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EA Sports FC 26 Icons Guide: Acquiring New Icons

EA Sports FC 26 Icons Guide | How to Get New Icons

EA Sports FC 26 reintroduces **Icons** with a revamped progression system. Players can now unlock **Debut** and **Champion** versions of legendary footballers, with pre-orders and Ultimate Team rewards offering the most direct path to acquiring them.

How to Earn Icons in FC 26

  • Pre-Order Bonus: Purchase the Ultimate Edition by August 26 to receive a guaranteed **Debut Icon** during Early Access. This card will automatically upgrade to its **Champion version** in November.
  • In-Game Methods: Icons can also be obtained through:
    • FUT Packs
    • Seasonal Objectives
    • Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
    • Transfer Market (tradeable versions only)

Understanding Icon Versions

  • Debut Icons: Represent players’ early-career form, available at launch.
  • Champion Icons: Feature higher ratings and stats, reflecting their peak performance. These release later in the season.

Pre-order Debut Icons are untradeable but upgrade automatically. Others may have tradeable variants depending on acquisition method.

New FC 26 Icons List

  • Steffi Jones – 85 Debut, 89 Champion

  • Sissi – 85 Debut, 88 Champion

  • Cha Bum-kun – 85 Debut, 88 Champion

  • Giorgio Chiellini – 85 Debut, 89 Champion

  • Oliver Kahn – 86 Debut, 91 Champion

  • Toni Kroos – 86 Debut, 90 Champion

  • Francesco Totti – 85 Debut, 89 Champion

  • Caroline Seger – 86 Debut, 90 Champion

  • Andrés Iniesta – 86 Debut, 92 Champion

  • Marcelo – 85 Debut, 89 Champion

  • Zlatan Ibrahimović – 86 Debut, 92 Champion

  • Alex Morgan – 86 Debut, 91 Champion

Icon Benefits

  • Squad Flexibility: Icons provide superior chemistry links with players from any league or nation.
  • Progressive Power: The dual-version system allows your squad to grow alongside seasonal upgrades.

FAQ

How do you get Icons in FC 26?

Ultimate Edition pre-orders, FUT packs, Objectives, SBCs, or Transfer Market purchases.

What is the difference between Debut and Champion Icons?

Champion Icons have significantly improved stats reflecting players’ prime years.

Do Debut Icons upgrade automatically?

Only pre-order Debut Icons upgrade to Champion versions in November.

Which new Icons are in FC 26?

Notable additions include Alex Morgan, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Andrés Iniesta.

Are pre-order Icons tradeable?

No, pre-order Icons remain untradeable.