Dive into the ultimate nostalgia trip as you lace up your boots and take control of football royalty in EA FC 25’s Player Career Mode.
With 35 ICONs unlocked across a series of EA FC 25 Squad Updates, you can embody the flair, power and vision of the game’s true greats.
Below, you’ll find every ICON available—organized by the date their squad update went live—along with a taste of what makes each legend uniquely fun to play.
EA FC 25 ICONs in Player Career Mode
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 23 September 2024
#01 David Beckham
On 23 September 2024, the cultured right-midfielder with pinpoint crossing ability joined the ICON roster. With 92 passing and 85 shooting stats, his right foot is a cheat code for assists.
As Beckham, expect laser-guided set pieces and majestic curving long balls—ideal for threading teammates through tight defensive lines or bending free-kicks into the top corner.
Whether you’re capping your season in Player Career Mode or scripting late-game heroics, his trademark precision brings a slice of pitch-perfect artistry to every match.
#02 Zinedine Zidane
Also added on 23 September, Zidane is the embodiment of elegance in midfield. Zizou skills shines with 94 dribbling and passing.
His superb close control, vision and powerful shot make him a one-man highlight reel: flicks, turnarounds and thunderous volleys are all in his arsenal.
Slip into Zizou’s boots and orchestrate play from the center of the park—poise under pressure guaranteed.
#03 Thierry Henry
The prolific forward who terrorized Premier League defenses became selectable on 23 September. Arsenal’s king combines 93 pace and 90 shooting.
With blistering pace, deft first touch and clinical finishing, Henry is a nightmare for center‐backs.
In Player Career Mode, unleash his trademark runs behind the line and ruthless composed finishes to carve up any backline.
#04 Andrea Pirlo
Also part of the first ICON drop, Pirlo brings maestro-level passing and set-piece wizardry. Pirlo “The Architect” boasts 89 dribbling and 93 passing.
His ability to dictate tempo, spray pinpoint through-balls and bend free-kicks with subtle swerve turns midfield into his personal canvas.
Take charge in the deep-lying playmaker role and watch every pass unlock defenses with true Lombardy flair.
#05 Ruud van Nistelrooy
The Dutch striker’s predatory instincts arrived on 23 September. A lethal poacher with 89 shooting and 80 physicality.
Renowned for his impeccable positioning and deadly finishing inside the box, van Nistelrooy is built for poaching goals.
As you guide your Player Career, feed his runs and revel in effortless volleys, tap-ins and that unerring sense of where every cross will land.
#06 Ronaldo
Rounding out the initial group is Brazil’s mercurial phenom. O Fenômeno: 94 dribbling, pace, and shooting.
With electric acceleration, dribbling finesse and a powerful finish, Ronaldo is both art and athleticism in one ICON card.
Choose him for explosive counter-attacks or mazy runs through packed defenses—each touch reminds you why he was the world’s most feared forward.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 07 October 2024
#07 Didier Drogba
On 7 October 2024, the Ivorian powerhouse joined the ICON ranks. Chelsea’s King of Wembley dominates with 87 physicality and 90 shooting.
His combination of strength, deft touch and aerial prowess makes him an ideal focal point in attack.
Hold up play, bully defenders, then unleash thunderous strikes from just outside the box—Drogba is a one-man wrecking crew in Player Career Mode.
#08 Pelé
Also live on 7 October, Pelé needs no introduction. The GOAT. 93 pace, 97 dribbling and shooting.
His blend of balance, finishing and sheer football intelligence allows endless creative freedom.
Whether curling sublime efforts or turning on the afterburners down the wing, playing as Pelé is like having football’s very own treasure chest of skills at your fingertips.
#09 Ian Rush
The Welsh goal-machine arrived alongside Pelé and Drogba. 89 shooting and 83 dribbling make him danger in crowded boxes.
Renowned for his relentless work-rate, sharp finishing and impeccable timing, Rush is perfect for poacher-style gameplay.
Time your runs, latch onto through-balls and let his predatory instincts do the rest.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 22 October 2024
#10 Michael Owen
Owen’s blistering pace and lethal left foot make him a terror on the break. Young Owen’s 89 pace and 88 shooting capture his 2001 Ballon d’Or-winning.
Sprint past defenders, then slot precise finishes under the keeper—his low center of gravity also grants surprising agility for someone so quick.
Owen perfect for counter-attack tactics in your Player Career Mode run.
#11 Luís Figo
Figo brings silky wing play and signature step-overs. Great dribbler (96 dribbling) with a killer cross (86 passing).
His dribbling, crossing and knack for unlocking defenses with a single feint add flair to any attack.
As Figo, every wing assault feels like a masterclass in one-on-one wizardry. Start your player career mode save with him and you won’t regret it.
#12 Kaká
Completing this update, Kaká’s blend of pace, dribbling and late-run goal threat is second to none.
In midfield or supporting striker roles, his ability to glide past opponents before unleashing powerful strikes makes him an ICON suited for dynamic, high-octane playstyles.
He has 89 pace and 90 dribbling, so choosing him in player career mode is great. His 2007 Ballon d’Or form is immortalized here.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 11 November 2024
#13 Roberto Baggio
Baggio’s sublime ball control and vision infuse matches with Italian artistry. With 94 dribbling and 90 passing Baggio is great for your player career mode journey.
Renowned for his chip shots and free-kick elegance, he excels as a creative midfielder or second-striker. His 1994 World Cup penalty miss? Just a footnote to his brilliance.
#14 Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho is pure joy incarnate. 95 dribbling, 91 pace. Unleash elasticos, flip flaps, and pure joy.
Expect ping-pong one-twos, elastico-powered breakaways and jaw-dropping free-kick cheekiness whenever you don the famed No. 10 jersey.
#15 Gerd Müller
Der Bomber: 86 pace and 92 shooting. A goal-poaching machine from the 1970s.
Müller’s low build belies his uncanny ability to find space and finish from impossible angles.
For fans of classic poacher football—sharp, efficient and ruthlessly effective—he’s the ICON of choice in your player career mode journey.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 26 November 2024
#16 Wayne Rooney
Rooney’s 87 physicality and 90 shooting mirror his all-action Manchester United days.
Equally comfortable as a forward or playmaker, his strength, work-rate and thunderous drive shots energize any squad.
If you want to connect the recent past with the present in your player career mode journey, Rooney is the perfect player for it.
#17 Ruud Gullit
Gullit’s blend of physicality, technical skills and aerial dominance makes him a midfield or center-back hybrid.
Tower over opponents in the air, carry the ball forward and unleash powerful drives from distance—truly a complete ICON.
#18 Jairzinho
Jairzinho’s explosive 91 pace and 90 dribbling in wide areas bring that Brazilian samba flair.
Use him to stretch defenses, cut inside and rip in rocket-powered strikes—and celebrate like it’s the ’70 World Cup all over again.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 06 December 2024
#19 Juan Román Riquelme
Riquelme’s irrigation-system-like passing and woven through balls irrigate your attack with 90 score for dribbling and passing.
His slow-tempo mastery allows you to dictate possession and spring incisive attacks. For a cerebral, possession-based playstyle, few ICONs rival El Maestro.
#20 Franck Ribéry
Ribéry’s low center of gravity, feints and relentless dribbling torment full-backs. With 90 dribbling and 89 pace channel his peak Bayern Munich years.
Pair him with quick wingers or cut inside yourself—either way, expect a whirlwind of energy and a raft of goal contributions.
This Icon has been wronged a lot in individual awards so your journey in player career mode with him will be winning the Ballon d’Or.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 23 December 2024
#21 Marco van Basten
Van Basten’s volley-masters and clinical attacking instincts arrived. His 92 shooting and 87 dribbling pay homage to that UEFA Euro 1988 bicycle kick.
His technical finishing, even from tight angles, makes him a striker of pure elegance. For vintage ’80s Dutch football in modern EA FC 25 form, he’s your go-to ICON.
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EA FC 25 Squad Update: 17 January 2025
#22 Raúl González
Raúl’s legendary composure and intelligent movement bring classic Real Madrid finesse with 90 shooting and 88 dribbling.
Poised as both finisher and creator, his trademark “Raúl turn” and clinical touch thrive in tight penalty-box scenarios.
This elegant player is a player many would like to play with in career mode and win more championships.
#23 Zico
Zico’s free-kick artistry and midfield dynamism elevate any squad. The White Pelé: 92 shooting, 91 passing.
Adept at long-range strikes and intricate passing, he’s the ICON for balanced, flair-filled gameplay—think Brazilian brilliance at its peak.
#24 Eric Cantona
Cantona’s blend of charisma, technical ability and clutch finishing transforms matches with 89 shooting and dribbling.
As the self-styled “King,” lift your Player Career side with his audacious backheels, powerful volleys and fearless leadership.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 04 February 2025
#25 Gareth Bale
Bale’s thunderous shot power and rocket-fuel pace dominate wings. Welsh Dragon with 95 pace and 88 dribbling.
Use him to turn defense into attack in an instant, then unleash those trademark whipped finishes from distance.
Pure Welsh power meets modern ICON status for your player career mode journey.
#26 Gheorghe Hagi
Hagi’s Balkan flair and long-range shooting terrorize opponents with 86 shooting and 88 passing and dribbling.
His dribbling and vision make him an ideal playmaker-cum-goalscorer—capable of spectacular efforts from outside the box.
#27 Hugo Sánchez
Sánchez’s acrobatic finishes and predatory instincts recall ’80 s Madrid magic with 90 shooting and 89 pace.
Volley-led highlight reels await when you employ his exquisite timing and athleticism in attack to break into the player career mode.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 17 February 2025
#28 Diego Armando Maradona
The ultimate cheat code. 96 dribbling, 91 shooting and passing. Rewrite the history of football.
Maradona’s dribbling close to the bone, sudden changes of pace and fearless willingness to take on entire defenses make him a once-in-a-generation ICON.
Expect “Goal of the Century”-style runs any time you’re in possession. Get all the championships and prizes in your player career mode, you have no excuse.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 28 February 2025
#29 Fernando Torres
El Niño’s 89 pace and 87 shooting mirror his peak Liverpool days. Torres’s late-2000s peak pace and finishing define pure center-forward play.
Time your runs, latch onto through-balls and celebrate thunderous strikes that echo his Anfield days.
#30 Robin van Persie
Flying Dutchman: 84 pace and 91 shooting. Remember, that header against Spain? Yes, you can repeat it.
Van Persie’s elegance and volleying technique combine with penalty-box intelligence.
His ability to curl sublime finishes from the left makes him an ICON well worth mastering in player career mode.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 17 March 2025
#31 Franz Beckenbauer
Beckenbauer “Der Kaiser”: 93 defending, 88 passing. A sweeper who redefined the libero role.
His game reading, passing range and defensive composure allow you to orchestrate build-ups from the back.
For those who prize tactical control, Beckenbauer is the defensive ICON of dreams to help your team in player career mode.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 04 April 2025
#32 Samuel Eto’o
Eto’o’s lightning acceleration with 92 pace and clinical finishing with 90 shooting bring Cameroonian brilliance.
His tireless pressing and instincts inside the box ensure that chances converted feels as natural as breathing.
He will be an ideal player for you in Champions League matches in your player career mode road.
#33 Michael Laudrup
Laudrup’s midfield artistry and subtle dribbling make him a supreme creator. The Danish visionary: 84 pace, 90 dribbling. A pass-first playmaker.
Watch him glide past opponents, then thread defense-splitting passes or curl shots into the corner with effortless style.
EA FC 25 Squad Update: 02 May 2025
#34 Rivaldo
Rivaldo’s blend of trickery, long-range powerhouse shots and free-kick mastery redefines attacking midfield.
Use his unpredictability to keep opponents guessing and unleash thunderbolts from distance. It was recently added to Player Career Mode and it’s definitely worth it.
#35 Hernán Crespo
A complete striker: 86 shooting and pace, 85 dribbling. Clinical in Serie A or the Premier League.
Whether flick-on or near-post poach, his intelligent movement and finishing prowess complete the ICON lineup.
What Are Live Start Points?
EA FC 25’s Live Start Points let you jump into Manager or Player Career Mode at any gameweek of the real-world season.
This feature updates squads to reflect real-life form, injuries, transfers, and league standings.
Want to rescue a relegation-threatened team with Pelé? Or lead Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid to a late-season comeback?
With 10 leagues and 12 cup competitions supported, your choices matter.
Which ICON Will You Choose?
With all 35 ICONs now at your fingertips, EA FC 25’s Player Career Mode offers endless possibilities to rewrite history, chase glory and craft your legend.
Choose your hero, select the appropriate Live Start Point, and let the beautiful game become your greatest canvas yet.
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