A new leak that surfaced overnight is claiming eight additional Heroes and Icons are set to join EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team at some point in the cycle.
It is not confirmed when, or even if, these players will arrive, and there is no official link to tonight’s Winter Wildcards kickoff at 19:00 CET. For now, this is simply the latest rumor being shared in the FUT community, and it should be treated as unconfirmed until EA reveals anything.
The leaked names
The image lists the following players:
- Roy Makaay
- Andrea Barzagli
- Esteban Cambiasso
- Mario Mandžukić
- Dunga
- Oliver Bierhoff
- Uli Hoeneß
- Geoff Hurst
If the leak is real, these eight would join an already long list of Heroes and Icons available in FC 26.
Quick player guide: What kind of FC 26 card could each one be?
Below is a short, reader-friendly rundown of what each player was known for, so newer players can quickly understand what type of item to expect.
Roy Makaay (ST)
- Profile: Classic penalty-box striker and elite finisher
- What defined him: Smart movement, sharp finishing, strong in the air
- FC vibe: High shooting, strong positioning, reliable heading, more “clinical” than flashy
Andrea Barzagli (CB)
- Profile: Defensive wall from Juventus’ dominant era
- What defined him: Positioning, calm defending, reading the game, strength in duels
- FC vibe: High defending and physical, top-tier awareness, not built around pace
Esteban Cambiasso (CM/CDM)
- Profile: Inter midfield general, balanced and intelligent
- What defined him: Tactical brain, interceptions, clean passing, control under pressure
- FC vibe: Well-rounded midfield item, strong defensive stats plus solid passing
Mario Mandžukić (ST)
- Profile: Big-game striker with relentless work rate
- What defined him: Aerial dominance, strength, pressing, clutch goals
- FC vibe: Target man striker, excellent heading and physical, great for crosses and set pieces
Dunga (CDM)
- Profile: Captain type, destroyer in midfield
- What defined him: Tackling, leadership, discipline, simple but effective distribution
- FC vibe: True CDM, strong defending and physical, built to shield the back line
Oliver Bierhoff (ST)
- Profile: One of the most famous header specialists of his era
- What defined him: Elite aerial finishing, strength, box presence
- FC vibe: Heading monster, strong finishing, ideal for crossing and late-game chaos
Uli Hoeneß (RW/forward)
- Profile: Bayern and West Germany attacker from the 1970s
- What defined him: Pace for his era, direct runs, attacking instincts
- FC vibe: Fast, direct attacker, likely better at running in behind than tight dribbling
Geoff Hurst (ST)
- Profile: England’s 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero
- What defined him: Classic number 9 play, powerful finishing, strong presence in the box
- FC vibe: Traditional striker item, strong shooting and physical, built for penalty-area goals
Have they been Heroes or Icons before?
As far as Ultimate Team special “legacy” items go, these would be new additions in that sense. Some of them, like Mandžukić, had regular player items back when they were active, but that is not the same as being added as a Hero or Icon.
