EA Sports FC 25 is back with more icons to choose from than ever before, though some of the best choices from years prior return as the top picks once again. If you're interested in creating the best Ultimate Team possible, you'll need to invest plenty of time and energy, (and money), but if you can only choose one Icon to save for, we can help.
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PostsFrom some of the top forwards to ever lead the line to incredible midfielders who dictate the pace of the game, the best Icons in EA FC 25 provide an incredible array of choices to add to your squad. Aside from their unparalleled abilities on the pitch, Icons provide chemistry boosts to your team, with extra links if you have players who match their nationality.
10 Eusebio
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Four Stars
While Eusebio is far from a starter-team striker, he's one of the best strikers in the game, and was one of the best SBCs in the first half of EA FC 24, lending hope to a repeat in this year's game. While Eusebio takes a bit of practice to get used to while on the ball, his off-the-ball AI is one of his most noticeable qualities.
With the introduction of Player Roles and Role ++ options, Eusebio will function best as a False Nine in your team.
Eusebio's highlight of 91 Dribbling accompanied by 92 Pace and Shooting makes him one of the most lethal strikers once he's in the box. While he doesn't have any Shooting PlayStyles aside from Power Shot Plus, you'll score plenty of goals with Eusebio.
9 Paolo Maldini
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Four Stars
Two Stars
On the other side of the coin, Paolo Maldini is one of the best defenders in Ultimate Team and can help you stop lethal attackers like Eusebio in his tracks. While it's impossible to keep clean sheets in every match, Maldini will make it seem achievable with his incredible awareness and defensive skills.
Maldini can even be shifted over to the left back spot if you need someone to fill in at that position. However, you should only do this if you have no other option, as Maldini performs best as a Stopper in the CB spot.
8 Bobby Charlton
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Four Stars
Endrick's idol is also one of the best Icon cards you'll use in EA FC 25, as Charlton's dynamic qualities on the ball offer an impressive attacking threat that opposing defenders will struggle to stop.
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PostsAlthough Charlton is slightly below Eusebio's incredible Pace, Shooting, and Dribbling trio, he makes up for it with superior passing abilities as well as the Power Shot PlayStyle Plus. Charlton's worst quality is his lack of physical presence, which makes him a finesse-only player in most cases.
7 Johan Cruyff
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Five Stars
Cruyff is the first icon thus far to boast a perfect weak foot and access to every Skill Move in EA FC 25, making him one of the best Dribblers in the game. Cruyff revolutionized dribbling, and his card reflects his impressive contributions to the sport with an exceptional split of attributes – 90 Pace, 91 Shooting, 90 Passing, and 93 Dribbling.
Use this card as a Shadow Striker, and Cruyff will excel in that role, though he can pass or score himself. While he shares the same issue as Charlton, Cruyff is unrivaled at escaping from defenders, so you should be able to avoid most physical defenders.
6 Mia Hamm
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Five Stars
Mia Hamm debuted in EA FC 24 with one of the most impressive Icon cards in the history of the game, as her high rating was only part of the equation.
Hamm also mimics Cruyff's perfect Skill Moves and weak foot, making her a versatile threat with either foot. Mia Hamm's most dangerous attributes are her deceptive speed and ability to score from any angle.
5 Zinedine Zidane
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Five Stars
Zidane continues the five/five train with a stunning attribute line that makes him one of the best passers and dribblers in the game.
At this point, the order of the best Icons in EA FC 25 is entirely flexible, as one player may fit your team or playstyle better than another, and the margins between one spot to the next are so slim.
While he's far from an instant-win button, Zidane rewards high-skilled play and strategy, as he's not simply going to outrun his opposition. If you're smart and crafty with silky-smooth midfielders, Zidane is the best choice for you.
4 Ronaldo Nazario
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Five Stars
Ronaldo is nearly extinct on the market – and for good reason – as this Brazilian icon is one of the best players you can use in EA FC 25.
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PostsWhile you should only use Ronaldo in the Advanced Forward role to fit his Role ++, he will be worth changing your tactics for, as this pure striker will simply score at will. While skill usually determines the outcome, it would be hard to avoid scoring a goal with the legendary R9.
3 Pele
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Four Stars
Five Stars
As the highest-rated attacking midfielder in Ultimate Team, Pele earns his seat near the top of the best icons in EA FC 25. However, the game is a bit different this year, and Pele's lacking a perfect weak foot causes him to miss out on the top spot.
That being said, Pele still has one of the most unbelievable cards and will make your team for most of the year, if not all of it. If you are lucky enough to pull this player, then you can rejoice knowing you're set in one position for the year.
2 Ruud Gullit
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Five Stars
Four Stars
Ruud Gullit is back and better in EA FC 25 as he's one of the most perfectly well-rounded players you can find. While he's listed as a CAM, Gullit can also move up to the striker position, or sit a bit deeper as a true central midfielder.
Whichever role you choose for Gullit, he'll perform exceptionally, though he excels as a CAM Shadow Striker most of all. However, feel free to use Gullit however you'd like, as he'll likely surpass most options in any of his positions.
1 Ronaldinho
Weak Foot
Skill Moves
Four Stars
Five Stars
Although he shares the same weakness as Pele, Ronaldinho's superior physical attributes make him slightly better at getting past defenders than Pele, especially if you're able to use his unique body type and dribbling skills to your advantage.
Enjoy the plethora of Skill Moves at your disposal.
Push Ronaldinho out onto the wing as a wide playmaker, and you'll have the most difficult player to defend in EA FC 25 at your disposal.
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