Eight New Heroes for EA Sports FC 26 Reportedly Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal

A new leak has surfaced online revealing eight potential new Heroes for EA Sports FC 26, offering fans an early glimpse into what's coming before the game's official announcement. Alongside this leak, a potential release date of September 26, 2025, has also been hinted at, sparking further anticipation among players.

EA Sports FC Continues After FIFA Split

After parting ways with FIFA in 2023, EA launched a rebranded football simulation franchise under the EA Sports FC name, starting with FC 24. While the name changed, the gameplay experience remained familiar, including the return of popular modes such as Career, Online Seasons, and, of course, the immensely successful Ultimate Team.

Now, as development on EA Sports FC 26 progresses, reliable sources suggest the game will carry over similar features and bonuses seen in previous editions — possibly adding a new roster of legendary Heroes.

Leaked List of EA Sports FC 26 Heroes

According to a report from FUT Latest (via ComicBook.com), eight new Heroes are expected to join the lineup in FC 26.

These legendary players, representing various top leagues, may become available in Ultimate Team at launch:

• Gilberto Silva (Premier League)
• Jan Koller (Bundesliga)
• Cesc Fàbregas (Premier League)
• Esteban Cambiasso (Serie A)
• Andrea Barzagli (Serie A)
• Mario Mandžukić (Serie A)
• Marouane Fellaini (Premier League)
• Michael Carrick (Premier League)

These additions would allow players to strengthen their squads with iconic names from past football eras, continuing the tradition seen in EA Sports FC 25, where Heroes played a key role in Ultimate Team chemistry and squad building.

Caution: Nothing Is Official Yet

While the leak has generated buzz, it’s important to treat this information as speculative. EA has yet to confirm any details about FC 26's content or roster. Additionally, since many of these players competed in multiple leagues during their careers, the leagues they’re ultimately assigned to in-game may differ. For example, Mandžukić — who achieved major success with Bayern Munich — could potentially represent the Bundesliga rather than Serie A.

Full Reveal Coming Soon?

Fans likely won’t have to wait too long for confirmation. EA Sports FC titles traditionally launch in September, and EA typically unveils new games during the summer. Notably, EA Sports FC 26 is expected to be the franchise’s first entry on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant milestone as the series expands onto next-gen platforms.