The launch of EA Sports FC 25 is right around the corner, much to the excitement of players waiting for the next year of Ultimate Team (FUT) grinding to begin.
Alongside a fresh batch of Heroes for players to earn, another group of legendary players have joined the Icon category, making their FUT debuts.
Icons are typically the highest-rated cards in FUT to reflect their heroic performances on the real-world pitch.
Which players have become Icons in FC 25 Ultimate Team? Keep on reading to see who's made the cut.
Below is a list of all the brand new Icons arriving in EA FC 25:
There's a great mix of iconic players from the men's and women's game.
Nadine Angerer made her debut for the German national team in 1996, winning 146 caps and five UEFA Women's Championships over her career.
Leading the new male Icons is Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Buffon. Buffon is the most-capped goalkeeper in the history of the Italian national team, and is most known for his 509 appearances for Juventus.
The sole UK representative comes in the form of Welsh winger Gareth Bale. During his tenure at Real Madrid, Bale won a wealth of titles including five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles.
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Alongside the eight new arrivals, all of the Icons from FC 24 will be returning to the virtual pitch.
Here's the full list of legendary players available to select in an Ultimate Team squad:
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