EA Sports confirms new Icons and Heroes for EA FC Mobile: Kroos, Dunga, Fabregas, and more arrive first on mobile

EA Sports has officially teased the introduction of new Heroes and Icons to EA FC Mobile, making it the first platform to receive these legendary cards before they land on the PC and console versions.

The publisher revealed a total of eight football legends, comprising four Heroes and four Icons, via a recent teaser video.This marks a historic change in the EA FC (formerly FIFA) ecosystem, as for the first time, mobile players will now get exclusive early access to some of the game's most legendary names.

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Traditionally, Icons and Heroes have made their debut on console or PC versions, but this year, EA is flipping the script. With no season reset in EA FC Mobile and regular live updates, players on the mobile platform will get to use these legends months ahead of their console counterparts, who must wait until the launch of EA FC 26 in September, 2025.Here’s a closer look at the officially revealed Icons and Heroes:Icons

Heroes

Among these, Cambiasso and Dunga are already confirmed to have special cards in the Mighty Winter segment of the Ragnarok event.

Meanwhile, the remaining new Heroes - Fabregas, Barzagli, Fellaini, and Mandzukic are expected to arrive in the After Daybreak phase, which is the second phase of the Ragnarok campaign.

While both categories represent elite footballing legends, Icon cards are designated to those retired players who have achieved the epitome of greatness, boasting remarkable achievements throughout their long, consistent careers.

Hero cards, on the other hand, pay tribute to the ex-players who may not have reached "Icon" status but still left a memorable mark on the game, particularly in specific leagues, clubs, or tournaments.

According to leaks from reliable sources in the EA FC Mobile community, like @madridistaafc, and @mazenfcm, more Icons like Andrés Iniesta, Oliver Kahn, and Marcelo are rumored to be added in future events. However, since it is unconfirmed by EA, this must be considered with a grain of salt.

EA Sports’ decision to bring Icons and Heroes first to EA FC Mobile signals a major shift in how content is prioritized across platforms. Mobile players now enjoy a front-row seat to the legendary experience, ahead of the PC and console community. With more updates likely on the horizon and Ragnarok's second phase just around the corner, EA FC Mobile is definitely on the right track to level-up its game in 2025.