EA FC 25’s Ultimate Team mode is shaping up to be very fun, with players creating their own custom teams and competing in Rush matches. Many in-game players can be bought in the marketplace using FC coins or opening certain packs for a chance to roll for the best players. Some of the absolute best in the game are part of different editions, such as the Icon and Hero series. It can be tough to parse through who the best players for each series is. But don’t you worry, in this guide, we’ll cover all the best players and how to get them.
Obtaining Icon and Hero Players
In EA FC 25, gaining FC Coins is key for stocking up your roster with the best players in the game. Currently, there are two different methods for obtaining Icons and Heroes:
- Opening Premium Gold and Ultimate Packs
- Buying them on the market
- Winning championships
However, you can sell the card you get from opening packs into the market for profit. Currently, opening a card pack is cheaper than buying the rarer cards and will have some guarantees to what type you’ll get. While some give out managers or items, many of the pricier card packs, like the Premium Gold and Ultimate versions, will give out Icons and Heroes.
Selling players with an overall rating of 85+ is a reliable way of earning enough coins to buy a specific Icon or Hero of your choice. However, if that’s not your style, you can always try your luck with the card packs. An alternative way to get a card pack is by winning championships consistently.
List of All Icons
Nadine Angerer
- 92 overall
- Better dribbling and ball control, even under pressure
- Renowned for her solid defense penalty-saving prowess
- Great physicality for dueling in the box
- Known for her ability to read the game and save penalties in critical moments
Gianluigi Buffon
Key Stats:
- 91 overall
- Expert at anticipating shots and controlling the box
- Lightning-quick responses to close-range efforts
- Exceptional reach, making impossible saves look easy
Aya Miyama
Key Stats
- 90 overall
- Pinpoint accuracy with both short and long balls
- Agile with quick feet, ideal for navigating tight spaces
- Capable of scoring from set pieces and open play
Gareth Bale
Key Stats
- 88 overall
- Lightning speed to outrun defenders
- Powerful long-range strikes that keep goalkeepers on their toes
- Strong in the air and capable of holding off challenges
Lotta Schelin
Key Stats
- 90 overall
- Blazing fast speed for outpacing opponents
- Solid dribbling and passing skills for breaking through tough defenses
- Has trouble playing as defender with particularly low defense stats
Marinette Pichon
Key Stats
- 88 overall
- Accurate shooting stats, particularly with finishing and volleys
- Has masterful control over the ball, along with flair and technical prowess
- Very acrobatic with her physical abilities
Lilian Thuram
Key Stats
- 88 overall
- A powerful defender with some of the best awareness and side tackles
- Quite physically fit with great stats across the board
- Struggles with making accurate shots
Julie Foudy
Key Stats
- 90 overall
- Very balanced player with no apparent weaknesses
- Specializes in long-term matches by having very high stamina
- Excels at breaking defenses with excellent passing skills
List of All Heroes
Hero players are different from the Icons as they have three different variants with Hero Origin, Base Hero, and Prime Hero. The Origin variant has lower stats while the Prime Hero has the best stat spreads. For the sake of this list, all of the Heroes here are at their Base forms.
Eden Hazard
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Extremely fast pacing and acceleration speeds
- Has some of the best ball control stats in the game
- Built around offensive play, but is weaker at defending
Jamie Carragher
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Specializes in locking down boxes thanks to great defense and physical stats
- Powerful center back with a focus on defensive stats
- Able to outrun attackers with the opposing team
Jaap Stam
Key Stats
- 85 overall
- One of the best defenders in the Hero series
- Struggles greatly with shooting and offensive play
- Locks opponents when box-to-box
Yaya Touré
- 85 overall
- Best center midfielder in the Hero series
- Very versatile player that can switch between defense and offense easily
- Great ball control for outpacing defenders
Tim Howard
- 85 overall
- Strong goalkeeper with the best in reflexes and diving stats
- Slower than some goalkeepers
- Can easily create offensive plays with his far throwing pass
Laura Georges
- 85 overall
- Absolute center back powerhouse
- Able to easily tackle for ball possession without causing fouls
- Requires a solid offensive team to make up for her weaker ball control
Maicon
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Very versatile choice for right back position
- Can easily bypass defenders with whipped pass playstyle
- Secures the right field for his team
Guti
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Excellent center attacking midfielder with specialization in making high turn passes
- Will easily go through the toughest defenders
- Has good ball control to maintain the team’s attack
Fara Williams
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Excels in attacking and scoring goals as a center midfielder
- Has the most flair out of all the other Hero players
- Great player for setting up strikers with a goal
Ze Roberto
Key Stats
- 86 overall
- Good left midfielder with an assortment of offensive skills
- Has the best ball control with precise turning and great dribbling stats
- A reliable flanker if the left field is too defended
Celia Sasic
Key Stats
- 88 overall
- A powerful striker with highly accurate shooting skills
- Specializes in aerial play, giving her an advantage in securing the ball
- Reliable for securing consistent goals if given the proper set up
Marek Hamsik
Key Stats
- 85 overall
- Solid center attacking midfielder that can flex into a striker at any time
- Can perform power shots with more precision and speed
- A great choice for making two-pronged attacks on the goal
Mohammed Noor
Key Stats
- 85 overall
- Specializes in the center attacking midfield role with good passing stats
- Keeps the ball secure even from the best defenders
- Great for taking pressure from opponents while leaving other flanks open for attack
Blaise Matuidi
Key Stats
- 85 overall
- Excels in the center defense midfield role
- Great for intercepting the ball and passing it towards attackers
- Handy for turning enemy attacks back for the team
