FIFA 22: FUT Heroes – What We Know So Far

Are you counting down the days until the release of FIFA 22? As FIFA announces the new FUT Heroes cards, the excitement has grown for the season ahead. So let’s stir those expectations and tell you everything we know about the brand new FUT Heroes.

What Are FUT Heroes?

So what are FUT Heroes? FUT Heroes are new rarities available in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. These cards celebrate football’s most memorable players from 8 different leagues. What makes them FUT Heroes? FIFA has categorized these players as heroes because of the unforgettable moments they’ve contributed to football.

What Chemistry Links Do FUT Heroes Have?

Each FUT Hero has a specific league depending on which league the Hero was playing in when the unforgettable moment happened. You’ll achieve a green chemistry link to any player from the same league or nation.

Infographic by @HelmarDesigns

How To Get A FUT Hero?

FUT Heroes cards will be available in packs at the release of FIFA 22 and some will be unlockable via in-game Objectives. The only way to get a guarantee FUT Hero in your club is by pre-ordering FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition by 11th August 2021. There is a slight catch, you will not receive your FUT Hero until December 1st

#FUTHEROES news for you all 📰

This sees the release of legendary cards achievable in packs and objectives! #FUT22 #FIFA22 #FUT pic.twitter.com/GEjlIp95SH

— FUTSPY #EAFC24 (@FUTSPY) July 21, 2021

Are FUT Heroes The Same As Icons?

FUT Heroes aren’t the same as Icons. In general, they’re lower-rated and are allocated a specific league.

Who Are The FUT Heroes?

The final roster of the 19 FUT Heroes has been confirmed and will include:

English Premier League

• 🇦🇺 Tim Cahill – 85 OVR (Likely Position: CAM/ST)
• 🇮🇪 Robbie Keane – 86 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
  
• 🇳🇴 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 86 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Joe Cole – 87 OVR (Likely Position: CAM)
• 🇸🇪 Freddie Ljungberg – 86 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🇵🇱 Jerzy Dudek – 86 (Likely Position: GK)

German Bundesliga

• 🇩🇪 Mario Gomez – 88 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🇩🇪 Lars Ricken – 85 OVR (Likely Position: CM)
  
• 🇩🇪 Jürgen Kohler – 89 OVR (Likely Position: CB)

Spanish La Liga Santander

• 🇪🇸 Fernando Morientes – 89 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🇷🇺 Aleksandr Mostovoi – 86 OVR (Likely Position: ST)

French Ligue 1 UberEats

• 🇬🇭 Abedi Pele – 89 OVR (Likely Position: CAM/CF)
• 🇫🇷 David Ginola – 89 OVR (Likely Position: LW)

Liga BBVA MX

• 🇲🇽 Jorge Campos – 87 OVR (Likely Position: GK)

Italian Serie A

• 🇦🇷 Diego Milito – 88 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🇮🇹 Antonio Di Natale – 88 OVR (Likely Position: ST)
• 🇨🇴 Ivan Cordoba – 87 OVR (Likely Position: CB)

MBS Pro League

• 🇸🇦 Sami Al-Jaber – 86 OVR (Likely Position: ST)

MLS

• 🇺🇸 Clint Dempsey – 85 OVR (Likely Position: CM/CAM/ST)

FIFA 22 will be available worldwide on October 1st but you can play it earlier on September 22nd thanks to EA Play.