Not sure which FC 26 Greats of the Game cards are worth your coins — and which ones are overpriced traps?
With 42 ICON and Hero cards dropping on June 19 as part of the FC 26 Festival of Football, this is one of the biggest promo releases of the entire cycle.
Here’s everything you need: full players list, cheapest cards, SBC costs, and market timing — all in one place.
Most players overspend early — patience = massive coin savings
FC 26 Greats of the Game is EA Sports’ annual celebration of football legends in Ultimate Team. It brings back iconic players as special-rated ICON and Hero cards, available through packs, SBCs, and objectives for a limited window.
This year’s EA FC 26 Greats of the Game promo runs inside the broader Festival of Football schedule. That overlap matters — it affects pack weight, market prices, and how you spend your FC 26 coins.
June 19, 2026. Cards drop in packs immediately, with SBCs and objectives rolling out across Team 1 and Team 2.
Promo Mechanics — Static Cards, No Live Upgrades
Unlike Path to Glory, Greats of the Game FC 26 Ultimate Team cards are static. No upgrade paths, no Evolutions (in most cases). What you get is final — so the buying decision matters more here than in any other promo.
The FC 26 Festival of Football runs through late June and into early July. New SBCs drop every 48–72 hours. Stock your fodder before launch.
FC 26 Greats of the Game all cards total 42 items — 35 Icons and 7 Heroes. Here’s the full breakdown:
| Player | Position | Nation |
| Ronaldo R9 | ST | Brazil |
| Ronaldinho | CAM | Brazil |
| Zidane | CM | France |
| Cruyff | CF | Netherlands |
FC 26 Greats of the Game Ronaldo and FC 26 Greats of the Game Ronaldinho will be the most expensive cards in the promo. Budget accordingly.
| Player | Position | Nation |
| Henry | ST | France |
| Maldini | CB | Italy |
| Mario Kempes | ST | Argentina |
| Rivellino | LM | Brazil |
FC 26 Greats of the Game Kempes and FC 26 Greats of the Game Rivellino are the two new additions in this year's SBC-only.
95-Rated Icons
| Player | Position | Nation |
| Iniesta | CM | Spain |
| Xavi | CM | Spain |
| Beckenbauer | CB | Germany |
| Casillas | GK | Spain |
94-Rated & Lower Icons
| Player | Position | Nation |
| Beckham | RM | England |
| Chiellini | CB | Italy |
| Kahn | GK | Germany |
| Puskás | ST | Hungary |
This is where the FC 26 Greats of the Game cheapest players live. Puskás, Chiellini, and Kahn all punch above their price point.
| Player | Position | Nation |
| Sneijder | 93 | Eredivisie |
| Kompany | 92 | Premier League |
| Forlán | 92 | LaLiga |
| Vierchowod | 91 | Serie A |
| Aldair | 91 | Serie A |
| Hierro | 91 | LaLiga |
| Deschamps | 90 | Ligue 1 |
FC 26 Greats of the Game heroes exist to solve chemistry problems. They’re almost always cheaper than Icons and more useful for most squads.
R9 — best striker in the promo
Henry — elite but cheaper alternative
Puskás — best budget elite finisher
Best value pick: Puskás
Zidane — top-tier all-round CM
Iniesta — elite playmaker
Beckham — crossing + set pieces
Best combo: Zidane + Iniesta
Maldini — endgame CB
Beckenbauer — ball-playing defender
Chiellini — budget beast
Best budget defender: Chiellini
Casillas — reflex saves
Kahn — positioning + consistency
Pick based on your playstyle preference
Sneijder — best CAM value
Kompany — perfect Premier League link
Forlán — cheap LaLiga striker
Heroes = best chemistry solution for most squads
The FC 26 Greats of the Game budget beasts sit at 94-rated and below. Puskás, Chiellini, and Kahn drop further 48–72 hours post-launch as supply increases — that’s your buying window.
Forlán, Hierro, and Deschamps solve chemistry gaps for less than most Icon alternatives cost. If your squad needs a LaLiga or Ligue 1 bridge to an Icon, Heroes are always the smarter spend.
Watch out for mid-tier Icons with weak PlayStyle coverage. Good stats mean nothing if the PlayStyles don’t deliver in-game — and cheaper alternatives will outperform them within a week of launch.
| SBC | Estimated Cost | Difficulty |
| Rivellino 96 | 850k–1.1M coins | High |
| Kempes 96 | 800k–1M coins | High |
| Sneijder 93 | 350k–500k coins | Medium |
| Kompany 92 | Objectives (free) | Low |
The FC 26 Greats of the Game market crash follows a consistent pattern every year:
If you pull Icons in packs, sell within the first 6 hours. Supply floods the market fast. FC 26 Greats of the Game investment tips from previous cycles are consistent on this — holding past 48 hours rarely beats the launch-day price.
Stock 83–85 rated rare golds before June 19. SBC demand spikes the moment FC 26 Greats of the Game goes live. Ready fodder means you either complete SBCs yourself or sell at inflated prices. Either way, you come out ahead.
FC 26 Greats of the Game Kempes is the 1978 World Cup Golden Boot winner — and one of the most exciting new ICON additions this year. Elite finishing, solid physicality, and Argentine nationality that links directly into Messi and Di María builds. SBC-only, so pack luck isn’t a factor.
FC 26 Greats of the Game Rivellino plays LM but functions as a CAM in most meta formations. Elite dribbling, passing, and shooting on a card built around one of football’s most technically gifted players. Instant fit for any Brazil squad.
Zidane + Iniesta in the CAM line
Double pivot behind them
R9 as striker
Extremely hard to break through in midfield
Zidane + Iniesta CAM line
R9 striker
Best overall balance between attack and defense
Puskás + Henry behind R9
High pressure attacking setup with strong finishing options
Ronaldinho + Henry on the wings
Stretch the defense and create space through wide attacks
Build around your best ICON, not chemistry alone
June 19, 2026 — live as part of the Festival of Football.
42 total — 35 Icons and 7 Heroes across two teams.
Static. No upgrades. The card you get is the card you keep.
R9, Ronaldinho, Zidane, Henry, and Maldini are top-tier. Sneijder is the best value Hero.
Packs, SBCs, objectives, and the transfer market. Kempes and Rivellino are SBC-only.
Mid-tier Icons: wait 3–5 days. Heroes for chemistry: buy at launch.
Smart timing matters more than squad rating
Having enough FC 26 coins ready before the promo drops gives you a major advantage — especially when prices fluctuate heavily in the first 24 hours.
