EA FC 25 will reintroduce both Icon and Hero cards, giving fans the opportunity to include iconic football legends and beloved players in their Ultimate Team lineup.
Despite the developers not having officially revealed the new game or any of the cards being added, early leaks have already disclosed some of the notable names that are said to be making their debut.
Take a glance at all the leaked Heroes and Icons, as well as the potential return of the lineup from EA FC 24.
New Icons Leaked
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
According to leaker ‘Fut Scoreboard,’ the potential first Icon to be featured in EA FC 25 is none other than Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon. With over 1,000 career appearances for Parma, Juventus, PSG, and the national team, Buffon is widely considered as one of the greatest goalkeepers to have ever played the game.
Since retiring in August 2023, fans have eagerly awaited the addition of the beloved goalkeeper as an Icon. Although his retirement prevented him from being included in last year’s games, it is rumored that the developers are currently testing him for possible inclusion in FC 25.
🚨Buffon 🇮🇹 is currently being tested as Icon for FC25🚨Icons and Heroes are not fully defined yet so it may happen that they won’t come in the final release. What is sure is that they are being tested. ✅Follow @Fut_scoreboard, @AsyFutTrader and @WetDesignFUT for more 🤝 pic.twitter.com/TVAu20J11X
— Fut Scoreboard (@Fut_scoreboard) July 7, 2024
Gareth Bale (Wales)
Despite becoming a controversial figure towards the end of his time at Real Madrid, it is undeniable that Gareth Bale from Wales is one of the greatest wingers in recent history. Starting his career with Southampton and later moving to Spurs, he achieved every possible title with Los Blancos, including five Champions Leagues.
Similarly to Buffon, the leaker known as ‘FGZNews’ has alleged that Bale is being considered as a potential new Icon. While this is not a definite confirmation of his inclusion, it would certainly be well-received, particularly by British players.
🚨 Gareth Bale 🏴 is being tested as a new FC 25 Icon ✅ pic.twitter.com/ntrTvbt83o
— FGZ ⚽️🎮 (@FGZNews) July 7, 2024
New EA FC 25 Heroes Leaked
Eden Hazard
Despite high expectations for him to become an Icon, according to ‘Fut Scoreboard,’ Eden Hazard is currently being evaluated as the first new EA FC 25 Hero. After achieving two Premier League titles with Chelsea and a Champions League win with Real Madrid, the Belgian has solidified his status as a Premier League great.
Despite his injury-plagued time in Spain, Hazard retired from football in 2023. Although his stint in LaLiga did not meet expectations, he remains a revered figure as a Chelsea and Premier League legend, making him a valuable potential candidate for the Heroes lineup.
🚨Hazard 🇧🇪 is currently being tested as Hero for FC25🚨Icons and Heroes are not fully defined yet so it may happen that they won’t come in the final release. What is sure is that they are being tested. ✅Follow @Fut_scoreboard, @AsyFutTrader and @WetDesignFUT for more 🤝 pic.twitter.com/wIbJbL6IFU
— Fut Scoreboard (@Fut_scoreboard) July 8, 2024
Icons and Heroes Expected to Return
Icons
| Player Name | Nationalty |
|---|---|
| First | Brazil |
| Zinedine Zidane | France |
| Ronaldo | Brazil |
| Ronaldinho | Brazil |
| Mia Hamm | United States |
| Johan Cruyff | Netherland |
| Lev Yashin | Russia |
| Bobby Charlton | England |
| Birgit Prinz | Germany |
| Ferenc Puskas | Hungary |
| Garrincha | Brazil |
| Paulo Maldini | Italy |
| Gerd Muller | Germany |
| Franco Baresi | Italy |
| Thierry Henry | France |
| Capita | Brazil |
| Cafu | Brazil |
| Zico | Brazil |
| Homare Sawa | Japan |
| Marco Van Basten | Holland |
| Eusebio | Portugal |
| Roberto Baggio | Italy |
| Iker Casillas | Spain |
| Camille Abily | France |
| Raul | Spain |
| George Best | Northern Ireland |
| Andrea Pirlo | Italy |
| Xavi | Spain |
| Denis Bergkamp | Holland |
| Ruud Gullit | Holland |
| Rivaldo | Brazil |
| Roberto Carlos | Brazil |
| Alessandro Del Piero | Italy |
| Lothar Matthaus | Germany |
| Bobby Moore | England |
| Kenny Dalglish | Scotland |
| Javier Zanetti | Argentina |
| Alessandro Nesta | Italy |
| Hugo Sanchez | Mexico |
| Alan Shearer | England |
| Autumn | Brazil |
| Samuel Eto’o | Cameroon |
| Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast |
| Ruud van Nisterlooy | Holland |
| Eric Cantona | France |
| Socrates | Brazil |
| Philipp Lahm | Germany |
| Gary Lineker | England |
| Hristo Stoichkov | Bulgaria |
| Fabio Cannavaro | Italy |
| Jairzinho | Brazil |
| Carles Puyol | Spain |
| Butragueno | Spain |
| Kasper Schmeichel | Denmark |
| Luis Figo | Portugal |
| Kelly Smith | England |
| Riquelme | Argentina |
| Michael Laudrup | Denmark |
| Fernando Hierro | Spain |
| Andriy Shevchenko | Ukraine |
| Steven Gerrard | England |
| Ronald Koeman | Holland |
| Frank Ribery | France |
| Paul Scholes | England |
| Wayne Rooney | England |
| Edwin van der Sar | Holland |
| Petr Cech | Czech Republic |
| Bastian Schweinsteiger | Germany |
| Michael Owen | England |
| Rio Ferdinand | England |
| David Beckham | England |
| Pavel Nedved | Czech Republic |
| Laurent Blanc | France |
| Patrick Vieira | France |
| Robin van Persie | Holland |
| Marcel Desailly | France |
| Miroslav Klose | Germany |
| George Hagi | Romania |
| Ian Wright | England |
| Clarence Seedorf | Holland |
| Michael Ballack | Germany |
| Fernando Torres | Spain |
| Davor Suker | Croatia |
| Patrick Kluivert | Holland |
| Claude Makelele | France |
| John Barnes | England |
| Frank Lampard | England |
| David Trezeguet | France |
| Ian Rush | Wales |
| Gianfranco Zola | Italy |
| Robert Pires | France |
| Frank Rijkaard | Holland |
| Nemanja Vidic | Serbia |
| Xabi Alonso | Spain |
| Emmanuel Petit | France |
| Juan Sebastian Veron | Argentina |
| Ashley Cole | England |
| Michael Essien | Ghana |
| Henrik Larsson | Sweden |
| Hernan Crespo | Argentina |
| Sol Campbell | England |
| Robbie Keane | Ireland |
| Gennaro Gattuso | Italy |
| Gianluca Zambrotta | Italy |
| Luis Hernandez | Mexico |
Favorite Superheroes
| Player Name | League |
|---|---|
| David Ginola | League 1 |
| Yaya Toure | Premier League |
| Rudi Voller | Bundesliga |
| Fernando Morientes | LaLiga |
| Jean-Pierre Papin | League 1 |
| Gianluca Vialli | A league |
| Javier Mascherano | LaLiga |
| Diego Forlan | LaLiga |
| Wesley Sneijder | A league |
| Jay-Jay Okocha | Premier League |
| Carlos Tevez | Premier League |
| Bixente Lizarazu | League 1 |
| Anthony DiNatalie | A league |
| Diego Milito | A league |
| Two First | League 1 |
| Joe Cole | Premier League |
| Nadine Kessler | Germany Women’s Bundesliga |
| Ivan Córdoba | A league |
| Lucio | A league |
| Jürgen Kohler | Bundesliga |
| Claudio Marchisio | A league |
| Vincent Kompany | Premier League |
| Thomas Brolin | A league |
| Harry Kewell | Premier League |
| Rui Costa | A league |
| Steve McManaman | Premier League |
| Rui Costa | A league |
| Jari Litmanen | Eredivisie |
| Mario Gomez | Bundesliga |
| Sonia Bompastor | Division 1 Feminine |
| Paulo Futre | Liga Portugal |
| Ricardo Carvalho | LPF |
| Alex Scott | Women’s Super League |
| Ludovic Giuly | LaLiga |
| Jerzy Dudek | Premier League |
| Dimitar Berbatov | Bundesliga |
| Enzo Francescoli | LPF |
| Robbie Keane | Premier League |
| Tomas Rosicky | Bundesliga |
| Hidetoshi Nakata | A league |
| Jorge Campos | MLS |
| John Arne Riise | Premier League |
| Aleksandr Mostovoi | LaLiga |
| Dirk Kuyt | Eredivisie |
| Nwankwo Kanu | Premier League |
| Sidney Govou | League 1 |
| Samil Al-Jaber | Saudi League |
| Ramires | Premier League |
| John Capdevila | LaLiga |
| John Arne Riise | Premier League |
| Demarcus Beasley | MLS |
| Lars Ricken | Bundesliga |
| Park Ji Sung | Premier League |
| Freddie Ljungberg | Premier League |
| Landon Donovan | MLS |
| Peter Crouch | Premier League |
| Rafael Marquez | LaLiga |
| Wlodzimerz Smolarek | Bundesliga |
| Ledley King | Premier League |
| Saeed Al Owairan | Saudi League |
| Clint Dempsey | MLS |
| Tim Cahill | Premier League |
As of now, there has been no official announcement on which EA FC 25 Icons and Heroes will be featured in this year’s game. However, we anticipate that all of the legendary players from FC 24 will make a comeback.
Naturally, there is always the possibility that certain items may be removed due to licensing or other unforeseen issues. We will continuously update this section with any relevant developments as they occur.
According to reports, EA FC 25 will introduce additional licensed leagues and stadiums. While we await more information, it is important to finish the FC 24 season strongly by utilizing the best custom tactics and Evolution players.
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