- Primary Subject: Overview of the 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item pre-order bonus for EA Sports FC 27.
- Key Update: Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition or limited-time Ultimate+ Edition early grants a random pre-order ICON that automatically upgrades in rating.
- Status: Confirmed.
- Last Verified: August 14, 2026.
- Quick Answer: Purchasing eligible FC 27 editions before August 31 rewards a random, non-pick 85+ International ICON from a pool of 18 players, which automatically upgrades to higher "Champions" ratings (up to 91 OVR for Zidane and Gullit) by November 30, 2026.
If you have already bought the limited-time Ultimate+ Edition or plan to pre-order the Ultimate Edition before the end of August, you'll be entitled to the 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item in FC 27.
Of course, who wouldn't want to pre-order an annual sports game for $150 one month before release, giving EA the ringing endorsement they deserve for all their hard work?
Even if it all goes wrong, you can rant about it while having a 91-rated ICON in your squad.
EA has confirmed which ICONs you can get, and leaks have revealed the rest. Continue reading to know everything.
FC 27 Pre-Order Debut ICONs List
The following are all the ICONs confirmed and leaked to be part of the 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item in FC 27.
Confirmed ICONs
- Zinedine Zidane
- Ruud Gullit
- Lúcio
- Andrea Pirlo
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Gianluca Zambrotta
- Yaya Touré
- Fernando Torres
Leaked ICONs
- Sergio Agüero
- Raphaël Varane
- Tobin Heath
- Christine Sinclair
- Pepe
- Formiga
- Hege Riise
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
- Yuki Nagasato
- Ellen White
As we said before, if you buy the Ultimate Edition early (before August 31) or the limited-edition Ultimate+ Edition (also available until August 31), you'll get any one of the above 18 ICONs.
Keep in mind this is not a player pick. You'll get one random ICON, and we assume the drop rates for the top legends will be low.
How to Upgrade Pre-Order Debut ICONs to Champions in FC 27
Once you've received your Debut ICON as part of the Ultimate or Ultimate+ Edition pre-order bonus, it'll automatically be upgraded to a higher rating by November 30, 2026.
These upgrades will be automatic, meaning you have to do nothing other than keep them in your club.
Here are the upgraded ratings of the confirmed pre-order ICONs:
- Zinedine Zidane (91)
- Ruud Gullit (91)
- Lúcio (90)
- Andrea Pirlo (90)
- Bastian Schweinsteiger (89)
- Gianluca Zambrotta (89)
- Yaya Touré (89)
- Fernando Torres (89)
Based on the end rating, you can estimate your odds of getting Zidane and Gullit. Dreadful, to save you any guesses or optimism. We had the same Debut and Champions upgrade concept last year as well.
Of course, there will be more ICONs, including Base and promo versions. Leaks have previously revealed all the new inductees for this time.
That's everything you need to know about pre-order ICONs in FC 27.
For more on the game, check out details on Ultimate Team changes, gameplay improvements, and career mode changes, such as Dynamic Overall and Creator Challenges.
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