FC 25 Players Exploit Major Glitch to Unlock Maicon for Free

A newly discovered glitch in FC 25 has taken the community by storm, allowing players to bypass the challenging Maicon objective in the Fantasy FC League Cup. This exploit makes it possible to unlock the Brazilian right-back without actually winning the required matches, leading to widespread frustration among players who have been grinding the event fairly.

The glitch was first highlighted on Twitter by EAFC 25 News, which outlined a simple but effective method to manipulate co-op mode in friendlies and avoid losses. With Maicon being one of the best right-backs in the game, it’s no surprise that many players are now rushing to take advantage of this loophole before EA Sports patches it.

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How the Maicon Glitch Works

The Fantasy FC League Cup was designed as one of the most difficult objectives in FC 25, requiring players to win 30 out of 36 matches in a limited-time cup mode. However, players have found a way to cheat the system by exploiting the mechanics of co-op play in FC 25 friendlies.

Here’s how the glitch works:

1. Create a new account – Players start by making a fresh FC 25 account.
2. Play co-op matches – They team up with a friend in friendlies mode.
3. Friend uses the new account – The friend controls the newly created account while the main player focuses on winning.
4. If losing, the friend quits – Since the new account disconnects first, the main account avoids registering a loss.

By repeating this process, players can grind wins without the risk of losing matches, significantly lowering the difficulty of unlocking Maicon.

This method is particularly problematic because the League Cup only allows 36 matches in total, making the objective nearly impossible for casual players. Now, with this glitch, anyone can complete the challenge with ease, making Maicon far more common in Ultimate Team than EA intended.

The Fantasy FC League Cup’s Brutal Requirements

To understand why players are so eager to exploit this glitch, it’s important to look at just how demanding the Fantasy FC League Cup really is.

This limited-time mode rewards players based on wins, with some of the best items in FC 25 up for grabs:

• 30 Wins – Fantasy FC Maicon (91-rated)
• 20 Wins – Road to the Final Martin Ødegaard
• 10 Wins – 89-rated Fantasy FC player

At first glance, these rewards seem fantastic. However, the catch lies in the match restrictions.

• Players only get 36 matches in total – spread over 12 games every four days
• No unlimited retries – once you hit the match cap, you’re locked out
• 30 wins out of 36 needed for Maicon – an insane 83% win rate requirement

Given how competitive FC 25 friendlies can be, winning 30 out of 36 games without a way to reset losses is a brutal challenge, even for elite players. This has fueled frustration among the community, leading many to look for workarounds—and this glitch appears to be the perfect solution.

Why Golden Goal Doesn’t Work Anymore

One common tactic in previous FC objectives was Golden Goal—a community-driven rule where players would quit after conceding the first goal, allowing everyone to speed through objectives more quickly.

However, this doesn’t work in the Fantasy FC League Cup due to changes in FC 25’s matchmaking system.

• EA introduced ELO matchmaking in friendlies, similar to FUT Champions ranking
• Quitting early no longer lowers your ELO, meaning players get stuck against highly skilled opponents
• No match resets, so once a loss is recorded, it cannot be undone

This means that unlike previous objectives, where players could rush through with Golden Goal, this time, players are forced to play full matches—which makes the co-op glitch even more valuable.

Learn more about matchmaking from EA in this video from DavisPlayz.

EA’s Response: Will the Glitch Be Patched?

As of now, EA Sports has not responded to reports of the glitch, but based on past experiences, it’s likely that a fix is on the way.

In previous cases where major exploits were discovered, EA has:

• Released emergency patches to stop the exploit from working
• Revoked illegitimate rewards from players who abused the system
• Temporarily banned accounts that repeatedly used glitches

However, EA’s track record with patching exploits has been inconsistent. Some glitches—like no-loss glitches in Weekend League—were patched within days, while others (such as division rival disconnect glitches) have lasted for months.

If EA fails to act quickly, this glitch could lead to a flood of Maicon cards in Ultimate Team, making the 30-win challenge irrelevant and frustrating those who actually earned the reward fairly.

Community Reactions: Frustration and Exploitation

The discovery of this glitch has divided the FC 25 community. While some players are rushing to exploit it, others feel that it completely undermines the challenge and devalues the reward.

On Twitter and Reddit, reactions have been mixed:

• “This is an absolute joke. I’ve been grinding this for days, and now anyone can get Maicon for free?”
• “Honestly, I don’t blame people for doing this. 30 out of 36 wins is ridiculous. EA deserved this.”
• “EA needs to fix this ASAP. What’s the point of playing fairly if glitches keep ruining the game?”
• “I’m just here waiting for EA to take my Maicon away in a week.”

With so many players exploiting the glitch, it remains to be seen whether EA will act swiftly or let it slide. Either way, one thing is certain—if you see Maicon in an opponent’s squad soon, don’t assume they earned him the hard way.

What’s Next?

For now, the Maicon glitch is still working, and unless EA steps in, thousands of players will unlock the card without actually winning the required games. Whether EA decides to patch the exploit, revoke rewards, or take action against players remains unknown, but history suggests they won’t let this slide for long.

If you’re considering using the glitch, be aware that EA has punished players in the past for similar exploits. However, if you’re struggling with the League Cup requirements, this may be the only realistic way to unlock Maicon before the objective expires.

Regardless of what happens next, this is yet another example of how FC 25’s competitive grind and strict requirements continue to push players towards exploits—and unless EA makes changes, this won’t be the last glitch that breaks the game.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Maicon Glitch