Grassroot Greats Promo Brings Maradona back in FC 25

The Grassroot Greats promo has officially landed in FC 25 Ultimate Team, taking over from Future Stars and introducing a squad of 34 players, including new Icons and Heroes. This promo celebrates players who rose to prominence through local leagues, lower divisions, and unconventional paths rather than elite academies.

What is Grassroot Greats?

Grassroot Greats is designed to highlight footballers who carved out successful careers despite not coming from elite youth setups. From players who emerged through smaller leagues to legends who proved themselves against the odds, this promo pays tribute to those who built their careers from the ground up.

Alongside regular players, Grassroot Greats also brings upgraded chemistry benefits, giving +2 boosts in Club, League, and Nation links, making squad-building more flexible.

Grassroots Greats also brings Diego Maradona back into Ultimate Team for the first time since FIFA 22, making him the face of this campaign. The promo features a mix of Icons, Heroes, and upgraded active players, available in packs from Friday, February 14, until Friday, February 21 at 6 PM GMT / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST.

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Complete List of FC 25 Grassroots Greats Cards

Here’s the full squad of Grassroots Greats players available in packs:

Standard

• GK: Guglielmo Vicario (88 OVR)
• RB: Giovanni Di Lorenzo (88 OVR)
• RB: Ryan Williams (87 OVR)
• CB: Ronald Araújo (91 OVR)
• CB: Ethan Pinnock (87 OVR)
• LB: Carson Pickett (89 OVR)
• CDM: Pascal Groß (90 OVR)
• CDM: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (88 OVR)
• CDM: Gabriela García (87 OVR)
• CM: Alexis Mac Allister (92 OVR)
• CM: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (88 OVR)
• CAM: Paulo Dybala (93 OVR)
• CAM: Bruno Fernandes (92 OVR)
• RM: Michael Olise (91 OVR)
• RM: Riyad Mahrez (89 OVR)
• LM: Chris Führich (89 OVR)
• LW: Lynn Williams (89 OVR)
• LW: Mattia Zaccagni (87 OVR)
• ST: Ollie Watkins (90 OVR)
• ST: Jamie Vardy (91 OVR)
• ST: Tabitha Chawinga (91 OVR)
• ST: Jonathan David (89 OVR)
• ST: Rachel Daly (88 OVR)

Icons and Heroes

• CB: Jaap Stam (91 OVR)
• CM: Julie Foudy (93 OVR)
• CM: Roy Keane (90 OVR)
• CAM: Diego Maradona (96 OVR)
• CAM: Roberto Baggio (94 OVR)
• CAM: Marek Hamšík (91 OVR)
• CAM: Abedi Pelé (90 OVR)
• LM: Franck Ribéry (93 OVR)
• ST: Ian Wright (93 OVR)
• ST: Didier Drogba (92 OVR)
• ST: Tim Cahill (89 OVR)

Maradona’s Return and Evolution Path

One of the biggest highlights of this promo is the Diego’s Dream Evolution, which gives players a free 77-rated Maradona card. This can be upgraded up to 89 OVR through objectives, with three final versions:

• CAM with Incisive Pass+
• ST with Powershot+
• LW with Technical+

For those looking for an even stronger version, El Pibe de Oro, a paid Evolution option, allows him to be upgraded to 92 OVR with additional attributes and the Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle.

Diego’s Dream Evolution runs until March 14, meaning players have a full month to evolve their free Maradona item.

Additional Content: SBCs, Objectives, and More

The promo also features limited-time Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) and Objectives, giving players a chance to earn special cards outside of packs. Some of the confirmed SBCs include:

• CDM: N’Golo Kanté (90 OVR)
• ST: Hristo Stoichkov (90 OVR)

Promo Duration and What’s Next?

The event is available until February 21, at which point Road to the Final (RTTF) is expected to take over as the next promo.

Grassroots Greats offers a mix of football legends, fan-favorite players, and underdog stories, making it a unique addition to FC 25 Ultimate Team. With Maradona’s highly anticipated return, powerful Icons, and interesting Evolutions, it’s a promo worth checking out.