Diego Maradona Returns to EA FC 25 – How to Unlock His Free Grassroots Greats Icon Card

Following the departure of Zinedine Zidane,EA Sports has officially announced the highly anticipated return of Diego Armando Maradona to EA FC 25. Players will have the opportunity to claim his card for free in Ultimate Team as part of the Grassroots Greats event, which celebrates footballers who rose from their local clubs to achieve international fame.

Maradona’s Evolution Paths in EA FC 25

In this edition, players can choose from multiple Evolution paths to progress Maradona’s career—from his early days at Argentinos Juniors at just 14 years old to his legendary status as a world-class icon and champion with Napoli and the Argentina national team. If you want to add this football legend to your Ultimate Team squad, here’s a complete guide on how to unlock his free Grassroots Greats Icon card.

How to Get the Free Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card

To obtain the free Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon card in Ultimate Team, players must log in to EA FC 25 between February 14, 2025, and March 14, 2025, at 10 AM PT. The card will be untradeable, meaning it cannot be sold or listed on the in-game Transfer Market for coins.

While Maradona’s base version offers solid stats, his true potential is unlocked through Evolution upgrades, both free and paid. The base version has an Overall Rating (OVR) of 77, is positioned as a Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM), and features the following key attributes:

• 84 Pace
• 80 Shooting
• 74 Passing
• 87 Dribbling
• 34 Defending
• 56 Physicality

Unlike Zidane’s card, Maradona’s base version does not start with exceptional stats, as it represents his international debut at just 16 years old against Hungary in 1977. However, players can enhance his attributes through the Evolution system, ultimately upgrading him to reflect his legendary European career with Napoli. The free 89 OVR upgrade allows players to unlock a version of Maradona that commemorates his iconic 1989 UEFA Cup final, where he captained Napoli to victory against Stuttgart in a hard-fought two-leg battle.

89 OVR Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Evolution Paths Explained

After obtaining the 77 OVR base version, players can choose from three Evolution paths to upgrade Maradona to 89 OVR. Each path provides unique enhancements to his stats, PlayStyles, PlayStyle+ attributes, and Roles, allowing players to select the version that best fits their Ultimate Team.

Maradona Diego's Dream I, II, III & Pibe de Oro Evolution Stats

Once fully upgraded, the Diego’s Dream I, II, III, and Pibe de Oro Evolutions will significantly boost Maradona’s abilities. The Pibe de Oro Evolution offers a 92 OVR version of Maradona but requires an investment to access the upgrade.

Conclusion

With EA Sports bringing Diego Maradona back to EA FC 25, players now have an exciting opportunity to evolve his card and relive the career of one of football’s greatest legends. Whether you choose to upgrade him through free Evolution paths or invest in the Pibe de Oro upgrade, this is your chance to add an iconic player to your Ultimate Team squad.