We are now getting closer to the release of EA FC 24 after seeing a full reveal and pitch notes on the game. We now have a better understanding of what to expect from the new title of EA FC, with early access in touching distance.
From the best La Liga and Liga F players to all players with 5-star skills, we have an insane amount of content on EA Sports FC 24, as well as the best striker Evolutions players, and the best Silver Stars squads in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team.
The excitement continues to build as we have all 19 out of 19 of the official UEFA Champions League Hero cards with their ratings in EA FC 24.
Without further ado, let's dive into each of these Hero cards in EA FC 24.
How many Heroes will be in EA FC 24?
EA Sports have announced that there will be no more than 19 new Heroes added to EA FC 24 which we now have all confirmed.
These will be added to the game alongside the 21 existing Heroes from FIFA 23, which include the likes of Diego Forlan, Yaya Toure, and fan favourite, Saeed Al-Owairan.
All Hero cards will be reimagined by Marvel as comic book Heroes and Heroines.
Animated Hero cards
It is now official that Hero cards will be animated in EA FC 24. This marks the first time in FIFA/EA FC history that we will have animated cards in the game.
The animation employs thunder/shock waves that reside within the card and also extend beyond it, creating a captivating 3D effect.
This will be the inaugural test from EA to explore the possibilities of card designs. Anticipate the introduction of numerous animated cards in EA FC 24, along with the potential for new card types.
As part of the Ultimate Edition of EA FC 24, players will be granted a complimentary in-game limited UEFA Champions League Hero item on 27 November 2023.
All confirmed EA FC 24 UCL Heroes
Here are all the confirmed UCL Heroes for EA FC 24!
Carlos Tevez (90 OVR)
Carlos Tevez is back as he joins EA FC 24 as a Hero card!
His last card in FIFA goes back to FIFA 21 where he received a 94-rated flashback card. Tevez retired from club football with his boyhood club Boca Juniors in 2021.
The Argentine will have 88, pace, 91 shooting, 83 passing, 89 dribbling, 48 defending, and 91 physical.
Wesley Sneijder (91 OVR)
A return from the Dutch playmaker, Wesley Sneijder as he joins Ultimate Team Heroes on EA FC 24.
Sneijder's last card on FIFA was an 83-rated gold card while playing for OGC Nice in Ligue 1. He now joins EA FC 24 as a 91-rated Hero!
Sneijder's stats will be 85 pace, 87 shooting, 93 passing, 89 dribbling, 56 defending, and 80 physical.
Gianluca Vialli (91 OVR)
Gianluca Vialli joins EA FC 24 Heroes as a 91-rated player. The Italian will be a striker as this is the position he played his full career.
His confirmed stats give Vialli, 90 pace, 91 shooting, 74 passing, 85 dribbling, 44 defending, and 82 physical, making for a perfect target man.
Bixente Lizarazu (90 OVR)
French legend, Lizarazu joins the collection of Heroes as a 90-rated player.
Lizarazu played as a left-wing-back for the majority of his career playing for clubs such as Bordeaux, Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, and Bayern Munich where he retired in 2006.
The LWB will have 90 pace, 61 shooting, 83 passing, 85 dribbling, 85 defending, and 84 physical.
Alex Scott (88 OVR)
Alex Scott joins as our first confirmed Women Hero Icon in EA FC 24. Alex Scott joins Ultimate Team as an 88-rated player.
She played as a right-back for the majority of her career, which is the position that her Hero card will be. We are expecting Alex Scott to keep her spot as the pitch side reporter for EA FC 24 commentary.
EA has given Scott, 89 pace, 73 shooting, 83 passing, 82 dribbling, 87 defending, and 83 physical.
John Arne Riise (87 OVR)
Liverpool legend John Arne Riise joins as an 87-rated Hero card in EA FC 24. He is most known for playing as a left-back and a left-winger so his stats are very dynamic!
Part of the Gullit Gang, Riise has been given 85 pace, 82 shooting, 82 passing, 82 dribbling, 83 defending, and 87 physical.
With 110 appearances, John Arne Riise has the most caps for his national team, Norway.
Tomáš Rosický (88 OVR)
Tomáš Rosický is finally back in EA FC 24 as an 88 rated Bundesliga hero card. Most known for his times at Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal, Tomáš Rosický was a wizard on the ball. His last FIFA card came in FIFA 18 back at Sparta Prague being a 79-rated CAM.
Rosicky's card has been given, 85 pace, 83 shooting, 88 passing, 90 dribbling, 60 defending, and 73 physical.
Ludovic Giuly (88 OVR)
French legend and current Lyon assistant manager, Ludovic Giuly officially joins EA FC 24 as an 88-rated player. Giuly is most known for playing on the wings for many clubs such as Lyon, Monaco, Barcelona, Roma, PSG, and more.
The Frenchman has been given a RM card in Ultimate Team, with 90 pace, 85 shooting, 85 passing, 88 dribbling, 51 defending, and 60 physical.
Nwankwo Kanu (87 OVR)
Nigerian legend, Nwankwo Kanu officially joins EA FC 24 as an 87-rated player. Kanu played as a striker for the majority of his career and was part of Arsenal's 'Invincibles'. He played 119 matches for Arsenal scoring 30 goals.
The centre forward has been given 82 pace, 87 shooting, 82 passing, 88 dribbling, 41 defending, and 76 physical.
Nadine Keßler (90 OVR)
The second Women's hero card to be officially announced is Nadine Keßler. The German legend played all of her career in Germany and solidified the midfield role for her country. In 2013 she led Germany to the Women's Euro Championship final where they won the tournament in Sweden.
Her CM card is another member of the Gullit Gang and one of the first female members too.
She has 84 pace, 87 shooting, 90 passing, 88 dribbling, 80 defending, and 80 physical. One of the most exciting Heroes released!
Sonia Bompastor (89 OVR)
Our third Women's UCL Hero card is officially announced by EA Sports. The French legend played the majority of her career in France with one season in the USA playing with Washington Freedom. She has capped for her national team 156 times where she scored 18 goals. Bompastor played the majority of her career at left-back, which is the position she has been given in EA FC 24.
With 90 pace, she is the fastest of the female Heroes, combined with 85 shooting, 88 passing, 89 dribbling, 85 defending, and 77 physical, this card could be incredible in-game!
Paolo Futre (89 OVR)
Paolo Futre is no stranger to EA Sports as he is an ex-legend / icon card joining as an 87-rated left-winger from FIFA 14 to FIFA 17. He now makes a grand return, downgrading from an icon card to a Hero, however, he is upgraded to 89 rated. With 84 pace and other average stats such as 80 shooting in his old cards, his new card is much more usable in EA FC 24!
He is the fastest of all the new Heroes with 94 pace, and he also has 83 shooting, 82 passing, 94 dribbling, 38 defending, and 60 physical, he could be a very meta card.
Jari Litmanen (89 OVR)
Another ex-icon in FIFA is Jari Litmanen is downgraded from an icon card to a Hero. Litmanen has been an icon since FIFA 16 up until FIFA 23 where he has 3 cards rated at 85, 88, and 90. Litmanen now joins EA FC 24 Heroes as an 89-rated player!
Litmanen's stats are to be expected, as he has been given 84 pace, 88 shooting, 85 passing, 84 dribbling, 36 defending, and 67 physical. Not too dissimilar to his Icon cards.
Rui Costa (89 OVR)
Yet again, another Icon transformed into a Hero card for EA FC 24. Rui Costa has been a legend/ icon since the very start of FIFA 14, with his latest cards being 85, 88, 90, and 91 rated. Costa will now join FC 24 Heroes as an 89-rated player!
His stats are 85 pace, 82 shooting, 89 passing, 87 dribbling, 36 defending, and 80 physical.
Dimitar Berbatov (88 OVR)
Berbatov is finally back in FIFA, an iconic player and one 'the streets will never forget.' Berbatov is most known for his first touch alongside iconic retro Premier League goals. His last card was an 80-rated gold card at PAOK. He now joins EA FC 24 Heroes as an 88-rated player!
The Bulgarian has been given 83 pace, 87 shooting, 82 passing, 88 dribbling, 35 defending, and 75 physical.
Vincent Kompany (89 OVR)
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany has been announced as an EA FC 24 Hero card! Many fans would have liked to see him as an icon in the game, however, we are all happy to see Kompany back in EA FC.
Known for his amazing defensive attributes, one of the most recent Kompany memories comes from 2019, where the famous 'No Vinny, don't shoot' line came from Kevin De Bruyne, as Kompany scored the title-winning goal v Leicester City.
Kaptain Kompany will have 81 pace, 61 shooting, 70 passing, 72 dribbling, 91 defending, and 87 physical.
Steve McManaman (89 OVR)
Liverpool fans will be excited with the new addition of Steve McManaman in EA FC 24 as he joins the collection of Heroes. 'Macca' as some may know played for three clubs in his career, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City while capping for England 37 times.
The Englishman will have a RM card in FUT, with 91 pace, 80 shooting, 86 passing, 89 dribbling, 48 defending, and 80 physical.
Ramires (87 OVR)
Not only will Chelsea fans be happy with the addition of Ramires in EA FC 24, but all FIFA fans will be excited. Ramires was most known in FIFA for having overpowered cards such as his FIFA 15 and 16 cards with 88 pace and well-rounded stats. One thing is for sure, Ramires will outperform his 87-rated card!
Especially with these overpowered stats, Ramires will have 89 pace, 80 shooting, 81 passing, dribbling, 85 defending, and 85 physical. Not bad for 87-rated CDM!
DaMarcus Beasley (86 OVR)
Eredivisie Hero, DaMarcus Beasley joins EA FC 24's collection of UCL Heroes as an 86-rated player. He is most known for playing on the left side of the pitch as a winger or left-back and will be a great addition to Ultimate Team.
His LM card will have 93 pace, 78 shooting, 80 passing, 87 dribbling, 75 defending, and 75 physical. A great all-round side player.
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