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EA FC 27 Ultimate Team introduces 10 new Icons, including Formiga, Sergio Agüero, Pepe, Raphaël Varane, and Christine Sinclair. Lucio and Yaya Touré will also be upgraded from Heroes to Icons, while players looking to strengthen their squads can buy FC 27 Coins to prepare for the new Icon market and Ultimate Edition’s untradeable 85+ Icon reward.
What Are Icons in EA FC 27?
Icons are among the most prestigious player items available in Ultimate Team. They can provide:
· High-level attributes for competitive squads
· Strong chemistry flexibility
· Unique options for different formations and playstyles
· Access to legendary players from football history
The FC 27 expansion adds 10 new Icons:
· Sergio Agüero
· Pepe
· Raphaël Varane
· Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
· Hege Riise
· Yuki Nagasato
· Tobin Heath
· Ellen White
· Christine Sinclair
· Formiga
Six new women’s Icons will be exclusive to console and PC and will not appear in the mobile version:
· Formiga
· Hege Riise
· Yuki Nagasato
· Tobin Heath
· Ellen White
· Christine Sinclair
New FC 27 Icons and Their Strengths
Sergio Agüero
Agüero is one of the most exciting attacking additions.
· Argentine legendary striker
· Famous for his decisive Manchester City title-winning goal
· Known for finishing and attacking movement
· Potentially valuable for formations using a central striker
Best use: ST or other central attacking roles.
Pepe
Pepe adds an aggressive defensive option.
· European champion with Portugal in 2016
· Multiple-time Champions League winner
· Known for physical defending and intensity
· Could be useful against strong attacking forwards
Best use: CB in defensive or balanced formations.
Raphaël Varane
Varane offers a combination of defensive quality and athleticism.
· Former Real Madrid and France defender
· World Cup winner
· Multiple Champions League winner
· Known for pace, positioning, and defensive reliability
Best use: CB, particularly for players who defend with a higher line.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Rummenigge brings elite attacking credentials.
· Two-time Ballon d'Or winner
· European Championship winner
· Multiple domestic and European titles
· Famous for explosive attacking ability
Best use: ST or attacking forward.
Formiga
Formiga is arguably the most notable female addition.
· Brazilian midfield legend
· Appeared at seven World Cups
· Two-time Olympic silver medalist
· Known for work rate and midfield versatility
Best use: CM or CDM in balanced and possession-based systems.
Christine Sinclair
Sinclair is one of Canada’s greatest footballers.
· Long-serving Canadian international
· One of the most prolific international scorers
· Known for leadership and attacking quality
· Offers another potential high-level attacking option
Best use: ST or attacking midfield roles, depending on her FC 27 attributes.
Hege Riise
Riise provides another historically decorated midfield option.
· World Cup winner
· European Championship winner
· Olympic champion
· Won multiple domestic trophies in Norway
· Later enjoyed a successful career in the United States
Best use: CM or CDM.
Yuki Nagasato
Nagasato has a particularly unique career history.
· 2011 Women’s World Cup winner
· Japanese international legend
· Became the first Japanese woman to play professionally for a men’s team
· Adds another versatile option to the Icon pool
Best use: Attacking or central roles based on her final attributes.
Tobin Heath
Heath is another major American football legend.
· Two-time Women’s World Cup winner
· Long and successful international career
· Known for technical ability and attacking creativity
· Could be particularly useful in wide attacking systems
Best use: LW, RW, or other attacking positions.
Ellen White
White adds proven goalscoring experience.
· England international legend
· Euro 2022 champion
· Retired from professional football in 2022
· Offers another potential attacking option for Ultimate Team squads
Best use: ST or other forward positions.
Lucio and Yaya Touré Become Icons
FC 27 also changes the status of two existing Hero players:
· Lucio: Former Brazilian World Cup winner and elite centre-back.
· Yaya Touré: Former Ivory Coast midfielder known for his strength, technical ability, and box-to-box presence.
Both players are being upgraded from Hero status to Icon status.
This change could make them even more attractive for squad building, particularly for players already familiar with their previous Ultimate Team items.
FC 27 Ultimate Edition Icon Reward
Players who pre-order the Ultimate Edition receive additional benefits:
· Early access beginning September 18
· An untradeable 85+ rated Icon player
· A reward pool containing legendary names such as Zinedine Zidane and Ruud Gullit
This makes the Icon reward one of the key pre-launch considerations for Ultimate Team players.
How to Prepare for the New Icons
To make the most of the expanded Icon pool:
· Save resources: Avoid spending all your coins and packs before launch.
· Study player attributes: Overall rating alone should not determine your choices.
· Consider chemistry: Build squads around Icons that complement your existing players.
· Match Icons to your tactics: Pace, defending, passing, and physical attributes should fit your formation.
· Monitor the market: New Icon demand can influence prices and squad-building strategies.
Final Thoughts
The FC 27 Icon expansion significantly broadens the legendary player pool.
The most anticipated additions include:
· Formiga for midfield versatility
· Agüero and Rummenigge for attacking options
· Pepe and Varane for defensive strength
· Sinclair, Heath, White, Riise, and Nagasato for more women’s football representation
· Lucio and Yaya Touré as upgraded former Heroes
With new Icons, upgraded legends, and an 85+ Icon reward for Ultimate Edition players, FC 27 Ultimate Team should offer more ways to build competitive and historically themed squads, while cheap FC 27 Coins can help players strengthen their teams and prepare for the new Icon market.
