware, and she can now add EA FC 26 Icon to her long list of accolades.
Other stars on the list include El Clásico rivals such as Iniesta, Marcelo, and Toni Kroos, mythic one-club men in Oliver Kahn and Francesco Totti, and regional heroes like Cha Bum-kun and Caroline Seger. Rounding out the list are Juventus stalwart Giorgio Chiellini, World Cup winner Steffi Jones, and the pioneering Sissi.
All Returning Icons in EA FC 26
Almost every Icon present in FC 25 is likely to return in EA FC 26. But for the time being, here are all the returning Icons we know of so far:
| Player Name | Nationality | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo | Brazil | 92 |
| Gareth Bale | Wales | 88 |
| Thierry Henry | France | 91 |
| Ferenc Puskás | Hungary | 92 |
| Roberto Carlos | Brazil | 90 |
| Steven Gerrard | England | 89 |
| David Beckham | England | 88 |
| Luis Figo | Portugal | 89 |
| Zinedine Zidane | France | 94 |
| Gianluca Zambrotta | Italy | 86 |
| Hugo Sanchez | Mexico | 89 |
Ronaldo, popularly known as R9, was confirmed to return via the FC 26 pre-order bonuses graphic. His fellow Real Madrid legends, including Hugo Sanchez, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Ferenc Puskás, are also set to return, as confirmed in the FC 26 Career Mode deep dive.
Brazilian icons, including Pelé, Cafu, Carlos Alberto, and many others, are also set to be available in EA FC 26. The only reason we haven’t added them to the list is that their return isn’t officially confirmed yet. But rest assured, most of EA FC 25’s Icons will be present in FC 26.
All EA FC 26 Pre-Order Bonus Icons
The EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition will reward players with an Icon at launch for pre-ordering the game before 26th August. The Icon you receive will be selected randomly from a pool of 15 players, and here’s what that list looks like:
- Ronaldo (Brazil)
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
- Alex Morgan (USA)
- Toni Kroos (Germany)
- Oliver Kahn (Germany)
- Steffi Jones (Germany)
- Thierry Henry (France)
- Andres Iniesta (Spain)
- Caroline Seger (Sweden)
- Giorgio Chiellini (Italy)
- Francesco Totti (Italy)
- Steven Gerrard (England)
- Cha Bum-kun (South Korea)
- Sissi (Brazil)
When will Pre-Order Icons Receive an Upgrade?
Just like previous years, FC 26’s Pre-Order Icons will have lower ratings at first. These cards are named ‘Debut Icons,’ or ‘Baby Icons’ as the community likes to call them. However, they’ll be upgraded to a higher rating sometime in November. EA haven’t revealed a concrete date for the upgrade just yet, but you can expect to receive a ‘Champion Icon’ near the end of the year.
In case you’re wondering about the reason behind this upgrade system, it’s purely to balance out the power curve. If Ultimate Team players manage to grab a 92-rated R9 on day one, it’ll automatically put them leagues ahead of the competition. To prevent this from happening, Icon upgrades are reserved until later in the year, allowing high-rated cards to dribble into FUT via promos.
What are Icons in EA FC 26?
Icons are some of the rarest cards in Ultimate Team and are modeled around some of the best players to grace a football pitch. Scoring an Icon, especially during the first few months of the game’s cycle, is a major achievement. Beyond their ratings and PlayStyles, Icons get full chemistry points regardless of the nationality or club of their teammates. This trait is incredibly helpful for squad-building and only adds to their value.
And that wraps up our guide on all the new Icons coming to FC 26. What do you make of the new cards? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
Yes, EA occasionally releases free Icons for all Ultimate Team players. Examples include TOTY Zidane from EA FC 25. You can also get Icons by completing SBCs. These are completely free, but you’ll need to grind the game quite a bit.
Yes, Icons such as Ronaldo, David Beckham, Gareth Bale, Luis Figo, and many others are available in both Player and Manager Career. To unlock more Icons, you’ll need to complete Season Pass objectives.
