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FIFA 21 source code allegedly stolen in massive EA hack EA SPORTSOver 780 GB of data, including source codes for games like FIFA 21, have reportedly been stolen from EA servers. Hackers allegedly broke into the developer’s systems and are now selling the sensitive data for millions. Critical data of various EA properties, including the Frostbite engine, FIFA 21, The Sims, Battlefield, as well as other software development kits have reportedly been stolen by hackers. The hack, first reported by Vice, has started circulating on forums, with over 780 GB of data up for sale. This includes source codes for the popular games, which can give cheat developers an edge in trying to work around EA’s failsafes. “We are investigating a recent incident of intrusion into our network where a limited amount of game source code and related tools were stolen,” an EA spokesperson said in a statement. The developer has also started “actively working with law enforcement officials and other experts as part of this ongoing criminal investigation”. It comes after a series of ransomware attacks against other developers in the last 12 months, including Capcom and CD Projekt Red. The latter reportedly had the source code for Cyberpunk 2077, among other titles like The Witcher 3, sold for around $7 million. EA confirmed that no player data was stolen and there is “no reason to believe there is any risk to player privacy”. However, to be safe, EA is improving internal security to try and prevent any further attacks.

FIFA 21 Squad Battles & Division Rivals rewards system revealed EA SportsEA SPORTS have released a new Ultimate Team trailer for FIFA 21, and with it a ton of details on rewards for Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and Co-Op mode. We’ve got all the details here about what money-making opportunities will be coming to FUT this Fall. Squad Battles are a single-player game mode that rewards coins/tradable packs and is a decent money-making activity on the side, and Divison Rivals is essentially ranked play, where players can climb the ladder and earn rewards while doing so. EA is making big changes to the rewards we’ll get for each this year, and it’s good news for players as we’ll be seeing more coins than ever to help build our teams headed into the new game. More details on Co-Op mode have also been revealed, and how rewards for FUT’s various modes will work with two people at the helm instead of just one. So, let’s get right into it and look at the revamped rewards system coming to FIFA 21. FUT 21 Division Rivals In FIFA 21, there will be all new coin rewards for promotion in Division Rivals. Every time we rank up to another division, a “one-time” coin reward will be added to our clubs “immediately upon promotion.” EA is also making a change to how this affects Placement Matches, which will be much better rewarded than before. You’ll now receive coins for each division you passed through during placements. Say you finish and end up in Division 4, this will get you all the rewards from Divisions 10 through 4, definitely a nice little jump-start to begin fine-tuning your squad at the beginning of the season. FIFA 21 will also introduce a 30-game cap on the number of matches that contribute to a player’s weekly score in Division Rivals. Anything after these 30 matches will no longer help you build your score, but you’ll still be able to make progress against Objectives, earn higher Skill ratings, and rank up into new Divisions. FUT 21 Squad Battles This year, players switching over from Squad Battles will have an alternative placement method to find their level in Division Rivals. The first 30 matches played in Squad Battles will factor the difficulty you play at, and the results of your games will factor you in to your placement Division. Squad Battles will also be getting a cap on the number of games we can play that will count towards our weekly score, but we’ll still be able to earn Coins & Skill Rating, make progress towards Objectives, and accumulate Weekend League Qualification Points after reaching the limit. FUT 21 Co-Op The changes noted above will also apply to Ultimate Team’s new Co-Op mode coming in FIFA 21. If one player has reached their cap of games in either Squad Battles or Division Rivals that count towards weekly score, neither of you will be able to earn more if you play together, but you’ll still accumulate coins and additional rewards. One important thing to note is that in Division Rivals Co-Op specifically, matchmaking will be made using the highest Skill Rating of the duo. So if your friend is in Division 9 you’re up in Division 5, your team will be put at the higher Skill Rating of Division 5, using the existing matchmaking system for Division Rivals. Co-op play should definitely shake things up in FUT this year, and test a few friendships in the process, but the match cap changes to Squad Battles and Division Rivals will definitely benefit those of us who don’t have hours upon hours each week to dedicate to Ultimate Team matches. What do you think of the new reward systems in FUT for FIFA 21? Drop us a line on Twitter and let us know @UltimateTeamUK, and stick with Dexerto for all the latest FIFA updates, news and info.

FIFA 21 Serie A Team of the Season predictions revealed Graphics: EA SPORTSEA SPORTS will soon be dropping Team of the Season (TOTS) cards into FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, and if an action-packed campaign in Serie A, the Italian side could be quite tasty. Here are our predictions. After a decade of domination from Juventus, this season’s Serie A has seen the return to glory of Inter Milan. Antonio Conte’s side have blown away the opposition at pretty much every turn and sit comfortably atop of the table. They should, barring an almighty slip-up, beat city rivals AC Milan to the title and claim their first Scudetto since the 2009-10 season. Aside from the two Milan clubs, Atalanta have continued their rise up the ranks despite a rocky period off the pitch, while Juventus, Napoli, and Lazio all sniffed around the title race at some point. Players from each of these clubs are destined to represent their side in Team of the Season (TOTS) but there could also be a few underrated surprises in-store for FIFA fans. So, let’s get into some predictions. FIFA 21 TOTS predictions: Serie A Goalkeepers Even though David Ospina, Juan Musso, Pierluigi Gollini, and Matias Perrin, among others, have had strong campaigns, it’s hard to look past the two Milan keepers. Samir Handanovic and Gianluigi Donarumma top the clean sheets charts with 12 and 9, respectively, and should take their rightful place in Team of the Season. GK: Samir Handanovic – Inter Milan – GK: Gianluigi Donarumma – AC Milan – Defenders In years gone by, Serie A Team of the Seasons have regularly consisted of Chiellini, Bonucci, Kouliably, and other stalwarts but there’s a new generation of talent blazing their own trail. Milan Skriniar and Alessandro Bastoni have been vital to Inter’s campaign, while Theo Hernandez continues to impress at left-back for AC. Cuadrado has dropped back into the RB/RWB role, but continues to chip in with assists and is worth the annual honor. LB: Theo Hernandez – AC Milan – RB: Juan Cuadrado – Juventus – CB: Milan Skriniar – Inter Milan – CB: Alessandro Bastoni – Inter Milan – CB: Cristian Romero – Atalanta – Midfielders There are a few regular special card recipients in our midfield predictions, but they completely deserve them. Sergej Milinković-Savić and Luis Alberto have both been key for Lazio, while Lorenzo Insigne just continues to do what he does best. Rodrigo De Paul has had a handful of Team of the Week cards in FUT already, and seems a shoo-in for TOTS, while Piotr Zieliński could make it into Community TOTS seeing as he’s been nominated there. CM: Rodrigo De Paul – Udiense – CM: Sergej Milinković-Savić – Lazio – CM: Franck Kessie – AC Milan – CM: Piotr Zieliński – Napoli – CAM: Hakan Calhanoglu – AC Milan – CAM: Luis Alberto – Lazio – RM: Domenico Berardi – Sassuolo – LM: Lorenzo Insigne – Napoli – LM: Robin Gosens – Atalana – RM: Achraf Hakimi – Inter Milan – Forwards Finally, we get to the forwards, and there will be familiar faces here too. Romelu Lukaku has been an absolute force in front of goal, but his all-around play has improved as well. As has his partner in crime Lautaro Martinez. You can’t have a Team of the Season without Cristiano Ronaldo, so expect to see him with a 98/99-rated card. Additionally, Crotone’s Simy could be an underrated gem. He’s bagged 17 goals for the Serie A basement dwellers, while they’ll probably be playing in Serie B next term, he’s been on fire. ST: Romelu Lukaku – Inter Milan – ST: Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus – ST: Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan – ST: Luis Muriel – Atalanta – ST: Simy – Crotone – LF: Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Roma – Serie A FIFA 21 TOTS Honorable mentions As far as honorable mentions go, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Napoli’s Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano, AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Roma’s Lorenzo Pelligrini, and Sassuolo’s Manuel Locatelli. In another season, they’d all be in our predictions but they’ve been edged out by some other top-class performers. We could see one or two as objective cards or in SBCs, but who knows. If you think we’ve left out any players that deserve to be included, tweet us @UltimateTeamUK and @FutWatch to let us know!

Top 10 Serie A FIFA 21 ratings: Ronaldo, Dybala, Koulibaly & more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have officially published their top 100 player ratings for FIFA 21. Here, you can find the top 10 highest rated players in Serie A in the latest addition to the franchise. Juventus have dominated the top player rankings in recent times, boasting the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Giorgio Chiellini, and others, and that hasn’t changed a lot this year. As fans will know by now, players are always getting better or falling off a bit in football — and their performances will no doubt impact their rating. After we predicted Serie A’s highest-rated players back in May, we now have official confirmation on the best players in the league. FIFA 21 Serie A top rated players Here’s who tops the list in the Italian top flight: Cristiano Ronaldo (92) – Paulo Dybala (88) – Samir Handanovič (88) – Kalidou Koulibaly (88) – Ciro Immobile (87) – Wojciech Szczęsny (87) – Giorgio Chiellini (87) – Alejandro Gómez (86) – Romelu Lukaku (85) – Luis Alberto (85) – It’s worth noting that there are also several players rated 85 alongside Luis Alberto and Lukaku, who has already complained about FIFA 21 ratings, such as Diego Godin, Christian Eriksen, Alex Sandro and many more. Read More: 6 big changes that need to happen in FIFA 21 – Now, scroll down and take a look at our predictions from back in May, too, to see how far off we were! FIFA 21 Serie A top rated players: Predictions 10. Lautaro Martinez (87) OVR: 81 > 87 If there’s one player on this list that’s improved more than anybody could have expected, it’s Lautaro. The Inter striker has had a rise that could be compared to Kylian Mbappe since signing for the Milan-based outfit, with 11 goals and three assists in the league this season. Get him right in the top 10. 9. Lorenzo Insigne (87) OVR: 87 > 87 He’s not just Napoli’s captain and possibly their most exciting player, but Insigne is one of those wingers any side in Europe would snap up in a heartbeat. We wouldn’t be shocked to see him get an 87 base rating in the next title, just like last year. 8. Luis Alberto (87) OVR: 84 > 87 Once a Liverpool outcast, an abandoned project from Brendan Rodgers’ time at the club. Luis Alberto never really found his form at Anfield, nor was he given the chance. That said, he’s growing into one of Europe’s most creative and influential midfielders. Having received four special cards in FIFA 20, the time has come to give the Spaniard a proper boost. 7. Romelu Lukaku (87) OVR: 85 > 87 The former Everton and Manchester United striker took a leap of faith in joining Antonio Conte at Inter Milan – and boy has it paid off. The Beglian has slammed the ball into the back of the net 17 times in 25 games, and has played an integral role in the side’s race at the top of Serie A. 87 sounds about right. 6. Kalidou Koulibaly (87) OVR: 89 > 87 Linked with every club in Europe, it seems, but the strong defender’s club Napoli haven’t had the best of seasons this time around. That could impact his rating, just slightly, and we’re predicting an 87 as a result. That said, he might not even be there when the game comes out. 5. Wojciech Szczesny (88) OVR: 86 > 88 Who would have thought the long-term replacement for Gianluigi Buffon was going to be an Arsenal goalkeeper caught smoking in the changing room showers, before being offloaded. The Polish international has been a wall for Juventus of late and should be right up there with the very best. 4. Giorgio Chiellini (88) OVR: 89 > 88 A rock at the back for The Old Lady, or Vecchia Signora, Giorgio Chiellini is another who has improved with age. Don’t be surprised to see him as one of the top rated players in the division, that’s all we’re saying, but maybe with a slight downgrade. Nothing major. 3. Ciro Immobile (88) OVR: 86 > 88 Lazio have got a star on their hands with Ciro, that’s for sure. 27 goals from 26 games is our idea of a guaranteed boost in overall, and that’s exactly what the striker deserves. 2. Paulo Dybala (90) OVR: 88 > 90 If there’s one player that appeared to be rocked by the arrival of CR7 at Juventus, it was Dybala. The Argentinian looked to be taking on the role of ‘main man’ at the Turin club before Ronaldo was brought in, and struggled to make an impact last year, although it’s been a different story of late. With seven goals behind him, and nine assists, the attacker could be destined for an improved overall in FIFA 21 – so we’re predicting an increase of two. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (94) OVR: 93 > 94 Cristiano Ronaldo might be getting older now, at 35 years of age, but he’s not showing any signs of slowing down. In 22 Serie A matches during the 19/20 season – before it was suspended – he had hit the back of the net 21 times. Flawless is one word to describe him and, we would suggest, he’s worthy of a one overall upgrade too. So, there you have it! The highest rated players in Serie A in FIFA 21, as well as our predictions. Do you agree with the final list? Let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Serie A TOTS cards revealed: Ronaldo, Lukaku, more EA SPORTSFIFA 21 Serie A Team of the Season (TOTS) is up next in Ultimate Team, and the entire team of FUT promo cards has been officially revealed after first being leaked online – featuring Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku. Team of the Season is well underway, with mouthwatering squads from the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Bundesliga, and the fan-voted “Community” team already added to the star-studded Ultimate Team player lineup. Next up is Italy’s ever-interesting Serie A competition. The league is renowned for its defensive stars, midfield magic, and arch-rivalries spread across the Mediterranean coastline from beautiful Milan to seaside Palermo. Some of the world’s biggest names star in the Italian league, including Cristiano Ronaldo, and more. As expected, the Serie A lineup dropped on Friday evening, complete with Lukaku, CR7, and Hernandez, just as leaks predicted beforehand. Without further ado, here’s the Serie A TOTS squad. FIFA 21 Serie A TOTS cards revealed Before the team was revealed, most of the Serie A TOTS cards slipped through the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cracks. Popular FIFA 21 insider KingLangpard ended up posting basically every player to his social media accounts, drip-feeding them to fans before the big reveal. Perhaps because of this leak, EA dropped the Serie A lineup earlier than usual on Friday, May 21. Cristiano Ronaldo — 98 – Romelu Lukaku — 96 – Dries Mertens — 95 – Lorenzo Insigne — 94 – Lautaro Martinez — 94 – Franck Yannick Kessie — 93 – Rodrigo De Paul — 93 – Luis Muriel — 93 – Theo Hernandez — 92 – Gianluigi Donnarumma — 91 – Juan Cuadrado — 91 – Cristian Romero — 90 – Stefan de Vrij — 92 – Milan Skriniar — 89 – Dominic Berardi — 88 – Our Serie A TOTS predictions Below you’ll find our predictions from before the Serie A TOTS team was officially revealed, so let’s see how many we ended up getting right: Goalkeepers Samir Handanovic – Inter Milan – Gianluigi Donarumma – AC Milan – Defenders Theo Hernandez – AC Milan – Juan Cuadrado – Juventus – Milan Skriniar – Inter Milan – Alessandro Bastoni – Inter Milan – Cristian Romero – Atalanta – Midfielders Rodrigo De Paul – Udiense – Sergej Milinković-Savić – Lazio – Franck Kessie – AC Milan – Piotr Zieliński – Napoli – Hakan Calhanoglu – AC Milan – Luis Alberto – Lazio – Domenico Berardi – Sassuolo – Lorenzo Insigne – Napoli – Robin Gosens – Atalanta – Achraf Hakimi – Inter Milan – Attackers Romelu Lukaku – Inter Milan – Luis Muriel – Atalanta – Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus – Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan – Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Roma – Simy – Crotone – So there you have it — everything we know about one of FIFA 21’s most popular Team of the Season lineups ever year, Serie A. Expect to see the Ligue 1 up next in the bumper FUT promo, on May 21, 2021. We’ll update this article when the team drops. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 Season 3 live: Storyline cards, Icon Swaps tokens, FUT rewards EA SPORTSFIFA 21 Season 3 is now live, and that means new Storyline cards, Icon Swaps tokens, and other rewards are now available in Ultimate Team. Here’s everything you need to know. EA SPORTS has started the new year with a bang. FIFA 21 Season 3 is live, and it’s jam-packed with all kinds of new content ranging from Storyline cards and Icon Swaps tokens to themes, badges, tifos, player-packs, and more. They’re all available as rewards that players can unlock by playing the game and finishing challenges and milestones throughout the season. It’s an exciting way to add some flair and style to your Ultimate Team, and if you’re dedicated enough, you’ll get some useful players too. Here’s everything you need to know. Season 3 Storyline cards FIFA 21 Season 3 introduces some impressive new Storyline cards that players can unlock by completing objectives. Last season, players had many options, including Andres Tello, Woo Yeung Jeong, Joseph Aidoo, Iago Aspas, Alessio Romagnoli, and Naby Keita. However, this season is even better. Here’s all the Storyline players, and when you unlock them. Alfred Duncan (Level 15) – Sada Thioub (Level 15) – Cédric Bakambu (Level 15) – Cristian Pulisic (Level 30) – Alassane Plea (Level 30) – Emerson Leite De Souza (Level 30) – Season 3 rewards Level 1: 75+ RATED RARE PLAYER (Untradeable) – 300 XP – Level 2: Coin Boost: 500 Coins for 5 Matches (Untradeable) – 1100 XP – Level 3: Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable) – 2,100 XP – Level 4: Option 1: Kawaii Vikings Tifo (Untradeable) – 3,100 XP – Option 2: Polar Bear Tifo (Untradeable) – 3,100 XP – – Level 5: 75+ RATED RARE PLAYER (Untradeable) – 4,100 XP – Level 6: Option 1: FUT Custom 227 badge (Untradeable) – 5,100 XP – Option 2: FUT Custom 280 badge (Untradeable) – 5,100 XP – – Level 7: JUMBO GOLD 26 PACK (Untradeable) – 6,100 XP – Level 8: Option 1: Polar Bear Theme (Untradeable) – 7,600 XP – Option 2: Kawaii Vikings Theme (Untradeable) – 7,600 XP – – Level 9: GOLD PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 9,600 XP – Level 10: Ball (Untradeable) – 12,000 XP – Level 11: Option 1: FUT Custom 204 badge (Untradeable) – 15,600 XP – Option 2: FUT Custom 222 badge (Untradeable) – 15,600 XP – Option 3: FUT Custom 260 badge (Untradeable) – 15,600 XP – – Level 12: Option 1: Ice Cold Theme (Untradeable) – 18,600 XP – Option 2: Zero Override Theme (Untradeable) – 18,600 XP – Option 3: Yeti Theme (Untradeable) – 18,600 XP – – Level 13: 75+ RATED RARE PLAYER (Untradeable) – 21,600 XP – Level 14: SMALL PRIME GOLD PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 24,600 XP – Level 15: Option 1: Alfred Duncan (Untradeable) – 27,600 XP – Option 2: Sada Thioub (Untradeable) – 27,600 XP – Option 3: Cédric Bakambu (Untradeable) – 27,600 XP – – Level 16: Option 1: Yeti Tifo – 30,600 XP – Option 2: Ice Cold Tifo – 30,600 XP – Option 3: Zero Override Tifo – 30,600 XP – – Level 17: RARE GOLD PACK – 33,600 XP – Level 18: RARE GOLD PACK – 36,600 XP – Level 19: Option 1: Ice Cold Tifo (Untradeable) – 40,600 XP – Option 2: Yeti Tifo (Untradeable) – 40,600 XP – Option 3: Zero Override Tifo (Untradeable) – 40,600 XP – – Level 20: RARE ELECTRUM PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 44,600 XP – Level 21: Frosty – Black Prop (Untradeable) – 49,600 XP – Level 22: Option 1: FUT Custom 206 badge (Untradeable) – 54,600 XP – Option 2: FUT Custom 256 badge (Untradeable) – 54,600 XP – Option 3: FUT Custom 259 badge (Untradeable) – 54,600 XP – – Level 23: MEGA PACK (Untradeable) – 59,600 XP – Level 24: PRIME GOLD PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 64,600 XP – Level 25: Option 1: Football CRT Tifo (Untradeable) – 69,600 XP – Option 2: Snowman Tifo (Untradeable) – 69,600 XP – Option 3: Winter Fox Tifo (Untradeable) – 69,600 XP – – Level 26: Option 1: Snowman Theme (Untradeable) – 74,600 XP – Option 2: Winter Fox Theme (Untradeable) – 74,600 XP – Option 3: Football CRT Theme (Untradeable) – 74,600 XP – – Level 27: Option 1: PL PRIME PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 79,600 XP – Option 2: LALIGA PRIME PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 79,600 XP – Option 3: BUNDESLIGA PRIME PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) – 79,600 XP – – Level 28: Option 1: Winter Fox Tifo (Untradeable) – 85,600 XP – Option 2: Football CRT Tifo (Untradeable) – 85,600 XP – Option 3: Snowman Tifo (Untradeable) – 85,600 XP – – Level 29: Winter Prop (Untradeable) – 91,600 XP – Level 30: – Option 1: Cristian Pulisic (Untradeable) – 100,000 XP – Option 2: Alassane Plea (Untradeable) – 100,000 XP – Option 3: Emerson Leite De Souza (Untradeable) – 100,000 XP – – New Icon Swaps 1 tokens Icon Swaps Silvers: Win 6 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 Silvers players in your starting squad. – UCL: Win 6 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 UCL players in your starting squad. – LIGA NOS: Win 6 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 Liga NOS players in your starting squad. – LES BLEUS: Win 6 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 French players in your starting squad. – One Club Wonders: Win 6 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty using 11 First Owned players in your starting Squad. – Weekend League: Win 18 Weekend League matches. – Icon Swaps PL Win 6: Win 6 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 7 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad. – Score 10: Score in 10 separate matches using Premier League players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League. – Assist 5: Assist with a Through Ball in 5 separate matches using Premier League players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League. – Icon Swaps La Liga Win 6: Win 6 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 7 First Owned LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Score 10:Score in 10 separate matches using LaLiga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League. – Assist 5:Assist with a Through Ball in 5 separate matches using LaLiga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League. – Icon Swaps One Nation The Three Lions: Win 7 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One Nation, with only English players in your squad. – Selecao: Win 7 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One Nation, with only Brazilian players in your squad. – When does FIFA 21 Season 3 end? FIFA 21 Season 3 started on January 1st and lasts until February 12, which means players have a little less than six weeks to smash out the objectives. Fortunately, that’s plenty of time, especially for those who have already started.

FIFA 21 Season 6: Start time, Ultimate Team rewards leaked, Storyline cards EA SPORTSFIFA 21 Season 6 is around the corner, and some of the unlockable rewards have already been leaked. Here are all the details on what to expect, the start date and time, and more. FIFA 21’s season system works like a battle pass in the sense that it helps keep the game fresh by giving players a chance to unlock new content throughout their Ultimate Team escapades. The best part is it’s completely free. The more matches, objectives, and challenges you complete, the more experience you earn, which adds to your season’s progress. The rewards get better along the way, and in no time at all, you’ll find yourself inundated with coin boosts, cosmetics, and cards. Here’s everything we know so far. FIFA 21 FUT Season 6 start date FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Season 5 has been a massive hit with fans. However, it’s finally coming to an end on Friday, May 7, which means Season 6 will begin the moment it’s done. Read More: FIFA 21 TOTW 32 Predictions – It will introduce new objectives and rewards, as well as storyline cards and more. Plus, since the Team of the Season (TOTS) promotion is expected to last until June, it will likely overlap. What to expect: FUT Season 6 rewards Naturally, we won’t know the full extent of the rewards available until Season 6 launches. However, it will almost certainly include all the usual bits and pieces, including packs, coin boosts, and more. Read More: FIFA 21 Premier League TOTS cards revealed – Fortunately, an early leak offered some insight into what we can expect. The cosmetics seem to have a prominent fire and ice theme based on the code, which should be interesting. FUT Season 6 Level 15 & 30 Storyline cards Each FIFA 21 Season includes two opportunities for players to earn Storyline cards, and it won’t be any different in Season 6. If it follows the same formula, the first set will unlock at Level 15, and the players will probably be rated somewhere between 86 and 88. Similarly, the second set will unlock at Level 30, and the players will be even better with a 90+ rating. FIFA 21 Season 6 is set to be a banger with lots of interesting content on offer. We’ll update this article with more information as it surfaces.

FIFA 21 Season 2 Storyline cards in-game stats revealed Graphics: EA SPORTSFIFA 21 Season 2 is underway in Ultimate Team, and EA SPORTS have introduced six new Storyline cards that you can get for hitting level 15 and 30. So, here’s who’s up for grabs. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] In FIFA 20, EA SPORTS followed a number of other games by adding a battle pass-like system for players to get free rewards from in different seasons. It’s carried over into FIFA 21 and the premise is simple, rack up as much XP as you can from games, challenges, objectives, and everything else before the season comes to a close. Each level has a different reward, be it a loan player, a kit, tifo, free pack, or a stadium cosmetic item. When you hit level 15 and level 30, you will have the choice between a few Storyline cards – which are players with boosted ratings and stats. Andres Tello FIFA 21 Storyline card stats With the start of season two, the level 15 cards are Andres Tello, Joseph Aidoo, and Woo Yeung Jeong. At level 30 you have a choice between Iago Aspas, Naby Keita, and Alessio Romagnoli. Focusing on Tello to begin with, the Benevento midfielder has a significant increase in shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending compared to his base card. His physical and pace are also boosted, but not as much as the others. He’ll get around the pitch and be a bit of a nuisance thanks to his high-high work rate, so he could be an option if you want someone to see out games. Woo Yeung Jeong FIFA 21 Storyline card stats Freiburg’s Woo Yeung Jeong might end up being the most popular option of this crop of level 15 cards thanks to his pace, dribbling, and shooting. The Korean winger is usually only a 68-rated silver card, but his 82-rated variant is right up there with some of the best Bundesliga right-sided players. So, he could be an option if you don’t have the coins for Sancho or Bellarabi. Joesph Aidoo FIFA 21 Storyline card stats The final level 15 card comes in the form of Celta Vigo’s Joseph Aidoo. The 82-rated center back has seen his pace, defending, and passing take a nice leap with the Storyline upgrade. His dribbling still leaves a bit to be desired, but give him an Anchor or Shadow cards and he’ll be difficult to get past at the back. So, he’s a player worth considering. Naby Keita FIFA 21 Storyline card stats At level 30, Liverpool’s Naby Keita represents a nice choice for Premier League team owners – especially those who have already fallen in love with his 81-rated base card. The Guinea international has received a small boost to ever stat, with his new card shaping up to be an all-round star. Though, he could do with a little more in the way of shooting, passing, and pace to go with high attacking work rate. Alessio Romagnoli FIFA 21 Storyline card stats Alternatively, you also have another Serie A based option at level 30 – the 86-rated version of AC Milan’s Alessio Romagnoli. Like Keita, the Italian international has seen small boosts all over his card, but it’s his defending and physical that jump out – clocking in at 88 and 82 respectively. Again, he could do with a little more pace, but that’s nothing a Shadow card can’t fix. Iago Aspas FIFA 21 Storyline card stats Lastly, the final level 30 option is actually a teammate of the already mention Joseph Aidoo – as it’s Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas. The former Liverpool man already has a nice 84-rated base card, but his 86-rated Storyline variant has received solid boosts in the pace, shooting, and passing categories. He now has 91 finishing, but his 72 stamina leaves a bit to be desired. Aspas might prove to be the pick of the bunch from the level 30 cards as he’s a solid bench option if you need a goal. However, he will need a chemistry style of some kind. Obviously, as you can only have one card from each level, the choice is up to you at the end of the day. If you manage to grind out enough XP to hit the level 30 jackpot, be sure to let us know who you’ve chosen by tweeting us over on @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Season 1 Storyline cards revealed EA SPORTSThe first batch of Storyline Cards for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team have been revealed just days before the game goes into its EA Play Early Access period. As anyone who has played FIFA Ultimate Team knows, there are plenty of different variations of cards to get your hands on. When the game first kicks off each year, the most lucrative of these are typically the Team of the Week or Ones to Watch cards. Starting in FIFA 20, though, EA SPORTS introduced a battle pass-like system where players could earn XP through playing games, completing challenges, and other avenues. This system, which offers plenty of rewards including stadium cosmetics, coin boosts, and exclusive cards, is returning in FIFA 21 – and EA are kicking things off with a bang when it comes to the new Storyline cards. FIFA 21 Storyline players On September 29, just days before the EA Play Early Access period gets underway, a number of EA Gamechangers – see, popular content creators – were allowed to start streaming the game. As a result, they were able to explore plenty of the new features and give viewers a heads up on what they’ll be able to do when they join the FIFA 21 party – and that includes showing off the new Storyline cards. The first of these new cards are 85-overall versions of Arsenal’s Alexander Lacazette, RB Leipzig’s Marcel Sabitzer, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Juan Bernat. These cards are unlockable once you hit level 30 on the Season 1 rewards for FIFA 21. For anyone asking where the Level 15 cards are, well, they aren’t in the game just yet and it’s likely that the Level 15 reward is some sort of pack rather than a player. In FIFA 20, the Level 15 cards were added in the later seasons, so that could very well be the same story here. We’ll just have to wait and see what EA decides to do throughout the course of the FIFA 21 year.

FIFA 21 SBC bug fix sends out free 500k packs to the wrong people EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have accidentally given FIFA 21 players free Ultimate Team rewards after attempting to fix a bug with an SBC. In recent SBCs, including Mid and/or Prime ICON Upgrades, some players have been reporting that they weren’t getting the group rewards expected. This is something that has happened here and there throughout the years on FIFA but is often fixed by EA SPORTS and players get the rewards they were working for. Now, though, EA appears to have actually over-fixed the bug, and are giving unaffected players rewards that they never earned. While the ICON SBCs weren’t the only ones affected — some players are reporting it with a variety of SBCs — they’re definitely some big rewards to not be earning. EA are clearly aware of that and worked quickly to resolve the situation, but appear to have gone overboard. On March 16, they tweeted that “when providing those [affected] players with the missing rewards, we also incorrectly provided some non-impacted players with additional content.” They even confirmed that players will be able to keep the additional content they were given. When providing those players with the missing rewards, we also incorrectly provided some non-impacted players with additional content. Those players will be able to keep that content. (2/2) — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) March 16, 2021 Of course, it’s not possible to know exactly what rewards people were given, but some players are reporting a variety of gifts. Liamy1993 even told popular FIFA YouTuber Nepenthez that he received 3 Mid ICON packs and 7 ultimates — which is genuinely insane if true. I got 3 mid icon packs and 7 ultimates. Shud I open now or save. Afraid incase ea take them away — William Murphy (@Liamy1983) March 15, 2021 There definitely seems to be a mixed bag, and the response has been overwhelmingly negative from FIFA 21 players. Many say that it’s unfair some players get random rewards while others don’t, but it seems EA SPORTS have made up their minds on the right decision going forward. So, if you haven’t logged into FIFA for a couple of days, you might want to go and load it up — you might have some rewards waiting.

FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 1 LIVE: card boosts, SBCs, how it works EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has begun officially unveiling this year’s Halloween promo event for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, and it looks like we’ll actually be getting something a little out of the ordinary in FIFA 21… “Rulebreakers.” Here’s everything we know so far. [jwplayer 4zNI7AsK] The last few years have seen Ultimate Scream rule the last weeks of October. The Halloween themed promo was trotted out in Ultimate Team for the last three years, but the special event’s ‘reign of terror’ seems to be coming to an end. Instead, a new “Rulebreakers” promo is coming soon. EA SPORTS teased the event on Twitter on Oct. 21, with only three letters — two Rs and an S — and a fragmented FUT card. Soon after, Dexerto data miner FutWatch confirmed the hidden word would eventually spell out ‘Rulebreakers.’ As has been the case for most promos since the start of FIFA 20, this one consists of two separate squads of players, the first of which was officially unveiled on Oct. 23. FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 1 The first set of Rulebreakers cards is full of impressive cards, including the likes of Harry Kane, Dries Mertens, Douglas Costa, and more. As explained below, these cards have been reworked in a way where some of their stats have transferred over to other categories. Harry Kane – Aymerick Laporte – Douglas Costa – Dries Mertens – Radja Nainggolan – Lucas Ocampos – Marcos Llorente – Manuel Lazzari – Boubacar Kamara – Denzel Dumfries – Andre – FIFA 21 Rulebreakers: how does it work? Essentially, the idea behind Rulebreakers is to take cards that have a concentration of stats in certain categories and move them around to boost another aspect of that player. For example, in the players listed above, the likes of Harry Kane, who is known for supreme shooting but not a lot of pace, has seen some of those shooting stats shifted to boost his pace all the way up to 91, which is considerably higher than almost every card he’s ever had in FIFA history. Similarly, Manchester City centerback Laporte now features a whopping 81 pace, a chunk of which was taken from his defending. How it started How it’s going pic.twitter.com/kdyO4fDhEI — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 23, 2020 FIFA 21 Rulebreakers: Team 1 SBCs & Objectives No FIFA promo is complete without a full set of untradeable Squad Building Challenges, and Rulebreakers is no exception. The first team features several SBCs, all of which we’ve listed below along with links to full guides that include the requirements, cheapest solutions, in-game stats, total cost, and everything else you need to unlock them. Inaki Williams SBC guide 90 DRI or 89 SHO? 🤔#Rulebreakers Iñaki Williams Player Pick Squad Building Challenge, available now in #FUT21 pic.twitter.com/CzWxaz4Yfw — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) October 23, 2020 Nordi Mukiele Objectives The Bundesliga right back you’ve been waiting for.#Rulebreakers Nordi Mukiele now available through Objectives in #FUT21 pic.twitter.com/vQ8tcreHnm — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) October 23, 2020 Pierre Kunde Malong SBC guide Transforming into a balanced midfielder ✅#Rulebreakers Pierre Kunde Malong Squad Building Challenge now live in #FUT21 pic.twitter.com/ARdO4No63v — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) October 24, 2020 FIFA 21 Rulebreakers: Team 2 predictions We’re very much in the FIFA predictions business, and with the second Rulebreakers squad on its way, why not shake our crystal ball and see who may (or may not) end up in Team 2. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) – Diego Costa (Atlético Madrid) – Pepe (Arsenal) – Richarlison (Everton) – Erik Lamela (Tottenham) – David Luiz (Arsenal) – Luis Suarez (Atlético Madrid) – Harry Maguire (Manchester United) – Arturo Vidal (Juventus) – Nigel de Jong (Al-Shahania) – Hatem Ben Arfa (Bordeaux) – So there you have it — everything we know about FIFA 21’s new Rulebreakers Halloween promo so far. Make sure if you’ve got a few spare FUT coins you keep them in your back pocket; there could be some cracking cards on the way! As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK, for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 Rulebreakers: How to complete Akinfenwa objectives EA SPORTSWycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has got a pretty nice Rulebreakers card in FIFA 21, and you can get your hands on it by completing four objectives. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] The second week of the Rulebreakers promo went live in FIFA 21 on Friday, October 30, bringing plenty of new cards and content for players to dig through. The Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and Marco Reus cards are the standouts from the second team of Rulebreakers players, but they’re so expensive, not everyone is going to have the coins to get them. Again, last the first week, EA SPORTS have offered up a free card through completing objectives and this time it’s Adebayo Akinfenwa. So, let us run you through his new stats and the objectives you need to complete. FIFA 21 Akinfenwa Rulebreakers stats & objectives As you can see, the Wycome Wanderers striker has been given a significant boost to his pace and his shooting – making him an interesting card to use now. Of course, he still has his trademark strength too. In terms of getting your hands on him, that revolves around the Live FUT Friendly – No Boundaries. This friendly, which requires you team to have at least five leagues in the starting lineup, is played without any rules, so no worrying about fouls or offsides. So, if your team matches the requirements, simply hop into a game and complete the objectives below to earn the card, some XP, and a few packs as well. Loving Liverpool: Play 3 games with at least 1 Liverpool in your starting squad in the Live FUT Friendly: No Boundaries – Heading Up: Score a header in 2 separate matches in the Live FUT Friendly: No Boundaries – Championship Class: Score 3 games with EFL Championship players in your starting squad in the Live FUT Friendly: No Boundaries – Unleash the Beast: Score in 2 separate matches using players with min. 81 Physical in the Live FUT Friendly: No Boundaries – Obviously, the new Akinfenwa card is perfect for Championship teams, but he can also fit in as a bench option for others – say if you have a corner late on and want to cause havoc. However, you haven’t got too long to get your hands on him. The objective will expire on Tuesday, November 3rd, so you’ll have to get your skates on if you want Akinfenwa.

FIFA 21 Rulebreakers: How to complete Mukiele objectives EA SPORTSRed Bull Leipzig right-back Nordi Mukiele has got a pretty nice Rulebreakers card in FIFA 21, and you get your hands on it by completing five objectives. [jwplayer 4zNI7AsK] After a few loading screen teasers, the Rulebreakers promo has gone live in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, and though its not as wild as some players speculated it would be, it has brought some interesting changes. The Harry Kane card is, obviously, the pick of the bunch given his increased pace, but you’ll need some serious pack luck to get him. However, one player you don’t need luck to get is Red Bull Leipzig right-back Nordi Mukiele. The French defender’s Rulebreakers card is available, for free, via the objectives page, and we’ll run you through it with his in-game stats and the challenges you’ve got to complete. Rulebreakers Mukiele in-game stats Compared to his normal card, the Rulebreaker version of Mukiele has increased speed, passing, dribbling, and physical. However, his defending stats have been reduced ever so slightly. If you’re looking for a different option to say, Kevin Mbabu, the Leipzig full-back is a stellar choice, and it makes all the much better this new card is free thanks to the objectives. All you have to do, to get your hands on him, is complete the objectives that are listed below. You’ll also receive some packs and XP bonuses too for each objective that you tick off. Rulebreakers Mukiele objectives Crossing Charms: Assist 4 goals with Crosses using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic – Defensive Delivery: Assist 5 goals with French Defenders in the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic – French Finishing: Score in 6 separate matches using French players in the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic – Goal Glut: Score 12 goals using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic – Bundesliga Base: Win 6 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic – As you can see, all of these challenges have to be completed inside of the Live FUT Friendly: Rulebreakers Classic. To get into said friendly, you have to go through the play menu inside FIFA Ultimate Team and scroll all the way to Friendlies. In there, you go to Play Online, and you’ll then have the option to select the Rulebreakers Classic friendly – provided your team has at least five Bundesliga players and one French player. If you meet the requirements, you’ve got until November 3rd to get the card.

FIFA 21 RTTF Upgrade Tracker: all confirmed UCL & UEL upgrades EA SPORTSGot a FIFA 21 Road to the Final (RTTF) card for a Champions League or Europa League star? We’ve got you covered with just how big they’ll get, with a guide to all the upgrades as they happen. Road to the Finals cards have returned in FIFA 21 to much fanfare. The UCL and UEL special cards are an investment in Ultimate Team — if you back the right player, a decent base card can turn into a meta juggernaut by the end of each league. If you manage to get your hands on one of the dynamic cards, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a tracker below with all the confirmed upgrades for RTTF cards in the UCL and UEL, live as they happen. FIFA 21 UCL RTTF upgrade tracker: all players At a glance: Green = player still in UCL / Red = player out of UCL To keep up to date with the latest results in the UCL, check here. FIFA 21 UEL RTTF upgrade tracker: all players At a glance: Green = player still in UEL / Red = player out of UEL To keep up to date with the latest results in the UEL, check here. How do FIFA 21’s RTTF cards work? The FIFA 21 Road to the Final cards for both the Champions and Europa League upgrade automatically based on a team’s performance in both leagues. Each player starts with a base card, and this gets upgraded as the event goes along — depending on how far they progress. A card can be upgraded six times at these breakpoints: Qualify for Knockout stage (+1 to +3) – Qualify for Round of 16 (+1 to +3) – Qualify for Quarter Finals (+1 to +2) – Qualify for Semi Finals (+1) – Qualify for the Final (+1) – Europa / Champions League winner (+1) – The maximum potential for a card was 98 this year with Jan Oblak. However, Atletico Madrid were knocked out by Chelsea 3-0 in the Round of 16.

FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 2 live: Start time, player leaks, predictions EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has officially revealed FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 2, which is now live in-game, and here are the new player cards along with our previous predictions. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] Coming into the Halloween season, FUT fans were expecting Ultimate Scream to make a triumphant return for the fourth year in a row. Instead, EA blindsided everyone with an all-new FIFA 21 promo: the “Rulebreakers” event. The first team was stacked full of swapped stars too. Harry Kane’s monster pace upgrade was the headline, but other boosts — Dries Mertens, Douglas Costa, and Radja Nainggolan among them — turned older FUT cards into terrifying FIFA 21 beasts. The second half of the Halloween promo, Rulebreakers 2, is now live – here it is. FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 2 Angel Di Maria – Marco Reus – Romelu Lukaku – Paul Pogba – Jose Gimenez – Juan Cuadrado – Alex Teixeira – Daniel Podence – Hakan Calhanoglu – Patrick van Aanholt – Ike Opara – While the new set doesn’t have any cards quite as extreme as Harry Kane, there are definitely some gems in here. Paul Pogba will make for a great CM on any team looking for a chemistry link between MBappe and Premier League defenders. Di Maria also gets a huge increase in pace that should help him out as a winger. Be sure to take a look at all of these cards and we will help you watch the market to see which ones are blowing up! Rulebreakers Team 2 predictions Here are our previous predictions, check them out to see how many we got right! Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) – Vitolo (Atlético Madrid) – Kieran Tierney (Arsenal) – Hulk (Shanghai SIPG) – Sergio Aguero (Man City) – Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) – David Silva (Real Sociedad) – Harry Maguire (Manchester United) – Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) – So there you have it — everything we know about FIFA 21 Rulebreakers Team 2. Make sure if you’ve got some Ultimate Team coins saved up you keep them in your back pocket; these cards won’t be around for long and they are well worth getting investing in while you can! As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 ROTW TOTS cards revealed: James Tavernier, Cesinha, Oršic, more EA SPORTS announced FIFA 21’s Rest of the World (ROTW) Team of the Season in Ultimate Team, and it’s packed with talent, including James Tavernier, Cesinha, Mislav Oršic, and more. FIFA 21’s Team of the Season promotion has been underway for a while now, with squads from Bundesliga, the English Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, La Liga, and the fan-voted “Community” team already revealed. Now, the Rest of the World TOTS has been announced, too. It’s stacked with stars from smaller leagues worldwide, including the A-League, Belgian First Division A, Scottish Premier League, and more. Let’s take a look at who’s in the team and what their stats are. FIFA 21 ROTW TOTS cards revealed GK: Alan Mannus (85) – LWB: Filip Mladenovic (86) – CB: Erik Sviatchenko (87) – RB: James Tavernier (90) – CDM: Florian Tardieu (89) – ST: Paul Ebere Onuachu (87) – CAM: Cesinha (91) – LM: Mislav Oršic (90) – RM: Adrián Embarba Blazquez (89) – ST: Patson Daka (88) – ST: Jamie Maclaren (88) – Naturally, the line-up is quite tame compared to some of the bigger leagues. However, it’s still got some absolute gems, including James Tavernier, who has proven to be one of the most in-demand meta cards in recent months. The Rest of the World TOTS cards will be available in packs from Monday, May 31 to Friday, June 4, starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST. It’s not a lot of time. So, you better get cracking if you want to collect them all! Read More: FIFA 22 EA Play early access start date – And with that, all the FIFA 21 Team of the Season squads from individual leagues have been revealed. All that’s left is the long-awaited announcement of the ‘Ultimate ‘ Team of the Season, which is happening on June 4.

FIFA 21 Road to the Final Team 2 revealed: Hazard, Draxler, Jesus EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has officially unveiled the second “Road to the Final” team as this year’s European football event continues in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team — here’s everything to know about the next UCL RTTF promo team. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] The first Road to the Final team was stacked full of European superstars. Liverpool hitman Mohamed Salah headlined the team alongside Marcus Rashford, Antoine Griezmann, and more. Much like how EA have been running promos in FIFA recently, this one is also split into two teams, the second of which has just dropped and features another stacked squad of upgraded cards. The second half of the Road to the Final promo is set to drop later this week; here’s everything we know about the upcoming boosted Ultimate Team event squad. When will “Road to the Final 2” be released? With the in-game dates EA SPORTS already loaded into the Ultimate Team backend being correct, the second half of the Halloween promo team arrived on Friday, November 13. This new team should stick around for a week. That means any special packs, challenges, and promo deals that hit Ultimate Team will last until November 20. FIFA 21 Road to the Final predictions So far, teams like Bayern Munich in Group A (three wins from three), Chelsea and Sevilla in E (each on 7 points), and surprise package Borussia Mönchengladbach (leading Group B ahead of Real Madrid and Inter Milan) have all shone brightly in the Champions League group stage. So, it’s only fitting that heavyweights like Manchester City, Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain, who all missed out in Team 1, finally made it in this time. Here are the players they picked for RTTF Team 2 for UCL and Europa League: Champions League Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) – Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) – Quincy Promes (Ajax) – Julian Draxler (PSG) – Manuel Akanji (Borissa Dortmund) – Europa League Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) – Alex Grimaldo (Benfica) – Portu (Real Sociedad) – Moussa Sissoko (Totenham Hotspur) – Franck Kessié (Milan) – Ihlas Bebou (Hoffenheim) – Road to the Final Team 2 doesn’t miss 🎯🔥 More #UCL and #UEL #RTTF Player Items that upgrade as their teams progress through the competitions: https://t.co/sCuzRfRD6A pic.twitter.com/Ty2qGoS6XI — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) November 13, 2020 FIFA 21 RTTF SBC cards EA SPORTS hasn’t unveiled any plans for RTTF team 2 squad-building challenges yet, but considering there were a few for the first squad — Mason Mount, Isco, and Jules Kounde all got SBC cards — it’s likely they’ll do the same this week. When the SBC puzzles are announced, we’ll update this article. So there you have it — everything we know about Road to the Final team 2. Make sure you’ve got some FIFA 21 Ultimate Team coins saved up in your back pocket; there are some cracking Champions League cards on the way! We’ll update this article throughout the Week 2 promo as well. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 Road to the Final Team 3 revealed: Varane, Pogba, Alaba EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have added the final Road to the Final (RTTF) team to FIFA 21 after the conclusion of the Champions League group stage — here’s everything we know about Team 3 including the players, and more. FIFA 21 has seen EA SPORTS go hard on the RTTF promo. The first team was loaded with superstars — soon-to-be-upgraded cards like Salah and Griezmann among them — and the stacked second squad, headlined by Hazard and Koulibaly, arrived a week later. EA have now added one last Road to the Final lineup, after the Champions League’s 2020/21 group stage came to a thrilling end late last week. “With the biggest competitions in Europe’s Group Stages coming to an end, a third squad of Road to the Final dynamic Special Player Items will be coming to Ultimate Team,” the FIFA 21 devs confirmed on EA.com. Here’s everything we know about the third — and more than likely last — Road to the Final promo squad to drop in FIFA 21, including when it will hit live servers, which players have brand-new RTTF cards, and more. When will “Road to the Final 3” be released? The third RTTF squad was indeed tied to the Round of 16 draw. That all-important seeding event was hosted at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Monday, Dec. 14. That put RTTF 3’s release date at 6 PM GMT as per usual on Friday, December 18. The full squad is now out, and you can see it below: FIFA Road to the Final Team 3 FIFA 21 Road to the Final players It was difficult to say beforehand exactly which specific players would be picked so early on, but we did know which clubs would be getting boosted RTTF cards — all the qualified UCL teams. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Dortmund, Juventus, and PSG all topped the groups. Atletico Madrid, Porto, Atalanta, Sevilla, Lazio, Barcelona, Leipzig, and surprise package Borussia Mönchengladbach were also all in the mix. EA SPORTS dished out players for nearly all of these teams, leaning towards the more popular of the 16. Here’s the full list of players they picked FIFA 21 Road to the Final Team 3 players Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) – Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) – David Alaba (Bayern Munich) – Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) – Mauro Icardi (PSG) – Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli) – Joao Cancelo (Manchester City) – Dusan Tadic (Ajax) – Ante Rebic (Milan) – Takefusa Kubo (Villarreal) – FIFA 21 RTTF SBC cards EA SPORTS hasn’t unveiled any plans for RTTF team 3 squad-building challenges yet, but considering there were a few for the first squads — Mason Mount, Isco, and Jules Kounde all got SBC cards — it’s likely they’ll do the same for this squad soon. These will likely be based around Europa League teams, including Ajax, United, Milan, Rangers, and more. PSV, Napoli, and Leicester are also in with a shout. When new SBCs are announced, we’ll update this article. So there you have it — everything we know about Road to the Final team 3, now live in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Make sure you’ve got a few packs saved too; it’s going to be a cracking Champions League squad! As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 review: Forget everything you know about defending, this is wild EA SPORTSThere are a lot of words you could use to describe FIFA 21. Refreshing, chaotic, fast, but ‘different’ is the one that stands out this year. Much of the community would agree FIFA 20 underdelivered on gameplay and things were made to feel far too defensive. Well, this game makes you forget any of that ever happened. Here’s our FIFA 21 review. The game released on EA Play early access on October 1, meaning we’ve had our hands on EA’s flagship sports game for over a week. Many of the changes laid out in the pitch notes have been shared by a handful of developers since the game was made available, drawing eyes to new features that are serious difference-makers, because gameplay has shifted so much since last year. There appears to have been a greater sense of absorbing and acting upon community feedback from developers, too. Last year’s title was slow, passing wasn’t up to scratch, and many teams were too comfortable sitting back and shielding leads with counter-attacks, rather than total football. Now, you don’t really have an option. The wall has fallen down. One word of advice here before we deep dive into each section, but don’t keep playing that way in FIFA 21. You will get slaughtered. FIFA 21 Review Copy: FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition (Xbox One) – Price: $99 / £89.99 – Developer: EA SPORTS – Release date: October 9 – Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch – Gameplay Gameplay overhauls are mentioned every year in FIFA. The game is always evolving, no doubt about that, although the overhaul this year appears to been executed in a targeted manner. The areas people were not particularly fond of, such as the speed of play, passing, heading, defending, and attacking have all been addressed. The game is much faster than last year, meaning it doesn’t feel like a game of chess in competitive modes. The cocktail of enhanced AI for forwards and attacking features like Directed Pass and Go makes fixtures more exciting, even if defending is a challenge. Do not be surprised if some matches are like basketball at the beginning, because there is a learning curve here. It can be frustrating at times, seeing your midfield and defense split open so easily. The team in possession will pretty much always look dangerous. It’s about picking up players, cutting passing lanes, and covering space to defend effectively – which is tough. Tracking runners and having a high level of concentration, from a defensive standpoint, is going to be the key to finding success this year. It’s got a very arcade-like feel to it, almost a throwback to games in the past like FIFA 19 where speed was everything. Crossing is one of the deadliest types of pass in the new game, although the driven variety aren’t as useful as last year. Standard crossing into the box and standing it up at the back post looks to be very effective, showing that the switch to manual crossing – announced in the gameplay pitch notes – appears to have made a significant upgrade. Last year, scoring from headers was almost impossible, but this year it’s much easier. Goalkeeper ratings don’t seem to make much difference, though, it must be said. For the most part, there appears to be a strong slant towards the attacker in 1v1 scenarios, which can be a little frustrating if you spend big money on a top player between the sticks. Ultimate Team The FUT Market is an enigma. Last year, the market was flooded with high-rated cards pretty much from day one, not to mention to countless promos that rolled out since that time. In exclusive interviews with YouTubers Manny and MattHDGamer earlier in the year, EA Sports told us they would like to see less special cards. Whether that happens remains to be seen. The way things are shaping up so far is that there’s a lot of cheap players for good value, same with the super expensive ones, yet there’s a lack of middle ground. You don’t find much variation in opponent lineups, because the Bundesliga and Premier League teams are full of meta cards. In previous iterations, you had a plethora of team options to pick from, but this year those two leagues do appear to be dominating. Maybe TOTW and other promos will shake that up as time rolls on. Meta cards are already being sieved out by the community, even if they are not as high rated as others in their respective leagues. Speedy midfielders with strength, fast defenders, and strikers that can get beyond the back line are obviously priority prizes for players – so expect them to be pricey. Read More: How to get loyalty in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – With Division Rivals now having a 30 game cap on it, you’re going to see much less of a panic for staying in the rewards bracket you want. Now that players no longer have the ability to play unlimited matches before the deadline to push themselves higher – and you potentially lower – that’s a big win for those who don’t want FIFA 21 to feel like a part-time job. Fewer games to play and if you get enough positive results, you can unlock loads of coins, FUT Packs, and more. Only really the top divisions of Rivals should feel ‘pay to win’, but even then, Squad Battles provides an alternative to build up your spending power. It’s a fast game mode, unlike last year. Expect to see a lot of goals per game, a fast tempo, and with so many quick wingers on the game, fast fullbacks are a must. The meta will likely become more clear when FUT Champions starts up, so we’ll have to wait and see how competitive modes shape up in terms of longevity. At first glance, the rewards on offer make playing very worthwhile for any player looking to go the distance and build a good team, even without investing large sums of money in FIFA Points. Squad Building Challenges are very popular in Ultimate Team and no doubt they will be again this year. Not many had been released at the time of writing, but as usual, the trend of high rewards for low cost will be something players look forward to as these SBCs roll out. Career Mode Customization is king in FIFA 21 Career Mode. You can now shape the way pretty much everything looks when you take a job at a football club. Everything from the training regime to teaching players to play new roles, to fit your vision for what’s happening on the pitch. Past iterations have added manager customization and pre-season tournaments, but the return of visual match simulation – which featured in games in the past – makes the not so meaningful games a bit more interesting. Juggling the morale, fitness, sharpness and performance of your squad is a challenge. So, no question about it, cup competitions naturally become a lower priority for the head coach more often than not. With visual sim, you can put out a team of younger or inexperienced players, see how they get on, and then intervene if the game plan doesn’t work out. It’s great to see it back in the game. Transfer budgets and moves in-game are slightly more realistic. There’s new player swap deals and AI clubs will even make these propositions during negotiations, which makes transfers more fascinating. You might still be able to pick up some decent deals on players you may think would have higher asking prices, though it’s much rarer in FIFA 21 Career Mode. Clubs ask for an amount they think the player is worth to them, rather than being lowballed like years gone by. There could be room for improvement in further customization, such as being able to change the commentary team, design new kits, build stadiums and upgrade your training facilities. Though, that would all seem a natural progression for next time. FIFA 21 review | Verdict: 8/10 Overall, the game has changed significantly. You can’t take that for granted, as many titles in the past have been very similar to their predecessors. The gameplay has struck a balance of perfect match speed, having defending be a proper craft, while delivering an arcade style of attacking players wanted to see return. Career Mode has received its biggest update in years, adding bits and pieces you may usually associate with the Football Manager franchise. Ultimate Team is very rewarding for even the smaller spenders, with prizes aplenty for just jumping into matches. All things considered, the only negatives really would be a lack of improvements for Pro Clubs, but there’s always next year for that. Gameplay has taken a giant step in the right direction, now it’s our turn to adapt. Reviewed on Xbox One

FIFA 21 reveal officially delayed by EA EA SportsEA has announced that their Play Live event has been officially delayed, which means players have even longer to wait for the reveal of FIFA 21. FIFA fans have been looking forward to any and all news about the next title in the series for months, and now, it looks like they’ll have to wait even longer after news from EA on June 5. The digital event was originally set to start at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST on June 11, but has now been pushed back a week to June 18 at the same time, according to EA. “With the important conversations taking place and important voices being heard around the world right now, we’re moving our time to come together in play,” EA said on Twitter. “We’ll see you at EA PLAY Live 2020 on June 18 at 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT.” While this doesn’t mean that the actual release date for FIFA 21 will be delayed at all, it does tack on an extra week until we get to see our first look at the next chapter. Even though the 2021 title hasn’t yet been handed an official release date, we can draw comparisons from recent years to work out a somewhat accurate estimate. FIFA 20 came out on September 27 and FIFA 19 was September 28, so we would expect the next one to fall within the last week or so of the month as well. FIFA 21 beta EA Sports will usually invite some players to join online betas before their games are released. Invites are sent out via email, granting some accounts access to certain game modes ahead of schedule – including Career, Pro Clubs and more – and this usually takes place during August. For last year’s game, the beta ran between August 9 and August 22, giving members of the community a chance to review changes and for the developers to make tweaks accordingly. This time around, we’d expect a similar timeline to be followed. The demo versions, which come after beta, are never really too similar to the games that are ultimately released – although fans do still like to download them and give it a try towards the end of each game. Sometimes though, the demo can give us a good idea of what EA is working on. We would expect the demo to go live in the first week of September, or just slightly later. While we’ll have to wait another extra week for our first look at FIFA 21, the good news is that this delay shouldn’t affect the overall timetable for the game’s release, which as we mentioned, we’re likely to see in late September as the holiday season draws near.

FIFA 21 reveal trailer shows off new FUT Ambassadors EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have finally unveiled the reveal trailer for FIFA 21, showing off new game features for the very first time. [jwplayer TRypAySt] The online community might have thought EA Play was going to be the time and place for this. However, that turned out not to be the case. Just a crossover trailer with Madden 21 was the main attraction on that occasion for next-gen consoles. Those left a little disappointed back in June when that event came to a close will be delighted to see what’s been packed into the July 23 trailer. There’s so much to talk about. We have linked the trailer below, so you can take a look. FIFA 21 reveal trailer Win as one.#FIFA21 drops October 9th. See all the features coming this fall 🎮 https://t.co/UGiXnq7atj@KMbappe @joaofelix70 @trentaa98 @ErlingHaaland pic.twitter.com/am5Iao64kx — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 23, 2020 FUT 21 Ambassadors announced When the livestream countdown first appeared on screens, many jumped over to the page source code where it was stated Mbappe would play the leading role in the game’s branding. Three other names also featured in the code and those will be the Ambassadors of FIFA 21 Ultimate Team for the franchise’s first game on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. These include Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland. FIFA 21 release date The Standard Edition is expected to drop on Xbox One, PC, and PS4 on October 9, with the other bonus editions allowing players to access the game three days earlier than the rest. There are three different editions for players to choose from. These include: Standard Edition, Champions Edition, and Ultimate Edition. These all have Kylian Mbappe on the cover. Each design is a little different, however, as you can see above. Exclusive partnerships Just like any other title in the series, this title has a series of exclusive partnerships. EA SPORTS have previously announced deals with Liverpool, Real Madrid, and even La Liga as a whole, which means each of those will probably deliver exclusive content in the upcoming game.

FIFA 21 ratings: top 20 wingers, midfielders, strikers, defenders, more EA SportsEA SPORTS has continued to roll out FIFA 21 player ratings, showing fans who will be among the highest-rated Ultimate Team cards at each position on the field for next season. Stars from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and other top divisions are given OVR ratings in every FIFA game. These reflect the performances from the past season, and they’ve already caused a debate about which players deserve what. EA rolled out the list of the top 100 overall players on September 10, and have followed that up with lists of the top 20 players at each position – wingers, midfielders, strikers, defenders, and goalkeepers. Here, we’ll look at all of the new positional ratings and how they compare with one another as the top-20 lists are subsequently released. FIFA 21 Top 20 Wingers Wingers are attacking midfielders set up in a wide position in order to facilitate attacks and crossing passes to the inside. Standing out on the wing usually requires great pace and dribbling stats to provide cut-backs or crosses from which strikers can score more easily, and all of these players listed below should be well-prepared for that. Lionel Messi – RW (93) – Neymar – LW (91) – Mohamed Salah – RW (90) – Sandio Mané – LW (90) – Eden Hazard – LW (88) – Raheem Sterling – LW (88) – Angel Di Maria – RW (87) – Jadon Sancho – RM (87) – Heung Min Son – LM (87) – Bernardo Silva – RW (87) – Serge Gnabry – RM (85) – Riyad Mahrez – RW (85) – Lorenzo Insigne – LW (85) – Marcus Rashford – LM (85) – Leroy Sané – LM (85) – Pizzi – RM (84) – Raphaël Guerreiro – LM (84) – Mikel Oyarzabal – LW (84) – Kingsley Coman – LM (84) – José Callejón – RM (84) – FIFA 21 Top 20 Central Midfielders Midfielders are generally positioned on the field between their team’s defenders and forwards in football, meaning the majority of action should (ideally) happen somewhere on their turf. While the number of midfielders on a team and their assigned roles depends on your team’s specific formation, they’ll be a crucial part no matter how you decide to set up, and any of these top-20 players should be a welcome addition. Kevin De Bruyne – CAM (91) – Casemiro – CDM (89) – Joshua Kimmich – CDM (88) – Toni Kroos – CM (88) – N’Golo Kanté – CDM (88) – Luka Modrić – CM (87) – Bruno Fernandes – CAM (87) – Fabinho – CDM (87) – Sergio Busquets – CDM (87) – Thomas Müller – CAM (86) – Paul Pogba – CM (86) – Marco Verratti – CM (86) – Alejandro Gómez – CAM (86) – Jordan Henderson CDM (86) – David Silva – CAM (86) – Thiago – CM (85) – Kai Havertz – CAM (85) – Luis Alberto – CAM (85) – Hakim Ziyech – CAM (85) – Marco Reus – CAM (85) – FIFA 21 Top 20 Centrebacks Centre Backs are those brave players who, as the name implies, defend the area directly in front of their own goal from opposing Strikers and Central Midfielders. They’re the one’s you’ll most likely see sliding to tackle and getting in the way of headers and crosses, so expect some fine defensive stats from all the players on the list below. Virgil van Dijk (90) – Sergio Ramos (89) – Kalidou Koulibaly (88) – Aymeric Laporte (87) – Giorgio Chiellini (87) – Gerard Piqué (86) – Mats Hummels (86) – Raphaël Varane (86) – Marquinhos (85) – Matthijs de Ligt (85) – Thiago Silva (85) – Milan Škriniar (85) – Clément Lenglet (85) – Leonardo Bonucci (85) – Toby Alderweireld (85) – Diego Godín (85) – Stefan de Vrij (84) – David Alaba (84) – Felipe (84) – Fernandinho (84) – FIFA 21 Top 20 Fullbacks Like Centre Backs, Full-backs are primarily responsible for defending the outside of their half of the field from attacking players on the opposing team. Where centre’s guard the centre (obviously) Full-backs cover basically everything else, this means they do a lot of running so you can expect highly decent speed and defending stats from all the players below: Trent Alexander-Arnold – RB (87) – Andrew Robertson – LB (87) – Daniel Carvajal – RB (86) – Jordi Alba – LB (86) – Kyle Walker – RB (85) – Ricardo Pereira – RB (85) – Alex Sandro – LB (85) – Lucas Digne LB (84) – Alex Telles – LB (84) – Nicolás Tagliafico – LB (84) – César Azpilicueta – RB (84) – Jesús Navas – RB (84) – Grimaldo – LB (84) – Aaron Wan-Bissaka – RB (83) – Juran Bernat – LB (83) – Kieran Trippier – RB (83) – Ferland Mendy – LB (83) – Marcelo – LB (83) – João Cancelo – RB (83) – Marcos Acuña – LB (83) – FIFA 21 Top 20 Goalkeepers Keeper is without a doubt the most important job on the pitch in football. Without a keeper in the box, there’s simply no one to stop the ball from finding the back of the net every time a shot’s online. Luckily, FIFA 21 brings together the best goalies from around the world to choose from for your FUT squad, with the top 20 listed below. Jan Oblak (93) – Alisson (90) – Marc-André ter Stegen (90) – Thibaut Courtois (89) – Manuel Neuer (89) – Ederson (88) – Samir Handanovič (88) – Keylor Navas (87) – Hugo Lloris (87) – Wojciech Szczęsny (87) – David De Gea (86) – Yann Sommer (86) – Gianluigi Donnarumma (85) – Bernd Leno (85) – Péter Gulácsi (85) – Roman Bürki (84) – Kasper Schmeichel (84) – Rui Patrício (84) – André Onana (84) – Salvatore Sirigu (84) – FIFA 21 Top 20 Strikers Coming soon.

FIFA 21 release date, prices, EA Access, FUT Web App, ICONs, More EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have confirmed the FIFA 21 release date, as well as other details in several pitch notes that have been released. Here, we’re going to run through everything you need to know about EA Access, how to get a Beta code, and plans for next-gen consoles. Here, we’ve compiled every shred of information you could want ahead of its release later in 2020, and you can skip to whichever section you like using the contents page below. This page will also be regularly updated with fresh details, as soon as they are made available. Contents: What is the release date for FIFA 21? – FIFA 21 plans for next-gen: Xbox Series X & PS4 – FIFA 21 trailers – How much is FIFA 21? Prices of Standard, Champions & Ultimate Edition – How to pre-order FIFA 21 – How to get FIFA 21 closed beta access – FUT Web App & Companion App – When does FIFA 21 EA Access come out? – FIFA 21 cover star and FUT Ambassadors – Ultimate Team: New stadiums, FUT Champs, Co-Op, Squad Battles & Division Rivals – FIFA 21 player ratings – Career Mode changes – Pro Clubs changes – FIFA 21 release date EA SPORTS have confirmed that the Standard Edition of FIFA 21 will be released on October 9, with Champions and Ultimate Edition buyers having access to the game on October 6. This three days early pass is exclusively available to those who purchase copies of those two, which come with pre-order bonuses if you’re fast enough. FIFA 21 plans for next-gen: Xbox Series X & PS4 As of August 2020, there is no release date set for FIFA 21 on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 4. Both consoles release this November, although a release date for FIFA 21 has not been set in stone at this time. However, plans for next-gen have been released. EA have revealed that using their Dual-Entitlement feature players will be able to seamlessly switch from Xbox One to Xbox Series X, or PS4 to PS5, for free. In doing so, they will keep all of their saved data on Ultimate Team and other online modes. Career Mode and offline modes, however, will have their data kept on the original console they were saved to. There will not be cross-play between current gen and next-gen players, although cards on the Ultimate Team market can be bought by either – developers confirmed on August 10. They also revealed in a Q&A session that you will be able to keep playing on your current gen console with saved online data, but just not at the same time as the next-gen one. Yes, just not at the same time. 👍 https://t.co/ysU6LC523h — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) August 10, 2020 FUT progression will remain in tact when you make the move over to Xbox Series X or PS4, and will continue to update in real time on your previous console as well. That said, if you thought grabbing a new gaming system was going to keep you in touch with friends on older versions, unfortunately that will not be the case. FIFA 21 trailers Reveal trailer Next-gen trailer Gameplay Ultimate Team How much is FIFA 21? Prices of Standard, Champions & Ultimate Edition FIFA 21 will be just as affordable as FIFA 20, but you can spend a little extra for in-game FUT bonuses if you like. Prices for each edition can be found below, according to Amazon. Standard Edition price: £39.99 ($59.99) – Champions Edition price: £59.99 ($79.99) – Ultimate Edition price: £79.99 ($99.99) – FIFA 21 pre-order details Pre-order bonuses make locking down your purchase of the game worthwhile, although some offers are only running for a limited time. These can be found below. FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition pre-order rewards The Ultimate Edition pre-orders include an untradeable Ones to Watch card if you order by August 14. Timo Werner, who secured a move to Chelsea, is the only one to have been confirmed for OTW so far in FUT 21. 3 days early access – Up to 24 rare gold packs – Cover star loan item – Career Mode homegrown talent – FUT Ambassador loan player pick – Special Edition FUT kits and Stadium Items – FIFA 21 Champions Edition pre-order rewards The Champions Edition doesn’t include a OTW item, although there are more pre-order rewards available exclusively for this version. 3 days early access – Up to 12 rare gold packs – Cover star loan item – Career Mode homegrown talent – FUT Ambassador loan player pick – Special Edition FUT kits and Stadium Items – FIFA 21 Standard Edition pre-order rewards This is the only copy that comes without a three day early access pass. Here’s what it includes: Up to three rare gold packs – Cover star loan item – FUT Ambassador player pick – Special Edition FUT kits and Stadium Items – Pre-order discounts If you’re looking for discounts on your pre-order as well, there are two options ahead of you. First, you can purchase EA Access which slashes 10% off the price right off the bat. Other than that, you can stack an extra 10% off (20% in total) by loading up FIFA 20, heading to the main menu, and clicking the pre-order FIFA 21 button. Do both of those things and you can pretty much get the edition higher for the same price as the version lower – more or less. How to get FIFA 21 closed beta access Those who have been granted beta access for a new FIFA game in the past will know that there is no science to it, for the most part. Players are selected at random to be part of the club. Beta codes are exclusive to those accounts who receive them, and are usually sent out via email. Keep an eye out. The beta runs from August 14 to September 1, allowing those selected for a sneak peek at Ultimate Team. Career Mode, VOLTA Football, or Pro Clubs. Head over our FAQs page for more information. Those who recorded at least 27 wins in just one of the FIFA 20 FUT Champs tournaments will be granted access, guaranteed. That’s the only way, for sure, of securing a code. To make sure you get emails from EA, you can also sign up for alerts as seen below. How to sign up for EA emails Go to your EA Account Email Preferences. – From there, check the box to be informed about new EA services and news emails. – Remember to make sure you’re checking the right email address as well. Then, even if it’s not guaranteed, wait to be granted access. – If you receive one, check the mode you have been granted access to. – Load up the beta code onto your Xbox One or PlayStation 4 console. – FIFA 21 FUT Web App & Companion App The FUT Web App and Companion App will launch on September 30. This is around a week before the game’s Champions and Ultimate Editions are released and just a day prior to EA Play early access. These applications will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile. Here, you will be able to create your first Ultimate Team lineup and even buy some squad players. Daily rewards are often handed out, so log in as many times as you can before launch. FIFA 21 EA Access EA Access for FIFA 21 will start up on October 1, which is five days before the first edition goes live. Included will be a 10 hour free trial of FIFA 21. You can choose to play any game mode you like during that time. The monthly subscription service also grants players access to a number of games for free, as part of its online library, as well as a 10% discount on FIFA 21 purchases like FIFA Points in Ultimate Team. It costs $4.99 per month (£3.99) or $29.99 (£19.99) for the entire year. FIFA 21 cover stars Kylian Mbappe is the global cover star of FIFA 21. Alongside him is three other cover stars. These include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joao Felix, and Erling Haaland. It’s handy to know, especially at the beginning of the game, which player plays each role because included in each version of the game is different loan cards. EA have also picked a wide range of other FIFA 21 Ambassadors, as well. Mason Mount – Chelsea – Phil Foden – Manchester City – Steven Bergwijn – Tottenham Hotspurs – Georgia Stanway – Manchester City – Aaron Connolly – Brighton and Hove Albion – Hernandez – AC Milan – Martin Odegaard – Real Sociedad – Mal Pugh – USWNT – Dest – Ajax – Reyna – Dortmund – Guimaraes – Lyon – Gwinn – Bayern Munich – Ultimate Team: New ICONs, Co-Op, Division Rivals, Squad Battles & FUT Champs The biggest news we’ve had so far on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is the addition of players from the past, or ICONs. A full list has been confirmed now and it’s 100 names strong. The newest editions include not just Lahm, but the following as well. FIFA 21 new ICONs list Fernando Torres – Phillip Lahm – Samuel Eto’o – Ferenc Puskas – Ashley Cole – Petr Cech – Nemanja Vidic – Bastian Schweinsteiger – Eric Cantona – Xavi Hernandez – Davor Suker – Co-Op Ultimate Team For the first time in the mode’s history, there will be a dedicated section for Co-Op play, just like online Seasons. Included in the Ultimate Team pitch notes, EA confirmed match caps and a search toggle for the new feature. A statement reads: “In Squad Battles we’ve had a limit to the number of games that you could play that counted towards your weekly score, referred to throughout this section as a scored match. In FUT 21 we’ll also be bringing a similar cap to Division Rivals. “For Division Rivals specifically, matchmaking will be done using the highest Skill Rating of the duo. So if the host is in Division 9 and the guest is in Division 5, players will be matched at the higher Skill Rating of Division 5 using our existing matchmaking for Division Rivals. There will also be a toggle that allows you to choose between matching against solo players or Co-Op groups. Division Rivals and Squad Battles Just like last year, Division Rivals, Squad Battles, and FUT Champions Weekend League have been shaken up. In FIFA 21 there will be a smoother path between offline Squad Battles and the transition to Division Rivals, EA claim. They have said: “This year you will have an alternative placement method to help you find your level in Division Rivals. The first 30 matches played in Squad Battles will factor the difficulty you play at, and the results of your games, into your placement Division.” This means that by playing against the AI, the game will work out where you should be placed in online competition and rank each player accordingly to start them off. New coin rewards are coming to Rivals as well, so if you get promoted you will receive rewards, as well as a one-time coin gift. The numbers haven’t yet been confirmed on this, though. FUT Champions leaderboard changes FUT Champions and Squad Battles have had their usual Top 100 leaderboard changed, too. This time it will be a Top 200 instead. In an official statement, developers said: “Through the expansion of the leaderboards to a Top 200, we’ll provide a higher level of visibility to top-performing players in both competitions. This will be paired with an extension of the rewards throughout the Top 200. We’re planning to double the size of the previous tiers with the exception of rank 1 so the 101 – 200 ranked players won’t just be getting the lowest Top 100 rewards.” A table to show the revised system has been revealed, too. The weekly tournament is likely to become even more competitive, as the top tier has been opened right up to new challengers. FIFA 21 player ratings FIFA 21 player ratings have not yet been revealed by developers, although they are likely to drop fairly soon. The first chance we get to see these, typically, is around the release of the beta version. As of August 2020, none have yet been confirmed. A few graphics have been released, showing off the Ultimate Team menus, yet even there the ratings were all based on FIFA 20. As soon as we know more here, we’ll update this section. Until then, feel free to check out all of our predictions below. FIFA 21 top player ratings predictions Each league’s predictions: Premier League highest ratings predictions – La Liga highest ratings predictions – Ligue 1 highest rating predictions – Serie A highest ratings predictions – FIFA 21 Career Mode Visual Sim FIFA 21 Career Mode is bringing back a visual simulation feature, which allows players to intervene while skipping a match. These visual simulations will last four or five minutes, maximum. You also have the option to intervene, too. If you go 1-0 down, for example, you can choose to jump onto the field and play. New training features A few new training features have been announced as well. EA have confirmed managers will be able to train players into different roles on the pitch, officially, for the first time ever. Read More: The ultimate FIFA 21 defending guide – This means that if you have a shortage of players in one position, say left wing, you can now train other members of the squad to fill in comfortably. Previously this has just been a set thing that could not be changed. You could put a player out of position, sure, but they wouldn’t ever develop into the role as they will now. We will be able to actively improve the week foot, skill level, and more with personalized training. Create a training schedule Next up is the training schedule feature. Unlike never before, FIFA 21 will allow you to really take initiative and monitor the training regimes of not just the entire squad, but have responsibility of the personal development of players. This includes choosing their off days, and when they should train harder. This will impact morale of the players and squad overall, as you formulate the best methods to keep them all match fit. As far as gameplay goes, custom tactics have been given an overhaul too. This will impact all managers in Career Mode and could help them realize their play styles even more than previous games. Aside from that, developers have also confirmed that the “biggest” ever update to the offline game mode has been executed. Transfers Loan-to-buy options have been added, where you can request players on a short stint, with an option to purchase them at the end. EA have also confirmed that the AI will take an active role in negotiations, proposing their own swap deals with members of your squad, while offerings some of their own as well. Yes. And the AI can also counter by proposing another player of theirs. https://t.co/Qczu950XkW — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) August 13, 2020 Speaking of negotiations, things are getting stricter. As seen in previous games, you will notice in FIFA 21 that it will be incredibly difficult to make transfers with rival clubs. Player personality features customized specifically for established stars and up-comers will decide if they’re a one club man, or a journeyman. EA posted the following changes to transfers in their pitch notes: Loan to Buy – instead of making risky transfers, you can now loan the players you desire first, with the option to make the transfers permanent when or if they live up to your expectations. – AI Player Swap Proposals – while Player Swaps were introduced to Career mode a while back, you might have noticed that AI was still preferring old-fashioned, cash-only transfers. The AI will now make player swap proposals with players of their own. When you attempt to buy a player from another club, they can propose a swap as well, asking for one of your players in return. – Contract Renewal Improvements – We’ve given the AI-controlled clubs the ability to perform contract renewals based on the players’ rank in the club, so you will usually not see the top players in a club become Free Agents. It can still happen in some cases, as top players might not always want to accept contract renewals. – FIFA 21 Pro Clubs On August 12, EA SPORTS snuck out another pitch notes article that included some Pro Clubs changes. Not as many as other game modes, it must be said. Managers will be able to customize every single player on the pitch, including AIs, in FIFA 21. This includes: Kit Number – Date of Birth – Preferred foot – Face – Skin tone – Eyes – Brows – Nose – Mouth – Ears – Hair and Facial hair – Kit fit – Accessories – Animations – Aside from that, new tactics options are coming as well. One thing that Pro Clubs players couldn’t take advantage of, or control of, in recent years has been the tactical side of gameplay. In the next game, that’s all about to change. EA have confirmed: “Club Managers can now customize up to five preset tactics which can be found in another new tile under the ‘Manage’ section in Pro Clubs. Each preset tactic can have all five game plans customized (Ultra Defensive, Defensive, Balanced, Attacking, Ultra Attacking).” There has been no mention about the way players rank up their pro this year, so presumably that is the same as last year. Same goes for the abilities we unlock as time goes by. That’s everything we know about FIFA 21 so far. Catch us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for more game leaks, guides, and news.

FIFA 21 ratings revealed: Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Mbappe, more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have finally revealed a load of FIFA 21 player ratings, showing fans who will be among the highest rated Ultimate Team cards for next season. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Kylian Mbappe feature in the list. Stars from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and other top divisions are given OVR ratings in every FIFA game. These reflect the performances from the past season, and can often spark debate about who deserves what. EA set a date for the list to roll out on September 10, and have followed that up with the announcement. Here, we look at all of the new ratings and how they compared with our predictions. Top 100 FIFA 21 player ratings list After building up their reveal all week, EA SPORTS have now confirmed a whole list of player ratings. We already knew about the likes of Steven Bergwijn (83), Rodrygo (79), Mason Mount (80), Joao Felix (81), Theo Hernandez (80), and Erling Haaland (84). Now, though, we have the entire first batch of top rated stars to check out. Lionel Messi (93) – Cristiano Ronaldo (92) – Robert Lewandowski (91) – Kevin De Bruyne (91) – Neymar (91) – Jan Oblak (91) – Virgil van Dijk (90) – Kylian Mbappe (90) – Mo Salah (90) – Sadio Mane (90) – Marc Andre Ter Stegen (90) – Alisson (90) – Sergio Ramos (89) – Manuel Neuer (89) – Sergio Aguero (89) – Karim Benzema (89) – Casemiro (89) – Thibaut Courtois (89) – Joshua Kimmich (88) – Toni Kroos (88) – Eden Hazard (88) – Raheem Sterling (88) – Samir Handanović (88) – Kalidou Koulibaly (88) – Harry Kane (88) – Ederson (88) – Paulo Dybala (88) – N’Golo Kante (88) – Trent Alexander-Arnold (87) – Giorgio Chiellini (87) – Hugo Lloris (87) – Luis Suarez (87) – Luka Modric (87) – Angel Di Maria (87) – Wojciech Szczęsny (87) – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (87) – Sergio Busquets (87) – Ciro Immobile (87) – Keylor Navas (87) – Antoine Griezmann (87) – Son-Heung-Min (87) – Roberto Firmino (87) – Fabinho (87) – Jadon Sancho (87) – Aymeric Laporte (87) – Andrew Robertson (87) – Bernardo Silva (87) – Bruno Fernandes (87) – Alejandro Gomez (86) – Gerard Pique (86) – Yann Sommer (86) – David Silva (86) – Mats Hummels (86) – Jordan Henderson (86) – Jordi Alba (86) – Thomas Muller (86) – David de Gea (86) – Paul Pogba (86) – Marco Verratti (86) – Raphael Varane (86) – Dani Carvajal (86) – Jamie Vardy (86) – Thiago Silva (85) – Dries Mertens (85) – Miralem Pjanic (85) – Gini Wijnaldum (85) – Diego Godin (85) – Toby Alderweireld (85) – Leonardo Bonucci (85) – Péter Gulacsi (85) – Marco Reus (85) – Kyle Walker (85) – Thiago (85) – Dani Parejo (85) – Christian Eriksen (85) – Alex Sandro (85) – Romelu Lukaku (85) – Bernd Leno (85) – Koke (85) – Lorenzo Insigne (85) – Luis Alberto (85) – Mauro Icardi (85) – Memphis Depay (85) – Riyad Mahrez (85) – Serge Gnabry (85) – Marquinhos (85) – Hakim Ziyech (85) – Ricardo Pereira (85) – Timo Werner (85) – Clement Lenglet (85) – Leroy Sane (85) – Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (85) – Frenkie De Jong (85) – Gianluigi Donnarumma (85) – Marcus Rashford (85) – Rodri (85) – Milan Skriniar (85) – Matthijs de Ligt (85) – Kai Havertz (85) – Erling Haaland (84) – FIFA 21 highest OVR players predictions Now that we know what the confirmed list looks like, we can see how accurate – or inaccurate – our early predictions turned out to be. The full list can be found below. Lionel Messi (93) – Cristiano Ronaldo (93) – Robert Lewandowski (91) – Mohamed Salah (90) – Neymar (91) – Jan Oblak (91) – Virgil van Dijk (91) – Kevin De Bruyne (91) – Kylian Mbappe (91) – Sadio Mane (90) – You can also check out more of our FIFA 21 player ratings predictions here, including a top 10 for all major leagues. After all, not everything has been announced yet. When were the FIFA 21 player ratings announced? On September 8, the game’s developers announced a new event called ‘The Ratings Collective.’ This came with a new trailer, revealing that two days later is when fans will have their first major batch of player ratings confirmed. These were then released at 4pm (BST) on September 10. 🚨 Confirmed: EA SPORTS are dropping the first batch of #FIFA21 player ratings on Thursday at 4pm (UK). pic.twitter.com/zW2AFgZETw — Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) September 8, 2020 Are beta player ratings real? Some members of the community have been granted early access to the FIFA 21 beta, although many ratings in that build are unconfirmed. Now, we know when many players have their OVR score shown off for the first time. Here’s all of the confirmed FIFA 21 player ratings from EA SPORTS, and we’ll update this article with more information when it’s available. Follow us @UltimateTeamUK for more breaking news, leaks, guides, and predictions.

FIFA 21 ratings: Liverpool, Man City, & Real Madrid revealed Graphics: EA SPORTSA handful of teams have started to reveal their best player ratings for FIFA 21. Here, we take a look at the powerhouse trio of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Each year, prior to the release of the new FIFA title, fans are always trying to get an early look at their favorite team’s ratings. Will their rising star make that big leap? Will they have a youngster with high potential for career mode? It’s a never-ending annual cycle. With the release of FIFA 21 on the horizon, EA have already revealed the Top 100 ratings for the new game, but teams are also starting to reveal their best players too. AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea were the first trio to give fans a better look at their top ratings, and now it’s the turn of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Liverpool FIFA 21 ratings Kicking off with the reigning Premier League champions, many of their players were included in the Top 100 reveal. As expected, Virgil Van Dijk, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andrew Robertson make up an incredibly strong backbone but it’s in attack where Liverpool really come to the forefront. Both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are 90-rated in FIFA 21, and Roberto Firmino isn’t too far behind at 87 overall. Captain Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and Georginio Wijnaldum make up a solid midfield too with 86, 87, and 85 ratings. Virgil Van Dijk – 90 – Mohamed Salah – 90 – Sadio Mane – 90 – Alisson – 90 – Trent Alexander-Arnold – 87 – Roberto Firmino – 87 – Fabinho – 87 – Andrew Robertson – 87 – Jordan Henderson – 86 – Georginio Wijnaldum – 85 – Joe Gomez – 83 – Joel Matip – 83 – Naby Keita – 81 – Xherdan Shaqiri – 81 – James Milner – 80 – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 79 – Takumi Minamino – 77 – Divock Origi – 77 – Manchester City FIFA 21 ratings Just like their Premier League rivals, Manchester City also had a handful of players included in the Top 100 reveal – with PFA Player of the Year Kevin De Bruyne taking the top spot with a 91-overall. There is a small gap between KDB and his next highest-rated teammates Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, and Ederson who clock in with 89, 88, and 88 ratings respectively. Kevin De Bruyne – 91 – Sergio Aguero – 89 – Raheem Sterling – 88 – Ederson – 88 – Aymeric Laporte – 87 – Bernardo Silva – 87 – Kyle Walker – 85 – Riyad Mahrez – 85 – Rodri – 85 – Fernandinho – 84 – Gabriel Jesus – 83 – Ilkay Gundogan – 83 – Joao Cancelo – 83 – Ferran Torres – 81 – Benjamin Mendy – 81 – Alexander Zinchenko – 80 – Phil Foden – 79 – Nathan Ake – 79 – Real Madrid FIFA 21 ratings Looking away from the Premier League, and its La Liga champions Real Madrid who have some of the best players on offer from the Spanish top flight. They have a solid 89-overall spine of Thibaut Courtois, Sergio Ramos, Casemiro, and Karim Benzema – while Eden Hazard and Toni Kroos aren’t too far away with 88 ratings. Thibaut Courtois – 89 – Karim Benzema – 89 – Sergio Ramos – 89 – Casemiro – 89 – Eden Hazard – 88 – Toni Kroos – 88 – Luka Modric – 87 – Raphael Varane – 86 – Dani Carvajal – 86 – Isco – 84 – Marcelo – 83 – Valverde – 83 – Ferland Mendy – 83 – Marco Asensio – 82 – Vinicius – 80 – Lucas Vazquez – 80 – Luka Jovic – 80 – Rodrygo – 79 – Of course, these aren’t all the ratings from each team that we’ve looked at because we are still awaiting the ratings of anyone who is lower than these. But at least we know the best starting XI and bench for each of them. As we continue to build towards the release of FIFA 21, more and more ratings will be revealed, so keep checking back with Dexerto and @UltimateTeamUK for more.

FIFA 21 ratings for PSG, Spurs & Inter Milan confirmed EA SPORTS[jwplayer zuUQpFp8] EA SPORTS partner clubs PSG, Tottenham Hotspur, and Inter Milan have confirmed FIFA 21 ratings for many of their players already. Here, we’ll show you a list for the Ligue 1, Premier League, and Serie A teams. Ultimate Team and Career Mode players on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC are eagerly anticipating the release of the full ratings database. However, in the meantime they have been left to deal will specific teams drip feeding them OVR ratings instead. After previous reveals of Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and more – others have since been announced. Below, we’re going to run through Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, and Inter Milan one by one so you can see who is the highest rated for each outfit this year. PSG FIFA 21 ratings After being crowned default Ligue 1 champions and reaching the Champions League final last season, some upgrades are in order for the PSG camp. Below, you can see all confirmed ratings so far. Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe have been confirmed as the two highest rated stars. Neymar Jr (91) – Kylian Mbappe (90) – Keylor Navas (87) – Angel Di Maria (87) – Marco Verratti (86) – Mauro Icardi (85) – Marquinhos (85) – Idrissa Gana Gueye (84) – Juan Bernat (83) – Presnel Kimpembe (81) – Pablo Sarabia (81) – Julian Draxler (80) – Ander Herrera (79) – Leandro Paredes (79) – Abdou Diallo (78) – Sergio Rico (77) – Thilo Kehrer (77) – Layvin Kurzawa (77) – These were confirmed by the official PSG Instagram account on September 12, 2020. Spurs FIFA 21 ratings It was a turbulent season for Tottenham Hotspur last time out. They couldn’t put a good run of form together to begin with, which led to the sacking of former manager Mauricio Pochettino. Since then, Jose Mourinho has taken over and hopes to show the fans a new way in the 2020/21 campaign. Here’s how their players rank in FIFA 21. Harry Kane (88) – Hugo Lloris (87) – Heung Min Son (87) – Toby Alderweireld (85) – Lucas Moura (83) – Steven Bergwijn (83) – Dele Alli (83) – Giovani Lo Celso (82) – Davinson Sanchez (81) – Tanguy Ndombele (80) – Erik Lamela (80) – Serge Aurier (80) – Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (80) – Ben Davies (80) – Harry Winks (79) – Moussa Sissoko (79) – Danny Rose (79) – Eric Dier (78) – These were confirmed by the official Spurs Instagram account on September 11, 2020. Inter Milan FIFA 21 ratings Last, but certainly not least, is Inter Milan. Managed by Antonio Conte, the Milan club finished just a point shy of champions Juventus, who were crowned league leaders yet again for 2019/20. Their striker Romelu Lukaku has been very vocal about his FIFA 21 rating, too, taking a swipe at EA after not receiving an upgrade again. This year, the team will be hoping to not only catch the Old Lady but beat them at every opportunity as well. So, let’s see how Inter’s stars stack up. Samir Handanovic (88) – Christian Eriksen (85) – Romelu Lukaku (85) – Milan Škriniar (85) – Diego Godin (85) – Lautaro Martinez (84) – Marcelo Brozovic (84) – Stefan de Vrij (84) – Achraf Hakimi (83) – Nicolo Barella (80) – Matias Vecino (80) – Alexis Sanchez (80) – Antonio Candreva (78) – Stephano Sensi (78) – Ashley Young (77) – Danilo D’Ambrosio (77) – Alessandro Bastoni (75) – Sebastiano Esposito (66) – These were confirmed by the Inter Milan Instagram page, on September 13, 2020. More FIFA 21 ratings Well, there you have it! Those are all of the ratings for PSG, Spurs, and Inter Milan for FIFA 21. For more player ratings, check out the articles below and follow us @UltimateTeamUK for more news.

FIFA 21 pro Tekkz hits FUT Champs Rank 1 but gets worst rewards ever Tekkz, Instagram / EAFnatic’s pro player Donovan ‘Tekkz’ Hunt reached the highest possible rank in FIFA 21 FUT Champs Weekend League for Week 2, guaranteeing him an Ultimate TOTW pack full of special cards from Team of the Week 5. If you thought it was just you getting bad rewards, wait until you see this. Player picks and bonus packs are all part of the game in the Weekend League. Every competitor enters the arena with 30 games to play, and if you’re like Tekkz who secured a 30-0 record, you will secure yourself the top band of rewards one way or another. Now, every week you will see screenshots of tremendous picks on social media, with members of the community boasting about who they managed to pack. Well, it wasn’t one of those types of weeks for Tekkz, who had to walk out of the room after seeing his most valuable pack open. Worst ever FIFA 21 FUT Champs rewards? On October 29, just two days before Halloween kicks off, Tekkz was given a terrible fright by opening his Ultimate TOTW pack. This includes a full set of Team of the Week players, which typically have the best cards inside to reward somebody playing at such a high level. However, after choosing to open it up, almost instantly he said: “Was that not a walkout?” He walked away from his camera soon after, standing by his door. There are ways to notice right away if you have a walkout, seen here in our handy guide, and clearly the Fnatic pro knows his stuff. As he looked back at the screen, he froze. It wasn’t Joe Gomez. It wasn’t Federico Valverde, and certainly not Wilfred Zaha. Staring back at him was the In-Form Jean-Pierre Nsame, from Young Boys, just 82-rated. Just before the FIFA 21 FUT Champs pack opened somebody in the chat had suggested to save it, but he was confident Liverpool’s defender was going to be added to his team. Right after he saw his pack, he branded the whole thing “bulls**t” and ended the livestream. This was supposed to be a moment for his followers to see a great player walk out of the pack, but it wasn’t to be. He concluded: “I am going asleep boys, that’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m going asleep.” A lot of people would do the same.

FIFA 21 ratings: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund & AC Milan revealed Graphics: EA SPORTSA handful of teams have started to reveal their best player ratings for FIFA 21. Here, we take a look at AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea. As is tradition before a new FIFA is released, EA SPORTS have begun their drip release of ratings. The Top 100 cards, which are headlined by Lionel Messi, have already been revealed. However, fans want more. They want to know how their favorite club is shaping up, and if there are going to be a few hidden gems when it comes to starting anew with FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Three partner clubs of EA – AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea – have all revealed some of their best players as well, including a few cards that missed out on the Top 100 rankings. So, let’s dive into them. AC Milan FIFA 21 ratings Kicking off with AC Milan, they are perhaps unsurprisingly headlined by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian international has been one of AC’s best players for a few years now and is always a stand out when it comes to Serie A ‘keepers. Behind him, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alessio Romagnoli both have 83 overalls at opposite ends of the pitch. Zlatan’s 88 shooting will get players excited to use him again. New signing Sandro Tonali also makes into AC’s top-rated players with a 77 overall, so he’ll likely be a solid building block when the game finally releases. Gianluigi Donnarumma – 85 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 83 – Alessio Romagnoli – 83 – Theo Hernandez – 80 – Simon Kjaer – 80 – Hakan Calhanoglu – 79 – Ante Rebic – 79 – Mateo Musacchio – 78 – Sandro Toanli – 77 – Franck Kessie – 77 – Conti – 77 – Calabria – 76 – Lucas Paqueta – 76 – Bennacer – 75 – Brahim Diaz – 74 – Rafael Leao – 74 – Saelemaekers – 72 – Maldini – 59 – Borussia Dortmund FIFA 21 ratings Switching focus to Borussia Dortmund, and we already know that Erling Haaland is going to be one of the deadliest strikers in the game. The Norwegian simply can’t stop scoring goals and has been given a huge boost. He’ll be supported by the likes of Julian Brandt and Thorgan Hazard, who have been 84 and 83 respectively. Jadon Sancho, a target for Manchester United, wasn’t included in the reveal, but he was a part of the Top 1oo list, and he’s likely to be Dortmund’s highest-rated player if he stays. Jadon Sancho – 87 – Mats Hummels – 86 – Marco Reus – 85 – Erling Haaland – 84 – Axel Witsel – 84 – Roman Burki – 84 – Julian Brandt – 84 – Thorgan Hazard – 83 – Emre Can – 82 – Thomas Meunier – 81 – Thomas Delaney – 81 – Lukasz Piszczek – 80 – Nico Schulz – 80 – Dan-Axel Zagadou – 79 – Marwin Hitz – 78 – Manuel Akjani – 78 – Mahmoud Dahoud – 76 – Marius Wolf – 76 – Marcel Schmelzer – 74 – Jude Bellingham – 69 – Gio Reyna – 68 – Chelsea FIFA 21 ratings Finally, after a stunning transfer window that has seen the arrival of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, and Thiago Silva – Chelsea are in prime position to challenge at the top of the Premier League. Their new signings are all boosted from FIFA 20, but the Blues’ best player is a holdover from last year – with N’Golo Kante clocking in with another 88 overall. N’Golo Kante – 88 – Thiago Silva – 85 – Timo Werner – 85 – Kai Havertz – 85 – Hakim Ziyech – 85 – Cesar Azpilicueta – 84 – Jorginho – 83 – Mateo Kovacic – 83 – Christian Pulisic – 81 – Marcos Alonso – 81 – Toni Rudiger – 81 – Ben Chilwell – 81 – Kurt Zouma – 80 – Mason Mount – 80 – Olivier Giroud – 79 – Andreas Christensen – 79 – Ross Barkley – 78 – Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 78 – Of course, these aren’t all the ratings from each team – we are still awaiting the ratings of anyone who is lower than these, but it is interesting to get an early look at them. As we continue to build towards the release of FIFA 21, more and more ratings are set to be revealed, so keep checking back with Dexerto and UltimateTeamUK for more.

FIFA 21 Pro Clubs adds AI customization, but there’s a catch EA SPORTS[jwplayer CIjKnlLy]EA SPORTS have finally unveiled the biggest changes they have made with FIFA 21 Pro Clubs, and at first glance it might seem like the new customization tools are perfect, although something appears to be missing. The game developers tweeted the pitch notes out on August 11. The mode was not afforded the same hype as others, though, as there was no buildup, no countdown reveal stream, and an absence of a trailer running through the tweaks made. Instead, a whole load of information dropped right onto their official website. So, let’s run through those changes quickly. FIFA 21 Pro Clubs pitch notes: What’s changing? AI customisation Every wondered why you had to deal with the same AI players year in, year out? You’re not alone. In FIFA 21, you will be able to edit a load of things about each person on the park, meaning you could actually build a full team of players named after stars of Barcelona, Liverpool, or whoever. The full list of possible customizable features can be found below: Kit Number – DOB – Preferred foot – Face – Skin tone – Eyes – Brows – Nose – Mouth – Ears – Hair/Facial hair – Kit fit – Accessories – Animations – There is one thing that you won’t be able to customize, though, and that’s the height of each person. This will be a real blow for the community if we end up with small defenders on the pitch and tall wingers, devoid of pace. FIFA 21 batch of celebrations Here are the first few celebrations that have been confirmed in the Pro Clubs pitch notes. Full list of confirmed celebrations below: One Eye – Point to Sky – Ice Skating – Golf Swing – Matador – Dance 2 – Dance 3 – Chest Thump – The Salute – Elbow – Show Respect – Big Man – Baby Girl – New tactics options Pro Clubs has always lagged behind other modes in terms of the tactical side of the game. This year, that appears to be changing. In an official statement, EA said: “Club Managers can now customize up to five preset tactics which can be found in another new tile under the ‘Manage’ section in Pro Clubs. Each preset tactic can have all five game plans customized (Ultra Defensive, Defensive, Balanced, Attacking, Ultra Attacking).” The Pro Clubs menus will therefore include both an AI Players customization area, as well as a Tactics page – accessible to club managers. These instructions will impact your team’s play style, just like they do in Career Mode and Ultimate Team. This isn’t all that EA SPORTS are announcing on Pro Clubs, stating more is to follow, but whether it’s an encouraging step or not we’ll leave to you to decide. For more FIFA 21 news, guides, and leaks follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) nominees & winners Graphics: EA SPORTSPlayer of the Month awards are back in FIFA 21 with fans being able to vote on who they want to see receive a special card for their real-life performances. Here, you can find details on each nominee and winner throughout the season. As FIFA Ultimate Team has evolved over the years, EA have incorporated more and more real-life performances into the game. Team of the Week is always a hotly debated topic each week, as are Team of the Year and Team of the Season when they roll around. However, in recent season, they’ve also incorporated Player of the Month awards. These awards, again, come from the actual shortlist of their respective league and FIFA fans can vote on who they want to win. This results in the player receiving a special POTM card that is only attainable via a special Squad Building Challenge – or SBC, for short. How to vote for Premier League POTM in FIFA 21 If you want to get involved with the vote, you will have to wait until the nominees are announced. This typically happens towards the end of the month and are published on Twitter. Once this happens, you’ll be able to head over to the respective league’s website and vote on the nominees by following these short few steps. Head over to the EA SPORTS Premier League POTM website. – Scroll through the candidates and make your choice – Hit vote by their name – Wait until your vote is confirmed and then you’re done! – April Premier League POTM nominees and winner Here are your nominees for April’s @premierleague #POTM 🔥 Vote now ➡️ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FIFA21 #FUT #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/r2y1ZnGBMb — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) May 7, 2021 The Premier League POTM winner for April has been announced and it’s been awarded to West Ham’s Jesse Lingard. You check can check out our SBC guide for Lingard here. Trent Alexander Arnold – Stuart Dallas – Mason Greenwood – Kelechi Iheanacho – Jesse Lingard – Winner – Matheus Pereira – Allan Saint-Maximin – Chris Wood – March Premier League POTM nominees and winner Who deserves to be crowned March’s @premierleague #POTM? 👑 Vote now ➡️ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FIFA21 #FUT #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/iCvzS5RoG8 — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) March 26, 2021 The Premier League POTM winner for March has been announced and it’s been awarded to Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho. You check can check out our SBC guide for Iheanacho here. Andreas Christensen – Kelechi Iheanacho – Winner – Harry Kane – Jesse Lingard – Riyad Mahrez – Lllan Meslier – Luke Shaw – Leandro Trossard – February Premier League POTM nominees and winner Which @premierleague star gets your vote for February’s Player of the Month? 🌟 Vote now ➡ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FIFA21 #FUT #PL #POTM pic.twitter.com/KypnYinGHg — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) March 5, 2021 The POTM winner for the month of February has been awarded to Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan for the second month in a row! Joachim Andersen – Harvey Barnes – Joao Cancelo – Bruno Fernandes – Ilkay Gundogan – Winner – Jesse Lingard – Ruben Neves – Raphinha – January Premier League POTM nominees and winner Introducing your @premierleague #POTM nominees for January 2021 🙌 Vote now ➡️ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FIFA21 #FUT #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/DEmRBcPoeU — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) February 5, 2021 Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan is January’s Premier League Player of the Month and it’s no surprise considering his performances have helped drive the team to the top of the table. Craig Dawson – Jack Grealish – Ilkay Gundogan – Winner – Bernd Leno – James Maddison – Matheus Pereira – Bukayo Saka – John Stones – December Premier League POTM nominees and winner Here are your nominees for December’s @premierleague #POTM 🔥 Who gets the crown, vote now ➡ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FIFA21 #FUT21 #PL pic.twitter.com/CQckV8oUb7 — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) January 9, 2021 December’s Premier League Player of the Month award has been given to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, again. This is his second award in a row after winning POTM last month in November. El Ghazi – Bruno Fernandes – Winner – Emiliano Martinez – Ben Mee – Marcus Rashford – Mohamed Salah – Tomas Soucek – John Stones – November Premier League POTM nominees and winner It’s time to decide who deserves the crown 👑 Vote for November’s @premierleague Player of the Month now ➡ https://t.co/p5a7hHYUWi#FUT21 #PL pic.twitter.com/j2y8od3CBR — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) December 4, 2020 November’s Premier League Player of the Month award has been given to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. The deadly attacker has been on form all month and has put in some amazing performances for his club. Ben Chilwell – Bruno Fernandes – Winner – Jack Grealish – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Angelo Ogbonna – James Ward-Prowse – October Premier League POTM nominees and winner October’s POTM award for the Premier League has been awarded to Son Heung-min. With eight goals and two assists for Tottenham Hotspur this season, he’s a significant reason for the club’s second to top position in the league. He beat out the likes of Jack Grealish, Thiago Silva, Che Adams, Conor Coady, Pablo Fornals, Kyle Walker, and teammate Harry Kane. Che Adams – Conor Coady – Pablo Fornals – Jack Grealish – Son Heung-min – Winner – Harry Kane – Thiago Silva – Kyle Walker – Congratulations to @SpursOfficial’s Heung-min Son! 🔥 October’s @premierleague Player of the Month 🥇#FUT21 #PL #FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/VOU6OemGUT — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) November 13, 2020 September Premier League POTM nominees and winner The first POTM award for the Premier League has been awarded to Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The England striker has been on absolute fire for the Toffees, firing Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the top of the Premier League. He beat out the likes of Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy, Spurs’ Harry Kane, teammate James Rodriguez, as well as Brighton and Hove Albion’s Tariq Lamptey. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Winner – James Rodriguez – Jamie Vardy – Harry Kane – Tariq Lamptey – Sadio Mane – Timothy Castagne – Patrick Bamford – As the season continues to roll on, you’ll be able to find the winners and nominees for each month in this hub as we’ll keep it updated. Once the players are announced, you’ll be able to find their card and respective SBCs over on our Twitter page – UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Premier League Team of the Season predictions revealed EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are on the brink of releasing their FIFA 21 TOTS (Team of the Season) in Ultimate Team and with that comes a separate list of promo cards specifically for the Premier League. So, we’ve made some FUT predictions. The season has been full of narratives. The collapse of champions Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp’s side depleted by long-term injuries. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on the hunt of a quadruple. Manchester United’s rise to second place in the table, and not to mention the likes of West Ham and Leicester looking to break into the Top Four. With so many standout seasons for various players, some find themselves in the Premier League top scorers charts, and others will be enjoying super defensive form with a long line of clean sheets. A number of Team of the Season details have been revealed so far, and on April 23 the promo will start. So, let’s take a look at the players we think will feature in the FIFA 21 TOTS for the Premier League. FIFA 21 TOTS predictions: Premier League Goalkeepers In usual circumstances, you may expect to see Liverpool’s Alisson Becker on our list. But, after the collapse of the Anfield club this year there is no place for him in our predictions. Manchester City’s star man between the sticks is a shoo-in, and Emi Martinez has been absolutely sensational for Dean Sith’s side. (GK) Ederson: Manchester City – (GK) Emi Martinez: Aston Villa – Defenders Heavily dominated by the first and second places, our mix of defenders does include one outsider that’s not from Manchester – and that’s Stuart Dallas of Leeds United. Flexible with his position, Dallas has excelled in his first season of Premier League action and earns his place on our list. (RB) Joao Cancelo: Manchester City – (CB) Ruben Dias: Manchester City – (CB) John Stones: Manchester City – (LB) Luke Shaw: Manchester United – (LB) Stuart Dallas: Leeds United – (CB) Harry Maguire: Manchester United – Midfielders Naturally, many fans will turn to Kevin De Bruyne or Bruno Fernandes when talking about the best midfielders in the league. That said, it’s actually been Ilkay Gundogan – who has steered clear of injury troubles that have set him back in previous campaigns – that’s been the star man for the champions in waiting. There’s also room on the FIFA 21 TOTS subs bench for players from West Ham, Chelsea, and Southampton. (CM) Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City – (CM) Kevin De Bruyne: Manchester City – (CAM) Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United – (CAM) Phil Foden: Manchester City – (CDM) Tomáš Souček: West Ham – (CM) Mason Mount: Chelsea – (CM) James Ward-Prowse: Southampton – Forwards Last, but not least, is the forwards. Harry Kane is the top goalscorer in the Premier League which makes him a certain inclusion, but several other wingers and strikers have enjoyed fruitful campaigns. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a goalscoring machine for the first half of the season. Jack Grealish has forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s EURO 2020 plans and we’ve also included Mohamed Salah, with Patrick Bamford as well. (ST) Harry Kane: Spurs – (ST) Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Everton – (RW) Mohamed Salah: Liverpool – (LW) Jack Grealish: Aston Villa – (ST) Patrick Bamford: Leeds United – Honorable mentions It is always difficult to make predictions for FIFA 21 Premier League TOTS, as there’s been so many outstanding performances during the season. Honorable mentions go to Heung Min-Son at Spurs, Jesse Lingard for his excellent form at the back end of the season, and Everton’s Ben Godfrey as well. Diogo Jota, Marcus Rashford, Wilfred Ndidi, Bukayo Saka, and a few others were considered – but we’re sticking with our predictions for now. If you think we’ve missed a player out that deserves to be included, tweet us @UltimateTeamUK and @FutWatch to let us know!

FIFA 21 ratings Premier League top 10: De Bruyne, van Dijk, more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are gearing up for the release of FIFA 21, and with the Premier League being one of the most popular leagues around, we’re looking at the highest-rated players in the league. Each year, as FIFA fans get ready for the new game, there are plenty of things to look forward to. You have new features, new game modes, and even the new changes to Ultimate Team. Before that point, it’s all about ratings. Fans are always trying to guess which players will be the highest-rated in the next FIFA title. Will Lionel Messi be better than Cristiano Ronaldo? Which team is going to be bumped up to five stars and who is going down to four stars? Here, we’re going to lay out the top 10 players in the Premier League, and you can scroll down to check out our preseason predictions! The Premier League, as you can expect, is dominated by runaway leaders Liverpool, Manchester City, as well as high profile players from other sides like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal. FIFA 21 Premier League top-rated players The Premier League is the most popular league in the world, and that remains true in FIFA where Premier League players can often be highly sought after in both Ultimate Team and Career Mode. Here are the Premier League’s top 10 players in FIFA 21: Kevin de Bruyne (91) – Virgil van Dijk (90) – Mohamed Salah (90) – Sadio Mane (90) – Alisson (90) – Sergio Agüero (89) – Harry Kane (88) – Raheem Sterling (88) – Ederson (88) – N’Golo Kante (88) – Make sure to check out our predictions below to see how far off (or how close) we were to guessing them right! FIFA 21 Premier League top-rated players: Predictions 10. Timo Werner (87) OVR: 83 > 87 There will likely be a number of 87s across the country, but there’s one man we would like to highlight right off the bat. That guy is Timo Werner. The German was electric for RB Leipzig last season, earning his move to the multiple time Premier League champions. Stamford Bridge is his new home, and with a creative team around him Timo might fire them right to the top next season. 9. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (88) OVR: 88 > 88 There aren’t many more deadly strikers in the Premier League than Aubameyang. Before the season came to an abrupt stop, he’d managed to firmly cement himself as the second top goalscorer with 17 goals. However, like Kante, he might have his club’s season held against him. So, he’ll probably be sticking with his current rating moving forward. 8. Raheem Sterling (88) OVR: 88 > 88 Since becoming a staple for Manchester City, Sterling has evolved into one of the most potent attackers in the Premier League – and he’s always a nightmare to play against on FIFA. With 11 goals for City during the last campaign, he could be in for an upgrade in FIFA 21, though that might not leave much room for the in-forms that he’ll no doubt end up with. 7. Roberto Firmino (88) OVR: 86 > 88 Firmino is pretty much the glue that holds Liverpool’s front three together. Like his teammates, the Brazilian has had a stunning season, but he probably won’t be leaping close to a 90-overall given his problems with scoring at Anfield. 6. Sergio Aguero (89) OVR: 89 > 89 Aguero is now firmly in the conversation to be one of the Premier League’s greatest ever forwards as he keeps finding the back of the net for the Citizens season upon season. Despite managing to score 16 times in the league during this campaign for City, he probably won’t find himself moving up or down when it comes to getting his rating in FIFA 21. 5. Mohamed Salah (90) OVR: 90 > 90 Like Firmino, Salah has played a vital role in Liverpool’s charge to the title, and despite having scored 16 times in the league, he might not be in the upgrade that many Reds’ fans might be expecting. 4. Alisson (90) OVR: 89 > 90 One Liverpool player who is probably assured of an upgrade, however, is Alisson. The Brazilian has cemented himself as one the Premier League’s top shot-stoppers – if not becoming the best. An early-season injury might have prevented him from topping the Gold Glove chart – that honor belongs to Nick Pope, as of writing – but an upgrade in FIFA probably does his stellar campaign justice. 3. Sadio Mane (90) OVR: 88 > 90 After banging in 14 goals and claiming a Premier League Player of the Month award, Sadio Mane has become the gem in Liverpool’s attacking trio. He’s had a huge number of cards in FIFA 20 to represent his stunning season and he’ll likely be rewarded for that as we move into FIFA 21. 2. Virgil van Dijk (91) OVR: 90 > 91 While Liverpool fans regularly sing the praises of their colossal Dutch defender, he isn’t the player claiming top spot in these predictions. A nice little boost is in order for him once FIFA 21 launches, and he’ll likely be the highest-rated defender in the game – Icons excluded – but the top spot goes elsewhere. 1. Kevin De Bruyne (92) OVR: 91 > 92 Kevin De Bruyne is the Premier League’s top-rated player in FIFA 20, and there is no real reason why that shouldn’t continue into the next game. The Belgian midfielder has had his injury problems this season, as well as poor results as part of the City side, but when he’s on the pitch, he does things that not many players in the world can even dream of. Obviously, these are purely our predictions based on what these players have done this season, and EA could very well gave different overalls in mind. If you disagree, or even somehow manage to agree, be sure to let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK!

FIFA 21 pre-order bonuses: FUT Ambassador, Career Mode rewards, and more EA SPORTSFIFA 21 is now available to pre-order but there a few new bonuses and rewards that have caused some players to raise an eyebrow. Here, we take a look at what they are and what they’ll mean for Ultimate Team. After some weeks of waiting, EA SPORTS finally revealed the release date for FIFA 21 during their EA Play 2020 event. The game, which will launch on Xbox One and PS4, will release on October 9, before it also becomes available on both Xbox Series X and the PS4. Following the small teaser trailer, where FIFA fans got a look at some of the new graphics – especially how Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool’s Anfield stadium looked – EA revealed that the game would be available for pre-order with the standard, Champion, and Ultimate editions. FUT Ambassador FIFA 21 pre-order bonus? The standard edition, which is the one version of FIFA 21 that won’t allow you to play three days early, comes with a number of bonuses for Ultimate Team – but it lacks the career mode rewards of the other two. Players who grab the standard edition will receive a few free packs, special kits, stadium items, and two loan players. One of these loans will be a cover star, but the other – the FUT Ambassador – has caused a little more confusion. FUT Ambassadors are usually players who can be seen around the menus – take Vinicus Jr for FIFA 20 – so they are likely to be current players rather than changes to the Icons as some fans have suggested. Feel Next Level 🎮⚽️#FIFA21 is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X ➡️ https://t.co/i8H6ot8dPS pic.twitter.com/EZ2CIZW3aT — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) June 18, 2020 What is FIFA 21’s Career Mode Homegrown Talent pre-order bonus? As for the Champion and Ultimate editions, players will receive similar bonuses to the standard edition with more free packs depending on what version they pre-order – as well as a Career Mode Homegrown Talent. This reward is described as a ‘local youth prospect with world-class potential’ which seems like the ‘Future Star’ catalog item that fans have come to use. Though, we’ll have to wait and see as to whether or not this differs in FIFA 21. You can find a full breakdown of the different rewards that you will get for each edition below, including the amount of free FUT Packs and loan items. FIFA 21 Standard Edition pre-order 3 Rare Gold Packs – one per week for 3 weeks, 5 game Cover Star Loan Item, 3 games loan FUT Ambassador Player Pick, Special Edition FUT Kits and Stadium items – FIFA 21 Champions Edition pre-order 3 Days Early Access, 12 Rare Gold Packs – one per week for 12 weeks, 5 game Cover Star Loan Item, Career Mode Homegrown Talent, 3 games loan FUT Ambassador Player Pick, Special Edition FUT Kits and Stadium items – FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition pre-order Untradeable FUT 21 Ones to Watch Item, 3 Days Early Access, 4 Rare Gold Packs – two per week for 12 weeks, 5 game Cover Star Loan Item, Career Mode Homegrown Talent, 3 games loan FUT Ambassador Player Pick, Special Edition FUT Kits and Stadium items – However, to get the untradeable FUT 21 Ones to Watch card, you do have to pre-order the Ultimate Edition before August 14. Whichever edition you choose to go for, be sure to let us know what you get in your free packs on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Pre-Season promo LIVE: Best Of re-releases, FUT 22 rewards, SBCs & more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS Pre-Season promotion in FIFA 21 is now live, and it gives players the chance to grab themselves some FIFA 22 FUT rewards before the game comes out. Here’s everything you need to know. The Pre-Season promotion event was first introduced in FIFA 20 on the back of Summer Heat. It proved to be a huge hit, with countess players jumping at the opportunity to build up rewards in the lead-up to FIFA 21. It’s back again now that FIFA 22 is around the corner, giving players the chance to give themselves a head start before the early access period with EA Play and special editions go live. Let’s take a look at all the rewards. It’s that time again 📆 #PreSeason is upon us 🗣 -Make progress in 21 to unlock distinct rewards in #FUT22 😤 -OP ‘Best Of’ re-releases to end the campaign with a bang 💥Check out a few of the offerings dropping this coming week (below) + learn more ➡️ https://t.co/QSAJvq4NvX pic.twitter.com/1VnqnIOiWC — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) August 27, 2021 FIFA 22 Pre-Season promo rewards FIFA Pre-Season includes different rewards compared to last year. The good old FUT Coin boost from previous years is still included, but now players can get their hands on Position Packs, FUT 22 starter kits, and more. Read More: FIFA 22 FUT Champs Play-Offs Finals revealed – Here’s a list of all the packs, consumables, player loan items, and in-game vanity items below you can unlock in the FIFA 21 Pre-Season promo: FUT 22 Coin Boost (5 games x 1000 coins) x 2 FUT 22 Warm-Up Daily SBCs will be released; complete 5 in a row to earn the FUT 22 Coin Boost group reward for the corresponding Objective. – – FUT 22 Kick Starter Pack – includes the following: 5 x Chemistry Styles (Guaranteed 1 Shadow/Hunter) – 5 x Gold Rare Player Contracts – 1 x FUT 21 Kit Pick (Choose between El Chavo, Venice Beach FC, Alive & Kicking, FUT Future Stars Kits) – Gold Players Pack – – FUT 22 League of Your Own Pack – includes the following: 3 Gold Bundesliga Players Pack (1 Rare) – 3 Gold LaLiga Players Pack (1 Rare) – 3 Gold Ligue 1 Players Pack (1 Rare) – 3 Gold Premier League Players Pack (1 Rare) – 3 Gold Serie A Players Pack (1 Rare) – – Just to note, all FUT 22 Pre-Season rewards are untradeable. According to EA, FUT 22 rewards earned during Pre-Season will be granted by 12 October 2021. Finally, FUT 22 rewards must be redeemed by logging in to FUT 22 by 12 November 2021. FIFA 21 Pre-Season UCL SBCs Halftime SBCs were featured last time during the Pre-Season event, based around the Champions League and Europa League competitions. With the Champions and Europa Leagues set to return on September 14 — and the draws taking place on August 26 and 27 — a tie-in to the start of this year’s campaign could be a very real possibility. Their official description is: “During halftime breaks of Champions and Europa League matches, limited-time puzzle SBCs will be made available.” FIFA 21 Pre-Season objectives FIFA 21 Pre-Season Objectives are also expected to go live at some point, including ‘Best of Pack’ content with TOTYs, Road to the Final players, and more. The FUT 22 Pre-Season went live on Friday, 27 August at 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST and is expected to last all the way until FIFA 22’s release in October. More rewards will be available in the coming weeks too, so be sure to check back as we’ll be covering those rewards when they come out as well.

FIFA 21 players think EA have secretly nerfed shooting in update EA SPORTSFIFA 21 players are very suspicious about game updates rolled out by EA SPORTS and now they think shooting may have been secretly nerfed, making scoring even harder than before. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] Every so often, EA updates the game and make subtle changes to certain features, including gameplay, to try and provide a more balanced game as well as fix any potential bugs or issues present in the game. For the most part, they’ll release their Pitch Notes and share all the changes they’ve made, regardless of how significant or insignificant the alteration is. Some players are now starting to think, though, that shooting may have been nerfed in a recent update, despite EA providing no information on that being the case at all. FIFA 21 update nerfs shooting? Referring to the October 29 update, players on the FIFA subreddit believe that shooting may have been hit with a nerf. More specifically, user Clarrence-Boddiker says that they have “noticed a considerable difference in finesse and low-driven shots,” completely certain of his findings, stating that it’s not the result of a “placebo effect.” Based on the responses to the post, he might not be far off, as a lot of players are sharing similar experiences, saying that it “feels like FIFA 20” and that “the whole game has changed” since that patch. Throughout the thread, other players also say that they feel like goalkeepers have been secretly buffed, so it may be the case that an alteration to either GKs or shooting is having a pretty big effect on gameplay in general. Of course, there’s no way to prove that shooting has been secretly nerfed in FIFA 21 without EA themselves outright saying it, so for now we should take these theories with a pinch of salt. It could be the case that players are simply missing more shots.

FIFA 21 players vote for biggest change they want in next-gen updates EA SPORTSFIFA players have voiced their opinions on what they want big change they want to come to FIFA 21 next with defending topping the bill. Before the launch of each new FIFA title, fans of EA SPORTS’ iconic franchise are hopeful that the game will not only be better than the previous one, but also right the wrongs that the previous year might have set. Recently, we’ve seen plenty of issues around balancing the game when it comes to pace, defending, crossing, and even strength. While EA might have tweaked and reworked some of these features for FIFA 21, problems still remain. The devs have, though, been pumping out updates to try and get things straightened out. However, according to plenty of FIFA players, they haven’t been able to do so just yet. And when it comes to what they might tweak next, some fans have got a clear answer. Among 6200 respondents, defending topped a UltimateTeamUK poll regarding the biggest thing FIFA players want to be changed in updates for the next-gen version of FIFA 21. If you haven’t upgraded to next-gen already, the updated version of FIFA does have some nice changes – especially when it comes to presentation – but there isn’t all that much difference in the way of gameplay. Defenders blocking shots, small forwards winning headers, and annoying wayward passes are still prevalent, but it is defending that players want to be changed most. Though, players still want changes everywhere. If you could change anything about #FIFA21 gameplay for the next-gen version, what would it be? — Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) December 2, 2020 While tweaks will still come throughout the year, it’s unlikely that there is a significant overhaul on any feature moving forward. After all, the game is still using the classic Frostbite engine and while nothing has been confirmed, FIFA 22 will probably have a new engine and ring in the first set of major changes for the next-gen consoles.

FIFA 21 players reveal their biggest factor in Team of the Year votes We asked FIFA 21 players what they were basing their Team of the Year votes on this year, and the results are finally in – so let’s take a look at what you’re focusing on as you make your picks. The Team of the Year promo usually introduces some of the best, non-ICON cards available in FIFA each year. For 21, things are working a bit differently, with EA just opening up the player voting on January 7. Who exactly is going to be featured remains unknown, but we do know they’ll be among the best of the best of the world’s top players from the list of nominees, making it incredibly difficult to pick out just a few ahead of time. But what are players thinking about when it comes to choosing the team they want to see with their all-important vote? In an effort to better understand the FIFA community, we put out a poll on our Twitter page, @UltimateTeamUK, and asked you to tell us yourself. Players with no idea what they were basing their vote on tallied in third, with 14.8% of the 3,251 total votes we received – and at least it’s good to see players participating even if they’re just winging it. Next up were the players basing their choices on the current meta, in an effort to further dominate Weekend League, collecting 22.3% of the vote. The winners by a landslide were the players who are making, or have made, their picks based on how players have been performing in the real world, with 62.9% of the total votes. We still haven’t seen any news on when TOTY cards will start entering packs at the time of writing this article, but it could very well be arriving soon, with some predicting we could see players start to be announced on Monday, January 18 after players have had a bit of time to vote. Whenever it does happen though, be sure to stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest updates on when teams are announced, any SBCs that pop up, and to vote in our next poll and have your opinion heard.

FIFA 21 players find new goal-scoring meta after Stepover nerf EA SportsFIFA 21 players have apparently discovered a new surefire way to score goals after the previously overpowered stepover skill move was nerfed in Update 8. Up until February 2021, the stepover was the tried and true FIFA 21 meta that most of the top players in Weekend League and FUT Champions used a lot and relied on heavily. That was all up until Update 8 happened in January, which nerfed stepovers, making them no longer an easy skill move in-game and thus no longer as easy to pull off or be as effective. But, as this skill move leaves the meta, the good old Directional Nutmeg maneuver has apparently taken its place, and it seems to be unstoppable against AI defenders. The Directional Nutmeg has your player skillfully pass it through the legs of the defender and can be done on just by holding R1/RB and L1/LB while pushing the direction you want to pass on the right joystick. Reddit user mognoiswebscale apparently discovered a way to sort-of ‘break’ FIFA’s AI defenders by using the move along with some forward pressure to score incredibly easy goals. “I put both my strikers on target man. Play a driven ground pass to them, then a first-time nutmeg directly into the CB,” the user explained. “99% of the time it just glitches the CB AI and they don’t react.” In case that sounds too good to be true, mognoiswebscale also provided video evidence of the tactic working during games. Sure enough, the defending center-backs just seem to freeze up and don’t react as they should, making goals way easier to score. Knowing FIFA, this could very well end up being the new meta going forward, especially now that the nerfs to stepovers seem here to stay and players are looking for the next best way to get a leg up. So, why not try to make those first nutmegs count while you still can? There’s no telling if EA will nerf that skill move eventually, so you may as well give it a shot (literally) while you still can.

EA deny FIFA 21 Web App exploit gave users free players & FUT coins EA SportsIn the latest controversy surrounding FIFA 21, a mistake has granted players admin access in the Web App, reportedly giving them access to free Ultimate Team players and coins. EA has denied the claims, stating the glitch didn’t “make permanent changes.” It has been a chaotic series of weeks in the FIFA 21 world. From the EA Gate scandal revealing a black market of players being sold by EA employees, to random 500k packs being sent to players indiscriminately, more drama was the last thing they needed. However, it came on March 17 in the form of a Web App exploit. Players reportedly said they could break the system to give themselves free FUT coins and Ultimate Team players by using admin access to the App. EA deny FIFA 21 Web App exploit “made permanent changes” to FUT EA has denied player reports the Web App exploit gave players the ability to get free coins, or sign some of the best Ultimate Team players on the market. “Earlier today an issue surfaced during a regular update to our Web App. This ended up causing debug menu tools, that are used for internal testing and development, to be visible to players. The issue was quickly recognized and has since been fixed,” they said on March 17. Earlier today an issue surfaced during a regular update to our Web App. This ended up causing debug menu tools, that are used for internal testing and development, to be visible to players. The issue was quickly recognized and has since been fixed. (1/3) — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) March 18, 2021 “Though the tools were visible, players couldn’t use them to add content or make permanent changes to their own or anyone else’s accounts. “To be clear, no one was able to receive in-game benefits from this issue, despite some claims we’ve seen online.” EA has announced they’ll be answering the community’s concerns in a follow-up thread in the coming days. They “want everyone to have clarity on this.” Players report Web App exploit As shared on Reddit by u/Lqurens, players have been messing around with the admin access and trying out a variety of things. For Lqurens, that test of admin power came with a simple aim: to block access to transfers. For others, an array of things have been tested. Some have tried gifting themselves Prime ICON Moments Ronaldo, some have simply tested gifting themselves some packs — all have met different degrees of success. Even renowned FUT streamer, RuntheFUTMarket, got in on the action by showcasing the backend of the EA Sports title while streaming live on Twitch. In general, it appears that this bizarre situation has simply raised more questions for the FIFA community. A sharp point of emphasis for fans of the game has been how much control the admins actually have, which players are surprised by given the amount of time it takes to resolve issues. Additionally, some players in the Reddit comments have keyed in on this issue as emblematic of a wider one — noting that this represents general carelessness toward the popular title.

FIFA 21 players are convinced EA secretly nerfs FUT cards: could they be right? EA SPORTSEA SPORTS secretly nerfs new FIFA 21 cards a few weeks after release to “make more money” from packs… at least, that’s the going theory spreading through the Ultimate Team fanbase at the moment — could they be right? It’s an experience every FIFA fan has experienced in their FUT career; you’ve finally cashed out for that premium striker and slotted them into your team. Things click right off the bat; fifteen goals in eleven games… you’ve found a real gem! Only, things begin to come off the rails. Goals go wide. Passes run short. Twenty or thirty games into your FUT player’s ‘career,’ you’re finding things just a little bit harder. The goals that were constantly flowing in the first dozen matches just aren’t there anymore. Well, according to a growing theory in the FIFA 21 fanbase, it’s deliberate; EA SPORTS are secretly nerfing new Ultimate Team cards soon after release, in an effort to keep the meta based around fresh promo cards and SBCs. FIFA fans “convinced” by theory It’s a pretty loaded question; is EA secretly stripping out the best stats for new players, in an effort to “drive sales?” Well, FIFA 21 fans are pretty convinced. “I think so…” one Redditor wrote in the Dec. 27 thread. “[João] Felix used to be decent at the start [of FIFA 21], very good after I got used to him, and now he is so much worse.” Others accused EA SPORTS of “deceit,” and said it made sense considering how “money-focused” the FIFA publishers have become. Some offered up examples of Ultimate Team players that had fallen out of favor over the course of a given cycle. There were plenty too: Teemu Pukki’s POTM card. Drogba’s Icons. Sadio Mane’s TOTY card. Osimhen. David Villa. Alessandrini. The list went on. Read More: How to complete FUT Party Bag SBC in FIFA 21 – Some FIFA players even thought it was “obvious” that EA were playing a secret role in ‘ruining’ players across the course of each FIFA cycle. “I think they nerf players whenever they release an ‘upgrade’. It’s the only thing that makes sense.” So, is EA secretly nerfing FIFA 21 players? For our money, it’s a pretty hard sell. EA SPORTS have often shown they’re interested in selling a few Ultimate Teams packs in FIFA, but to actively worsen players in their signature game mode — and hide it, to boot — seems pretty nefarious. What’s more likely is one of two things. The first is that these players who buy new cards climb up the FIFA 21 rankings with their new acquisitions, and face harder opposition. With better-ranked players lining up against them, players are going to struggle. Shots will miss a few more times, and goalkeepers will save more shots. The second is internet connection, which is perhaps the most important part of any FUT match. If you have a sub-par connection, everything feels sluggish. It would make sense players dip in quality when your reactions are hampered. That, in turn, can lead to a top-class player feeling “nerfed” for the few games in a row when your connection is poor. Read More: EA brings back ‘Showdown’ SBCs in FIFA 21 – That said, there’s no real way to tell. FIFA 21 players seem “convinced” — heck, this same theory actually popped up in FIFA 20 too — but until EA come out to confirm or deny the accusations, we’re in the dark about any ‘secret nerfs.’ This isn’t the first time the FIFA 21 fanbase has accused EA of playing around with the game’s code either. On Nov. 3, a theory sprung up regarding shooting in Update #4; players think shot power was nerfed without a word. Unfortunately, EA never addressed the supposed nerf, despite backlash. We expect the same may happen here. Unless the theory grows into a mainstream idea, EA will likely simply ignore it, just like they did in FIFA 20 last year.

FIFA 21 players demand Aguero special card as Man City exit confirmed EA SPORTSManchester City striker Sergio Aguero has finally confirmed he will leave the Premier League at the end of the 2020-21 season, and FIFA 21 players are already demanding a new special card to honor his spell at the top. The Argentinian is undoubtedly one of the best forwards to have ever played in the English top-flight, scoring over 250 goals for the club since signing from Atletico Madrid back in 2011. He has played an integral part in the success under numerous City managers, too, including Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini, and Manuel Pellegrini. One of his standout moments, and certainly a historic moment for the league as a whole, would be his last-gasp winner against Queen’s Park Rangers to secure their first Premier League trophy. Aguero announces Man City exit Now, a decade on from his first appearance, the goal machine is opting for a change of scenery. On March 29, he announced in a public statement that at the close of this season, he’ll be leaving City. He said: “I will continue to give it my utmost for the rest of the season to win more titles and bring more joy to the fans. Then, a new stage with new challenges will begin.” His upcoming departure will certainly be sad news for Man City fans, but there’s also been an outpouring of support for Sergio in the gaming community as well. As many will already know, Aguero spends much of his free time streaming games online. FIFA 21 special card incoming? While nobody knows what his next step will be in his professional career, FIFA 21 players have responded by urging EA SPORTS to act now and release a special card to celebrate his success for the Citizens. Popular streamer Langpard came up with the idea of dropping a Premier League TOTS SBC card, which would be a much more affordable and obtainable option for the community. With 95 OVR, 97 pace, and 95 Shooting, it certainly looks like the perfect card. Will we see this card in FIFA 21? 🐐 Could be an SBC that drops around the time of the Premier League TOTS https://t.co/QtgrgeddAL pic.twitter.com/9xRIm2t8FL — Langpard (@KingLangpard) March 29, 2021 He wasn’t the only one with the idea, either. Cheeky end of an era aguero on the way @EASPORTSFIFA @EAFIFADirect #FUT #FIFA https://t.co/ZTtOWDjFqY — Roshaan Naeem (@roshyaen) March 30, 2021 “”Manchester City are still alive here… Balotelli… AGÜEROOOOOOOOO!!!🗣️ I swear you’ll never see anything like this ever again!”” 💫 👉Autor del gol más recordado en la Premier League: Fin de una Era para el 🇦🇷 Kun, que abandonará el Manchester City a final de temporada🥺 pic.twitter.com/wTcpbyJ2jY — FIFAnáticos (@FIFA_naticos) March 29, 2021 Nothing has been confirmed in terms of a celebratory card for the striker as of yet. For all we know, he could still yet be included in FUT Birthday Team 2, which is set to be released on April 2, 2021. We’ll just have to wait and see!

FIFA 21 player ratings predictions: Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga & Ligue 1 EA SPORTSFIFA 21 player ratings are bound to be one of the most important pieces of news fans get in the buildup to EA SPORTS’ next installment of their flagship football series, and we’ve got predictions for the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, and more. The last few months have been a rollercoaster for any football fan, with the current global situation forcing many leagues to not just close their doors for live matches, but suspend competitions entirely until further notice. While some, like the English and Germany top divisions, have worked towards project restarts, others have called it a day. That being said, we were almost done with the 2019/20 season when this all kicked off, and there’s certainly enough in terms of performances, big moments, goals, assists and clean sheets to go off when it comes to predicting top-rated pros for next year’s title. Here, we have collected predictions from the Dexerto team for the top five divisions in Europe, including those of England, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany. Throughout the course of this article you will be able to see how we expect player ratings to turn out for the best players in those respective leagues, with a list of top 10 selections for each. Read More: 6 big changes that need to happen in FIFA 21 – So, starting with the Premier League, let’s take a look through each of those divisions and who – pending, of course with transfers – we expect to see EA SPORTS put at the top of the tree next time around. FIFA 21 player ratings: Predictions for all top leagues and teams Premier League FIFA 21 player ratings Below are our full predictions for the top 10 players in the Premier League, reflecting not only Liverpool’s terrific season at the top of the table, but also some of the other standouts from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea as well. If you would like to read more about our selections, here is the full breakdown. N’Golo Kante (88) OVR: 89 > 88 – Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (88) OVR: 88 > 88 – Raheem Sterling (88) OVR: 88 > 88 – Roberto Firmino (88) OVR: 86 > 88 – Sergio Aguero (89) OVR: 89 > 89 – Mohamed Salah (89) OVR: 90 > 90 – Alisson (90) OVR: 89 > 90 – Sadio Mane (90) OVR: 88 > 90 – Virgil van Dijk (91) OVR: 90 > 91 – Kevin De Bruyne (92) OVR: 91 > 92 – Serie A FIFA 21 player ratings It shouldn’t be a surprise to see who we’ve picked at the summit of Serie A player ratings this year, because it’s the same as last year. Cristiano Ronaldo was astonishing for Juventus during the season, scoring 21 times before the competition was suspended. If it restarts, that tally would more than certainly increase, too. Read our full predictions breakdown here, if you like. Lautaro Martinez (87) OVR: 81 > 87 – Lorenzo Insigne (87) OVR: 87 > 87 – Luis Alberto (87) OVR: 84 > 87 – Romelu Lukaku (87) OVR: 85 > 87 – Kalidou Koulibaly (87) OVR: 89 > 87 – Wojciech Szczesny (88) OVR: 86 > 88 – Giorgio Chiellini (88) OVR: 89 > 88 – Ciro Immobile (88) OVR: 86 > 88 – Paulo Dybala (90) OVR: 88 > 90 – Cristiano Ronaldo (94) OVR: 93 > 94 – Bundesliga FIFA 21 player ratings For the Germany Bundesliga, there have been many young stars emerge since FIFA 20 was released, so we’re expecting to see the likes of Jadon Sancho, Timo Werner (if he sticks around at RB Leipzig), and Kai Havertz feature in the top 10 for FIFA 21. Here is our main predictions article, for more information. Yann Sommer (85) OVR: 84 > 85 – Kai Havertz (86) OVR: 84 > 86 – Thomas Muller (87) OVR: 86 > 87 – Timo Werner (87) OVR: 83 > 87 – Joshua Kimmich (87) OVR: 86 > 87 – Matts Hummels (87) OVR: 87 > 87 – Thiago (87) OVR: 87 > 87 – Jadon Sancho (87) OVR: 84 > 87 – Marco Reus (89) OVR: 88 > 89 – Robert Lewandowski (90) OVR: 89 > 90 – La Liga FIFA 21 player ratings It’s been a crazy season for the Spanish top flight, with Barcelona falling away from their usual high standards and Getafe flying towards the top end of the table. But, who do we think will be in the top-rated payers next year? Here are our La Liga predictions. Casemiro (88) OVR: 87 > 88 – Luka Modrić (88) OVR: 89 > 88 – Sergio Ramos (89) OVR: 89 > 89 – Luis Suarez (89) OVR: 89 > 89 – Thibaut Courtois (89) OVR: 88 > 89 – Antoine Griezmann (89) OVR: 89 > 89 – Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (90) OVR: 90 > 90 – Jan Oblak (91) OVR: 91 > 91 – Eden Hazard (91) OVR: 91 > 91 – Lionel Messi (95) OVR: 94 > 95 – Ligue 1 FIFA 21 player ratings You might be expecting a full Paris Saint Germain team here, but it’s not exactly like that. Here are our full predictions, with Neymar at the very top. Houssem Aouar (84) OVR: 81 > 84 – Edinson Cavani (85) OVR: 88 > 85 – Wissam Ben Yedder (85) OVR: 83 > 85 – Mauro Icardi (85) OVR: 85 > 85 – Marco Verratti (86) OVR: 86 > 86 – Marquinhos (87) OVR: 86 > 87 – Angel Di Maria (87) OVR: 86 > 87 – Thiago Silva (87) OVR: 87 > 87 – Kylian Mbappe (90) OVR: 89 > 90 – Neymar (92) OVR: 92 > 92 – So, there you have it! Those are all of our player rating predictions for FIFA 21, based on the top five competitive leagues in Europe. If you think we missed somebody out this time around, head over to our Twitter page @UltimateTeamUK and get in on the debate.

FIFA 21 Ones to Watch predictions: Thiago, James Rodriguez, Sane, more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are set to reveal a fresh batch of FIFA 21 Ones to Watch cards in Ultimate Team when the game releases this October, and we’ve thrown together some early predictions. Domestic leagues across the world are eyeing a return to their regular football schedule, with the 2020/2021 season quickly approaching, it’s been no surprise to see clubs looking to add new players to their squads. Whether you look at transfer rumors and gossip, or just confirmed moves, the market is certainly hotting up. Transfers mean new cards in FIFA Ultimate Team so you can start to get a feel for what you want to do in the next game. Amongst these new cards are a select group called the Ones to Watch. These highly sought-after cards represent some of the biggest, and most interesting, moves of the transfer window and if you get one, they’ll update whenever your player gets an upgrade – be it a TOTW or such. We already know that new Chelsea forward Timo Werner is getting a special card after EA announced that on Instagram, and it seems like that new teammate Ben Chilwell will join him. Gareth Bale is also getting a card after returning to Spurs. Further afield, Leroy Sane has finally swapped Manchester City for Bayern Munich, so he’ll probably get one too. As will his replacement Ferran Torres. Everton have signed Allan from Napoli and James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, and they would make sense as OTWs too. Though, they’ve not been announced. Confirmed FIFA 21 Ones to Watch transfer cards Timo Werner – 86 – RB Leipzig to Chelsea – Gareth Bale – 81 – Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur – Hakim Ziyech – 85 – Ajax to Chelsea – Thiago – 85 – Bayern Munich to Liverpool – Martin Odegaard – 83 – Real Madrid – Achraf Hakimi – 83 – Real Madrid to Inter Milan – Allan – 83 – Napoli to Everton – Nathan Ake – 79 – AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City – FIFA 21 Ones to Watch transfer cards predictions Leroy Sane – 85 – Manchester City to Bayern Munich – Ferran Torres – 81 – Valencia to Manchester City – James Rodriguez – 82 – Real Madrid to Everton – Blaise Matuidi – 83 – Juventus to Inter Miami – Ben Chilwell – 81 – Leicester City to Chelsea – Jude Bellingham – 69 – Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund – Gabriel – 78 – Lille to Arsenal – Victor Osimhen – 79 – Lille to Napoli – Willian – 82 – Chelsea to Arsenal – Rodrigo – 82 – Valencia to Leeds – Kai Havertz – 85 – Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea – Donny van de Beek – 83 – Ajax to Manchester United – Miralem Pjanic – 85 – Juventus to FC Barcelona – Arthur – 84 – FC Barcelona to Juventus – Jonathan David – 79 – Gent to Lille – Dani Parejo – 85 – Valencia to Villarreal – Reiner Jesus – 71 – Loan, Real Madrid to Borussia Dortmund – Everton – 81 – Gremio to Benfica – Obviously, the list above is solely based on our predictions on who seems likely to get a card – and given that the transfer window still has a way to go before closing, there should be moves that shake things up. As we get closer to the close of the window, and the launch of FIFA 21, we’ll keep the list updated with further predictions and any confirmed cards that EA might drop. In the meantime, you can check out @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter for all the latest news and updates regarding the next game.

FIFA 21 performance trading method explained | How to make FUT coins EA SPORTSUltimate Team players are using an age old FUT market trick to make millions of coins, as investing in player performances appears to be working better than ever. Here’s how this FIFA 21 trading method works and what you need to do to make more FUT coins playing on the Web App, EA Play, or full game. Trying to build up your coins in FIFA 21 through various trading methods can be extremely challenging because trends change fast. In-game, of course, there are matches in Division Rivals, Squad Battles, and FUT Champs – which hasn’t started yet – to help boost coins with weekly rewards. However, trading cards on the market can actually be a fantastic way to bolster your spending power. With extra coins, you can improve your FIFA Ultimate Team squads, and as a result feel a positive benefit on the pitch as well. Let’s jump into how the investing in player performances method works. FIFA 21 Trading: Investing in Player Performances method How does it work? This method is all about being on the ball with the market and live results. If you see two teams playing a televised match, say Liverpool and Aston Villa (where the Reds were humiliated 7-2), players will be searching for those who scored and buying them up in case an in-form card comes along in the next Team of the Week. This can be done in-game or on the FUT 21 Web App. Who to Buy & When to Sell? Sometimes, during games or just after they score, you will see the prices of certain players double or triple. Using this method, you would bulk buy a number of these cards at the current price and then sell them when it increases by a lot. This usually works in a curve of interest, with the price spiking around the time of the game and then coming back down afterwards, so it’s all about selling at the right time to make big profits. Best cards to trade with in FIFA 21 When the Champions League and Europa League games come around, that’s also a good time to take advantage of this method. These are prime times for world football and the teams playing at this level are usually right in the running for regular TOTW cards. Specifically, as the game gets older, Ones to Watch cards will be ideal purchases for this method. If you pick a player bang in form, you could be doubling or tripling your investment in a matter of weeks. If it’s an expensive player, that’s some serious FUT coins made. Can this method save you coins? Just lastly, it’s worth mentioning that monitoring live scores of games can also save you some coins. By the same token, if a player has scored a few goals in a game or if the chances of them getting an upgraded card soon – TOTW or POTM – and you own a special card of theirs already, you can sell it before that happens. This will save you the disappointment of seeing the price of your current player falling off a cliff. For more FUT 21 tips and guides, follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK and @FUTWatch.

FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Team 2 live: OTW release time & players list EA SPORTSExcitement is building around the release of FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Team 2, so let’s take a look at the confirmed player list for the promo and when they will be added to FUT packs in Ultimate Team. Transferring to another team builds hype for the fans of every football club in the higher divisions, but it also opens up the opportunity of having their OTW special card in FUT 21 as well. These items see their OVR rating improve over time, depending on how many times they feature in Team of the Week. As usual, by the time Ones to Watch cards have rolled out, only a handful of TOTW sets will have been released. With that in mind, let’s take a look at when the current set exits packs and when the second team – which has already been confirmed by EA SPORTS – will replace them. FIFA 21 OTW Team 2 EA confirmed the second OTW squad on October 14; here are all of the players that will be included. Thiago – 85 – Bayern Munich to Liverpool – Kai Havertz – 85 – Leverkusen to Chelsea – Leroy Sane – 85 – Manchester City to Bayern Munich – Arthur – 84 – FC Barcelona to Juventus – Nelson Semedo – 83 – FC Barcelona to Wolves – Rodrigo – 82 – Valencia to Leeds (prediction) – Vidal – 83 – FC Barcelona to Inter Milan – Ferran Torres – 81 – Valencia to Manchester City – Donny van de Beek – 83 – Ajax to Manchester United – Florenzi – 81 – Roma to PSG – David – 77 – Gent to Lille – There were a total of 11 players featured in Ones to Watch Team 1, so we’re expecting a similar amount to drop this time. Alongside this will likely be SBC content, so keep an eye out for that. FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Team 2 release date & time Now that Team 1 has had its chance in FUT packs, it’s time for it to make way for Team 2. The confirmed dates for the second rollout of this promo are as follows: October 16-21: OTW Team 2 – October 21 onwards: OTW Teams 1 and 2 – That means Ones to Watch Team 2 is coming out on October 16, at 6pm BST (11am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5am AEDT). If you have any packs waiting to be opened, perhaps from Objectives rewards or from buying them with FIFA Points, it will be worth waiting for. Ones to Watch James Rodriguez SBC We also know that James Rodriguez OTW will be part of Team 2, but released as part of EA’s SBC content plan. This was confirmed by the club he plays for, Everton, on October 15. 🇨🇴 | @jamesdrodriguez is in the @EASPORTSFIFA #OnesToWatch team! 💫 Available in #FUT21 tomorrow. 🙌#EFC 🔵 pic.twitter.com/oR6t0rK77N — Everton (@Everton) October 15, 2020 Once we have more news on his requirements, cost, and solution we’ll be slotting it all into our James Rodriguez Ones to Watch guide. For more FIFA 21 news and guides, catch us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 OTW: How to complete Thiago Silva SBC & Diogo Jota Objectives Graphics: EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are giving away two One to Watch cards for Premier League fans in the form of Diogo Jota and Thiago Silva. Here’s what you need to know about getting them in FIFA 21. [jwplayer S0RLWo1s] With FIFA 21 finally releasing for everyone worldwide, fans have been diving into the first Ultimate Team promo of the year – Ones to Watch. These special cards are just the base version of players, but if said players get an in-form card, the OTW version automatically upgrades to that one. They’re highly sought after as investments, but, EA typically gives a few away for cheap or no cost at all. We’ve already had Sandro Tonali’s SBC, and now it’s the turn of Thiago Silva and Diogo Jota. Thiago Silva OTW SBC solution While some SBCs are terrifying to consider doing, Thiago Silva’s squad building challenge isn’t all that bad. You simply need one team that is 82-rated, has at least 80 Team Chemistry, and features at least one Premier League player. After that, the rest is up to you. If you have a handful of fodder cards laying around your club, you should cruise through the SBC. But, if you need to buy cards, FUTbin suggests it could cost around 15k on PS4, 17k on Xbox, and 16k on Origin for PC players. Though, we’ve got a cheaper answer below with the requirements. Min. 1 player from the Premier League – Min. 82 Squad Rating – Min. 80 Team Chemistry – Diogo Jota OTW objectives in FIFA 21 In the case of Jota, you don’t have to complete an SBC. You simply need to complete a handful of objectives through playing Squad Battles and Division Rivals games before October 21. These objectives revolve around the Portuguese league, as well as the Premier League itself, with players receiving packs along the way to getting the free One to Watch card. The objectives are below: Portuguese Pro – Score in 4 separate Squad Battles matches on min. Professional difficulty using Liga NOS players – Through Talent – Assist with a through ball using Portuguese players in 4 separate Rivals matches – Skilled in Battle – Assist in 5 separate Squad Battles matches on min. Professional difficulty using players with min. 4* Skill Moves – Rivals Record – Score 10 Finesse goals in Rivals using Premier League players – Premier League Performer – Score min. 2 goals per match in 4 Rivals matches using Premier League players – Both of these cards will fit in with Premier League teams that aren’t packed with players like Virgil Van Dijk, Raheem Sterling, or Gareth Bale. If you get your hands on both players, let us know how they are in-game by giving us a tweet over at @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Team 1 countdown: OTW release time & players EA SPORTSWith the launch of FIFA 21 seeing millions of football fans across the globe start competing to try and become the best in FIFA Ultimate Team, the first Ones to Watch promo team is fast approaching. Here’s everything we know about it. [jwplayer zuUQpFp8] Ones to Watch follows players that have transferred to other teams, promising them upgrades for every time they make a new promo such as Team of the Week, Team of the Tournament and more. As such, OTW cards are highly desirable, and if you get a decent one at the start of the year, you could see a lot of improvements as the season unravels. So, here’s everything we know about Ones to Watch in FIFA 21, including release dates and times, the players included and more. FIFA 21 Ones to Watch release date & time We now know that the Ones to Watch is going to be up and running soon, with its first availability on the weekend of launch. Here are the dates for the cards being released: October 9-16: OTW Team 1 – October 16-21: OTW Team 2 – October 21 onwards: OTW Teams 1 and 2 – It’s worth noting that you will get a Guaranteed OTW Item if you preordered the game before August 14, and the card you receive will be based on which date you open the pack, in correspondence with the dates above. Most FIFA promos drop at 6pm BST (11am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5am AEDT), so expect packs to be available from that time starting October 9. Here are the confirmed players that will feature in the opening weeks of FIFA 21 Ones to Watch: Timo Werner – 85 – RB Leipzig to Chelsea – Gareth Bale – 83 – Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur – Hakim Ziyech – 85 – Ajax to Chelsea – Martin Odegaard – 83 – Real Madrid – Achraf Hakimi – 83 – Real Madrid to Inter Milan – Allan – 83 – Napoli to Everton – Nathan Ake – 79 – AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City – Luis Suarez — 87 — Barcelona to Atletico Madrid – Alex Telles – 84 – Porto to Manchester United – Thomas Partey – 84 – Atletico Madrid to Arsenal – Victor Osimhen – 79 – Lille to Napoli – Tonali OTW SBC As well as these, Sandro Tonali (77 OVR, on loan from Brescia to AC Milan) is the first OTW SBC in FIFA 21. We’ve written up a guide on the cheapest way to complete the SBC if you’re looking to get Tonali in your squad. Ones to Watch Team 2 predictions On top of the confirmed players above, there are several we expect to see have their OTW cards announced soon. Here’s who we’re expecting to see included: Leroy Sane – 85 – Manchester City to Bayern Munich – Ferran Torres – 81 – Valencia to Manchester City – James Rodriguez – 82 – Real Madrid to Everton – Blaise Matuidi – 83 – Juventus to Inter Miami – Ben Chilwell – 81 – Leicester City to Chelsea – Jude Bellingham – 69 – Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund – Gabriel – 78 – Lille to Arsenal – Willian – 82 – Chelsea to Arsenal – Rodrigo – 82 – Valencia to Leeds – Thiago – 85 – Bayern Munich to Liverpool – Donny van de Beek – 83 – Ajax to Manchester United – Miralem Pjanic – 85 – Juventus to FC Barcelona – Arthur – 84 – FC Barcelona to Juventus – Jonathan David – 79 – Gent to Lille – Dani Parejo – 85 – Valencia to Villarreal – Reiner Jesus – 71 – Loan, Real Madrid to Borussia Dortmund – Everton – 81 – Gremio to Benfica – As these are only our predictions, don’t put too much stock into that list, but we would be surprised if at least a few of these players don’t get OTW cards. In the meantime, you can check out @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter for all the latest news and updates regarding FIFA 21.

FIFA 21 new real player faces confirmed so far | Starheads update EA SPORTSNew game faces (Starheads) will be revealed in FIFA 21, meaning that players on Ultimate Team, Career, and other modes will look a lot more realistic. [jwplayer YCPHoSg9] EA SPORTS have already penned exclusive agreements with several of the world’s top domestic leagues, including the Bundesliga, Premier League, and most recently La Liga as well. These deals ensure that all of the high-profile footballers in the division, or regular starters for each club, will look as accurate as possible. EA like to call these face scans ‘Starheads’ and there’s going to be a load of new ones in the next title. FIFA 21 Star Heads update brings new face scans Just like any other season, the bulk of Star Heads to be introduced will come from newly promoted sides. In England, for example, that includes the entire teams of West Brom and Leeds United, as well as the winner of the Playoffs. In other cases, like Marseille, face scans have been confirmed as part of several social media posts from players. More will be unveiled closer to the time of release, especially when people get ahold of EA Access and the game beta. That won’t stop us from putting a list together of likely candidates, though. Below is a full list of club-wide face scans we can expect to be included in FIFA 21, as well as individual players. Clubs Marseille – Leeds United – West Brom – Union Berlin – Arminia Bielefeld – Stuttgart – Osasuna – Granada – Mallorca – Tigres – PSG – Liverpool – Chelsea – Manchester City – Borussia Dortmund – Spurs – Spurs face scans A new home kit video for Spurs was posted on July 30, confirming the likes of Steven Bergwijn will have a face scan for the next title. Our new home kit looking 🔥 in #FIFA21! Pre-order now! 🎮 @EASPORTSFIFA ⚪️ #COYS — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 30, 2020 FIFA 21 Tigres content In the case of Tigres, it looks like EA have been teasing the introduction of their stadium – which may indicate the Mexican club has become an official partner. In that case, official FIFA 21 Star Heads may be bundled in. El rugido norteño está más cerca de lo que crees, ¿estás listo para responder al llamado?#FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/e9T7Q71MrC — EA SPORTS FC LATAM (@easportsfclatam) July 27, 2020 Players Kylian Mbappe – Frenkie De Jong – Bukayo Saka – Allan Saint-Maximin – Steven Bergwijn – Bruno Fernandes – Mason Greenwood – Erling Haaland – Manuel Akanji – Kostas Manolas – Alejandro Gomez – Joao Felix – Romelu Lukaku – Trent Alexander-Arnold – Jadon Sancho – Hakim Ziyech – Typically, face scans are usually given to those who weren’t playing in major league previously, have moved clubs, or haven’t had a refresh in a while. Not a lot of official details are out there just now, although we’ll be the first to let you know and this page will be updated accordingly should news break. Until next time, follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for more news, guides, and leaks. FIFA 21 Standard Edition will be released on October 9 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms.

FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Upgrade Tracker: all confirmed upgrades DexertoIf you’ve recently picked up a FIFA 21 OTW card or are looking to buy one, you might be wondering how it’s tracking relative to its base stats and maximum rating. We’ve got you covered with all the latest data. FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is all about building the best possible team at an affordable price. To make that easier, EA SPORTS released a Ones to Watch promo team filled with big-name players who moved to new clubs in the summer transfer window. However, it’s hard to keep track of who they are, and what their current stats are. For that reason, we’ve pooled together all the information you need to stay in the loop. FIFA 21 UCL OTW upgrade tracker: all players FIFA OTW cards start out with reasonable stats but have a theoretical maximum rating of 99 OVR. It’s unlikely they’ll ever climb that high in a single season, but it can increase quite a bit. How do FIFA 21 OTW upgrades work? FIFA 21 Ones To Watch upgrades are special dynamic items in FIFA Ultimate Team. The premise behind them is simple. Unlike standard cards, their stats will increase throughout the season depending on how the players perform in the real world. Think of them as stock. As their stats go up, so do their prices. It adds an element of attachment, excitement, and value that is unparalleled. And if you’re lucky, you might pick one up at a bargain and see it grow into a beast.

FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations: first cards, how to unlock, Objectives EA SPORTSThere are new ways to get great MLS players in FIFA 21 via the new MLS Squad Foundations promo, and we’ve got all the details about how it works, how to unlock the new cards, and more. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] EA SPORTS just released a new promotion called the “MLS Squad Foundations” in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team FUT, tied in with objectives all require you to use MLS players in order to earn exclusive MLS player cards as rewards. It’s not yet clear if this is something EA will be adding to or continuing further into FUT 21, but for now, everything you need to know can be found below. FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations player cards There are three player cards you can earn from the MLS Squad Foundations: Introducing @MLS Squad Foundations Objectives Players 🙌 Unlock up to 3 players from the league to open all kinds of squad building potential by completing Objectives in #FUT21 pic.twitter.com/3CXNgsFBcJ — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) November 4, 2020 Aaron Long: 82 Overall American CB for the New York Red Bulls – Bojan Krkic: 84 Overall Spanish CAM for the Montreal Impact – Nick Lima: 83 Overall American LB for the San Jose Earthquakes – These cards are exceptionally good for MLS cards, and you can use them to either help your squad or exchange in Squad Building Challenges. Nick Lima, in particular, should prove to be an extremely powerful LB with his high Pace Stat and solid Defense. How to complete the objective The objective has four different tasks you will need to complete to unlock the players. Here are what they are and how you can complete them. Scoring Streak: Score 15 goals using MLS players in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece with at least 7 MLS players in your starting squad. – Made by MLS: Assist 15 goals using MLS players in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 7 MLS players in your starting squad. – Major League Maestro: Play 15 matches in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 7 MLS players in your starting squad. – Winning Streak: Win 10 matches in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 7 MLS players in your starting squad. – Completing all four of these objectives will get you the three MLS player cards along with two 75+ rated rare players. You can find the MLS Squad Foundations Objective in the Milestones category of your objectives menu in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team FUT. The objective is live now and doesn’t have a time limit, so you have plenty of time to take advantage of it and get it done. As always, make sure to follow us on Twitter, @UltimateTeamUK, for all the latest FIFA 21 news, updates, leaks, guides, and more.

FIFA 21 MLS TOTS cards revealed: Nani, Diego Rossi, Ruidíaz, more EA SPORTS announced FIFA 21’s MLS Team of the Season (TOTS) in Ultimate Team, and it’s packed with talent, including Diego Rossi, Nani, Raúl Ruidíaz, Alejandro Pozuelo Melero, and more. FIFA 21’s Team of the Season promotion has been underway for a while now, with squads from Bundesliga, the English Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, La Liga, and the fan-voted “Community” team already revealed. Now, the MLS TOTS has joined the fray. And despite being less stacked than some of the bigger leagues, the all-star squad still has some impressive cards with excellent stats in all positions. Let’s take a look at who they are. FIFA 21 MLS TOTS cards revealed GK: Andre Blake (87) – LB: Kai Wagner (89) – CB: Jonathan Mensah (85) – CB: Walker Zimmerman (86) – RB: Anton Tinnerholm (88) – CAM: Alejandro Pozuelo Melero (91) – CAM: Nicolás Lodeiro (89) – RM: Cristian Espinoza (89) – RM: Nani (93) – ST: Raúl Ruidíaz (91) – ST: Diego Rossi (92) – As you can see, there are some phenomenal cards up for grabs. Nani, Diego Rossi, Raúl Ruidíaz, and Alejandro Pozuelo Melero all have an overall rating above 90, making them a weclome asset to any FIFA Ultimate Team squad. The MLS TOTS cards will be available in packs from Monday, May 31 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST, but it only lasts a week. So, you better get a move on if you want to collect them all! Read More: How to complete Joe Gomez FIFA 21 TOTS SBC – Now that all the Team of the Season squads from individual leagues have been revealed, the promotion is expected to wrap up on Friday, June 4, with the climactic announcement of the highly-anticipated ‘Ultimate ‘ TOTS.

FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations II objectives: how to unlock Auro, Gyau & Wanyama EA SPORTSEA SPORTS released a second FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations challenge, and we’ve got all the details on which player cards you can unlock and how to complete the objectives. The first MLS Squad Foundations in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team started back in November 2020, and it’s still active now. It gives players a chance to complete objectives and earn exclusive MLS player cards. Now, they’ve added a second wave of objectives and rewards to the challenge, meaning players can unlock even more of them. If you want to know how to complete it, we’ve got you covered. FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations II player cards The first iteration of the FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations challenge had three player cards up for grabs. It was an excellent chance for FIFA 21 players to boost their squad. The second one follows the same trend, but it’s even better. If you complete all the objectives, you’ll get Toronto FC’s Auro Jr., FC Cincinnati’s Joe Gyau, and last but not least, CF Montreal’s Victor Wanyama. Auro FUT MLS Squad Foundations in-game stats Gyau FUT MLS Squad Foundations in-game stats Wanyama FUT MLS Squad Foundations in-game stats How to complete FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations II objectives If you want to finish the FIFA 21 MLS Squad Foundations II challenge, you’ll need to complete four objectives. Here’s a list of what they are and how to complete them. Fine Finisher Score 12 Finesse goals using MLS players in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with 11 MLS players in your starting squad. – Reward: Squad Foundations Auro – Assistance Required Assist 6 goals with Crosses using MLS players in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with 11 MLS players in your starting squad. – Reward: 75+ Rated Rare Player Pack – Playing Time Play 18 matches in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with 11 MLS players in your starting squad. – Reward: Squad Foundations Gyau – Winning Streak Win 8 matches in the FUT Live Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with 11 MLS players in your starting squad. – Reward: 75+ Rated Rare Player Pack – For those who don’t know, you can find the MLS Squad Foundations Objective in the Milestones category of your objectives menu in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. The second challenge is live now and has no time limit, along with the first one. So, you’ll have plenty of time to finish them both.

FIFA 21 Manchester United player ratings predictions | De Gea, Pogba, more EA/Man UtdWith FIFA 21’s official reveal now in the books, we turn our attention to how Manchester United, one of the world’s biggest clubs, could look in next year’s football simulation title. We’ve already looked into our crystal balls and predicted the top 10 players in major leagues for FIFA 21, as well as suggesting some players destined for significant upgrades. Now, though, we’re focusing on the red half of Manchester who, despite being one of the world’s biggest football clubs, have struggled to really challenge since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure way back in 2013. In order to make our predictions, we’ll be looking at how the players have played so far, as well as their existing FIFA 20 ratings. We’ll focus on five to begin with, then give a broader overview of the rest of the squad. Paul Pogba – 88 > 87 Pogba is, in many ways, a tricky one to predict. The French midfielder is one of the most naturally talented players in the world, but questions over his attitude and fitness have clouded his future in Manchester. The remaining PL fixtures could prove decisive in whether he stays in England. Either way, we’ve gone for a downgrade of one based on his lack of appearances this season, and his struggles with keeping fit. David De Gea – 89 > 87 We’ve also gone for a downgrade of two to the OVR of David De Gea, the Spaniard who has been United’s number one for nearly a decade now. However, many football fans will have seen a noticeable decline in his consistency, with uncharacteristic mistakes creeping in. On his day he’s still a top keeper, but his mistakes are costing his predicted rating, and Man United. Marcus Rashford – 83 > 85 We’re predicting an upgrade of two for Marcus Rashford, as the young England forward continues to impress for the Red Devils. He received four boosted cards in FIFA 20, including a FUT Birthday card, and a TOTSSF card. Still only 22, his upwards trajectory could see him become one of the PL’s most feared forwards in the coming seasons. Anthony Martial – 83 > 84 Martial has also proved himself to be slightly above his FIFA 20 rating. Playing more as an out and out striker this season, he has impressed and proved his talents, racking up 11 goals and 3 assists in 23 appearances. Bruno Fernandes – 85 > 87 Fernandes has seriously impressed in his time at Man Utd so far. Joining in January from Sporting Lison, many fans were surprised at how fast he was thrown into the mix by Ole Gunnar Solskjær. However, his early form saw him rack up numerous goals and assists, to the point of being crowned February’s POTM. His influence going forward will only increase, but we’re going for a modest upgrade of two, simply because he’s not been at United long enough to warrant a more generous OVR boost. Man Utd FIFA 21 Player Rating Predictions We’ll now round up the FIFA 21 rating by predicting how the rest of the squad will look. Mason Greenwood looks likely to get a major upgrade, while others look set for modest changes. Juan Mata – 82 > 81 – Harry Maguire – 82 > 82 – Jesse Lingard – 82 > 79 – Luke Shaw – 81 > 81 – Nemanja Matic – 81 > 80 – Victor Lindelof – 81 > 81 – Sergio Romero – 80 > 80 – Eric Bailly – 80 > 80 – Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 79 > 81 – Phil Jones – 79 > 78 – Fred – 79 > 80 – Marcos Rojo – 78 > 78 – Scott McTominay – 77 > 79 – Andreas Pereira – 77 > 77 – Dan James – 77 > 78 – Diogo Dalot – 75 > 76 – Mason Greenwood – 67 > 76 – What ratings do you think we’ll see for Man Utd’s players? Be sure to tweet us @UltimateTeamUK to let us know your thoughts!

FIFA 21 meta custom tactics and formations for FUT Champs EA SPORTSThe dust is settling on the FIFA 21 meta and with that comes a whole load of new tactical tips. For the FUT Champions Weekend League’s latest week of online competition, we’ve got a list of the best custom tactics and formations for Ultimate Team. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] Now, at the start of every weekend there’s a clear path to rewards for those who sign up for FUT Champs. People will eye up a specific amount of wins and try to get there, like breaking into Gold or Elite ranks, while others may aim for less. One thing is for certain, though, and that’s during these 30 games people want to be using the best formations and custom tactics to compete. Playing a system that’s not part of the meta isn’t a bad thing, but using one can make a real difference.17 Here, we’re going to run through a few of the best tactical plans following Week 2 of Weekend League games. FIFA 21 custom tactics: 4-2-3-1 Not all four at the back formations give you lots of security at the back, but with two sitting midfielders the 4-2-3-1 has emerged as an early favorite for some members of the community. It’s a defensive way to play, so it should be good for people looking to defend leads. Player Instructions All three CAMs and the striker should be told to come back on defence, while the deeper midfielders cut passing lanes – covering center – and full backs told not go forward as well. That combination will see a packed midfield that’s hard to break down without pushing the opponent wide. Conservative interceptions is also good to have on the full-backs, too. Defending Defensive style: Balanced – Width: 4 bars – Depth: 3 bars – Attacking Offensive style: Balanced – Width: 4 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 1 bar – Free kicks: 1 bar – FIFA 21 custom tactics: 3-4-1-2 Now, this one isn’t just attacking. It’s all-out pressing and forward play. If you’re getting beat by a decent margin late in the game, this is the type of playstyle you may need to get back into it. Player Instructions Have one defensive mid on cover wing and the other on cover center – one staying back while attacking, with the other told to get forward. The wide players need to stay forward, get in behind, and the same goes for the strikers. Defending Defensive style: Constant Pressure – Width: 6 bars – Depth: 7 bars – Attacking Offensive style: Fast Build Up – Width: 7 bars – Players in the box: 8 bars – Corners: 5 bars – Free kicks: 5 bars – FIFA 21 custom tactics: 4-1-2-1-2 (2) Unlike the first formation, this is a very attacking formation that should probably be reserved for ‘attacking’ custom tactics. When you want the team to press forward and really go at the opposition, this is the type of system that can work well for you. Player Instructions Strikers will be set to stay central, but with the CAM set to stay forward. Either of the left or right-sided midfielders behind the CAM should be a creative player with pace, like a Frenkie De Jong or Federico Valverde, who can join the attack. They will be set to get forward, and cover the wing – along with the other sided midfielder. The central defensive mid should cover center, stay back while attacking, and cut passing lanes. Full backs, again, told to stay back during attacks. Defending Defensive style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 3 bars – Attacking Offensive style: Long Ball – Width: 7 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 2 bars – Free kicks: 2 bars – More FIFA 21 custom tactics and formations Now, these three systems were being used a lot in FUT Champions Weekend League Week 2, but that doesn’t mean to say they are the only ones working for people. We also have a very handy FIFA 21 custom tactics guide, with five different systems in there for you to try out. These include the following: 4-2-3-1 – 3-5-2 – 4-3-3 (4) – 4-4-2 – 4-2-2-2 – If you ever find something that works very well and would like to share it, tweet us @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Liverpool player ratings predictions | Salah, Alisson, Mane, more Liverpool/EA SportsWith FIFA 21’s official reveal now in the books, we turn our attention to how Liverpool, one of the world’s biggest clubs and PL winners-elect, could look in next year’s football simulation title. We’ve already looked into our crystal balls and predicted the top 10 players in major leagues for FIFA 21, as well as suggesting some players destined for significant upgrades. As with the Man Utd predictions we shared previously, we’ll go over five players more in depth, before turning our attention to the full list of Liverpool players. In order to make our predictions, we’ll be looking at how the players have played so far, as well as their existing FIFA 20 ratings. Given Liverpool’s dominance in England this season, it’s hard to imagine most players won’t be set for an upgrade of sorts. Virgil Van Dijk – 90 > 91 We’re kicking off our list with Virgil Van Dijk, the Dutch centre back who, since his move from Southampton, has gone from strength to strength in a Liverpool shirt. He is now considered the world’s best defender and, while he was already a whopping 90 OVR in FIFA 20, the strength of his performances (and Liverpool’s defence) this season, means we’re expecting him to go one better in FIFA 21. Sadio Mane – 88 > 90 The Liverpool winger, also signed from Southampton, has established himself as one of the world’s best forwards in the past few seasons. Just as good with either foot, the Senegal international has racked up 16 goals and 8 assists so far this campaign. We’re going for an OVR upgrade of 2, which would see him put level with Mo Salah. It would also make him one of the joint-highest rated forwards in the Premier League. Trent Alexander Arnold – 83 > 86 We’re also predicting an upgrade for RB Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose importance going forward has never been more emphasised than in this current Liverpool side. With Andy Robertson patrolling the left-side and TAA the right, it’s no surprise Liverpool’s wide-play results in so many chances. The young England full-back has shone in a team full of talented players, and is well on his way to being considered the best RB in the world. Roberto Firmino – 86 > 88 Next on our list is Liverpool’s Brazilian false-nine, who has impressed in a centre-forward role of sorts this season. His 86 OVR in FIFA 20 seemed low when the game launched, and he’s proved that even more in the 19/20 campaign. While still the lowest rated of their infamous front-three, 14 goals and 10 assists reflect his importance going forward, and emphasise why an upgrade is deserved in next year’s game. Alisson Becker – 89 > 90 The final player we’ll take an in-depth look at is Alisson Becker, the Brazilian who, despite missing a host of games through injury, still ranks as one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League. We’re suggesting a boost of one to his FIFA 20 card, reflecting his impressive performances but taking into account his limited appearances. This will make him the highest rated keeper in the PL, but whether he’s still outclassed by Jan Oblak remains to be seen. Liverpool FIFA 21 Player Rating Predictions We’ll now round up the FIFA 21 rating by predicting how the rest of the squad will look. Most look set for modest changes, but some could see better upgrades based off their performances. Mo Salah – 90 > 90 – Fabinho – 85 > 85 – Andy Robertson – 85 > 86 – Georginio Wijnaldum – 84 > 84 – Jordan Henderson – 83 > 84 – Naby Keita – 82 > 82 – Xherdan Shaqiri – 82 > 80 – Joel Matip – 82 > 82 – James Milner – 81 > 81 – Dejan Lovren – 80 > 80 – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 80 > 81 – Joe Gomez – 80 > 81 – Adam Lallana – 79 > 79 – Divock Origi – 78 > 78 – Nathaniel Clyne – 78 > 77 – Adrian – 76 > 76 – Takumi Minamino – 75 > 76 – Do you agree with our predicted Liverpool ratings? Be sure to tweet us @UltimateTeamUK to let us know your thoughts!

FIFA 21 Ligue 1 TOTS cards revealed: Mbappe, Neymar, more EA SPORTSTeam of the Season is well underway in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, and next up is Ligue 1 — here’s everything we know about the French TOTS squad, including when the team dropped, stats, and more. Team of the Season is well underway, with mouthwatering squads from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and the fan-voted “Community” team already added to the star-studded Ultimate Team player roster. Now FIFA 21 players have their eyes set on Ligue 1’s year-end event. When it comes to top-class players, the French top league is hardly lacking in talent, with the likes of Mbappe, Neymar, Ben Yedder, and Di Maria all impressing in 2020/21. So, which of Ligue 1’s top-class names made it into this year’s TOTS promo? For starters, both the leaks and our predictions weren’t too far off the mark. Ligue 1 TOTS squad revealed The Ligue 1 squad was the sixth major lineup released for Team of the Season proceedings, and dropped at the end of the last week of the month. EA SPORTS confirmed ahead of time the sixth major Team of the Season squad would be released on Friday, May 28, with FUT fans getting their first look at the squads around 6pm BST. They stuck to their word, and the first batch of Ligue 1 TOTS cards were added to packs soon after. The new Ligue 1 upgrades will be in packs for a week, and you can find all of the players who made the cut down below: Early Ligue 1 TOTS leaks: Mbappe, Neymar, more A host of Ligue 1 leaks slipped through the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cracks ahead of the squad’s official release: popular insider @KingLangpard once again revealed seven of the squad’s fifteen players before they even came out. While the ratings didn’t exactly match up (Neymar is actually a 96 instead of just 94) they did the the players themselves that would be included right. Ben Yedder, Di Maria, Depay, Bamba, and of course Laborde all made an appearance in the leaks, and can be found in the official TOTS squad as well. Neymar – CAM – 94 Mbappe (Worse than POTY) Ben Yedder Di Maria Depay Bamba LabordeAlso, a UCL Showdown SBC consisting of Werner & Walker (READ THE TWEET BELOW!!!!) https://t.co/4Bx8GHnhsD — Langpard (@KingLangpard) May 26, 2021 Early Ligue 1 loading screen leaks Three cards had already been partially leaked on the FUT loading screen, however, including a mysterious midfielder, at least one star from newly-crowned Ligue 1 champs Lille, and a French player boasting “97” dribbling after their TOTS upgrade. Here’s the early FUT loading screen leaks: Lille player, 92 shooting – French player, 97 dribbling – Midfielder, 90 physical – Our Ligue 1 TOTS predictions As we expected the Ligue 1 TOTS lineup is loaded up with Lille and PSG stars. Dexerto also expected to see Monaco, Lyon, and Marseille in Friday’s Team of the Season promo squad. So, how did our predictions, selected as TOTS began, pan out this time? Read below to take a look for yourself: Goalkeepers Mike Maignan — Lille – Keylor Navas — Paris Saint-Germain – Defenders Zeki Celik — Lille – Jose Fonte — Lille – Marquinhos — Paris Saint-Germain – Presnel Kimpembe — Paris Saint-Germain – Guillermo Maripán — Monaco – Jonathan Clauss — RC Lens – Midfielders Gael Kakuta — RC Lens – Teji Savanier — Montpellier – Benjamin André — Lille – Jonathan Bamba — Lille – Florian Thauvin — Marseille – Boubacar Kamara — Marseille – Farid Boulaya — Metz – Aleksandr Golovin — Monaco – Karl Toko-Ekambi — Lyon – Lucas Paqueta — Lyon – Attackers Neymar Jr — Paris Saint-Germain – Kylian Mbappe — Paris Saint-Germain – Kevin Volland — Monaco – Wissam Ben Yedder — Monaco – Andy Delort — Montpellier – Memphis Depay — Lyon – So there you have it — everything we know about one of FIFA 21’s most popular Team of the Season lineups ever year, Ligue 1. Expect to see the “Ultimate” lineup up next in the bumper FUT promo, in early June. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

How to complete FIFA 21 Liverpool v Man United Showdown SBC: Milner & McTominay EA SPORTSLiverpool and Manchester United are set to face off in a monstrous top of the table clash in the Premier League on January 17. To celebrate, EA SPORTS are putting on a Showdown SBC featuring midfielders Milner and McTominay. Here’s how you can get them. It’s the match that could ultimately decide the Premier League champion for 2021. Liverpool and Manchester United are facing off in a top of the table clash at Anfield. It was here, just last year, when Salah sealed Liverpool’s title, and United will want revenge. To celebrate, EA SPORTS are putting on an SBC that you might want to get in on. Midfielders James Milner and Scott McTominay are part of the Showdown package for this clash. Because it’s a Showdown, ultimately you’ll have to take sides. There’s a big stat boost on offer for the winner — if Liverpool win, you will get a +2 upgrade on Milner. Same goes for Manchester United and McTominay’s 85-rated card. If the two teams draw, you’ll still get a +1 upgrade. How to complete Milner Showdown SBC Milner’s 85-rated Showdown card is already a +5 upgrade on his base card. However, none of the stats are truly electrifying. Sure, he gets a very handy +17 Pace upgrade, but it’s only bringing it up to 75. You’ll definitely need a modifier like Shadow to take it to a decent level. He also has a handy +13 Shooting upgrade — including 99 Penalties and 97 Shot power — and some other small changes across the board. While it likely won’t be a meta card, if you want to back the Reds, you could get a handy 87-rated midfielder for your squad at the end of it all. Cost: 170,000 to 190,000 coins. Liverpool # of players from Liverpool: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Mixed Players Pack – National Duty # of players from England: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 65 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Premium Mixed Players Pack – Top Form IF Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 65 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Prime Electrum Players Pack – How to complete McTominay Showdown SBC McTominay’s card is a lot more balanced in its upgrades, but it still will suffer the same shortfalls as Milner. The +8 Pace upgrade brings him up to a slightly better 76 Pace, and the extra defensive stats — 83 Defending and 91 Physical — make him very strong at CDM. Read More: How to vote for FIFA 21 TOTY nominees – Chuck on a Shadow chem style, and he could very well be a nice upgrade in the midfield. However, you’ll want to hedge your bets and hope he gets that very appealing 87-rated card. Cost: 135,000 to 150,000 coins. Manchester United # of players from Manchester United: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 75 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Jumbo Gold Pack – Premier League # of players from Premier League: Min 1 – IF Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack – Top Form IF Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – # of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: Prime Mixed Players Pack – You’ll have right up until kickoff on January 17 to pick a side and complete the SBC. While they definitely aren’t the best value SBCs on the market, if you’re a fan of either squad, it can still be worth picking up. If you do end up parting ways with your coins for this Showdown SBC, tweet at us @UltimateTeamUK with how either Milner or McTominay hold up in your squad.

FIFA 21 Ligue 1 top player ratings: Neymar, Mbappe, Navas & more Dexerto/EA SportsFIFA 20 is fast approaching the end of its life cycle, so we’re turning our attention to next year’s title. EA have confirmed the top 100 player ratings in the upcoming game, but here we’re focusing on Ligue 1 alone. Each year, prior to the release of a new FIFA game, the player ratings receive significant attention. How can these two players be the same rating? How can this player only have 80 pace, when this player has 90? Regardless of what we all think, EA’s ratings are final and the entire top 100 has been revealed. Here, we’re taking an in depth look at the highest rated players from the French top flight. Below are the top 10 from last year’s title, so we can make good comparisons on how they’ve altered. Ligue 1, rather unsurprisingly, is dominated by PSG, who have won the last three domestic competitions, and finished runner-up in this year’s Champions League. Top of the tree once again is Neymar, who has fallen 1 OVR to 91. He remains the best card in his league, but the gap has closed somewhat as his teammate Mbappe finds his rating up 1, to 90. Read More: FIFA 21 Premier League top-rated players – We correctly called Mbappe’s OVR boost, but Neymar’s downgrade came as a bit of a shock off the back of another strong season. Below are the top 8 rated FIFA 21 Ligue 1 players, alongside their overall ratings. You can compare them to their FIFA 20 ratings (above) and how we predicted the top 10 to fall (below). Neymar (91) – Kylian Mbappe (90) – Angel Di Maria (87) – Keylor Navas (87) – Marco Verrati (86) – Marquinhos (85) – Memphis Depay (85) – Mauro Icardi (85) – Unfortunately the last couple haven’t been confirmed just yet, but we expect to see Houssem Aouar and Wissam Ben Yedder to make up slots 9 and 10. Only time will tell whether we’re right. FIFA 21 Ligue 1 top-rated players: Predictions 10. Houssem Aouar (84) OVR: 81 > 84 Lyon’s Houssem Aouar has had a seriously impressive seriously. At just 21 years old, the midfielder’s nine goals and seven assists in all competitions becomes even more impressive. We expect him to feature incredibly regularly for Lyon in the coming seasons. 9. Memphis Depay (84) OVR: 84 > 84 Memphis Depay, we’re predicting, is set to stay at 84. Alongside Moussa Dembele and Houssem Aouar, the Lyon forward has had a decent season. The only thing that’s burdened him is a lack of appearances, but 9 goals and 2 assists proves that when he’s on the pitch, he’s more than worthy of an 84 OVR. 8. Wissam Ben Yedder (85) OVR: 83 > 85 Wissam Ben Yedder already causes enough problems, despite his modest 83 OVR in FIFA 20. The thought of an upgraded, 85 OVR, Ben Yedder is pretty terrifying, but it’s hard not to predict an upgrade given his 18 goals and four assists for Monaco this season. 7. Mauro Icardi (85) OVR: 85 > 85 Icardi, like most PSG players, should stay the same in next year’s game. He’s impressed in a stellar PSG side, but probably hasn’t done enough to improve on his already high 85 OVR. 12 goals in 14 appearances is impressive, but it’s hard to ignore how much of the season he’s missed. 6. Marco Verratti (86) OVR: 86 > 86 We’re also predicting Marco Verratti will stay the same. The midfielder has featured regularly for PSG this season, but hasn’t had the stand out season that would probably warrant an upgrade. Solid, but no exceptional. 5. Marquinhos (86) OVR: 86 > 86 Marquinhos probably deserves to stay the same at 86. He has been a stalwart of PSG’s defence this season, appearing regularly in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Approaching 27 years old, it’s fair to assume he’s nearing his peak, and 86 appears a fair rating. 4. Angel Di Maria (87) OVR: 86 > 87 Di Maria has struggled to improve massively in recent years. His move to Manchester United proved futile, but his transfer to Paris has seen him finally find some form of consistency, no more so than in the 2019/20 campaign. Appearing 26 times in the league for PSG, Di Maria has received multiple in-forms and featured in the Ligue 1 TOTSSF. An upgrade to 87 is more than fair. 3. Thiago Silva (87) OVR: 87 > 87 Thiago Silva is another PSG player we expect to stay the same. He remains one of the world’s best defenders, but hasn’t done enough to warrant an upgrade in next year’s game. Like his compatriot and defensive partner Marquinhos, solid. 2. Kylian Mbappe (90) OVR: 89 > 90 Mbappe is a nightmare for defenders in FIFA 20, but his young age and impressive campaign means we expect him to hit 90 OVR next year. 18 goals and five assists in 17 appearances means the only way he can go is up. 1. Neymar (92) OVR: 92 > 92 This year’s top Ligue 1 player is set to be next year’s too. Neymar has impressed in Paris this season, with 13 goals and six assists in just 15 league appearances. He’s not done enough to challenge Ronaldo or Messi for the top spot, but he continues to be hot on their heels for the title of FIFA’s highest-rated player. Obviously these predictions are subject to real-world circumstances. We’ve taken Edinson Cavani out of the list as he becomes a free agent, and there are still rumors that Mauro Icardi could be heading for England. Neymar has also long been rumored to return to Spain, but with this year’s transfer window still up in the air, who really knows? What do you make of our predictions? Tweet us your thoughts @UltimateTeamUK!

FIFA 21 Ligue 1 Player of the Month (POTM) nominees & winners EA SPORTS and Ligue 1 combine every month to decide which player has been a standout performer in the French top league. Fans then get the chance to vote for their Player of the Month, and eventually, a POTM SBC will be released in FIFA 21 to unlock new special cards. Here, we’ll be posting regular information about where & how to vote, which POTM nominees have been selected, and the winners as well. The player who wins each fan vote always receives a greatly improved special card in-game, meaning the vote you cast doesn’t just grant the player an award in real life, but the opportunity to add another option to your Ultimate Team lineup. Once they are revealed, we will be releasing Squad Building Challenge (SBC) guides, to show you how to complete them for as cheap as possible. Below, you can see information on how to vote, nominees, and ultimately a list of award winners will be added. How to vote for Ligue 1 POTM in FIFA 21 If you want to vote for your Player of the Month for Ligue 1, follow these short steps: Head over to the EA SPORTS Ligue 1 POTM website. – Scroll through the candidates and pick the best one for the month. – Hit vote by their name, until it says submitted! – The wait begins for it to be announced which one is the winner. – FIFA 21 Ligue 1 POTM Winners & Nominees December nominees and winner The winner of December’s Ligue 1 Player of the Month award has been announced it’s been given to Yusuf Yazici. Karl Toko-Ekambi – Yusuf Yazici – Winner – Tino Kadewere – November nominees and winner It’s time to decide who deserves the crown for their performance in @Ligue1UberEats 👑 Vote for November’s @UNFP #POTM ➡ https://t.co/lNZP5E2dzo pic.twitter.com/bkqk1XQu8j — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) December 15, 2020 As confirmed by EA SPORTS FIFA on December 15, the Ligue 1 POTM nominees are the following: Kevin Volland – Andy Delort – Winner – Irvin Cardona – Bravo, Andy Delort! The @UNFP November #POTM 👏 Another top striker option for your @Ligue1UberEats FUT squad 🔥 pic.twitter.com/f0AsxiAqfj— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) December 24, 2020 When are new FIFA 21 POTM cards announced? The dates for these announcements are usually pretty sporadic and unpredictable. Friday does seem to be the day on the weekly calendar EA likes to announced winners, though, so it’s all about keeping an eye out for the news to drop. We will update this page with winners each month for the award, and add new nominees where needed. For more FIFA 21 news, head over to @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

FIFA 21 Leeds stadium Elland Road leaked, but there’s a catch EA SPORTSA new leak suggests Leeds United stadium Elland Road is finally coming to FIFA 21 — but there’s one major catch that’s sure to upset Leeds fans. Elland Road has been one of the most iconic stadiums in Premier League history, with Leeds playing there since the team’s inception in 1919. It’s been an absolute fortress at times, home to some aggressive and beautiful football, and you can imagine Leeds’ fans’ disappointment when it wasn’t available in FIFA 21 right off the bat. Now, their wishes are being answered with the stadium allegedly coming to the game very soon, but you shouldn’t get your hopes up too much. It’s not quite as exciting as it sounds. Title Update 9 dropped on January 26 on PC and is due on console soon, but new leaks suggest it will be bringing Elland Road with it, despite no confirmation from EA themselves. As shown by FIFA_21 in the tweet below, the images that have leaked are definitely of Elland Road, all but confirming the stadium is coming to the game. However, they also mention that it will only be playable in the Kick-Off mode — leaving it out of Ultimate Team and Career Mode, much to the dismay and confusion of fans. 🔶 FIFA 21 – Title Update News 🔶 🔸 The new title updates includes the „Elland Road“ from Leeds United. 🔸 Finally we‘ll be able to play in that stadium too. 🔸 But it will be only available in the KICK OFF mode (wtf why EA?) pic.twitter.com/7UKTXSBx17 — FIFA 21 News (@FIFA_21) January 28, 2021 While the account themselves questioned its availability only in Kick-Off, some of the responses echo the same sentiment. For example, Leeds supporters Ashley and Luke simply questioned what the point in it is if the stadium can’t be used in the more popular modes. It’s unclear why this decision was made, or whether EA SPORTS have later plans to include Elland Road in more popular modes such as Ultimate Team, but if enough fans complain it will definitely give them something to think about. In the real world, Leeds currently find themselves in 12th place in their return season to the Premier League with their entertaining brand of football. That said, Bielsa’s men will be hoping they can continue their form and become a mainstay in the league once again.

FIFA 21 leak claims EA are planning to scrap Ultimate Team Fitness cards EA SPORTS[jwplayer CIjKnlLy]EA SPORTS could be set to finally do away with FIFA’s divisive Ultimate Team fitness cards in FIFA 21, according to new rumors. The question is, will the FIFA publishers follow through with the long-demanded change? FUT has plenty of “stocking stuffers” in its purchasable FIFA Packs, including training boosts, position swaps, player contracts, and fitness cards. There’s also items and staff cards, which often fill more than three-quarters of any one pack. The most divisive ‘pack filler’ in Ultimate Team’s eleven-year history has, without a doubt, been fitness cards. FIFA 20 actually launched with a “fitness glitch” that all-but voided the feature, and some FUT fans still regard those early release months as the “greatest ever” period for the mode. FIFA 21 could dump Ultimate Team fitness cards Those same fans will be ecstatic, then, to hear EA SPORTS are now tossing up the possibility of axing the divisive fitness system altogether in FIFA 21, according to new rumors. The potential leak, which was shared on Reddit, also mentioned a “set amount of games” for Division Rivals each week. This was also suggested by an EA insider, who has been sharing FIFA 21 Beta screenshots on Twitter this week. https://twitter.com/FUT21BetaLeaks/status/1287688280868364288 Dexerto understands if these major fitness changes truly are locked in behind the scenes, the swap would come into effect when EA’s 2020 title releases in October. FIFA 20 would not be affected by these planned changes. The change certainly makes sense too. EA stripped “fitness” out of their NHL ‘HUT’ mode years ago. Madden’s Ultimate Team went in the same direction; MUT now simply refreshes player stamina back to the max ‘99’ after every match. EA has also gone one step further with MUT, removing contract cards as well. In their place, Madden players simply cop a 10% transaction fee on all market sales. That’s double the 5% surcharge in place in FIFA and the NHL series. Unfortunately, there’s no way of telling just how true these rumors are until EA drops new gameplay updates. We’re expecting the publishers to unveil new FIFA 21 changes this month though, so an official announcement shouldn’t be far off. The full FIFA 21 release should be available to play through early access in late September. It will then officially be released on October 9. Keep up to date with all the news and updates on the 2020 release on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 leak confirms EA SPORTS are bringing ‘Showdown’ SBCs back after Christmas Riot GamesNew FIFA 21 leaks have confirmed EA SPORTS plans to bring back “Showdown” SBCs back following the conclusion of this month’s Freeze promo, in an updated version of the popular Ultimate Team puzzles first introduced last year. “Showdown” SBCs, first introduced in the super-popular Summer Heat promo at the end of the FIFA 20 cycle, are squad-building challenges that give out one of two players. The two Ultimate Team players are selected based on upcoming real-life fixtures, with a mighty upgrade on the line; the winning team — and therefore the FUT card — gets a +3 bonus to their overall rating, or a +1 each for a draw. New leaks have confirmed these SBCs are returning in FIFA 21 soon. Showdown cards found in FIFA code According to FIFA dataminer FutWatch, two new cards — both the base “Showdown” card and an upgraded version — have been found in the title’s Ultimate Team files. There is also a set of code strings that mentions two new cards set to be added to the game mode after Christmas: “Showdown” and “Showdown Plus” cards. EA SPORTS has yet to officially mention these new cards. The Summer Heat promo — which was headlined by exciting head-to-head Showdown puzzles — is widely regarded as one of the best FUT events EA has ever released in their flagship FIFA mode. Read More: FIFA 21 TOTW 13 live: Lewandowski, more – FIFA’s publishers appear to have got the message; “Showdown” challenges are an exciting new way to follow real-life football games, something Ultimate Team has been lacking beyond Team of the Week and Road to the Final. When will EA add new Showdown SBCs? Dexerto expects the popular player-pick SBCs should arrive before the end of 2020 though, as evidenced by the string codes. Other events & rewards, like “Japan New Year, “Snowman,” and “Yeti” are all marked with 2021; the Showdown cards are not. Read More: 5 new FIFA 21 Freeze cards leaked by EA – With FUTMAS-replacement ‘Freeze’ set to see out its final days on Dec. 24, we can expect to see the new Showdown SBCs arrive soon after; potentially as soon as Boxing Day (Sat, Dec. 26 for those outside the UK). Here’s a few matchups that could be included as Showdown SBCs: Possible Showdown SBC games Arsenal vs Chelsea, Dec. 26 – Leicester City vs Manchester United, Dec. 26 – Everton vs Manchester City, Dec. 28 – Dortmund vs Wolfsburg, Jan. 3 – Reims vs Dijon, Jan. 6 – Milan vs Juventus, Jan. 6 – RB Leipzig vs Dortmund, Jan. 9 – Liverpool vs Manchester United, Jan. 18 – As always, stay tuned on Dexerto for all the news once EA SPORTS confirms the new Showdown SBCs, and make sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA 21 news, leaks, guides, and plenty more.

FIFA 21 La Liga Player of the Month (POTM) nominees & winners EA SPORTSEA SPORTS and La Liga combine every month to decide which player has been a standout performer in the Spanish top flight. Fans then get the chance to vote for their Player of the Month, and eventually a POTM SBC will be released in FIFA 21 for players to unlock new special cards. Here, we’re going to be posting regular information about where to vote, which POTM nominees have been selected, and the winners as well. The winner of each fan vote always receives a greatly improved special card in-game, meaning the vote you cast doesn’t just grant the player an award in real life, but the opportunity to add another option to your Ultimate Team lineup. Once they are revealed, we will be releasing Squad Building Challenge (SBC) guides, to show you how to complete them for as cheap as possible. Below, you can see information on how to vote, nominees, and ultimately a list of award winners will be added. How to vote for La Liga POTM in FIFA 21 If you want to vote for your Player of the Month for La Liga, follow these short steps: Head over to the EA SPORTS La Liga POTM website. – Scroll through the candidates and pick the best one for the month. – Hit vote by their name, until it says submitted! – The wait begins for it to be announced which one is the winner. – FIFA 21 La Liga POTM Winners & Nominees January nominees and winner The winner of January’s LaLiga Player of the Month award has been given to Youssef En-Nesyri. Sevilla’s striker has looked on form all month so it’s no surprise he’s come home with the award. Youssef En-Nesyri – Winner – Luis Suarez – Toni Kroos – Frenkie De Jong – Pau Torres – Sergio Canales – Roger Marti – December nominees and winner Nominees for December Player of the Month in #LaLigaSantander! 🎮💯 🏅 @aspas10 🏅 @Benzema 🏅 @jkeey4 🏅 @mariohermoso5 🏅 Leo Messi 🏅 @GerardMoreno9 🏅 @javiontiveros39Vote for your favourite #POTM below! 🗳️#MVP — LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) December 30, 2020 As confirmed by EA SPORTS FIFA on December 30th, the La Liga POTM nominees are the following: Iago Aspas – Winner – Karim Benzema – Jules Kounde – Mario Hermoso – Lional Messi – Gerard Moreno – Javi Ontiveros – RC Celta’s Iago Aspas is LaLiga’s FIFA 21 Player of the Month for December. November nominees and winner As confirmed by EA SPORTS FIFA on November 25th, the La Liga POTM nominees are the following: Joao Felix – Winner – Jaume Costa – Mikel Oyarzabal – Youssef En-Nesyri – Paco Alcacer – Edgar Badia – Marcus Andre – Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix is LaLiga’s FIFA 21 Player of the Month for November. 🤩 @joaofelix70 🤩 November’s @LaLigaEN #POTM 🔥#FUT21 pic.twitter.com/XlXoE5n2B6 — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) December 4, 2020 September nominees and winner As confirmed by EA SPORTS FIFA on September 30, the La Liga POTM nominees are the following: Luis Suarez – Iago Aspas – José Luis Morales – Ansu Fati – Luis Milla – Mikel Merino – Sergio Canales – When are new FIFA 21 POTM cards announced? The dates for these announcements are often quite sporadic and unpredictable. Friday does tend to be the day on the weekly calendar EA likes to announced winners, though, so it’s all about keeping an eye out for the news to drop. We will update this page with winners each month for the award, and add new nominees where needed. For more FIFA 21 news, head over to @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

FIFA 21 La Liga Team of the Season predictions revealed EA SPORTSThe FIFA 21 season is starting to reach its pinnacle, and EA SPORTS will be putting out the Team of the Season cards sometime soon. They do these for all major leagues, and one of the most exciting is La Liga. The pinnacle of Spanish football, La Liga has been home to some of the greatest players to ever grace the game. The 2020/21 season has been no exception, and as one of the most popular leagues in the world, fans will be clamoring to see which stars make the league’s Team of the Season. While we await the official announcement from EA SPORTS, let’s take a look at who we expect to make the cut this year. FIFA 21 TOTS predictions: La Liga Goalkeepers There are two obvious picks for La Liga TOTS goalkeepers this year. Obviously, Jan Oblak continues to be the gold standard between the sticks, something that has never been a secret. Read More: FIFA 21 Premier League TOTS predictions – While names such as Ter Stegen and Courtois could be argued, Sevilla’s Bono has been brilliant in their run this season. (GK) Jan Oblak: Atletico Madrid – (GK) Bono: Sevilla FC – Defenders In a league stacked with some of the most clinical attackers in the world, only the very best defenders manage to stand out. Names such as Sergio Ramos and Jordi Alba have held things down at the back for years, while youngsters Pau Torres and Jules Kounde are earning international appeal thanks to their performances. (CB) Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid – (CB) Jules Kounde: Sevilla – (CB) Pau Torres: Villareal – (LB) Ferland Mendy: Real Madrid – (LB) Jordi Alba: Barcelona – (RB) Jesus Navas: Sevilla – Midfielders During the 2020/21 season, we’ve seen the old men of La Liga thriving, and this rings no truer than in the centre of the field. Two of the best centre mids this season have been Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. 66 years old between them, younger players such as Frenkie de Jong have some great opposition to look up to — and possibly even exceed. (CM) Marcos Llorente: Sevilla – (CM) Luka Modric: Real Madrid – (CM) Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona – (CM) Sergio Canales: Real Betis – (CM) Toni Kroos: Real Madrid – (CDM) Casemiro: Real Madrid – Forwards Home to some of the greatest attackers in the league, we predict six forwards to make Team of the Season, and they’re all on different teams. Obviously, Messi, Suarez, and Benzema are easy choices, but standouts such as Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Villareal’s Gerard Moreno are having sublime goal-scoring seasons. (RW) Lionel Messi: Barcelona – (ST) Karim Benzema: Real Madrid – (ST) Iago Aspas: Celta Vigo – (LW) Mikel Oyarzabal: Real Sociedad – (ST) Gerard Moreno: Villareal – (ST) Luis Suarez: Atletico Madrid – It’s always difficult to make predictions for FIFA 21 Team of the Season, especially in La Liga where there are so many standout players. Names such as Alexander Isak and Youssef En-Nesyri have played great, while Kieran Trippier could’ve been the standout right back in the league if not for his unfortunate ban. If you think we’ve missed a player out that deserves to be included, tweet us @UltimateTeamUK and @FutWatch to let us know!

Top 10 La Liga FIFA 21 ratings: Messi, Ramos, Kroos, Oblak, more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS must have had a hard job picking the top player ratings overall for FIFA 21, never mind just for the Spanish top flight. That said, let’s take a look at La Liga’s highest-rated players. Every year, the new FIFA release brings an update that moves football’s biggest video game into the modern day. It reflects all the changes made during the transfer window and, more importantly, how certain players have improved or digressed from the previous year. While the very top ratings look roughly how they have done in years past, with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar donning the top spots, it gets more interesting as you move down and see some of the young talent flying through. Obviously, there aren’t many surprises in terms of who you see in the list. Top footballers from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and others are always right at the very top. This year, we have seen a few players reduced across the board, with even the likes of Romelu Lukaku himself calling out EA SPORTS over their new ratings. FIFA 21 La Liga top rated players So, let’s take a look at the top 10 rated players in La Liga in FIFA 21, and feel free to scroll down and check out our predictions too, to see how accurate we were! Read More: 6 big changes that need to happen in FIFA 21 – Here are La Liga’s ten highest-rated players in FIFA 21: Lionel Messi (93) – Jan Oblak (91) – Marc-Andre ter Stegen (90) – Sergio Ramos (89) – Karim Benzema (89) – Casemiro (89) – Thibaut Courtois (89) – Toni Kroos (88) – Eden Hazard (88) – Luka Modrić (87) – The overall top 10 are fairly predictable, with Suarez, Busquets and Griezmann all tied at 87 with Modrić too. That said, they’re all slightly lower than what we predicted back in May, which you can see below. FIFA 21 La Liga top rated players: Predictions 10. Casemiro (88) OVR: 87 > 88 Casemiro has become a staple in Real Madrid’s midfield. A defensive hero that, at 28 years of age, is in the prime of his career, and he doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon. Surely, he will be included in the top set of Spanish league picks. 9. Luka Modrić (88) OVR: 89 > 88 Luka Modrić is a legend in many ways, and a seriously underrated talent when you think about his long career at the top of the game. At 34 years of age, the Croatian is heading towards his final years as a top player, and we think his overall might decrease slightly to reflect that. That said, somewhere near the top of the mountain is where he belongs. 8. Sergio Ramos (89) OVR: 89 > 89 No footballer currently playing at the top level personifies the idea of a ‘vicious competitor’ quite like Sergio Ramos, but that’s exactly why he’s such a successful player. Although the central defender isn’t getting any younger, his performances are still up there with the best centre-backs in the world, so we think his overall rating will stay the same. 7. Luis Suarez (89) OVR: 89 > 89 You might have been thinking this was going to be a full Madrid set for a moment, but fear not. The next prediction is from Barcelona’s current crop. Despite missing a sizeable portion of the season due to injury, Luis Suarez has been an integral part of his team’s attack when he’s been on the pitch. In 17 La Liga games he scored 11 goals and got 7 assists. You could argue that Suarez’s rating should comfortably be in the 90s, but having missed much of the season, we think his overall might well stay the same. 6. Thibaut Courtois (89) OVR: 88 > 89 Courtois became Real Madrid’s number one goalkeeper after his move from Chelsea last season, and quickly proved that the magnitude of the position and the club was not lost on him. This season, he’s kept 12 clean sheets in 24 league games, topping the La Liga leaderboard, and an improved rating should probably reflect that. 5. Antoine Griezmann (89) OVR: 89 > 89 Griezmann’s move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona hasn’t provided quite the goal output many were expecting, but Griezmann is still a young and deadly finisher. Eight goals and six assists in 26 league games isn’t a stat to brag about, but doesn’t quite warrant a decrease in rating… yet. 4. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (90) OVR: 90 > 90 Ter Stegen, the Barcelona top keeper, is undoubtedly one of the most consistently incredible goalkeepers in world football. He’s not quite had performances or stat lines on the same level as the likes of Courtois this season, but there are few players you’d pick to hold it down at the back ahead of him. No increase in stats here, but definitely no decrease either. 3. Jan Oblak (91) OVR: 91 > 91 Jan Oblak rounds out the top of the incredible goalkeepers that La Liga fans are graced with on a weekly basis. The Slovenian national currently sits behind only Courtois and Getafe’s David Soria in the clean sheets leaderboard, and is consistently one of the key players on the pitch for Atletico on match day. Don’t be surprised if his rating improves, but we’re not expecting it. 2. Eden Hazard (91) OVR: 91 > 91 Eden Hazard hasn’t had enough of a chance to prove himself this season, having spent a lot of time in the medical room instead of on the pitch, but he’s one of very few players regularly roped into discussions surrounding the likes of Neymar, Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, and that speaks to where he could end up. He won’t drop in FIFA 21, but watch out for a big increase in FIFA 22 if he manages to get some actual game time in. 1. Lionel Messi (95) OVR: 94 > 95 Who else? Lionel Messi is, in the eyes of the majority, the greatest player to ever grace the beautiful game, and in FIFA he continues to be nothing short of exceptional. He’s a complete anomaly both in and out of game, and after having a tremendous campaign thus far – scoring 19 and assisting 12 in 22 matches – we think he’ll be rewarded with a boost to 95 base overall, becoming the first player to ever do so. There are some La Liga players who have had great seasons, or we wouldn’t be surprised to see around the top 10. The likes of Arthur and Frenkie de Jong were highly-rated players in FIFA 20, and could see big boosts going into the new game, especially if the remainder of the season is played out and they continue to shine. So, what do you think of this list? Do you think EA SPORTS have dropped the ball here, or did they get it right? Let us know by tweeting us @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Inter Milan trailer reveals two possible new ICONs EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have signed two new partner clubs in the form of Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan, and it looks like former players from Inter may soon arrive as new Ultimate Team ICONs. The deals were unveiled on August 3 and will be a welcome one for all football fans. Usually, these exclusive partnerships see the arrival of new face scans, stadium content, and all of that was packed into two bite-size trailers for players to see. The first, for AC Milan, showed off several players who have previously been added to the ICONs list. These include Kaka, Clarence Seedorf, Ronaldinho, Alessandro Nesta, and more. On the other hand, a few players were afforded a decent deal of time in the Inter Milan trailer that fans haven’t been able to play with for some time. They could be the next legends. New FIFA 21 ICON cards revealed? Not to be outdone, Inter Milan have also signed on as a partner club! #FIFA21 Should mean more face scans for both 💪 pic.twitter.com/v49rYcHIfr — Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) August 3, 2020 As seen in the trailer above, posted to our UltimateTeamUK Twitter account, there are a few Inter greats that made it into the video. These include Javier Zanetti, Juan Sebastian Veron, and a few others. However, eyebrows will definitely be raised at the inclusion of two others who have been linked to FIFA 21 ICON cards in the past. Samuel Eto’o and Maicon featured in the short clip, but if you blink you might miss them. Eto’o and Maicon coming in FIFA 21? As seen in the screenshots below, taken from the trailer, both the former Cameroon and Brazil internationals can be seen. They are not involved in any gameplay segments, though. FIFA 21’s ICONs list will comprise 100 players this year, which is 12 more than last year’s offering. Eric Cantona has already been confirmed, while Diego Forlan has been teasing the possibility of his inclusion on social media. Once more are announced, we’ll be the first to let you know.

FIFA 21 January POTM Premier League predictions EA SPORTSEA SPORTS adds another Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) card to FIFA 21 after each one that passes, celebrating top player performances with a special FUT card SBC. After seeing January play out, we’ve got some predictions. Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and even the likes of West Ham have surged up the table during the month. Standout performances from each of those stand their players in good stead for nominee contention this time. In a domestic league season like no other in recent times, a handful of losses can see title challengers slip down to outside the Champions League places, and those in midtable skyrocket with just a couple of positive results. It’s been an unpredictable campaign, so far. After seeing a number of stars shine brighter than others this calendar month, let’s run through our FIFA 21 POTM predictions. Bruno Fernandes was the winner last time, meaning he got a new 92-rated card in-game. FIFA 21 POTM predictions: Premier League (January) Tomas Soucek – Ilkay Gundogan – Paul Pogba – Bukayo Saka – James Maddison – James Ward-Prowse – Alex Iwobi – Matheus Pereira – The Premier League Player of the Month award will be confirmed at some stage in February, as we look back at the results, goals, assists, and performances of teams. Each rising side in the table has players that have dragged them across the finish line in games. Read More: FIFA 21 Update 9 patch notes – For our picks, Gundogan picks himself as he just can’t stay off the scoresheet at the moment. Pogba looks rejuvenated of late, scoring goals and producing big performances, and then there’s even space for Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka. He has provided the dynamism Mikel Arteta’s men sorely lacked since cementing his place in the side, scoring against Newcastle, Southampton, and West Brom. Whether or not these will be the nominees for the next Premier League POTM award remains to be seen. Once we know, we’ll be the first to inform you @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

FIFA 21 Icon Swaps #3 guide: objectives, FUT rewards, more EA SPORTSThe Icon Swaps promotion is back in FIFA 21, and it allows players to get their hands on some of the best cards in the game for free. Here’s everything you need to know about the third iteration, including what Icons are available and how to unlock them. FIFA Players have already had a chance to participate in the first and second Icon Swaps promotions back in December 2020 and February 2021. Now, it’s back again, and this time, it’s bigger and better than ever before. There is a magnificent selection of cards up for grabs. If you play your cards right and stick with the grind, you’ll unlock them in no time at all. But to make things even easier for you, we’ve come up with this guide. So let’s jump right into it. FIFA 21 Icon Swaps 3 Patrick Vieira 91 CM – 17 Tokens – Rio Ferdinand 91 CB – 15 Tokens – Ferenc Puskas 94 CDM – 13 Tokens – George Best 93 RW – 11 Tokens – Hristo Stoichkov 93 ST – 8 Tokens – Bastian Schweinsteiger 92 CDM – 6 Tokens – Icon Swaps 3 objectives EA SPORTS released a new set of objectives on 21 June. Since there are still nine tokens up for grabs, it’s worthwhile having a crack at them to make the most of the promotion in Season 7. General Icon Swaps Objectives Win 7 Squad Battles matches on minimum World Class difficulty with 11 Silvers players in your starting squad – Win 7 Squad Battles matches on minimum World Class difficulty with 11 UCL players in your starting squad – Win 7 Squad Battles matches on minimum World Class difficulty with 11 Argentina players in your starting squad – Win 7 Squad Battles matches on minimum World Class difficulty with 11 Brazil players in your starting squad – Win 15 Weekend League matches – Score in 20 separate Rivals matches using First Owned players – Icon Swaps PL Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – Score using Finesse shots in 6 separate matches using Premier League players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – Assist in 10 separate matches using Premier Leagye players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – Icon Swaps Serie A Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Score in 10 separate matches using Serie A players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Assist with a Through Ball in 6 separate matches using Serie A players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Icon Swaps La Liga Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned LaLiga players in your starting squad – Score using Outside of the Box shots in 6 separate matches using LaLiga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned LaLiga players in your starting squad – Score in 10 separate matches using LaLiga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned LaLiga players in your starting squad – Icon Swaps 3 rewards 81+ X25 Pack: Exchange 1 Token to earn a pack with twenty-five players rated 81 or higher. – 83+ X25 Pack: Exchange 2 Tokens to earn a pack with twenty-five players rated 83 or higher. – 84+ X20 Pack: Exchange 3 Tokens to earn a pack with twenty players rated 84 or higher. – Icon Moments Pack: Exchanged 5 Tokens to earn a pack containing an Icon Moments player. – Bastian Schweinsteiger: Exchange 6 Tokens to earn an Icon Moments Bastian Schweinsteiger. – 92+ Icon Moments Pack: Exchange 7 Tokens to earn a pack containing a 92+ Icon Moments Attacker or Midfielder player. – Hristo Stoichkov: Exchange 8 Tokens to earn an Icon Moments Hristo Stoichkov. – 92+ Prime Icon Player Pick: Exchange 9 Tokens to earn 1 of 3 Mid or Prime Icon players rated 92 or higher. – Icon Moments Player Pick: Exchange 10 Tokens to earn 1 of 3 Icon Moments players. – George Best: Exchange 11 Tokens to earn a Prime Icon George Best. – 92+ Icon Moments Midfielder PP: Exchange 12 Tokens to earn 1 of 3 Midfielders Icon Moments players rated 92 or higher. – Ferenc Puskas: Exchange 13 Tokens to earn a Prime Icon Ferenc Puskas. – 92+ Icon Moments Attacker PP: Exchange 15 Tokens to earn 1 of 3 Attackers Icon Moments players rated 92 or higher. – Rio Ferdinand: Exchange 15 Tokens to earn an Icon Moments Rio Ferdinand. – 93+ Icon Moments Player Pick: Exchange 16 Tokens to earn 1 of 3 Icon Moments players rated 93 or higher. – Patrick Vieira: Exchange 17 Tokens to earn a Prime Icon Patrick Vieira. – Golden Goal rule: get Icon Swaps done quick If you want to make the most of the Icon Swaps, you’ll need to grind out some Squad Battles or Live Friendlies, which can take a lot of time. Fortunately, the FIFA community came up with a solution to make the process quicker. The rules are simple: if your opponent scores the opening goal in a game, concede the game. Your rivals should do the same for you. It’s the unwritten code that allows players to rack up the wins at a faster rate. Read More: FIFA 21 La Liga TOTS cards revealed – It was used in the last two Icon Swaps events, and it will probably be used again. However, not everyone is aware of it or will follow the rules, so it’d be a stretch to expect it every game. Still, it should speed things up.

FIFA 21 Icon Swaps #4 guide: objectives, FUT rewards, more EA SPORTSFIFA 21’s Icon Swaps promotion is back for a fourth and final time, meaning players have another chance to get their hands on some of the best cards in the game. Here’s everything you need to know. FIFA 21 is nearing the end of its life cycle as FIFA 22’s release date draws closer by the minute. However, it’s not dead and buried yet. A fourth Icon Swaps promotion is now live, and it’s the last chance FIFA 21 players have to complete objectives and earn player tokens so they can trade them in for top-tier ICONs. Let’s take a look at what we know so far. FIFA 21 Icon Swaps 4 Zinedine Zidane 97 CAM – 17 Tokens – Paolo Maldini – 95 CB – 15 Tokens – Pele 95 CF – 10 Tokens – Maradona 97 CAM – 9 Tokens – Eusebio 89 CF – 6 Tokens – Kaka 92 CAM – 4 Tokens – FIFA 21 Icon Swaps 4 Objectives The new list of objectives is now live. It includes some general ones, as well as some league-specific ones including Bundesliga, Serie A, and the Premier League. General Icon Swaps Objectives Silvers: Win 5 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 Silvers players in your starting squad – UCL: Win 5 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 UCL players in your starting squad – Eredivisie: Win 5 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 Eredivisie players in your starting squad – Gli Azzurri: Win 5 Squad Battles matches on min. World Class difficulty with 11 Italian players in your starting squad – Weekend League: Win 8 Weekend League matches – Rivals: Score in 15 separate Rivals matches using First Owned players – Icon Swaps Bundesliga Win 4: Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Bundesliga players in your starting squad – Score 10: Score in 10 separate matches using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Bundesliga players in your starting squad – Through Assist 6: Assist with a Through Ball in 6 separate matches using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Bundesliga players in your starting squad – Icon Swaps Serie A Win 4: Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Score 10: Score in 10 separate matches using Serie A players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Through Assist 6: Assist with a Through Ball in 6 separate matches using Serie A players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Serie A players in your starting squad – Icon Swaps Premier League Win 4: Win 4 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – Finesse 6: Score using Finesse shots in 6 separate matches using Premier League players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – Assist 10: Assist in 10 separate matches using Premier League players in the Live FUT Friendly: One League, with at least 8 First Owned Premier League players in your starting squad – FIFA 21 Icon Swaps 4 Rewards 1 Token: 81+ Rare Players Pack X25 – 2 Tokens: 83+ Rare Players Pack X25 – 3 Tokens: 84+ Rare Players Pack X20 – 4 Tokens: Icon Moments Kaka – 5 Tokens: 92+ ICON Moments Player Pick – 6 Tokens: Base ICON Eusebio – 7 Tokens: 94+ ICON Moments Attacker or Midfielder Pack – 8 Tokens: 93+ ICON Moments Attacker Player Pick – 9 Tokens: Prime ICON Diego Maradona – 10 Tokens: Mid ICON Pelé – 11 Tokens: 94+ Prime or Moments Player Pick – 12 Tokens: 95+ Icon Moments Pack – 14 Tokens: 94+ Prime or Moments Attacker Player Pick – 15 Tokens: ICON Moments Paolo Maldini – 16 Tokens: 94+ ICON Moments Player Pick – 17 Tokens: ICON Moments Zinedine Zidane – FIFA 21’s Icon Swaps 4 promotion went live on August 9 and is expected to last until the end of the month August 30. Read More: FIFA 22 Career Mode skill tree explained – So, you better get stuck into it if you want to make some progress. Fortunately, we have a massive tip to make the process a little easier. Grinding FIFA 21 Icon Swaps quickly: The Golden Goal rule The community has come up with the Golden Goal rule to make FIFA 21’s Icon Swaps grind faster for everyone. The rules are simple: If your opponent scores the opening goal in a game, concede the game. If your rivals are aware, they should do the same for you. It’s the unwritten code that allows players to rack up the wins at a faster rate. Read More: FIFA 22 Create-A-Club explained – It was used in the last three Icon Swaps events, and it will probably be used again if this one ends up happening. Not everyone is aware of it, though. So, don’t expect it every game. But when it does happen, it will help speed things up.

FIFA 21 ICON ratings revealed: Cech, Lahm, Eto’o, Torres, More EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have finally released all of the FIFA 21 ratings for this year’s Ultimate Team ICONs, with Eric Cantona, Petr Cech, Philipp Lahm, and others among the game’s top rated players. In August, the game’s developers confirmed the full list of 100 ICON players featuring in FIFA 21. This included legends from several leagues, including the Premier League, La Liga, and others. With Xbox One, PS4, and PC players eagerly waiting for the ratings since, EA teased their arrival on September 17. Soon after, a few of the set was dropped for all to see. Members of the game’s online community will be most interested in the newest additions to the set, though, and finally they have got their wish. FIFA 21 ICON teaser First of all, they had released the following teaser image on the EA SPORTS FIFA Twitter page. It showed off a throne, which is a reference to Cantona’s “king” nickname. No specific reference was made here, but with all of the legends confirmed, fans guessed it could only mean one thing. FIFA 21 ICON ratings, and they were not wrong. FIFA 21 ICON ratings Following on from our full list of predictions for FIFA 21 ICON ratings, EA have now confirmed some ratings for all of the new stars. Petr Cech – FUT ICON ratings: 86 | 91 | 88 Ashley Cole – FUT ICON ratings: 85 | 89 | 87 Philipp Lahm – FUT ICON ratings: 89 | 91 | 87 Nemanja Vidic – FUT ICON ratings: 85 | 90 | 88 Bastian Schweinsteiger – FUT ICON ratings: 87 | 91 | 89 Xavi – FUT ICON ratings: 88 | 93 | 90 Eric Cantona – FUT ICON ratings: 85 | 90 | 87 Samuel Eto’o – FUT ICON ratings: 87 | 92 | 90 Davor Suker – FUT ICON ratings: 85 | 86 | 88 (prediction) Fernando Torres – FUT ICON ratings: 85 | 91 | 88 Ferenc Puskas – FUT ICON ratings: 89 | 94 | 92 And that brings an end to our ratings listfor FIFA 21 ICONs. Aside from those new cards, there’s also likely to be very little in the way of changes for previously added stars. Stay right up to date with all things FIFA 21 on Twitter, by following us @UltimateTeamUK and @FUTWatch.

FIFA 21 Career Mode trailer: New features, managers, transfers, more EA SPORTS[jwplayer djxgE8oU]EA SPORTS have finally revealed Career Mode will be getting its biggest update in years, with the latest changes for FIFA 21 shown off in an all-new trailer. In recent years, the game’s community have felt like the offline mode has been something of an afterthought. They have dabbled with different ways of bringing a solid story foundation to Career Mode in the past. It started with The Journey and even the integration of more player-manager interactions, but in the eyes of some fans it was never enough. This time around, though, things look to be shaping up really well – with the developers promising the biggest update in years. FIFA 21 Career Mode trailer revealed EA confirmed on August 12 that a new trailer would soon be released for the mode, the following day. This was the third main feature trailer unveiled for FIFA 21, after both gameplay and Ultimate Team showcases. You can watch it below. EA on Career Mode revamp Speaking to Goal, Vice-President of EA Nick Wlodyka said: “The Career Mode is very important for this year. We’ve really made the biggest investments we’ve ever made to make sure we’re delivering exactly what our players are asking for. “We’ve had so much feedback over the past few years from our players wanting to see more things they can control in career mode. We listened to what they want to be able to do, things they haven’t been able to do in the past.” Players will be the ones to judge whether or not they have delivered on feedback, though. Many will be crossing their fingers. Visual Sim is coming back One thing we already knew, way before the trailer was even mentioned, was that Visual Simulation was coming back. This feature allows managers to choose a point in the match where they can intervene. Career Mode Transfers and contract changes We should expect to see “enhanced realism” when it comes to sorting transfers in FIFA 21. In an official statement, EA confirmed: “Make Loan to Buy offers with optional or mandatory future transfer fees to secure new talent for your team, and respond to AI manager-initiated player swap proposals as you look to master the transfer market.” Some pre-order editions will include scout a future star bonus content as well, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the one you intend to buy. More info on rewards for Standard Edition, Champions Edition, and Ultimate Edition here – as well as pricing info. Position training For the first time, we will be able to officially change a position by training another player in a new role. For example, your wingers may be injured, so you can train up one of your fullbacks to step it up and fill in while they are gone. Player development features have also been added, meaning you can train a few people at the same time. Training schedule You can choose when players will rest and when they will train on a weekly basis, reflecting the schedules of real teams. On Monday, you might want to improve match fitness, and then manage morale with days off. This will presumably also impact how sharp your team is when it lines up. So, don’t run them into the ground. Player training In terms of individual player training, we can now work on the following things: Major Attributes (OVR) – Skill Move/Weak Foot ratings (especially for attacking players) – Attacking/Defensive Work Rate – Attributes that fuel specialization – Keep up to date with all things FIFA 21 with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 ICONs ratings predictions for Ultimate Team | FUT 21 EA SPORTSEA SPORTS unveiled Manchester United’s iconic striker Eric Cantona as the game’s first legend card in Ultimate Team, and now we’ve got some rating predictions for the rest of the new ICONs in FIFA 21. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC players will be looking forward to jumping right into the action for FIFA 21’s launch. Before that time, they will also get access to the game via the FIFA 21 beta, EA Access, and the FUT Web App when they come out. No matter when you first get to try out the game, though, it could be months before you’re able to afford your first ICON card in-game. They are typically very expensive, but that’s part of the appeal really – and the fact that they have strong links with most players. Cantona, Cech, Xavi, Vidic, Cole, Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Eto’o, Torres, Suker, and Puskas. The list of new Icons is sure to have FIFA fans dreaming of that supreme pack luck. Yet, as we all know, there are going to be three versions of each player. Read More: FIFA 21 pre-order: How to get 10% discount – The subsequent ratings are broken down from different parts of their careers and it’s safe to say that nobody wants the Manchester United version of Bastian Schweinsteiger when there are going to be multiple Bayern Munich ones out there. So, without further ado, let’s run through some of our rating predictions for the next roster of legends. Ratings predictions for FIFA 21 ICONs Like all good sides, we’ll kick things off at the back and slowly work our way forward, so first up is Petr Cech. The recently retired shot-stopper is sure to have cards from both his Chelsea and Arsenal days. He was tough to beat on the actual pitch, so he’ll be tough to beat in Ultimate Team. Moving forward a touch we’ve got Cech’s former teammate Ashley Cole, Nemanja Vidic, and Philipp Lahm rounding out the backline. Each of them was a formidable defender in their heyday and we expect nothing less than top-class overalls for them all. Petr Cech: 88 (base), 90 (mid), 93 (prime) – Ashley Cole: 86 (base), 88 (mid), 91 (prime) – Philipp Lahm: 87 (base), 89 (mid), 93 (prime) – Nemanja Vidic: 90 (base), 91 (mid), 93 (prime) – The midfield selection is slightly lacking in depth for FIFA 21, but it more than makes up for it in silverware. There is Xavi and Schweinsteiger, two absolutely world-class midfielders in their prime. The former propelling Barcelona to their golden era, while the latter held down the fort for Bayern and German. Again, it’s unlikely that either is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to ratings, but will they do enough to cement themselves amid the Gullit’s of the Ultimate Team world? Who knows. Bastian Schweinsteiger: 88 (base), 90 (mid), 92 (prime) – Xavi: 90 (base), 93 (mid), 95 (prime) – The strike force is certainly one area that has plenty of depth when it comes to new ICONs in FIFA 21. Cantona, Eto’o, Suker, Torres, and Puskas. All absolutely class forwards across different generations – each with their own successes at both the club and international level. However, there should be some differences in ratings with this group. Take Puskas and Cantona for example. The latter has an award named after him while Cantona is the ICON who has been given the spotlight in FIFA 21. They’ll be highly rated, no doubt. Suker, though, might fit in with the likes of Shearer and Rush rather than Pele. Eric Cantona: 91 (base), 93 (mid), 95 (prime) – Samuel Eto’o: 87 (base), 89 (mid), 91 (prime) – Davor Suker: 85 (base), 86 (mid), 88 (prime) – Fernando Torres: 86 (base), 89 (mid), 91 (prime) – Ferenc Puskas: 88 (base), 90 (mid), 93 (prime) – There you have it. That’s what ratings we think will be the new FIFA 21 ICONs will get. What do you think these ratings will be? Let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 highest player rating upgrades | Top 10 predictions DexertoWith FIFA 21 edging ever closer, we take a look at 10 players who are set for huge OVR upgrades in EA’s upcoming football simulation title. Player ratings are a significant topic for discussion every time a new FIFA rolls around. Who will be the highest rated card in the game? Who will get the biggest upgrade on their previous rating? On the topic of the latter, we’ve chosen 10 players who have had seriously impressive 19/20 campaigns, which will see them right the wrongs of their FIFA 20 ratings. Here, we’ve used their original FIFA 20 launch rating, any upgraded cards they may have got, and their real-life performances to calculate how their FIFA 21 cards will look. It goes without saying that there is a degree of subjectivity involved in this, so you might disagree. These are not all the players set for big upgrades in FIFA 21, but they’re the ones that might need one the most. FIFA 21 highest player rating upgrades: Predictions Adama Traore (Wolves): 74 > 80 First on our list is Wolves winger Adama Traore. The Spaniard started FIFA 20 as a bizarrely low silver card, but has received a whopping six special cards in this year’s title. The best of these cards in undoubtedly his TOTSSF, which boasts 99 pace and 93 physical. These cards, paired with his Premier League performances, mean he’s set for a meaningful upgrade in next year’s game. Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich): 72 > 81 Another player with a strangely low FIFA OVR is Alphonso Davies, who many now consider one of the world’s best left-backs. His season at Bayern Munich has been incredible, with many Bundesliga sides fearing his inherent pace and talent as he bombs forward down the left. We’ve gone for an upgrade of 9 to reflect just how much the young Canadian has improved. Barring Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, it’s hard to think of a better left back anywhere in the world. Victor Osimhen (LOSC Lille): 74 > 81 Osimhen is another player whose original rating is hard to believe when looking at how much he has improved this season. A 93 rated TOTSSF card is just the tip of the iceberg, seeing his shooting stats fly from 73 to 95. One of the most generous stats boosts we’ve ever seen, he also received a January upgrade card to 77 OVR. We’re going considerably higher for his FIFA 21 OVR, predicting the Nigerian to start on a very impressive 81. Ben White (Leeds Utd): 68 > 76 The Leeds centre back has taken the Championship by storm, never once looking out of place in a Yorkshire side competing for promotion. His talents have attracted the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea, both of whom are rumored to be in for a summer move when he returns to his parent club, Brighton. Despite being just 68 OVR when the game was released, his TOTSSF card comes in at an incredible 90 OVR. Off the back of this, we’re predicting an upgrade of 8, t0 76, in next year’s FIFA game. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan): 81 > 87 If there’s one player on this list that’s improved more than anybody could have expected, it’s Lautaro. The Inter striker has had a rise that could be compared to Kylian Mbappe, with 11 goals and three assists in the league this season. He has seen numerous upgraded cards in FIFA 20, including a January upgrade to 84 OVR. We’re going for another boost of 3 in FIFA 21, which would make him an 87 OVR, and one of the best Serie A options going forward. Jack Grealish (Aston Villa): 77 > 83 Rumors are flying around the future of Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, who has had a standout season and garnered the attention of top Premier League sides. A January upgrade saw him boosted to 80, but we expect him to be around 83 when FIFA 21 launches. Whether he’ll be in a Manchester Utd kit at that point remains to be seen. Ansu Fati (Barcelona): 73 > 80 Next up is the young winger who is regularly starring at Barcelona, even alongside players like Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. He started life in FIFA 20 at just 73 OVR, but has impressed enough to get a TOTSSF Moments card. This comes in at a whopping 89 OVR, with 94 dribbling and 96 pace. An upgrade to 80 is on the cards for next year. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund): 73 > 84 A biggest upgrades list would simply be incomplete without Erling Haaland. The Norwegian started life as a 73 OVR silver at RB Salzburg, before his January move to Borussia Dortmund materialized off the back of his prolific goal-scoring. He notched up 11 goals in his first 12 appearances for the Bundesliga side, and has grown to be considered one of the best strikers in the league. We’re predicting an increase of 11 to 84, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see him as one of the highest rated cards in the game in a few years’ time. Billy Gilmour (Chelsea): 62 > 72 Billy Gilmour is one of Chelsea’s, and Scotland’s, brightest talents. He was basically unknown prior to this season, but a few Premier League appearances saw him fit into a young, energetic Chelsea side with no problem at all. He received a MOTM card at 72 OVR, which is also what we’re predicting him to start at in next year’s game. If he continues to show the talents we got a glimpse of this season, he’ll be a gold card in no time. Mason Greenwood (Man Utd): 67 > 76 The final player on our list is Mason Greenwood, the exciting centre-forward who has shone in a below-par Man Utd side. He was only 67 when FIFA 20 launched back in September, but we expect to see him as a low gold card in next year’s game. Like many others on this list, if his upward trajectory continues, he could be dominating the PL in a few years. That rounds off our list! Who have we missed? Be sure to tweet us @UltimateTeamUK to let us know who you want to see given a mega-upgrade!

How to complete Hwang Hee-chan OTW SBC in FIFA 21 (Ones To Watch) EA SportsA new Squad Building Challenge in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team gives players the chance to unlock a Ones to Watch Hwang Hee-chan card to celebrate his recent move to RB Leipzig, and we’ve got all the details on its price, stats, and more. [jwplayer zuUQpFp8] SBC’s in FIFA are a nice, semi-consistent way to upgrade your Ultimate Team squad with limited-time rewards and cards. With most of us still in the fairly early days of our FUT 21 careers, they could provide a very decently priced boost. This latest challenge celebrates Hwang Hee-chan’s recent move to play for RB Leipzig with a 77 OVR rated Ones to Watch card for the striker. As an OTW card, it has the chance to update when or if the Korean gets an upgrade in something like a TOTW, possibly making it viable for even longer. If you want to get your hands on it, you’ll need to complete the accompanying SBC, which isn’t really all that expensive considering the potential it has. However, given how early we are in the FUT 21 campaign, might still be a bit of an investment. Hwang Hee-chan Ones to Watch stats Hwang Hee-chan’s numbers aren’t particularly outstanding by any means, but there’s great potential if he manages to get any upgrades as a One to Watch card while playing for RB Leipzig. 93 Pace is very nice for a 77 OVR, and none of his other stats are lagging too far behind either, besides Shooting. Read More: Best wingers to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – For instance, any upgrades to his Physical, Shooting, and/or Dribbling stats would easily be enough to push his overall rating up well above 80 and make him more valuable on your team in the long run. Hee-chan is currently a sub player for Leipzig though, so there’s no solid guarantee he’ll get a ton of upgrades on the regular. Hwang Hee-chan OTW SBC requirements To grab this SBC, players will have to put together a squad with a minimum rating of 82, which would definitely be overkill for just a regular 77 OVR card. If you look at things going forward, though, and bank on Hee-chan getting some kind of upgrade during the season, the requirements begin to seem more reasonable. Number of players from Bundesliga: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 82 – Team Chemistry: Min 65 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – In total, this SBC should run you from about 14,000 FUT Coins to 16,000, depending on which platform you play on. To make things even easier, we’ve got some simple, cheap solutions below that also don’t require any loyalty to complete. There you have it: The requirements, prices, and stats for Hee-chan’s OTW SBC, and some solutions to help get you started on top of that. If you do want to complete this challenge, don’t wait around too long, because it will only be available for seven days until October 18. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FUT news, updates, and solutions as we continue into FIFA 21.

FIFA 21 Headliners Upgrade Tracker: all confirmed upgrades DexertoPicked up a FIFA 21 Headliners card and wondering how many more upgrades your player can get, and when they’re going to get a boost? We’ve got you covered right here, with a tracker of all the rank-ups. Headliners returned to FIFA in January 2021, and it’s been a hit with players. The promotion works similarly to Ones to Watch, bolstering a player’s stats every time they get a TOTW upgrade. However, Headliners cards can grow into something bigger than that. With a bunch of conditions for upgrades, they can transform a decent FUT card into a meta star. If you have your hands on a Headliners card, we’ve got all the information you need right here on how many upgrades you can get. FIFA 21 Headliners upgrades: all players How do FIFA 21 Headliners upgrades work? The FIFA 21 Headliners upgrades work on multiple fronts. There are three conditions to upgrade a Headliners card. Player receives a new TOTW card – Player receives a new POTM card – Player’s team wins four games in a row (one-time upgrade) – Headliners cards can be upgraded four times, and will be at least +1 on the player’s highest-rated TOTW card. Read More: FIFA 21 RTTF Upgrade Tracker – If your player shines on the pitch, like Karim Benzema has done so far for Real Madrid this year, you could be sitting on an absolute goldmine!

FIFA 21 Guaranteed What If player SBC: Requirements, cost, solution Graphics: EA SPORTSA new Squad Building Challenge (SBC) is now live in FIFA 21, and you can get your hands on a guaranteed What If card for cheaper than the going rate. Here’s what you need to know. Even though some FIFA Ultimate Teams were expecting Winter Refresh or January One to Watch cards to arrive with the most recent promo, that wasn’t the case. Instead, EA SPORTS released a brand-new promo – What If. It’s a pretty simple idea too. Depending on how a player’s team performs in real-life, they can get a nice +2 boost to their new card, which has already been juiced in ratings. The going rate for some of the cards on the market has been pretty astronomical, but if you want to try your luck, you could get one for cheap thanks to the Guaranteed What If Player SBC. Guaranteed What If player SBC requirements This Squad Building Challenge is the first one related to the promo. We’ve already had Leroy Fer – who will get a boost thanks to Feyernoord’s 6-0 win – and Fiorentina’s Kevin Macluit. Like those, this SBC is pretty simple too. You just need to build one squad that is at least 85-rated and has at least 30 team chemistry. Of course, an 85-overall team is not to be sniffed at, some FUT Champs squad aren’t even that high. Though, if you’ve got fodder cards laying around, it could be quite simple. Guaranteed What If Player: Min. 85 Squad Rating, Min. 30 Team Chemistry – Guaranteed What If player SBC cheap solutions & cost Seeing as it’s only one squad, you won’t have to shell out all that much if you don’t have a tonne of fodder cards in your club to use. Read More: FIFA 21 FUT Birthday countdown – According to FUTBin, building the squad from scratch will set you back between 155-185k. Which, given the price of some of the better What If cards, is a bit of a bargain. Though, we’ve got two solutions that should save you some coins. Sadly, if you don’t get the player you want, you can’t go back and try your luck a second time. The SBC is non-repeatable and will be gone after March 15. However, if you manage to grab something nice, be sure to let us know by tweeting us – @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Guendouzi Objectives: What If challenges in Ultimate Team The latest set of Objectives for FIFA 21’s ‘What If?’ promo offers players the chance to unlock a dynamic Mattéo Guendouzi card, and we have all the info you’ll need to knock it out. Objectives are always a nice little surprise in FIFA 21 when they get added, as there is the possibility to pick up a player without spending any FUT Coins. That is, as long as you have a team that meets the requirements and is capable of stepping up to the task. Guendouzi is currently on loan from Arsenal to Hertha BSC, which means in order to upgrade, this new 87 OVR card will depend on the Bundesliga side scoring at least six total goals in their next five domestic league matches. Now, let’s take a look at exactly what you’ll need to do to unlock the card. Mattéo Guendouzi What If Objectives As we said, guaranteed-player item Objectives are always nice because you can potentially get them all wrapped up for no Coins at all. Here, you’ll need a few solid French players and even more Bundesliga ones. The five requirements are all listed down below, along with the individual rewards for each: Double Trouble Score a Brace (2 goals) in 2 separate matches using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: What If Classic. Reward: GOLD PACK (Untradeable) + 300 XP – – Mattéo in Midfield Score in 3 separate matches using Midfielders in the Live FUT Friendly: What If Classic. Reward: SMALL ELECTRUM PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) + 300 XP – – Aimed Assistance Assist 5 goals using French players in the Live FUT Friendly: What If Classic. Reward: 75+ RATED RARE PLAYER (Untradeable) + 300 XP – – Fantastic Five Win 5 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: What If Classic. Reward: PREMIUM GOLD PACK (Untradeable) + 300 XP – – Berlin Boost Score in 10 separate matches using Bundesliga players in the Live FUT Friendly: What If Classic. Reward: ELECTRUM PLAYERS PACK (Untradeable) + 300 XP – – Guendouzi’s stats are already pretty decent for a midfielder, but as for the question of the upgrade, that all depends on how optimistic you are. Hertha BSC has scored just one goal in their last four domestic league fixtures and is sitting at the bottom of the Bundesliga table at the time of writing — something to maybe keep in mind if you’re counting on that boost. These Objectives will be available for the next week (7 days) until Friday, March 12, and as always if you do get Guendouzi, let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK how he and his awesome hair get on.

FIFA 21 Global Series & eWorld Cup: Schedule, start dates, rewards EA SPORTSWith the FIFA 21 officially underway, and millions of players across the world looking to create the best squad possible on Ultimate Team, we take a look at this season’s schedule for the FIFA 21 Global Series and, the pinnacle of FIFA esports, the eWorld Cup. [jwplayer 4zNI7AsK] This year, EA SPORTS will be providing $3 million to competitors across multiple regions, with the biggest winners taking home the lion share of the cash at FIFA majors and, of course, the eWorld Cup. There are many different leagues, tournaments and events that players can compete in throughout the season, so let’s take a look at everything you need to know. FIFA 21 Global Series schedule The FIFA 21 Global Series is the circuit in which all aspiring competitors can try to make a name for themselves and qualify for the major tournaments. Between November 2020 to June 2021, every major region will have a number of qualifying spots up for grabs to reach playoffs. Each region will have the following number of qualifiers, though no more than 1024 entrants can take part in one qualifying tournament. Europe: 5 Qualifiers each on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – North America: 5 Qualifiers each on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – South America: 5 Qualifiers each on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – East Asia: 3 Qualifiers on PlayStation 4 – West Asia: 3 Qualifiers on PlayStation 4 – Oceania: 3 Qualifiers on PlayStation 4 – South Africa: 3 Qualifiers on PlayStation 4 – All qualifiers will be double elimination, and players will be seeded based on Global Series Points — you can scroll down this page to find out how to compete in Global Series events and earn more points. FIFA Global Series qualifier dates Here are the dates that Global Series qualifiers will take place, so see which weekends are available in your region and make sure you’re ready, whether you’re a competitor or a fan. FIFA 21 eWorld Cup The eWorld Cup is the pinnacle of the competitive FIFA season, where competitors can become stars and make themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars. As of yet, there is no set date announced for the eWorld Cup, but it typically takes place in August each year with 32 players — 16 on Xbox, 16 on PS4 — competing to be crowned FIFA world champion. How to complete FIFA 21 FGS token swaps SBCs One advantage viewers are getting with the FIFA Global Series this season is the chance to earn rewards for tuning in to FGS events to earn rewards towards your Ultimate Team. It’s as easy as linking your Twitch and EA accounts, but be sure to check out our full guide on how to collect these FGS token swap rewards to see what you’ve got to do, and what kind of rewards you can earn. How to compete in the FIFA 21 Global Series Please note: Registration for the FIFA 21 Global Series has now finished. To take part in the FIFA 21 Global Series and kickstart your esports career, there are six key steps that EA have laid out to help you know what you need to do. Here’s what they are: Register to compete in the FIFA 21 Global Series between October 9, 2020 and December 31, 2020. – Achieve FUT Champions Verification by reaching Elite 1 in a single Weekend League before December 31. – Earn points in FUT Champions based on your best Weekend League performance each month. For example, if you get 30 wins out of 30 one weekend and 29 in the rest of the month, you will get 30 Global Series points. – Earn points in Online Qualifiers, as detailed above, with regional qualifiers being the primary way to earn a spot in regional playoffs. – Represent a football club in domestic leagues, each of which will have automatic qualification spots into regional playoffs — this is where you can expect to find some of the top competition. – Qualify for the regional playoffs, facing off against the best of the best in your region, for hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize pool and a chance to qualify for the FIFA eWorld Cup. Here’s how many players will qualify for playoffs in each region: Europe, PlayStation 4 – 64 Players – Europe, Xbox One – 64 Players – North America, PlayStation 4 – 16 Players – North America, Xbox One – 16 Players – South America, PlayStation 4 – 32 Players – South America, Xbox One – 16 Players – West Asia & South Africa, PlayStation 4 – 16 Players – East Asia, PlayStation 4 – 8 Players – Oceania, PlayStation 4 – 8 Players – – So, that’s everything we know about the FIFA 21 Global Series and the eWorld Cup. The Global Series is well underway now, with a number of qualifiers having taken place across all regions and the top names starting to work their way towards eWorld Cup glory.

FIFA 21 formation lets you “Gegenpress” like Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund EA SPORTSWant to pull out the iconic ‘Gegenpressing’ strategy in FIFA 21, just like Klopp did at Dortmund and Liverpool? You can, thanks to this mastermind guide that brings back the ‘Raumdeuter’ role to FIFA. There’s no introduction needed to just how successful Klopp’s style of football has been. He has won numerous titles with Dortmund and Liverpool using the Gegenprsesing tactic, swarming opponents as they try to push the ball up the pitch. It’s become a favorite of the footballing world, with some managers like Pep Guardiola putting their own spin on the aggressive pressing strategy. However, Klopp’s take on the press, revolving around the ‘Raumdeuter’ role, popularized by Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller, isn’t something you can just turn on in FIFA 21. One player though has gone to the great effort of finding the right tactics to get the Gegenpress going, and it’s as good in FIFA as it is in real life. How to emulate Klopp’s Gegenpress in FIFA 21: custom tactics Reddit user /u/ynwaliv123 put together a guide to the 4-2-3-1 strategy that Klopp used during his time at Dortmund. It integrates your full-backs into the attacks, puts your CDMs right in the opponent’s passing lines, and pushes your attackers back on the ball after losing it. Defense tactics Defensive Style: Press After Possession Loss – Width: 3 bars – Depth: 7 bars – Offence tactics Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 3 bars – Players In Box: 5 bars – Corners: 3 bars – Free Kicks: 3 bars – Player instructions While the tactics may not be for every player — and every squad — if you’re a fan of pressing football and have players with good work rates, you can probably find success with the Gegenpress in FIFA 21.

FIFA 21 glitch does something very weird to goalkeepers EA SPORTSFIFA 21 players have fallen victim to a very strange glitch that is making their goalkeepers do something very weird, essentially forcing them out of play. As with any AAA title, FIFA 21 hasn’t launched without a few minor bugs and issues here and there, such as this unsaveable chip shot that is starting to run riot in Ultimate Team. This glitch, though, will leave you without a goalkeeper and essentially end the game early — without any rewards. It’s not clear what exactly is going on, but this definitely needs to be fixed. Bizarre FIFA 21 goalkeeper glitch As you can see in the clip below, certain scenarios are forcing goalkeepers to get stuck behind the goal, and it looks like a growing number of players are starting to fall victim to it. Read More: FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Freeze promo countdown – Originally posted to Reddit by tealyg99, he was given a foul and was to take the free-kick on the goal line, promptly phasing his goalkeeper behind the net and unable to take the kick, as he simply runs into the net over and over again. In the comments of the post, tealyg explained that he was finally disconnected from the server 38 minutes into added time, unable to find a way to get back into the action. This seems to be a common issue, too. Many of the commenters in the post say they’ve been suffering from something similar, reporting that it’s happening to them in Squad Battles, potentially meaning it’s a glitch found only in that mode. Of course, there’s no way of knowing yet how or why this is happening, but hopefully EA SPORTS will find the reason and a solution before long, because this could become a serious problem if it spreads any more than it has.

FIFA 21 gameplay changes: Runs, headers, defending, shooting, more EA SPORTSEA SPORTS previously touted a whole host of game mode specific reveals for FIFA 21 during August, although many details on gameplay have already been confirmed by the developers. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and just about everything has had a shakeup in FIFA 21. Gameplay was one of the top priorities for EA following continued criticism for the state of FIFA 20. Players argued that FIFA 20 played too slow- heading wasn’t as effective as previous years, and defending was also criticized. FIFA 21 attempted to change all of that, though, so here’s everything that’s been tweaked. Contents: FIFA 21 gameplay Fundamentals – Positioning personality defending and attacking – Creative runs – New ‘Agile dribbling’ system – Competitor mode – New celebrations – FIFA 21 gameplay Fundamentals The basics have been questioned in FIFA, possibly like no other time on the current generation of consoles. Passing, defending, shooting, and just about anything else you can think of was criticized in the previous title. EA previously confirmed that an overhaul was on the way, though, posting some tidbits online for the community to see. In an official statement, they said: “Informed by feedback from the community, revisions to the fundamentals of football in FIFA raise the game throughout the pitch, with manual headers, more balanced blocking, more intelligent passing, and increased responsiveness giving you more control on and off the ball.” This sees all of the action in-game feeling much faster, and less like a strategy game in competitive modes. Positioning personality defending and attacking There’s possibly nothing more frustrating than having a player in your team that doesn’t know what’s around them. In FIFA 21, AI was tweaked again, with a new ‘Positioning personality’ system. But, what does that mean? Making defending and attacking feel a bit more fluid, generally speaking. “New Positioning Personality raises the importance of positional awareness,” devs have revealed. “World-class forwards will hold their runs to stay level with the last defender to stay onside, playmakers will hunt for space to operate between the lines, while the best defenders will close down passing lanes more effectively to make it harder for the opposition to create opportunities.” Creative runs Tom Caleffi, a gameplay producer for EA SPORTS FIFA, previously revealed a first-look at strikers taking full advantage of gaps in the defensive line. Can’t wait to share the details on Creative Runs.. Everyone I spoke to said this is a game changer!#FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/QKiLAMCAVi— Tom Caleffi (@tomcaleffi) July 27, 2020 This is something players have wanted for a long time. As far as official descriptions go, for creative runs, things sound interesting, to say the least. It states: “Creative Runs give you new options for influencing your team’s movement off the ball, revolutionizing attacking build-up play in FIFA 21 and providing you with more ways to break down the defense.” New ‘Agile dribbling’ system Passing around opponents is all fun and games until somebody just tits tight with two banks of four. That’s where dribbling and skill come in. For those interested to hear how dribbling will be different this time around, EA have posted some clues online, with a much grander reveal expected as part of their August plans. “Explode past defenders with the new Agile Dribbling system. Faster footwork gives you more control and responsiveness in one-on-one situations, and new skill moves like the bridge dribble and ball roll fake turn provide you with the means to explode past defenders.” Competitor mode Being competitive is everything for a FIFA player. That’s why people buy the best in Career or save up for the top-rated cards in Ultimate Team. FIFA 21 have introduced a new Competitor Mode, so that makes things even tougher for players coming up against the computer. “Replicating the play style of the best FIFA players in the world, the Competitor Mode setting gives your opposition a better grasp of skill moves, dribbling types, and tactics to give you a more challenging and rewarding opponent to match up with on Legendary and Ultimate difficulty.” New Celebrations Football, just like anything else, is a sport that lives off of trends. Trends can decide a lot of things in this sport. Everything from how kits look from one year to the next, to how players act on the pitch. Some of the world’s most popular footballers are coming up with their own trademark celebrations, and the game includes some. Erling Haaland’s sit-down showboating will be added alongside Kylian Mbappe’s famous crying celebration. To learn more about all the celebrations available, check out our handy FIFA 21 guide!

FIFA 21 gameplay reveal: Trailer, new features, and more Graphics: EA SPORTS[jwplayer YCPHoSg9]EA SPORTS have finally revealing their first proper gameplay trailer for FIFA 21, and we’ve got a better insight into some of the new features they’ve got lined up. Each year, in the build-up to the new FIFA titles, EA SPORTS start their annual process of dropping information. It typically starts around EA Play at E3, but this year has been a little different, to say the least. Back at the online EA Play event, the developers revealed small snippets of what was to come – as well as information about the dual entitlement program. Since then, we’ve got a little more information about career mode, Ultimate Team, and even Volta. Following some gameplay footage leaking online, the dev team have now rolled out their first in gameplay focused reveal of FIFA 21. FIFA 21 gameplay trailer The reveal, which went live at 4 pm BST on August 4, gives fans a better look at what we can expect to see game in and game out in FIFA 21 – with significant changes made to the dribbling and collision systems. In the new trailer, EA revealed that you will now be able to make more incisive runs and passes in attack, while top tier defenders will throw their bodies in the way of shots more effectively. Defensive midfielders like N’Golo Kante will also be able to win the ball back more cleanly. On top of that, there is also a better look at the new creative runs system. You will have more control over your players as they try to break through the lines. In fact, you can even lock onto a player who made a darting run and allow the AI to make the key pass. Get rewarded for your creativity and control with new features in the most intelligent FIFA gameplay to date. Get more details ➡️ https://t.co/jNT3E1hz0l #FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/VrnZKWu0lJ — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) August 4, 2020 As for everything else, EA have already announced that they will be revealing details about specific modes throughout August, but they haven’t revealed any specific dates just yet. Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, and Career should all be set for changes in one way or another if leaks are to be believed. So, be sure to check back with Dexerto and UltimateTeamUK for all the breaking news and updates about FIFA 21.

FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 2 revealed: Dias, Saka, Ansu Fati, Antony Graphics: EA SPORTSFIFA 21’s Future Stars promo is back again with Team 2, after EA confirmed position change cards for Gio Reyna, Reece James, and Diogo Dalot. Here’s everything you need to know. Contents FIFA Ultimate Team’s Future Stars promo celebrates some of Football’s rising talents. Those players who tipped to do big things are graced with a superbly boosted card. Like other promos, EA have decided to drop two teams for Future Stars, with Team 1 containing the likes of Camavinga, Sergino Dest, and Steven Bergwijn. Team 2 has now been confirmed, with position change cards. FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 2 release date & time Just as EA announced when Team 1 was released, the content around Team 2 will be available on Friday, February 12 at 6 PM GMT. That means new players in packs, new squad building challenges, new objectives, and potentially even some nice new packs as well in the store. Just like last time, to be eligible, the players have to be 23-years-old, or younger, and have shown “high potential” but not yet broken out as a superstar. They’re just tipped as the next big things, for now. FIFA 21 Future Stars 2 cards revealed EA confirmed the entire Future Stars Team 2 set, including Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Barcelona’s Ansu Fati, and more. Future Stars Team 2 leak On February 12, around an hour before the start of the promo, the Future Stars team was leaked by Futpomp. Seen below, they’ve revealed a number of names before their time. Ruben Dias – Jonathan David – Bukayo Saka (RM) – Ansu Fati (92 ST) – Edmond Tapsoba – Antony – Florin Neuhaus – Alessandro Bastoni – Estupinan – Oscar Diego Lainez – Academy Players EA have also confirmed that the Academy players will return as well. These are Future Stars players who can be upgraded through a series of objectives. They won’t be as high-rated cards as the ones found in packs, but if you put the work in, you’ll get there. Future Stars Team 2 SBCs In terms of an SBC, seeing as they’ll be back, a French center-back won the vote on that front. Read More: FIFA 21 FUT Birthday countdown – All signs point towards either William Saliba from Arsenal or Wesley Fofana of Leicester City. The pair are tipped for big things, and Fofana has performed mightily in his Premier League appearances so far. As mentioned, we should get objectives too, so once that’s all announced, we’ll be sure to update this post. In the meantime, be sure to check @UltimateTeamUK and @FUTWatch on Twitter for any leaks or confirmed players ahead of the Future Stars Team 2 release.

FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 1: Bergwijn, Dest, James & more EA SPORTSWe’ve seen the best players of today in Team of the Year, and now — as always — EA SPORTS is taking FIFA 21 players forward with a look into the possible stars of tomorrow: the “Future Stars” promo is just around the corner in Ultimate Team. Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski. These are some of the many superstars who rule the modern football world, but who is destined to take their place? Each year, EA SPORTS tips a new bunch of bright young stars, eager-eyed and already proving themselves out on the pitch, that could ascend to world-class status. Some have in the past too: FIFA 21 cover stars Kylian Mbappé, Erling Håland, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all shot to stardom, to name just a few. That ‘look forward’ is the popular FUT promo “Future Stars.” With TOTY in full swing, EA has now confirmed the start date and time of the “Future Stars” promo. Without further ado, here’s what we know about Future Stars 2021 so far including who’s making the cut. When does Future Stars 2021 begin? After widespread speculation on the event’s release date, EA has finally revealed the start date and time for FIFA 21’s “Future Stars”. The event will arrive on February 5 at 6 PM GMT, so make sure you’re ready and prepared for the promo to begin. Future Stars: who’s on the 2021 promo team? EA reveals Future Stars 2021 Team 1 To kick off the new promo on February 5 EA revealed the first team of Future Stars players, most of which we did not predict (you can’t get them all right all the time, can you?). Our prediction of Dejan Kulusevski did make the cut though, along with Eduardo Camavinga. The full list of FIFA Future Stars players coming with Team 1 can be found below: Who is eligible? EA SPORTS picks the team from the “hottest breakthrough prospects” currently playing in world football. Players must be 23 years old, or younger, and have shown “high potential” but not yet established themselves as global superstars. The FIFA 21 publishers usually sway towards popular clubs. Barcelona, Madrid, Liverpool, Dortmund, and Chelsea have enjoyed the lion’s share in recent years. How does EA SPORTS pick ratings? Each year’s Future Stars upgrades are determined by the chosen player’s Career Mode potential rating. EA SPORTS usually plays around with this slightly, but they are usually quite close to that magical “top rank” rating in the single-player mode. Read More: FIFA 21 TOTW 17 revealed – For example, Bukayo Saka would be ‘87’ rated if selected. Our top ‘Future Stars’ predictions With all that being said, here’s some of our top picks (and potential ratings). We’ve included a fair few, in case EA SPORTS splits the promo again: Ansu Fati (Barcelona) — 92 – Ruben Dias (Manchester City) — 87 – Takefusa Kubo (Getafe) — 88 – Jérémy Doku (Anderlecht) — 86 – González López (Barcelona) — 90 – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — 87 – Antony (Ajax) — 88 – Illan Meslier (Leeds) — 85 – Curtis Jones (Liverpool) — 87 – Eduardo Camavinga (Rennes) — 89 – Sandro Tonali (Milan) — 89 – Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) — 89 – Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus) — 86 – Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) — 85 – Dominik Szoboszlai (Salzburg) — 90 – Jude Bellingham (Dortmund) — 88 – Reece James (Chelsea) — 87 – So there you have it — everything we know about FIFA 21’s “flashforward” Future Stars promo so far. This is one of the funnest events on the FUT calendar, so make sure you’re all ready with plenty of packs, coins, and SBC fodder. We’ll update this article when the promo begins. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 1 predictions: Saka, James, Fati EAEA SPORTS have confirmed FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 1 is coming soon in Ultimate Team, so we’ve made some predictions for those who could get upgraded FUT cards. It’s that time of year again for FIFA players, where all eyes turn to EA for their selections of Future Stars. For those who aren’t aware, this promo celebrates some of the upcoming talents around the world in football, handing them greatly boosted stats in the form of upgraded variants. This year, a few names have surely been guaranteed by their performances. In the Premier League, we have seen the rise of Bukayo Saka at Arsenal, scoring five goals and racking up two assists since coming into the first team (as of February, 2021). Not to mention Mason Greenwood at Manchester United, and a number of other rising stars. Well, that’s what this promo is all about – so let’s dive into the predictions for Team 1. FIFA 21 Future Stars Team 1 predictions Last year, there was 14 players in Team 1, followed up by another 14 in Team 2. That’s expected to stay the same, if not differ very slightly, in FIFA 21. Based on their performances throughout the 2020/2021 season so far, here’s a few names we wouldn’t be shocked to see in the promo’s first lineup. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) — 92 – Takefusa Kubo (Getafe) — 88 – Jérémy Doku (Anderlecht) — 86 – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — 87 – Antony (Ajax) — 88 – Curtis Jones (Liverpool) — 87 – Eduardo Camavinga (Rennes) — 89 – Francisco Trincão (Barcelona) — 88 – Declan Rice (West Ham) — 87 – Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus) — 86 – Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) — 85 – Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig) — 90 – Jude Bellingham (Dortmund) — 88 – Reece James (Chelsea) — 87 – Last year’s promo saw the likes of Erling Haaland, Lautaro Martinez, and Federico Valverde rewarded for their efforts. Haaland, especially, has went on to justify his selection that time, and we’ll likely see a similar meteoric rise for one of the Future Stars this year as well. After all, there’s plenty of promising players in Europe’s top leagues.

FIFA 21 FUT Player Days: Start time, SBC, predictions Graphics: EA SPORTSFUT Player Days is returning as a promo in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Here’s what we’re going to see as things begin to go live. FIFA 21, like FIFA 20 before it, has used a number of classic promos. We’ve had Future Stars, Team of the Year, and Ones to Watch, but EA have changed things up as well. We’ve had new promos like What If, Freeze, and Rulebreakers in the place of FUTMas and Halloween. As we’ve turned a new leaf and moved into the new year, many fans have been asking for Winter Refresh and January Ones to Watch. They haven’t happened, but it was finally confirmed that FUT Player Days would be returning for a second round after FUT Birthday, and it seems thing have started right on schedule. FIFA 21 FUT Player Days release date & time FUT Player Days is all about the fans baby – just as the name suggests. New packs have been released, there’s an abundance of new content, along with plenty of free packs – as well as discounts. The first Player Days event has already come and gone, starting on March 8, and on April 9, EA Sports announced it was officially back Additionally, for the second run of the event we’re getting a very, very nice-looking “FUT Encore” squad available for a limited time, along with themed objectives, pack offers, and more. FUT 21 Player Days players As we’ve mentioned, the best TOTW cards return in the player days promos, and things are once again shaping up to be a pretty nice set of re-releases. The list includes a 95-rated Messi, a 92-overall Hazard, and a 92-rated Kimmich. These make up a very nice set of cards, even if they’re the only 10 or so that are released. #FUT Player Days return 🗣 -“”FUT Encore”” squad, available for a limited time -Themed Objectives -Special pack offers & moreJump on #FIFA21 to take part 👊 pic.twitter.com/Y0DynGbNXd — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) April 9, 2021 FUT 21 Player Days pack offers & rewards On top of the bonuses and pack offers, we could also see the arrival of new ICON swaps. Again, they were a part of last year’s promo, and it makes sense to bring them back this year – fans love them, after all. In terms of the pack offers, last year had Buy One Get One Free on packs in a lightning round. It makes sense to do something similar again, but, it’s all on EA and what they choose to do. FUT 21 Player Days SBCs & objectives Like every promo, the Player Days should have plenty of new Objectives and SBCs to complete. These SBCs could be ICON swaps, as we’ve noted, or they could be focused on current cards. We won’t know until they’re out. However, once they are released, you’ll be able to find solutions on our FIFA page. As more information comes out about the next promo, we’ll drop updates over on our Twitter accounts – UltimateTeamUK and FUTWatch.

FIFA 21 FUTTIES Batch 1 revealed: De Bruyne, Benzema, Sterling EA SPORTSThe first squad for the classic Ultimate Team promo, FUTTIES, has finally been confirmed for FIFA 21, and here’s what’s included and what you can expect going forward. For the past few years in Ultimate Team, the FUTTIES promo has signaled the end of new promos from EA SPORTS as they ramp up work on the next installment of FIFA. That changed last year, though, with promos like Team of the Season needing to be pushed back and the release of the brand-new Pre-Season promo which allowed players to earn rewards for FIFA 21 in FIFA 20. Now, FUTTIES are back in their usual spot at the end of the FIFA 21 promo calendar, and it seems EA does want to send this year off with a bit of a bang, bringing back some of the best cards of the last few months. FUTTIES ‘Best Of’ Batch 1 EA Sports rolled out the first squad of FUTTIES cards along with the start of the event on Friday, July 16, and as we thought they do indeed contain some of the best cards of note from the last few months of Ultimate Team. The first Batch is as follows: Kevin De Bruyne — 96 – Karim Benzema — 95 – Mohamed Salah — 94 – Sadio Mane — 92 – Raheem Sterling — 92 – N’Golo Kante — 91 – Giovanni Reyna — 91 – Kylian Mbappe — 91 – Harry Kane — 91 – Ciro Immobile — 91 – Luis Suarez — 90 – How to vote in FIFA 21 FUTTIES promo Outside of the returning cards, FUTTIES brings community involvement too in the form of votes. In the past, players have been given three options to choose from in different categories, and whichever card is picked the most gets a boost. These boosted cards have then gone on to be available in SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) and available to all players. They’ve been a staple of the promo, so there shouldn’t be any drastic changes this time around either and the usual steps should apply. Load up FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Wait for the FUTTIES news pop up to load – Choose a card to give your vote to – Wait and see if your chosen card wins – FIFA 21 FUTTIES leaks In terms of leaks for the FUTTIES promo, there hasn’t been anything crazy just yet, but one leak has claimed that Rangers full-back James Tavernier will be an objectives card in the promo. Read More: All FIFA 22 FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team – Players have come up with their own theories about ‘Best Of’ cards going into packs and potential lightning rounds as a result, but there’s nothing been confirmed or leaked on that front yet. Tavernier Futties will come as obj. 🥰👀🔥 (Card is a prediction but he is coming)#leak #fut #fifa #fut21 #fifa21 #news pic.twitter.com/Fq6Q1hVEdw — Arcade-Fut (@FutArcade) July 15, 2021 While some FIFA fans have suggested that FUTTIES is the final big promo of the year, there’s no guarantee of that. As previously mentioned, EA dropped a Pre-Season promo last year, so we could see that return. As ever, once things change, we’ll update this article and get some updates out across our dedicated FIFA social accounts – UltimateTeamUK and FUTWatch.

FIFA 21 FUT Draft rewards for Online & Single Player EA SPORTSFUT Draft has some of the biggest rewards up for grabs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, including packs, coins, and free tokens to enter. With online and offline rewards differing, this list should help you see how many wins you need to break into the better prizes. Contents The draft mode can be played by Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC players in FIFA 21 – if they pay the entrance fee to take part. This cost is no different depending on if you select single player or multiplayer, as they’re both 15,000 coins or 300 FIFA Points. The rewards in the online version makes it more competitive, though. When building a FUT Draft team, as regular players will know, you are given the option of high rated cards in almost every position. First of all, you will pick a formation, a captain, then go spot by spot in the squad until you have a team ready to compete. The best strategy, in terms of chemistry, is to pick a league or nationality to ensure you have as many strong links as possible before those picks run out. Below, you can see a boat load of known rewards for each placement in FIFA 21 FUT Draft – courtesy of EA SPORTS. This last is up to date as of 2021, meaning just a quick glance at either the Online or Single Player section should reveal what’s up for grabs in the tournament you have decided to enter. When do you get FUT Draft rewards FIFA 21? Unlike Squad Battles, FUT Champs, and Division Rivals, there is no set time in the week when FUT Draft rewards are released. In fact, as soon as you’re knocked out of the tournament or win it, the rewards will appear immediately in your Ultimate Team Store page to redeem. Read More: FIFA 21 Stadiums quiz – Below, you can see all of the different rewards combinations – last updated in January, 2021. FIFA 21 FUT Draft Online rewards 0 Wins Ultimate Loan Player Pack 2× Gold Pack Silver Pack 2× Gold Pack Silver Players Pack 2× Gold Pack 3× Gold Pack Draft Token Pack 2× Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Silver Pack 1 Win Premium Silver Pack 2× Gold Pack Silver Pack Gold Pack 2× Gold Pack Jumbo Gold Pack Gold Pack Draft Token Pack Gold Pack 2× Premium Gold Pack Premium Silver Pack 2× Jumbo Premium Gold Pack 2× Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack 2 Wins Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack 2× Gold Pack 2× Premium Gold Pack Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Pack Rare Players Pack 3 Wins 3× Premium Gold Pack 2× Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack 2× Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Rare Gold Pack Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Rare Gold Pack Rare Players Pack Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack 20,000 Coins Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Players Pack 20,000 Coins Gold Players Pack 2× Premium Gold Players Pack 4 Wins Gold Pack Rare Players Pack 2× Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Pack 2× Rare Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Rare Players Pack Premium Gold Pack Rare Gold Pack 25,000 Coins Premium Gold Players Pack Mega Pack 2× Gold Pack 2× Premium Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Rare Gold Pack 30,000 Coins Gold Pack 2× Mega Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Rare Gold Pack Mega Pack 2× Premium Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Pack 2× Mega Pack Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack 25,000 Coins Premium Gold Players Pack Rare Gold Pack Mega Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Mega Pack Rare Players Pack Premium Gold Pack 2× Rare Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Rare Players Pack 45,000 Coins Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Rare Players Pack Mega Pack Jumbo Rare Players Pack FIFA 21 FUT Draft Single Player rewards 0 Wins Gold Pack Draft Token Pack 1 Win Silver Pack 2× Gold Pack 2 Wins Jumbo Premium Gold Pack 3× Gold Pack 2× Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Silver Pack 3 Wins Premium Silver Pack 2× Gold Pack 2× Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Draft Token Pack 3× Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack 4 Wins Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold 26 Pack Rare Gold Pack Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack 2× Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Draft Token Pack 2× Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Jumbo Premium Gold 26 Pack Draft Token Pack Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Mega Pack Premium Gold Pack 2× Jumbo Premium Gold 26 Pack Gold Players Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold 26 Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Premium Gold Players Pack Jumbo Premium Gold Pack Mega Pack Rare Players Pack So, there you have it! Those are the packs, coins, and tokens that are available at each stage of FIFA 21 FUT Draft rewards placements. Clearly, winning the thing is the best option to secure top rewards, though even two or three wins can be enough to break into some big prizes. Good luck!

EA respond to FIFA 21 FUT Champs rewards issues as TOTW picks disappear EA SPORTSFIFA 21 players are experiencing issues with this week’s FIFA 21 FUT Champs Weekend League. By the looks of it, players are not receiving the correct awards after finishing the event. FIFA 21 has been released for nearly three months at this point and players have had the time to build up their Ultimate Team squads. For a lot of players, the FUT Champs Weekend is a fun way to earn some great rewards and improve their starting XI. However, this weekend, a number of players have been complaining that they’ve received the wrong awards from the event. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened in FIFA, with a similar situation occurring back in November of last year. FUT Champs rewards bug discovered in FIFA 21 A number of FIFA 21 players have reported issues receiving the correct awards on FIFA 21’s FUT Champs this weekend. Instead of receiving TOTY cards, players were receiving the standard version of players. Read More: January POTM Premier League predictions – Of course, this left a lot of FIFA 21 fans feeling cheated out of the proper rewards that they should have earned. FUT Champs is already an event that takes a lot of effort to finish and complete. Now, without getting the correct rewards, players have been left upset and frustrated. EA respond Luckily, EA are aware of the situation and have expressed on their EA Help Twitter account that they’re investigating the issue: “We’re looking into reports from players about issues with the latest FUT Champions rewards… we’ll update you with more information as soon as we have it.” Hey FIFA 21 fans. We’re looking into reports from players about issues with the latest FUT Champions rewards. Thank you for letting us know, and we’ll update you with more information as soon as we have it. — EA Help (@EAHelp) January 28, 2021 EA confirms the issue has been resolved EA has confirmed via their EA Help Twitter that the issues with FUT Champs rewards have been resolved. Anyone who opens their rewards after 9:18 AM GMT will not receive the incorrect rewards: “The issue with FUT Champions rewards is now resolved.” For players who have been issued the wrong awards, EA has confirmed that they will receive the correct ones shortly: “The game team will issue correct awards for affected players who opened their packs before 9:18 AM GMT.” The issue with FUT Champions rewards is now resolved; Everyone who opens their rewards after 9:18 AM GMT will not have the same issue. The game team will issue correct rewards for affected players who opened their packs before 9:18AM GMT. Thanks for your patience. — EA Help (@EAHelp) January 28, 2021 Despite the problems with FUT Champs, it was great to see EA get the problem sorted as quickly as possible. Hopefully, it doesn’t take EA too long to issue players their correct awards.

FIFA 21 FUT Champs bug makes TOTW 7 red pick rewards useless Players have been experiencing issues with FIFA 21 FUT Champs Weekend League rewards, as Red Player Picks from Team of the Week 7 (TOTW 7) were made basically useless by a strange bug. The game has been released for just over a month now and players enjoying building up their squad in FUT. One of the many reasons FIFA players love FUT is the freedom of choosing different players and making a unique team, bolstered by rewards each weekend. However, as with any new release, FIFA 21 has been experiencing some issues since its launch in October. One of which involved players being unable to use Red Picks from the latest TOTW squad, meaning the likes of Lionel Messi, Bruno Fernandes, and others who received boosted stats are impossible to play with. FIFA 21 FUT Champs rewards bug discovered The issue with FIFA 21 FUT Champs Red Picks surfaced on November 12, where developers confirmed they were looking into the situation shortly after rolling out their rewards. The initial response from the FIFA community was one of frustration and anger, as you might expect. Despite this, EA acknowledged the bug and is currently working to fix the issue. Their first tweet on the FIFA Direct Communication Twitter told fans to stay tuned for updates, and there has since been a second post. Hey #FIFA21 players, we’ve seen reports that players can’t use Red Picks from our TOTW in squads. We’re investigating right now. In the meantime, you can play as usual if you use a squad without Red Picks (make sure you also have none on your bench). Stay tuned for updates. — FIFA Direct Communication (@EAFIFADirect) November 12, 2020 Update: Issue resolved A recent tweet has revealed that the issue with Red Picks from TOTW has been solved. The only pick that can still not be used is 85 rated GK Castreels, which is still under investigation. Update: Red Picks from TOTW should now be able to be added to your squad and bench, apart from 85 Rated GK Casteels Item, which is still under investigation. — FIFA Direct Communication (@EAFIFADirect) November 12, 2020 It’s good news that the majority of Red Picks are fixed, but FIFA players looking to use Castreels will have to wait a little longer. We’ll update this article with the latest news on the topic.

FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 cards revealed with SBC & Objectives EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are set to reveal a selection of FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 promo cards for Ultimate Team. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including player names, SBC and Objectives. Contents FUT Birthday Team 2 Start time – FUT Birthday Team 2 card design – FUT Birthday Objectives – SBC & Objectives: What to expect – More leaks – Team 1 was unveiled on March 26 featuring Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara, Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy, and more. Since that time, a number of in-game Objectives have been released including a 90-rated unlockable Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and an SBC for a 90-rated Lucas Podolski. After that, a Mesut Ozil SBC and Rodrigo Palacio SBC were also released. Following the jam-packed weekend of content, all eyes turn to the developers for the next batch. We were expecting pretty much more of the same, but there are some notable differences from last year’s content that are worth noting. So, let’s run through everything we know so far. FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 start time On April 2, EA SPORTS rolls out the carpet for FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2. This will include another selection of high-rated FUT cards, and there will be 11 in total. Team 2 is set to release at 6pm (GMT). That means 10am (PT), 12pm (CT), 1pm (EST), and 3am (AES). FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 card design This year they feature a pink and purple theme – perfect colors to celebrate the game mode’s birthday. High res official version of the FUT birthday card pic.twitter.com/TNcpd6dvVA — FUT Watch (@FutWatch) March 26, 2021 FUT Birthday Team 2 cards revealed Those 5-star/5-stars, tho 🤩#FUTBirthday🎂 Team 2 is available now, in #FIFA21: https://t.co/3h5T7iNq04 pic.twitter.com/XDMqhyusB1 — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) April 2, 2021 On Aril 2, 2021 EA revealed the full team — which can be found below: Raheem Sterling (92) — FUT Birthday – Luca Modric (91) — FUT Birthday – Paulinho (90) — Guangzhou Evergrande – Houssem Aouar (89) — Lyon – Adama Traore (88) — Wolves – Emre Can (88) — Borussia Dortmund – Youcef Atal (87) — OCG Nice – Federico Bernardeschi (87) — Juventus – Ryan Kent (86) — Rangers – Fikayo Tomori (86) — AC Milan – Christian Günter (85) — SC Freiburg – FUT Birthday Objectives Objectives rolled out on March 26 for both FUT Birthday – as noted with the Huntelaar card – but also for Season 5 of Ultimate Team as well. According to the same leak, Hamza Choudhury will be the player included in Objectives. Hamza Choudhury Objectives (87) – Leicester FUT Birthday SBC schedule: Payet, Renato Sanches, Bailly Streamer Langpard has leaked a few more SBCs that we can expect to see as part of the in-game event. FUT 12: Arturo Vidal – NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 13: Eliaquim Mangala — NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 14: Marco Reus – NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 15: Gervinho – NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 16: Payet — NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 17: Renato Sanches — NOW CONFIRMED – FUT 18: Eric Bailly — NOW CONFIRMED – Payet, Renato Sanches, and Eric Bailly were leaked next, and based on the accuracy of the earlier leaks, we’d keep an eye out for these players as well. 16 – Payet✅ 17 – Renato Sanches✅ 18 – Eric Bailly✅All confirmed by @FUTInvestLeaks 🙏🏻 — Langpard (@KingLangpard) March 30, 2021 Some of these leaked SBCs have since been added to the game. Lightning rounds Lightning rounds are big discounts on the biggest packs in Ultimate Team. While it’s unclear as to whether or not FUT Birthday will include this offer, it’s certainly not out of the question. Special packs At the time of writing, there has been no indication that EA SPORTS will be adding special FUT Birthday packs to the store. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to pack the players included in the promo through other means. Completing SBCs and opening as many packs without spending real cash is always a good tip. Or, alternatively, you may opt to invest in some FIFA Points. If any more information is to be unveiled as the promo starts up, we will update this article as and when.

FIFA 21 FUT Champs Rewards: Weekend League Ranks & Schedule EA SPORTSFIFA Ultimate Team Weekend League is the game’s most competitive and lucrative competition. There are 18 different ranks can be reached, with coins, player picks, and FUT packs available in the prizes. Here, we have a complete list of FIFA 21 FUT Champs rewards. Contents When do you get FUT Champs rewards in FIFA 21? – FUT Champs Player Picks – FUT Champs Rewards FIFA 21: Weekend League Ranks & Prizes – Qualification for the weekly tournament is simple enough. You need to rack up 2,000 FUT Champs points by winning games of Division Rivals, which is also another regular tournament in FIFA 21, just like last year. Another way of securing Weekend League placement is to reach Gold 3 (win 14-16 games) to be entered again the following week. Included in these rewards are Team of the Week cards, which can be picked up by placing in various ranks. Later in the year’s life cycle, Team of the Season cards will take their place as well, so it’s definitely worth hitting this competition hard in Ultimate Team – even if it’s not easy. Now that we’re past the midway point of FIFA 21’s life cycle, Weekend League results will play a huge part in players keeping up with the meta – as players chase Festival of FUTball cards. So, let’s run through the tournament schedule, player pick details, and reward ranks – as of June, 2021. When do FUT Champs rewards release in FIFA 21? FUT Champs rewards will be released every Thursday at 9 am BST (UK time). Weekend League will take place during the course of each weekend, starting on Fridays and ending on Sundays. FUT Champs Player Picks The player picks for FUT Champs changed up towards the end of FIFA 20, although they’re expected to rotate back to TOTW rewards for FIFA 21. When you get these picks, it means you can choose one of a selection of players to keep in your squad as an untradeable item. FUT Champs Rewards FIFA 21: Weekend League Ranks & Prizes Bronze 3 (1 Win) 1,000 coins – 2× Gold Pack – 250 FUT Champions Points – Bronze 2 (2-3 Wins) 3,000 coins – 2× Premium Gold Pack – 500 FUT Champions Points – Bronze 1 (4-5 Wins) 7,500 coins – 1× Premium Gold Players Pack – 500 FUT Champions Points – Silver 3 (6-7 Wins) 10,000 coins – 2× Jumbo Premium Gold Pack – 1× Premium Gold Players Pack – 1,000 FUT Champions Points – 1× Player Pick (Max 88) (1 of 2 Players) – Silver 2 (8-10 Wins) 15,000 coins – 1× Rare Gold Pack – 1× Mega Pack – 1,000 FUT Champions Points – 1× Player Pick (Max 88 OVR) (1 of 2 Players) – Silver 1 (11-13 Wins) 20,000 coins – 1× Mega Pack – 1× 81+ Two Rare Gold Players Pack – 1,500 FUT Champions Points – 1× Player Pick (1 of 3 Players) (TOTW guaranteed) – Gold 3 (14-16 Wins) 30,000 coins – 2× Mega Pack – 1× Rare Players Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 2× Player Pick (1 of 3 Players) – Gold 2 (17-19 Wins) 45,000 coins – 1× Rare Gold Pack – 2× Rare Mega Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 2× Player Pick (1 of 4 Players) (TOTW guaranteed) – Gold 1 (20-22 Wins) 50,000 coins – 2× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 2× Player Pick (1 of 4 Players) (TOTW guaranteed) – Elite 3 (23-24 Wins) 70,000 coins – 1× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Premium TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 3× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Elite 2 (25-26 Wins) 100,000 coins – 1× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Premium TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 3× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Elite 1 (27-28 Wins) 125,000 coins – 2× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 2× Premium TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 3× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 100-76 125,000 coins – 2× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 4× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 75-51 125,000 coins – 3× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 4× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 50-26 150,000 coins – 3× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 5× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 25-11 150,000 coins – 4× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 5× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 10-2 200,000 coins – 4× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 5× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – Top 1 250,000 coins – 4× Jumbo Rare Players Pack – 1× Ultimate TOTW Pack – 2,000 FUT Champions Points – 5× Player Pick (1 of 5 Players) – If these rewards are to change during the course of the year, we will update this article accordingly. For more FIFA 21 news, follow @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 predictions: Messi, Coman, Werner tipped EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are not far away from releasing FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 in Ultimate Team. After taking inspiration from previous games for their SBC content during the promo, even more throwbacks should be on the menu. Following the rollout of Team 1, which included a number of meta players like Ferland Mendy and Jamie Vardy, there’s no doubt that the same theme will carry over for Team 2. Already, we have seen additional Squad Building Challenges released for Mesut Ozil, Lucas Podolski, Eliaqium Mangala, Rodrigo Palacio and Arturo Vidal – so the second batch of promo cards will likely be pace-filled, with a few nostalgia upgrades to unlock alongside it. With FUT Birthday Team 2 landing on April 2, let’s run through some predictions from a YouTuber and some of our own too. We’ll leave you to decide which one is more accurate. FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Team 2 predictions EA SPORTS have, so far at least, been celebrating the birthday of FIFA’s most popular game mode in style. We’ve had a number of really strong SBCs and Objectives players to unlock, which will be a relief for the community who had initially thought the promo had been forgotten about this year – releasing late. However, now that we know Skill Move and Weak Foot upgrades are included once again, we can start making some solid predictions. YouTuber KieranSFF has picked his in the video above, and our own picks can be found in the list below. Our own FUT Birthday Team 2 predictions RB: Alessandro Florenzi 84→87 (PSG) – CAM: Adel Taarabt 77→84 (Benfica) – CM: Denis Zakaria 82→87 (Borussia Mönchengladbach) – GK: Péter Gulácsi 86→89 (RB Leipzig) – RW: Lionel Messi 94→96 (Barcelona) – RB: Ricardo Pereira 85→87 (Leicester City) – CM: Federico Valverde 85→88 (Real Madrid) – ST: Timo Werner 86→89 (Chelsea) – LW: Kingsley Coman 84→87 (Bayern Munich) – CB: Matthijs de Ligt 85→88 (Juventus) – CB: David Luiz 80→86 (Arsenal) – ST: Erling Haaland 89→93 (Borussia Dortmund) – ST: Memphis Depay 88→92 (Lyon) – That rounds off our list of FUT Birthday Team 2 predictions – but who do you think will be included? Let us know on Twitter, by tweeting us @UltimateTeamUK or @FutWatch. For more information about Team 2, check out our guide, which includes leaked SBCs and the start time.

FIFA 21 Freeze promo teaser potentially leaks: Is FUTMAS canceled? EA SportsA mysterious Freeze promo teaser has FIFA 21 players concerned that the fan-favorite Christmas event FUTMAS has been canceled for 2021. Since FIFA 21 ‘s release on October 6, the game has hosted a range of exciting promos including Halloween, Black Friday, and Rulebreakers. These FUT events give players a chance to get their hands on new and unique content with exclusive SBC’s. However, no promo is quite as popular as EA’s yearly FUTMAS event that runs over the entire Christmas period. Well, a Freeze promo teaser circulating online has FIFA fans worried that FUTMAS may be replaced this time around. FIFA 21: Has FUTMAS been canceled? FIFA’s annual FUTMAS event is loved by fans of the game and the possibility that it may not return this year won’t be a popular prospect. Those who believe the new teaser is actually real may think such an eventuality is plausible, as FIFA mobile’s Christmas event is called the Freeze promo and has been since its release. This transition to a new name could be EA attempting to rebrand the promo and potentially add new features – or, it’s totally fake. I really hope this is fake but this is what FIFA mobile have been getting as their Christmas promo for years Please don’t take away futmas 🙏@EASPORTSFIFA pic.twitter.com/OXglI8GdnZ — EAFC 24 News (@FUT24News) December 9, 2020 Some fans have suggested that EA may have simply changed the name but the features of FUTMAS will remain the same: “I think it’s the same thing but with a different name because some people don’t celebrate Christmas.” Read More: FIFA 21 unsaveable shot exploit discovered – Other FIFA players have proposed that FUTMAS may still be on its way and that the Freeze promo could just be a build-up event. FUTRORY on Twitter pointed out that FUTMAS could potentially start on December 18, leaving enough room for a quick Freeze. If the ‘FREEZE’ promo is true. I don’t feel like it will replace FUTMAS. FUTMAS could easily start a week on Friday but could be wrong! #FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/8oX1C1NPEl — FUT Rory (@FUT_Rory) December 9, 2020 It’s worth taking this Freeze promo with a pinch of salt as we’ve had no confirmation from EA that FUTMAS will not be returning. However, it’s not too much of a stretch to believe that with the release of FIFA 21 onto next-gen that EA may be trying something new. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed that an update comes soon on what to expect from the Christmas promo. Until then, really, there’s no reason to suspect anything other than a FUTMAS return.

FIFA 21 FUT Birthday predictions | Ultimate Team promo cards EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are on the brink of releasing their FIFA 21 FUT Birthday promo in Ultimate Team, with many fans suspecting both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are being lined up for inclusion. While we wait for official news, let’s run through some predictions and what to expect. This upcoming FUT Birthday squad is scheduled to be revealed at 6PM (UK time) on Friday, March 26, 2021. After this announcement, these FUT cards will become available in packs immediately. Those new additions will join Team of the Week 26 cards in FUT packs. Our own FUT Birthday predictions feature a number of popular Ultimate Team items, these include Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo, PSG’s Alessandro Florenzi and more. You can also check out a list from YouTuber TVM as well, and we’ll leave you to decide which FUT Birthday predictions will turn out to be the most accurate. FIFA 21 FUT Birthday predictions Our predictions Our own predictions can be found below, and there is some overlap. Last year, there were 15 players included in the set – and we’re expecting a similar number this time. Some cards also received boosted weak foot and skill moves. RB: Alessandro Florenzi 84→87 (PSG) – CAM: Adel Taarabt 77→84 (Benfica) – CM: Renato Sanches 82→86 (LOSC Lille) – GK: Péter Gulácsi 86→89 (RB Leipzig) – CB: Mats Hummels 87→90 (Borussia Dortmund) – ST: Cristiano Ronaldo 95→96 (Juventus) – ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin 84→87 (Everton) – ST: Ryan Kent 79→85 (Rangers) – CB: Eder Militao 80→85 (Real Madrid) – LW: Yannick Carrasco 86→88 (Atletico Madrid) – ST: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 85→89 (AC Milan) – CB: David Luiz 80→86 (Arsenal) – ST: Erling Haaland 89→93 (Borussia Dortmund) – ST: Memphis Depay 88→92 (Lyon) – LB: Ferland Mendy 83→87 (Real Madrid) – FIFA 21 FUT Birthday card design The official card design for this year’s FUT Birthday has been revealed as well, as part of the promo’s teasers and loading screens. Based on the final screen, it looks like our predictions may be a little bit off – as the only two Brazil players we picked were defenders. Imagine a 95 pace Militao running around in FUT Champs… Aside from those three, the field is wide open in terms of options for EA SPORTS this year, and the picks are usually pretty difficult to guess ahead of time. Who do you think will make the cut this year? Which predictions do you prefer – ours or the YouTuber’s? Let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK and @FUTWatch. For more FUT Birthday details, here’s everything you need to know.

FIFA 21 Freeze: How to unlock Aouar SBC & Capa Objectives – cheapest solutions EA SportsFIFA 21’s Freeze promo has received a new set of Objectives for Ander Capa and a new SBC for Houssem Aouar – and we’ve got prices, solutions, requirements, plus everything else you need to know to knock them out and grab their new cards for yourself. Aouar is currently one of the most highly sought-after transfers available from Olympique Lyonnais, with Real Madrid and Arsenal both recently eyeing the French midfielder, who gets turned into a striker for this Freeze Promo. Capa has been a stalwart defender for Athletic Bilbao since 2018 and moves from RB to CDM for this new card. We’ll start with his Objectives first, before moving into the stats and requirements for Aouar. Ander Capa Freeze Objective in-game stats Capa gets bumped up from an 81 to an 85 OVR for this card, and while there aren’t any crazy stat changes, every single one does get upgraded. Passing sees the biggest change, from 77 to 82. Shooting, even though it’s only at a 74, actually see’s a large increase as well, being bumped up from 65 on his regular Gold card. Overall it’s a decent upgrade and made even more appealing by the fact it’s an Objective reward. Ander Capa Freeze Objective requirements There are five different objectives in total to complete if you want to unlock Capa’s new CDM card, and the good news is that they’re possible to complete without spending a single coin. These Objectives will be available for another week until December 29. Read More: 5 new FIFA 21 Freeze cards leaked by EA – For these, all you’ll need is a solid squad containing at least 8 La Liga players to get each one done, the full list of objectives is down below, along with what you’ll get as a reward for each step: MIDFIELD MAGIC Score at least 2 goals in one match using Midfielders in the Live FUT Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 8 LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Reward: Gold Pack (Untradeable) + 300 XP – CAPA CREATES Assist 8 goals with Through Balls in the Live FUT Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 8 LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Reward: 75+ Rated Rare Player (Untradeable) + 300 XP – SCORING SUCCESS Score in 12 separate matches using LaLiga players in the Live FUT Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 8 LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Reward: Premium Gold Pack (Untradeable) + 300 XP – Assist in 3 separate matches using Spanish players in the Live FUT Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 8 LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Reward: Small Electrum Players Pack (Untradeable) + 300 XP – Win 6 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: Managerial Masterpiece, with at least 8 LaLiga players in your starting squad. – Reward: Electrum Players Pack (Untradeable) + 300 XP – Houssem Aouar Freeze SBC in-game stats Aouar gets upgraded from an 81 on his regular Gold card to an 86 for the Freeze promo. Shooting gets a massive boost from 75 to 88, and Pace also goes from 76 to 87. Passing goes from 80 to 85, and even Dribbling gets a four-point upgrade from 84 to 88. The only stat that takes a dip is Defending, dropping down from 66 to 60, but considering he’s now a striker, this shouldn’t be that big of an issue. Houssem Aouar Freeze SBC requirements There’s only one SBC to complete to grab Aouar’s card for yourself, which will only run you around 125,000 to 150,000 FUT Coins to complete. The full list of requirements is listed below: Houssem Aouar Number of players from Ligue 1 Conforama: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 85 – Team Chemistry: Min 80 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Houssem Aouar Freeze SBC solutions Here are a couple of the cheapest and easiest to put together solutions for Aouar’s SBC. To make things even easier, none of them will require any loyalty or position change cards to complete. Houssem Aouar solution 1 Houssem Aouar solution 2 If you’re interested in picking up the Freeze striker version of Aouar, you’ll have until December 28 to get it done. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team updates, and if either Aouar or Capa end up making plays for you, be sure to send us a clip.

FIFA 21 Festival of FUTBall Team 2 Predictions | EURO 2020 & Copa America stars Graphics: EA SPORTSEA SPORTS are celebrating the EURO 2020 and Copa America tournaments with their new Festival of FUTBall promo. Here, we make some predictions for the second round of cards. For the most part, domestic football across the globe has wrapped up, players are on breaks, and teams are eyeing up transfers for next season. Of course, there are some summer tournaments underway as well. Both the delayed European Championships – EURO 2020 – and the Copa America have gotten started, and EA are celebrating the tournaments with a new promo. Festival of FUTBall works similarly to the well-liked Road to the Final promo, where players get upgrades depending on how far their team goes. Team two will be dropping soon, so we’ve got some predictions. Some of the favorites from both tournaments – EURO 2020 and the Copa America – were represented in the Festival of FUTBall Team 1, so we expect that to continue with Team 2. But we’ve got some underdogs who could make it too. Given that there were more EURO 2020 players in Team 1, we’ve given a bit more love to the Copa America side of things with our Team 2 predictions, including Alexis Sanchez of Chile, Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina, Maxi Gomez of Uruguay, and Josef Martinez of Venezuela. We’ve still picked some EURO 2020 stars, of course. Gareth Bale is key to Wales’ success, so he’s in. Thomas Delaney has been stellar this season, so he gets a nod. As does Scotland’s John McGinn, who is key to everything they do. GK: Wojciech Szczęsny – Poland – RB: Vladimír Coufal – Czech Republic – CB: Omar Alderete – Paraguay – CB: Duje Caleta-Car – Croatia – CB: Victor Lindelof – Sweden – CM: Rodrigo De Paul – Argentina – CM: John McGinn – Scotland – CM: Thomas Delaney – Denmark – LM: Rafa – Portugal – RM: Andre Carillo – Peru – RW: Gareth Bale – Wales – ST: Maxi Gomez – Uruguay – ST: Alexis – Chile – ST: Josef Martinez – Venezuela – It’s a summer celebration! ☀⚽😎 Festival of FUTball is here, and with it, the first Path to Glory side 📈🙌 Learn more about their potential upgrades and more 👉 https://t.co/VGwVDsY7az #FUT #FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/0jwyyjTo6j — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) June 11, 2021 Festival of FUTBall Team 2 release time Just like with the first set of players, there should also be so new SBCs as well, and an objectives player that you can get your hands on. We expect that FIFA 21 players will be able to pack the Festival of FUTBall Team 2 players on June 18, 2021.

FIFA 21 five-star skill players revealed – full list EA SPORTSEA Sports have rolled out the list of players who will feature 5-star skill ratings in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, so let’s get into it and take a look at who the most skillful players in the new game will be. Most of the time when looking at a player in FIFA, the first thing people check is their overall stats, but if you really want to build an unstoppable squad, you’ll want players with a high skill rating as well. Individual skills in FIFA 20 are broken down into tiers, rated from one to five stars, with players graded on their technical abilities and given a rating suitable for their quality. While most players will be able to do the basic-level skill moves – ones that require one to three stars, only the best of the best in that department can execute the more advanced techniques. When it comes to top-tier skill moves, there’s actually only a handful of cards that have the necessary five stars and strong enough stats to be usable in the best squads; usually either a stacked card will not have five-star skills or a five-star skiller won’t have the best stats. Read More: All changes to skill moves coming in FIFA 21 – That’s why the top-rated skill players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe, Pogba, and others are definitely set to be a precious commodity in FIFA 21 for those of us who have mastered the ins and outs of the game, so let’s take a look at who are the most skilled players in FIFA 21 this year. All FIFA 21 Ultimate Team 5-Star Skillers Cristiano Ronaldo – ST (92) – Neymar Jr. – LW (91) – Kylian Mbappé – ST (90) – Ángel Di María – RW (87) – Jadon Sancho – RM (87) – Roberto Firmino – CF (87) – Paul Pogba – CM (86) – Thiago – CM (85) – Riyad Mahrez – RW (85) – Memphis Depay – CF (85) – Hakim Ziyech – CAM (85) – Marcus Rashford – LM (85) – Douglas Costa – LM (84) – Zlatan Ibrahimović – ST (83) – Marcelo – LB (83) – Wilfried Zaha – LM (83) – Martin Ødegaard – CAM (83) – Coutinho – CAM (83) – Ousmane Dembélé – LW (83) – Quincy Promes – CAM (82) – Marlos – RM (81) – Eduardo Salvio – RM (81) – João Félix – CF (81) – Xherdan Shaqiri – RM (81) – Juan Cuadrado – RB (81) – Franck Ribéry – CF (81) – Nani – LW (80) – Vinícius Jr. – LW (80) – David Neres – LW (80) – Federico Bernardeschi – CAM (80) – Allan Saint-Maximin – LM (80) – Gelson Martins – RM (80) – Stephen El Shaarawy – LW (79) – Ignacio Piatti – LW (79) – Ricardo Centurión – RW (77) – Amine Harit – CAM (77) – Hernâni – RM (76) – Yannick Bolasie – LW (75) – Marcelino Moreno – CM (75) – Evander – CAM (74) – Matias Fernández – CM (73) – Luciano Acosta – CAM (73) – Jorge Carrascal – CAM (73) – Chanathip Songkrasin – CF (73) – Alexandru Maxim – CAM (72) – Farid Boulaya – CAM (72) – Aiden McGeady – LM (71) – Silas Wamangituka – ST (70) – Juan Diego Rojas – RW (69) – Gary Mackay-Steven – RM (69) – Ilsinho – RM (68) – Rayan Cherki – CAM (67) – FIFA 21 is set to release later this fall on October 6 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version will be available for free on next-gen consoles to players who have already purchased the game. As always, follow us @UltimateTeamUK for more FIFA-related breaking news, leaks, guides, predictions, and more.

FIFA 21 February Premier League POTM predictions EA SPORTSEA SPORTS is set to announce FIFA 21’s Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) card for February, and after keeping an eye on player performances throughout the month, we’ve got some ideas on who it could be. Manchester City, Chelsea, and Leicester City dominated in February. However, Manchester United performed reasonably well, too. Naturally, that means February’s Premier League Player of the Month is likely to come from one of them. But it’s not all about how the team performs. Standout performances from individual players make a difference, too. After all, it’s an individual reward. Still, banging in goals and getting assists often gives players an edge, and there’s been plenty of those in the past few weeks. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the top contenders. The list includes some familiar names who have continued to perform well. However, there might be one or two surprises, too. FIFA 21 POTM predictions: Premier League (February) Ilkay Gundogan was January’s Premier League Player of the Month, and Bruno Fernandes won it the month before. But their stellar form hasn’t slowed down at all. They’re bound to be on the short-list once again. Gundogan has four goals and one assist, while Bruno has four and three. Jesse Lingard, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Raheem Sterling are also in the mix with three goals each. However, James Maddison and Luke Shaw have been rock-solid, too. It’s a stacked list. But, although every one of these players deserves praise, only one of them can be February’s Premier League Player of the Month. Our Premier League POTM predictions Bruno Fernandes – Ilkay Gundogan – James Maddison – Jesse Lingard – Luke Shaw – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Raheem Sterling – We think our list of candidates is right on the money. However, it’s all speculation until an official announcement has been made. Once we know, we’ll be the first to inform you on @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 21 Festival of FUTBall: Team 1 cards, SBC solutions, card upgrades explained EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have unveiled their FIFA 21 Festival of FUTBall promo in Ultimate Team, which will run during EURO 2020, and here’s everything you need to know about it. The promo officially kicked off on June 11, 2021, with the release of Team 1. In that team was Champions League winner Kai Havertz, who scored the winning goal this year and is looking to take that momentum into his international form this Summer. On the other hand, Phil Foden of Manchester City – who lost that final of course – also features. Both of which are 95 and 94 OVR respectively, and based on the upgrade system of this FUT promo, they could be much better in a few weeks time. Let’s take a look at everything from Team 1 and look ahead to Team 2. FIFA 21 Festival of FUTBall Team 1 The entire Team 1 can be seen below: #FIFA21 Festival of FUTball Team 1 💫 Havertz 🇩🇪 Verratti 🇮🇹 Griezmann 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/BEWE8fIlnq— Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) June 11, 2021 Best Festival of FUTBall players in Team 1 Kai Havertz (95) – Antoine Griezmann (95) – Phil Foden (94) – Marcos Llorente (94) – Matthias De Ligt (94) – Marco Verratti (94) – How Festival of FUTBall cards upgrades work in FIFA 21 3 wins = +2 OVR – 4 wins = +1 OVR – 5 wins = +1 OVR – 6 wins = 5* / 5* weak foot and skill moves – SBC How to complete Festival of FUTball Diogo Jota (90) Liverpool Players from Liverpool: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 86 – Team Chemistry: Min 60 – Players in the Squad: 11 – National Duty Players from Portugal: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 87 – Team Chemistry: Min 55 – Players in the Squad: 11 – Objectives Festival of FUTball Christian Eriksen (91) Far Out Finishing – Score 5 goals outside the box on minimum professional difficulty. – 4 Star Setup – Assist in 3 separate Squad Battles matches on minimum world-class difficulty with a player of min. 4* skill moves. – Successful Seven – Score using Serie A players in 7 Squad Battles games on minimum world-class difficulty. – Crucial CAM – Assist with Through Balls using CAMs in 13 Squad Battles matches on minimum professional difficulty. – Festival of FUTBall Team 2 release time FIFA 21 players will be able to pack Festival of FUTBall Team 2 players on June 18, 2021. The cards are expected to be released by EA SPORTS in Ultimate Team at 6 pm UK.