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Robin Bairner

FIFA 20 Icons revealed: Players, ratings & full list of new FUT legends

A fresh batch of 15 new icons appear on FIFA 20, adding to an illustrious group that already contains the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona

EA Sports has unveiled the group of legends who will be included for the first time in the FIFA 20 and its ever-popular FUT mode.

The class of 2020 has been cut from the incredible 30 new icons who were added for the FIFA 2019 release, including Johann Cruyff, George Best and Raul, and will be added to a pool of all-time greats that will now number 84.

While there is no-one to match the excellence of Pele and Diego Maradona, whose best cards see them with ratings of 98 and 97 respectively, there are plenty of new faces that fans of the game are sure to get excited about.

  • Zinedine Zidane France Brazil World Cup 98Getty Images

    Zinedine Zidane – France – FUT Icon Ratings: 91 | 96 | 94

    Card 1 | 91 | CM
    84 PAC90 DRI
    86 SHO73 DEF
    91 PAS81 PHY
    Card 2 | 96 | CAM
    83 PAC94 DRI
    91 SHO75 DEF
    95 PAS85 PHY
    Card 3 | 94 | CAM
    82 PAC92 DRI
    90 SHO72 DEF
    93 PAS83 PHY

    Undoubtedly the best player of his generation, he was known for his ability to perform on the big stage. His headed double allowed France to pick up their first World Cup in 1998, while he scored one of the all-time great goals in the 2002 Champions League final. He attained legendary status with his country, but also with Juventus and Real Madrid, where he is currently head coach.

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  • Pep Guardiola Barcelona 1994Getty Images

    Pep Guardiola – Spain – FUT Icon Ratings: 90 | 87 | 85

    Card 1 | 90 | CDM
    78 PAC81 DRI
    65 SHO88 DEF
    88 PAS83 PHY
    Card 2 | 87 | CDM
    78 PAC79 DRI
    65 SHO85 DEF
    82 PAS78 PHY
    Card 3 | 85 | CDM
    75 PAC76 DRI
    65 SHO85 DEF
    82 PAS77 PHY

    For many modern football fans, Guardiola is best known as the coach who has brought a string of trophies to Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City with unceasing excellence, yet he was also an impressive player in his day. A stylish midfielder with Barca, he epitomised their philosophy of tiki-taka, which he has subsequently turned into an art form in the dugout.

  • Ronald Koeman, BarcelonaGetty Images

    Ronald Koeman – Netherlands – FUT Icon Ratings : 88 | 91 | 85

    Card 1 | 88 | CB
    77 PAC79 DRI
    86 SHO87 DEF
    86 PAS83 PHY
    Card 2 | 91 | CB
    75 PAC80 DRI
    88 SHO90 DEF
    89 PAS86 PHY
    Card 3 | 85 | CB
    67 PAC76 DRI
    84 SHO86 DEF
    87 PAS82 PHY

    The man who secured Barcelona their first ever European Cup with a trademark free-kick against Sampdoria at Wembley, the Dutchman was actually a defender but was known for his abilities from set-pieces. He scored at least 10 goals in six consecutive seasons at Camp Nou but is perhaps best remembered in England as the man who prevented the Three Lions from reaching World Cup 1994 with a crucial goal for his country.

  • Michael Essien West Ham v Chelsea Premier League 11092010Getty

    Michael Essien – Ghana – FUT Icon Ratings : 85 | 90 | 87

    Card 1 | 85 | CDM
    83 PAC78 DRI
    72 SHO85 DEF
    75 PAS87 PHY
    Card 2 | CDM | 90
    85 PAC82 DRI
    76 SHO90 DEF
    81 PAS90 PHY
    Card 3 | CDM | 87
    77 PAC80 DRI
    71 SHO86 DEF
    80 PAS85 PHY

    The potential that Essien showed while with Lyon was fully realised when he moved to the Premier League with Chelsea, where he would stay for nine years. Noted for his power, the Ghana star also popped up with important goal-scoring contributions as he helped the Blues to a couple of Premier League titles and a Champions League.

  • Gianluca Zambrotta Italy 2006Getty Images

    Gianluca Zambrotta – Italy – FUT Icon Ratings : 89 | 86 | 87

    Card 1 | 89 | RB
    90 PAC85 DRI
    72 SHO88 DEF
    84 PAS86 PHY
    Card 2 | 86 | RWB
    91 PAC84 DRI
    72 SHO82 DEF
    82 PAS84 PHY
    Card 3 | 87 | LB
    87 PAC82 DRI
    70 SHO86 DEF
    82 PAS85 PHY

    Undoubtedly the highlight of the career of Zambrotta was his outstanding performances at the 2006 World Cup, where he was a member of the Italy defence that conceded only twice as they stormed to the title. The versatile defensive player won a couple of Serie A titles with Juventus, while he had spells at Barcelona and AC Milan, where he picked up another Scudetto.

  • Kenny Dalglish LiverpoolGetty Images

    Kenny Dalglish – Scotland – FUT Icon Ratings: 87 | 92 | 90

    Card 1 | 87 | ST
    87 PAC88 DRI
    88 SHO40 DEF
    74 PAS70 PHY
    Card 2 | 92 | ST 
    90 PAC90 DRI
    92 SHO41 DEF
    77 PAS73 PHY
    Card 3 | CF | 90
    87 PAC89 DRI
    90 SHO42 DEF
    79 PAS71 PHY

    An icon with Liverpool, Celtic and Scotland, 'King Kenny' is considered one of the greatest players ever for the three teams he turned out for. It was at Anfield that he hit his peak, the driving force behind the Reds as they dominated both English and European football. A three-time European Cup winner and the record caps holder for his nation with 102.

  • John Barnes EnglandGetty Images

    John Barnes – England – FUT Icon Ratings: 89 | 87 | 86

    Card 1 | LW | 89
    90 PAC91 DRI
    87 SHO45 DEF
    85 PAS85 PHY
    Card 2 | 87 | LW
    88 PAC87 DRI
    83 SHO40 DEF
    82 PAS82 PHY
    Card 3 | 86 | CAM
    82 PAC87 DRI
    83 SHO61 DEF
    86 PAS84 PHY

    Although Barnes’ career never hit the heights that it might have managed due to injury, the Englishman is still recognised as one of the great players of his time. He possessed great trickery, which was evident after his turn of speed was affected by his physical problems. A legend at both Watford and Liverpool.

  • Ian Wright Arsenal 1993Getty

    Ian Wright – England – FUT Icon Ratings: 85 | 89 | 87

    Card 1 | 85 | ST
    91 PAC79 DRI
    86 SHO40 DEF
    66 PAS74 PHY
    Card 2 | 89 | ST
    89 PAC82 DRI
    90 SHO41 DEF
    70 PAS77 PHY
    Card 3 | 87 | ST
    85 PAC82 DRI
    89 SHO40 DEF
    69 PAS75 PHY

    Before Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goal scorer was Ian Wright. He was a simply brilliant predator, who helped the club to both domestic success and silverware in Europe as the Gunners picked up the Cup Winners’ Cup. In 288 appearances for the Highbury side, he scored 185 times, despite arriving in the professional game as a latecomer.

  • Ian Rush | LiverpoolGetty

    Ian Rush – Wales – FUT Icon Ratings : 87 | 91 | 89

    Card 1 | 87 | ST
    86 PAC83 DRI
    88 SHO41 DEF
    70 PAS79 PHY
    Card 2 | 91 | ST
    86 PAC86 DRI
    92 SHO45 DEF
    72 PAS81 PHY
    Card 3 | 89 | ST
    83 PAC85 DRI
    90 SHO44 DEF
    72 PAS80 PHY

    One of the legendary figures of Liverpool’s dominant side of the 1980s, he was a prolific marksman, winning the European Golden Boot thanks to his exploits in the 1983-84 campaign. He won a string of trophies at Anfield, including a European Cup, five league titles and three FA Cups. Had a brief stint with Juventus before returning to the Reds but did not quite enjoy the same success a second time around.

  • Hugo SanchezGetty

    Hugo Sanchez – Mexico – FUT Icon Ratings : 89 | 92 | 87

    Card 1 | 89 | ST
    90 PAC88 DRI
    88 SHO41 DEF
    78 PAS70 PHY
    Card 2 | 92 | ST
    92 PAC90 DRI
    93 SHO44 DEF
    81 PAS75 PHY
    Card 3 | 87 | ST
    88 PAC85 DRI
    88 SHO43 DEF
    78 PAS70 PHY

    In a seven-year stint with Real Madrid from 1985-1992, he became one of the club’s greatest ever scorers. He netted 208 times in 282 appearances for Los Blancos – a rate that the likes of only Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas can better. Started his career with UNAM before his move to Spain and finished it with Club America.

  • Garrincha BrazilGetty Images

    Garrincha – Brazil – FUT Icon Ratings : 94 | 90 | 92

    Card 1 | 90 | RW
    90 PAC96 DRI
    87 SHO41 DEF
    94 PAS68 PHY
    Card 2 | 90 | RW
    90 PAC93 DRI
    83 SHO41 DEF
    88 PAS67 PHY
    Card 3 | 92 | RW
    90 PAC94 DRI
    86 SHO41 DEF
    92 PAS67 PHY

    Regarded by Pele, no less, as one of the greatest players of all-time, Garrincha perfectly embodies the free-flowing Brazilian spirit. He played a critical role as the Selecao won their first World Cups in 1958 and 1962, and Brazil never lost a match in which he and ‘O Rei’ played. He is remembered for his sensational dribbling ability. Unfortunately, his career was dogged by mental health problems, preventing him from reaching an even greater level.

  • Didier Drogba Chelsea 2011-12Getty Images

    Didier Drogba – Ivory Coast – FUT Icon Ratings : 87 | 91 | 89

    Card 1 | 87 | ST
    88 PAC80 DRI
    87 SHO43 DEF
    71 PAS86 PHY
    Card 2 | 91 | ST
    90 PAC82 DRI
    92 SHO47 DEF
    77 PAS90 PHY
    Card 3 | ST | 89
    85 PAC80 DRI
    90 SHO46 DEF
    75 PAS88 PHY

    One of the greatest African players of all time, it took Drogba time to make his breakthrough on the biggest stage with Marseille, having previously turned out for Le Mans and Guingamp. From there, though, his career only accelerated with a move to Chelsea, where his bustling style made him a player beloved at Stamford Bridge. Fittingly scored the penalty that secured the club’s maiden Champions League title.

  • Carlos AlbertoPinterest/robtuijn

    Carlos Alberto Torres – Brazil – FUT Icon Ratings : 90 | 93 | 87

    Card 1 | 90 | RB
    90 PAC83 DRI
    63 SHO87 DEF
    80 PAS84 PHY
    Card 2 | 93 | RB
    90 PAC86 DRI
    66 SHO90 DEF
    81 PAS87 PHY
    Card 3 | 87 | CB
    82 PAC80 DRI
    62 SHO88 DEF
    80 PAS83 PHY

    Another Brazil star to encapsulate ‘o jogo bonito’, Carlos Alberto was ostensibly a defender but was a player who loved to get forward. Indeed, he set the framework for the modern full-back, which is best typified by his incredible goal in the 1970 World Cup final, when he completed a brilliant team move that is rightfully remembered as one of the greatest of all time.

  • HD Andrea Pirlo ItalyGetty Images

    Andrea Pirlo – Italy – FUT Icon Ratings : 90 | 92 | 88

    Card 1 | 90 | CM
    75 PAC90 DRI
    79 SHO68 DEF
    93 PAS65 PHY
    Card 2 | 92 | CM
    73 PAC91 DRI
    80 SHO71 DEF
    95 PAS67 PHY
    Card 3 | 88 | CM
    70 PAC90 DRI
    79 SHO66 DEF
    91 PAS64 PHY

    No Pirlo, no party? That’s certainly going to be the case with FIFA 20 as the elegant playmaker graduates to Icon status for the first time. The deep-lying midfielder is known for his incredible range of passing, his exemplary technique and his ability to deliver a Panenka penalty under the most intense of pressure. In an era dominated by pace and power, Pirlo reminded fans that football could be an artform too.

  • Kaka AC MilanGetty

    Kaka - Brazil - FUT Icon Ratings: 87 | 91 | 89

    Card 1 | 87 | CAM
    88 PAC90 DRI
    80 SHO41 DEF
    83 PAS67 PHY
    Card 2 | 92 | CAM
    91 PAC92 DRI
    86 SHO44 DEF
    88 PAS73 PHY
    Card 3 | 88 | CAM
    85 PAC90 DRI
    82 SHO43 DEF
    87 PAS70 PHY

    Brazil legend and 2007 Ballon d'Or winner Kaka will feature in FIFA as an Icon for the first time after hanging up his boots in 2017. An AC Milan and Real Madrid hero, the attacking playmaker is equipped with searing pace and plenty of dribbling ability, which means he will be a tantalising prospect to play with in FIFA 20.