For EA FC 25, the return of a legend has been announced. Diego Maradona makes his comeback in Ultimate Team after more than 2 years of absence. However, the news has not only generated excitement among fans, as they have a concern.
Who is Maradona? Diego Armando Maradona Franco is regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. The attacking player was one of the players who could single-handedly decide football matches in the 70s and 80s.
Not surprisingly, EA honored his performances with a strong Icon card, which has been one of the best players in Ultimate Team since FIFA 18. The last time players could play with the Argentine legend was in FIFA 22.
Why has Maradona been absent in recent years? EA had to remove Maradona from the game in March 2023 due to missing image rights, which passed to his lawyer after his death in 2020. At MeinMMO, we took a closer look at the legal situation surrounding Maradona at that time.
Since then, the card has been missing from the game.
How is Maradona returning? Maradona was announced as part of a new event for FC 25. In the promo “Grassroots”, which will be released on Friday (February 14, 2025) in Ultimate Team, Maradona will receive a special card.
Fans fear a 15 million card that no one will pull
What are the fans concerned about? On Reddit, fans reacted with mixed feelings to the announcement of Maradona’s return. They believe that the new card will be so expensive that it will hardly be affordable.
- On Reddit, user OVO_Papi ironically writes: “A 15 million expensive, sold-out card. I can’t wait.” (via Reddit)
- ThinWhiteDuke00 feels similarly: “It’s funny to announce a 15 million card as if the majority of players would care.” (via Reddit)
The community also doesn’t see a chance to pull the star from a pack. The top comment by IncidentVarious1530 best sums up the hopelessness:
- “I can’t wait to never pull him.” (via Reddit)
Leaks give the community hope
How could it still work with a Maradona for everyone? Some users discuss how EA could reward the community with Maradona’s return. They would appreciate a toned-down version of the Argentine, as EA had done for Team of the Year (TOTY) with Zidane’s Icon before. (via Reddit)
The free TOTY Zidane could be improved through an Evolution (EVO) upon receipt. And indeed, EA’s plans for Maradona could go in a similar direction, at least according to current leaks.
What are these leaks? The leaks come from the EA-FC insider Fut Sheriff. He has previously demonstrated a good sense for unpublished information.
This leaker has now announced on his X account that the fans’ wishes for a free Maradona could be confirmed. In the leak, Fut Sheriff announces that every player will receive a Maradona that can be upgraded further in an EVO. (via X)
Finally, we want to emphasize that leaks are not 100% accurate. Whether, how, and when such a Maradona card will actually appear in the game remains to be seen. In the new Season Pass, you should not rush your choice for the free players, as patience might pay off in your decision: 4 rewards in EA FC 25 should only be opened in March to get better players
