FC 25 Season 3: Winter Champions Overview

Season 3 in FC 25 Ultimate Team, titled Winter Champions, celebrates the highs and lows of league football. From teams battling at the top of their tables to those fighting to stay afloat, this season spotlights the relentless spirit of competition. It introduces fresh gameplay mechanics, player programs, and challenges, offering fans an immersive footballing journey.

Winter Champions Program

The centerpiece of Season 3 is the Winter Champions player program. This initiative allows select players to gain a potential +2 OVR upgrade and a new PlayStyle, contingent on their club’s league position by January 3, 2025.

Key Winter Champions include:

• İlkay Gündoğan (Manchester City, 89 OVR)
• Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool, 89 OVR)
• Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves, 87 OVR)
• Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace, 87 OVR)

To unlock these cards, players must climb the Season Progress ladder by completing objectives and earning Season Points (SP).

New Objectives: One Nation Live Friendly

Replacing the traditional daily and weekly objectives, Season 3 introduces the One Nation Live Friendly Objectives, which focus on specific FUT nations. The spotlight begins with Argentina, bringing a South American flair to the season. These objectives provide a dynamic way to earn SP and offer varied challenges for players.

Other ways to earn SP include:

• Weekly Play Games Objectives
• Campaign-based experiences

Season Progress Rewards Breakdown

Season 3’s ladder comprises 35 levels of rewards, featuring a mix of player cards, packs, and cosmetics.

Here’s how the full ladder looks like:

• Level 1: 1 of 4 75+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 2: Shadow Chemstyle
• Level 3: 3x 78+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Level 4: 1 of 2 80+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 5: Squad Foundation Bou (85 OVR) or Medel (85 OVR)
• Level 6: 1 of 3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 7: Squad Foundation Cardozo (85 OVR) or Piovi (85 OVR)
• Level 8: 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 9: 1 of 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 10: World Tour Leandro Paredes (85 OVR)
• Level 11: 1 of 2 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 12: 1 of 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 13: 1 of 4 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 14: 1 of 5 83+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 15: Squad Foundation Juan Fernando Quintero (86 OVR)
• Level 16: 1 of 2 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 17: 1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 18: 1 of 4 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 19: 1 of 5 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 20: Squad Foundation Marcos Acuña (86 OVR)
• Level 21: 1 of 2 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 22: 1 of 2 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 23: 1 of 3 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 24: 1 of 4 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 25: Winter Champions Larsen (87 OVR) or Muñoz (87 OVR)
• Level 26: 1 of 5 85+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 27: 1 of 3 86+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 28: 1 of 4 86+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 29: 1 of 2 87+ Rare Gold Players Pick
• Level 30: Evolution Cosmetic
• Level 31: 3x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Level 32: İlkay Gündoğan (89 OVR) or 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Level 33: 5x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Level 34: 5x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Level 35: Winter Champions Ibrahima Konaté (89 OVR)

How Upgrades Work

Winter Champions cards are eligible for a +2 upgrade and PlayStyle boost based on club performance. The criteria:

• Konaté (Liverpool) and Gündogan (Manchester City): Top of the league by January 3.
• Larsen (Wolves): Avoid relegation zone by January 3.
• Muñoz (Crystal Palace): Avoid relegation zone by January 3.

Current standings show Liverpool and Wolves on track, while Crystal Palace faces a steeper challenge. Festive fixtures could shake things up, making every match crucial.

Alors vous en pensez quoi de la nouvelle saison sur #FC25 ? Avec notamment ce Konaté au dernier niveau 👀 pic.twitter.com/gx1d876qC8

— Xavier Izzi (@FUTwithApero) November 28, 2024

Why Season 3 Stands Out

This season brings to spotlight South American talents, aligning with its focus on Argentina in the One Nation objectives. Players like Leandro Paredes and Juan Fernando Quintero bring creative and versatile options, while top-tier rewards such as İlkay Gündoğan and Ibrahima Konaté offer competitive advantages.

Season 3 of FC 25 Ultimate Team combines a strategic mix of competition and rewards, ensuring players stay engaged throughout the festive period. The innovative objectives system, coupled with high-stakes upgrades for Winter Champions, makes this season a compelling experience for fans.