EA FC 26 Icon Tier List: Analyzing Every Icon's Performance

• Table of Contents

Table Of Contents

• EA FC 26 Icon Tier List Overview
• SS-Tier, Explained
• S-Tier, Explained
• A-Tier, Explained
• B-Tier, Explained
• C-Tier, Explained

EA FC 26 Icon Tier List Overview

If you’re diving into the world of EA FC 26, one of the most exhilarating experiences is unwrapping an Icon card. However, not all Icons deliver the performance you'd expect based on their legendary status. To assist you in evaluating your acquired cards or those you aspire to add to your squad, we present the most recent EA FC 26 Icon Tier List.

Icons have been categorized from SS to C tiers, showcasing their in-game attributes relative to their overall ratings and positions. Below is a breakdown of each tier:

SS-Tier, Explained

The SS-Tier is the crème de la crème of Icons, highlighted by legendary players such as R9 and Mia Hamm. These are the game’s apex cards, capable of dominating matches across numerous positions. It’s common for these Icons to demand prices exceeding 2 million FUT Coins, with exceptional cards like Ronaldo hitting values as high as 11 million during peak times. Below is the list of Icons in the SS-Tier:

• Pelé (95 OVR / CAM)
• Diego Maradona (95 OVR / CAM)
• Ronaldo (94 OVR / ST)
• Zinedine Zidane (94 OVR / CAM)
• Mia Hamm (93 OVR / ST)
• Johan Cruyff (93 OVR / CAM)
• Ronaldinho (93 OVR / LW)
• Paolo Maldini (92 OVR / RB)
• Carlos Alberto (91 OVR / RB)
• Thierry Henry (91 OVR / ST)
• Zlatan Ibrahimović (91 OVR / ST)
• Alex Morgan (91 OVR / ST)
• Ruud Gullit (90 OVR / CAM)
• Patrick Vieira (88 OVR / CM)

S-Tier, Explained

Next, the S-Tier comprises players who significantly impact matches, able to outperform 99.9% of their opponents, although they can struggle against the giants of the SS-Tier. Players like Zico and Jairzinho continue to sell at strong prices of over 2 or 3 million FUT Coins. Here’s the breakdown of the S-Tier:

• Andrés Iniesta (92 OVR / CM)
• Ferenc Puskás (92 OVR / ST)
• Franz Beckenbauer (92 OVR / CB)
• Garrincha (92 OVR / RW)
• Bobby Charlton (92 OVR / CAM)
• Gerd Müller (92 OVR / ST)
• Oliver Kahn (91 OVR / GK)
• Homare Sawa (91 OVR / CM)
• Marco van Basten (91 OVR / ST)
• Eusébio (91 OVR / ST)
• Cafu (91 OVR / RB)
• Zico (91 OVR / CAM)
• Gianluigi Buffon (91 OVR / GK)
• Dennis Bergkamp (90 OVR / ST)
• Roberto Carlos (90 OVR / LB)
• Lothar Matthaus (90 OVR / CM)
• Lotta Schelin (90 OVR / ST)
• George Best (90 OVR / RW)
• Iker Casillas (90 OVR / GK)
• Camille Abily (90 OVR / CM)
• Samuel Eto’o (89 OVR / ST)
• Philipp Lahm (89 OVR / RB)
• Marcelo (89 OVR / LB)
• Jairzinho (89 OVR / RW)
• Fabio Cannavaro (89 OVR / CB)
• Gareth Bale (88 OVR / RW)
• Wayne Rooney (88 OVR / ST)
• Rio Ferdinand (88 OVR / CB)
• Lilian Thuram (88 OVR / RB)
• Giorgio Chiellini (88 OVR / CB)
• Fernado Torres (87 OVR / ST)
• Frank Rijkaard (87 OVR / CDM)

A-Tier, Explained

The A-Tier includes a broad spectrum of Icons, many of which are more accessible financially. While they possess strengths, they also have noticeable weaknesses when compared to the top two tiers. Many in this category might eventually be outclassed as the meta evolves.

• Lev Yashin (92 OVR / GK)
• Roberto Baggio (91 OVR / CAM)
• Xavi (91 OVR / CM)
• Toni Kroos (90 OVR / CM)
• Rivaldo (90 OVR / LW)
• Raul (90 OVR / ST)
• Caroline Seger (90 OVR / CM)
• Del Piero (90 OVR / CAM)
• Aya Miyama (90 OVR / LM)
• Ruud van Nistelrooy (89 OVR / ST)
• Eric Cantona (89 OVR / ST)
• Kelly Smith (89 OVR / ST)
• Kenny Dalglish (89 OVR / ST)
• Emilio Butragueño (89 OVR / ST)
• Kaká (89 OVR / CAM)
• Francesco Totti (89 OVR / ST)
• Didier Drogba (89 OVR / ST)
• Sócrates (89 OVR / CAM)
• Javier Zanetti (89 OVR / RB)
• Stoichkov (89 OVR / ST)
• Hugo Sánchez (89 OVR / ST)
• Luís Figo (89 OVR / RW)
• David Beckham (88 OVR / RM)
• Gheorghe Hagi (88 OVR / CAM)
• Steven Gerrard (88 OVR / CM)
• Robin van Persie (88 OVR / ST)
• Franck Ribéry (88 OVR / LM)
• Laurent Blanc (88 OVR / CB)
• Pavel Nedvěd (88 OVR / LM)
• Marcel Desailly (88 OVR / CB)
• Bastian Schweinsteiger (88 OVR / CM)
• Edwin van der Sar (88 OVR / GK)
• Petr Čech (88 OVR / GK)
• Michael Owen (88 OVR / ST)
• Frank Lampard (87 OVR / CM)
• Emmanuel Petit (87 OVR / CDM)
• Gianfranco Zola (87 OVR / CAM)
• Nemanja Vidić (87 OVR / CB)
• Michael Essien (86 OVR / CDM)
• Claude Makélélé (87 OVR / CDM)
• John Barnes (87 OVR / LW)
• Gianluca Zambrotta (86 OVR / RB)
• Sol Campbell (86 OVR / CB)

B-Tier, Explained

The B-Tier encapsulates reliable players who perform well but lack the elite status of higher tiers. They serve as solid options for budget-oriented teams. Be mindful that these players may not transform your team’s fortune against the top-tier competition.

• Birgit Prinz (92 OVR / ST)
• Nadine Angerer (92 OVR / GK)
• Franco Baresi (91 OVR / CB)
• Julie Foudy (90 OVR / CM)
• Andrea Pirlo (90 OVR / CM)
• Bobby Moore (90 OVR / CB)
• Gary Lineker (89 OVR / ST)
• Alessandro Nesta (89 OVR / CB)
• Steffi Jones (89 OVR / CB)
• Riquelme (88 OVR / CAM)
• Marinette Pichon (88 OVR / ST)
• Fernando Hierro (88 OVR / CB)
• Miroslav Klose (88 OVR / ST)
• Andriy Shevchenko (88 OVR / ST)
• Michael Laudrup (88 OVR / CDM)
• Ashley Cole (86 OVR / LB)
• Cha Bum Kun (86 OVR / ST)
• Sissi (86 OVR / CAM)

C-Tier, Explained

Unfortunately for those who pack them, C-Tier Icons fail to meet the expectations of their ratings and pricing. Gattuso stands out as a prime example, as his performance can often be overshadowed by multiple Gold Rare picks available for under 20,000 FUT Coins.

• Alan Shearer (89 OVR / ST)
• Carles Puyol (89 OVR / CB)
• Ronald Koeman (88 OVR / CB)
• Paul Scholes (88 OVR / CM)
• Ian Rush (87 OVR / ST)
• Xabi Alonso (87 OVR / CDM)
• Patrick Kluivert (87 OVR / ST)
• Robert Pirès (87 OVR / LM)
• Ian Wright (87 OVR / ST)
• Davor Šuker (87 OVR / ST)
• Roy Keane (86 OVR / CM)
• Luis Hernández (86 OVR / ST)
• Hernán Crespo (86 OVR / ST)
• Sebastián Verón (86 OVR / CM)
• Henrik Larsson (86 OVR / ST)
• Gennaro Gattuso (86 OVR / CDM)

After exploring our Icon tier list, consider checking out The Best Silver Players For All Positions In EA FC 26 Ultimate Team for enhancing your chances in packing higher-rated cards through silver tournament rewards.