MMOexp FC 26: New Heroes Revealed Early
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A new wave of FUT Heroes could be making their way into EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team, following a major content update in EA Sports FC Online. Eight fresh names have surfaced, pointing to FC 26 Coins a potential early reveal of players set to appear in this year’s game—months ahead of its expected release.
Every year, EA refreshes its Ultimate Team roster with brand-new Heroes and Icons—legendary players who left a mark on the game and deserve a special place in FUT. Ahead of EA FC 25, 13 new Heroes were introduced, including heavy-hitters like Eden Hazard, Maicon, and Jaap Stam. That list expanded even further mid-cycle, with surprise additions like Victor Ibarbo, Gervinho, and Seydou Doumbia as part of the FUT Birthday Team 2 promo—something that rarely happens.
Unfortunately, those surprise reveals didn’t quite have the intended impact, thanks to leakers spilling the news well before the official drop. The Roma trio’s nostalgic comeback was supposed to be a wow moment, but for many fans, it was old news by the time it landed.
Now, history might be repeating itself—this time with EA FC 26.
New Heroes Revealed Early?The latest batch of leaks doesn’t come from traditional data miners or community insiders—it comes directly from EA themselves. As part of an update to EA Sports FC Online (the PC and mobile version of the game available in South Korea, China, Thailand, and Vietnam), 19 Hero cards were officially revealed by developers via Nexon’s official blog.
Of those 19, 11 are already part of EA FC 25 Ultimate Team. However, the other eight are brand new and haven’t appeared in the current game cycle. And while EA hasn’t confirmed they’re coming to EA FC 26, all signs point toward a future appearance in the next iteration of Ultimate Team.
The players listed meet the Hero criteria—cult status, iconic performances, and a lasting legacy in the football world. Though some eyebrows were raised at the inclusion of Cesc Fabregas—many believe the Spanish playmaker is Icon material rather than a Hero—his appearance suggests a broader rethink of cheap EAFC 26 Coins how EA is categorizing legends for Ultimate Team.