The clock was ticking, the transfer window was closing, and my fingers hovered over the confirm button, a gamble on a new Icon for my EA FC 26 squad. Would this be the game-changer I needed, or just another addition to the pile? The TOTY promo is officially live, and the latest batch of Icons is up for grabs. These legends, alongside the stars of the men’s and women’s Team of the Year, are set to dominate the market.
EA FC 26 TOTY Icons: Behind the Selection
I remember spending hours debating player selections with friends back in the day. Unlike the community-voted Team of the Year squads, the FC 26 TOTY Icons are hand-picked by EA. The selection criteria remain a mystery, though fan favorites usually make the cut. Each Icon receives a TOTY player item boasting an upgraded rating, enhanced attributes, and coveted PlayStyle+ traits.
The FC 26 TOTY Icons arrive in two waves. Team 1 dropped on January 16, and Team 2 followed on January 20. Each batch remains in packs for a mere three days, so act fast.
FC 26 TOTY Team 1: The Stars Align
I always wondered what it would be like to see Ibrahimovic and Rooney on the same virtual pitch again. The initial selection of EA FC 26 TOTY Icons features cover star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney, and the electrifying Jairzinho, among others. Here’s the complete roster and their ratings:
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (95 OVR)
- Jairzinho (94 OVR)
- Lilian Thuram (93 OVR)
- Wayne Rooney (92 OVR)
- Caroline Seger (91 OVR)
- Marcelo (92 OVR) *SBC
EA FC 26 TOTY: Icon Swaps Rumors
The playground buzz says Icon Swaps are coming back to FC 26 around January 29. This is unconfirmed, but credible sources point to its return with specific player items available for exchange. The Icon Swaps program revolves around earning tokens through events and Objectives, which you then redeem for an Icon. If the leaks hold true, here’s who you might find:
- Ronaldo Nazário
- Rio Ferdinand
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Eric Cantona
- Hristo Stoichkov
- Xabi Alonso
- Gianluca Zambrotta
This information is a mirage until officially confirmed; stay tuned for updates.
How do you get TOTY Icons in FC 26?
The primary method for acquiring TOTY Icons in FC 26 involves opening packs, though the odds are slim, and purchasing FC Points may be tempting. Another avenue is completing the TOTY Icon SBC to acquire the featured player item. Think of it as fishing: you cast your line (buy packs) or craft a net (complete SBCs), hoping for a big catch.
Are Icon Swaps actually happening in EA FC 26?
The whispers suggest a January 29 release for Icon Swaps, but it remains unconfirmed. Until EA gives the green light, treat these reports as educated guesses.
That’s your FC 26 TOTY Icons briefing. Which legend are you chasing?