In Ultimate Team FC 26, Heroes are special cards based on players who have had a big impact and made an unforgettable mark in their careers. They don't reach Icon level, but are still considered by the community as 'legends of the time'.
In FC 25, the Hero lineup was considered the best in the series' history, with stars like Eden Hazard, Guti, Maicon. In FC 26, EA continued to expand the Hero list to combine with the Icon lineup in FC 26.
Quick Summary
- EA FC 26 will add 8 new Heroes to Ultimate Team.
- Notable names include: Michel Salgado, Ricardo Quaresma, Louisa Necib.
- Unlike FC 25, Heroes in FC 26 will not receive stat upgrades when pre-ordering the game.
List of 8 new Heroes in EA FC 26
Bayern Munich hero could debut again
In addition to the above list, EA also revealed that it will add 1 of 3 Bayern Munich Heroes through the upcoming FUT Campaign :
- Stefan Effenberg
- Claudio Pizarro
- Giovane Elber
These Heroes can appear in Season Pass or Promo Packs .
Highlights of each new Hero
- Louisa Necib (France) : Lyon legend, owns 18 titles in 9 years of playing.
- Simone Laudehr (Germany) : Scored in the 2007 World Cup final, won the 2015 UWCL with Frankfurt.
- Michel Salgado (Spain) : Legendary defender of Real Madrid, was a mainstay for many years.
- Ivan Zamorano (Chile) : Scored nearly 100 goals in La Liga, then moved to Inter Milan with Ronaldo, Zanetti, Baggio, and won the UEFA Cup.
- Jill Scott (England) : Member of the England women's team that won Euro 2022, currently a famous football commentator.
- Ricardo Quaresma (Portugal) : 'Romantic' with trademark trivela technique, has played for many big clubs.
- Daniele De Rossi (Italy) : Absolutely loyal to AS Roma, dedicated for 18 consecutive years.
- Pablo Aimar (Argentina) : Creative midfielder, idol of Lionel Messi, played for Valencia and Benfica.
Do heroes in EA FC 26 get stats upgrades?
No, Heroes in FC 26 will not have their stats upgraded automatically when pre-ordering the game, unlike Origin or Prime Hero cards in FC 25.
However, there will still be upgraded Hero versions through events (Promo) and the EVOs system for players to improve basic Hero card stats.
The Hero roster in EA FC 26 offers a diverse mix of male and female football legends, from Louisa Necib, Quaresma, Salgado, De Rossi to Aimar. These will definitely be highly sought after cards in Ultimate Team, especially for those who love nostalgia and the personal style of each player.