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Best EA FC 24 Icons for every position (June 2024)

A legendary list of names.

This list of best EA FC 24 Icons includes legendary names from the world of men’s and women’s football, providing an idea of how to cover your team in every position.

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Unlike the last few years, EA Sports has released many more versions of Icons in Ultimate Team. The addition of women’s cards has introduced names like Homare Sawa, Camille Abily, and more, which has resulted in plenty of choices for the players. However, few Icons are always better than their counterparts as far as the in-game meta is concerned.

Best EA FC 24 Icons at every position

Icons are always popular choices, as they have great stats and offer bonuses to squad chemistry as well. It’s no wonder that some of the most-used items, even in the esports scene, include the best EA FC 24 Icons.

  • GK: Petr Cech (TOTY), Lev Yashin, Iker Casillas (Thunderstruck), Edwin Van Der Star (Birthday)
  • CB: Paolo Maldini (Future Stars), Marcel Desailly (Golazo), Rio Ferdinand (TOTY)
  • RB/RWB: Cafu (Golazo), Carlos Alberto Torres (Birthday), Gianluca Zambrotta (Birthday)
  • LB/LWB: Roberto Carlos (Golazo), Ashley Cole (Golazo)
  • CDM: Patrick Vieira (TOTY), Lothar Matthaus (TOTY)
  • CM: Andrea Pirlo (Birthday), Camille Abily (Birthday), Ruud Gullit (Birthday)
  • CAM: Zinedine Zidane (Birthday), Zico (Future Stars), Kaka (Golazo)
  • LW/LM: Ronaldinho (Future Stars, only at LW), George Best (TOTY)
  • RW/RM: George Best (TOTY), Hristo Stoichkov (Birthday)
  • ST/CF: Pele (Birthday), Cruyff (Golazo), Ronaldo (TOTY)
An image of Pele in EA FC 24
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Some of these Icons can also be played at alternate positions. Ronaldinho, for example, will do as well as a CAM as he will at LW. Similarly, Pele can also operate as a CAM if utilized properly.

That said, this list of the best EA FC 24 Icons will eventually undergo some changes. The ongoing TOTS promo hasn’t featured Heroes or Icons. However, the Euro 2024 promo is rumored to be released next in Ultimate Team, and it could feature a new version of Icons.

Do note that if any of the Icons mentioned here get new versions in the future, they will undoubtedly rank among the best. Most of these names on the list of best EA FC 24 Icons are there for a reason – they perform well, have solid stats, and they’re top-tier items. Beginners and veterans can rely on them across all the different game modes and difficulties.


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