5 best World Cup Icons to use in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team

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The Black Friday festivities in FIFA 23 witnessed the release of new versions of Icon cards, known as World Cup Icons. These were released not only as part of Black Friday celebrations but also to capitalize on the hype of the ongoing World Cup. The most iconic tournament in the world of football is in full swing, and EA Sports has released World Cup Icons to pay tribute to the legends of the sport.

Excluding Patrick Vieira and Cafu, who were introduced earlier as part of the World Cup Swaps rewards, EA added twelve new World Cup Icons to FIFA 23. While there will still be more of these to come, the first roster is rather impressive, and fans are curious about which Icons are worth the coin investment.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

As the most expensive card in the lineup, it is no surprise that the "O Fenômeno" Ronaldo Nazário is the most coveted and overpowered card amongst the new World Cup Icons and in FIFA 23 in general. The Brazilian legend won the World Cup in 2002, spearheading the Selecao attack and cementing his legacy as one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game.

Popularly referred to as R9, Ronaldo has historically been overpowered in FIFA since his inclusion as an Icon in FIFA 18. With incredible pace, shooting, dribbling, five-star skills, a five-star weak foot, and custom animations, he is the most broken card in the game and warrants a ridiculous price tag in the FUT transfer market.

Often regarded as the father of modern-day football due to his approach to football as a coach, Johan Cruyff is considered among the greatest players of all time. The former Ballon D'Or winner was a mainstay in the Dutch national side during the peak of the nation's