- Primary Subject: Leaks reveal 12 new ICONs and Heroes reportedly heading to EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team.
- Key Update: Headlined by Spanish midfield maestro David Silva and Diogo Jota, alongside a wave of Premier League and international fan favorites like Michael Carrick, Daniel Sturridge, Samir Nasri, and Tugay Kerimoğlu.
- Status: Leak.
- Last Verified: November 11, 2026.
- Quick Answer: Season 3 is scheduled to launch on December 3, 2026, with the first major historical player promo expected to kick off a day later, introducing these new legend additions to Ultimate Team.
We have had multiple campaigns released so far in FC 27. ICONs and Heroes have remained unfeatured in most of those, and no new legends have been added in either of those rarities.
That's changing with the upcoming season, as several yesteryear greats are allegedly coming to the game. Previously rumored, David Silva is one of the ICONs that'll be released in the upcoming Season 3.
Continue reading to learn all the leaked new FC 27 ICONs and Heroes
12 New ICONs & Heroes To Join FC 27 In Season 3
Per reliable leaks, these are the new ICONs and Heroes that could join the game next season:
- David Silva
- Diogo Jota
- Tugay Kerimoğlu
- Jermain Defoe
- Kolo Touré
- Leighton Baines
- Michael Carrick
- Daniel Sturridge
- Morten Gamst Pedersen
- Rafael van der Vaart
- Sami Hyypiä
- Samir Nasri
All the players have played in the Premier League, and some have outstanding and notable careers. This means Season 3 could be themed around English football.
David Silva was rumored to be an ICON even before the game's release. So, we expect him to be featured in this new batch of ICONS. We do not have any hints about the rarity of other players.
Late Diogo Jota is expected to join as a Hero, having been both a wonderful player on the pitch and off the pitch as an EA FC player.
Keep in mind the list of players is based on leaks. While generally accurate, finer details may change upon release.
In the confirmed roadmap for the game, the first campaign for Season 3 was shown to be a new promo. While specifics on it were not shared, it was said to bring a "new historic player." It could be the promo where these new ICON cards are added.
Given the current schedule, Season 3 will start on December 3, 2026, and the new promo is expected to follow a day later. So, that's around when all the ICONs and Heroes we listed above will be released.
If it's part of the campaign, we will get a special version of ICONs before the base ones are pooled in the packs. Of course, we will keep you updated once more details are leaked or made official.
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