FIFA 19: Best Featuring FUT Icons Released So Far

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Property of FIFA 19 / EA Sports
Property of FIFA 19 / EA Sports

FIFA 19 is slated to hit the stores on 28 September 2018 and is easily one of the most anticipated sports simulation games of the year. Like the previous iterations, a lot of focus will be on the FIFA Ultimate Team, which has been the most popular game mode in the FIFA franchise.

FUT Icons is a very interesting feature in the game as it allows a player to play the most iconic legends of the past. Like FIFA 18, this year's icons are also stated to feature stories that capture the player's stats at various time periods and bring in an added dynamic to the game.

A number of legends have been added to the FIFA series throughout the years and this year's game is set to see even more additions. EA Sports has been releasing FUT Icons throughout the summer, and in this article, we shall look at the all the highest-rated FIFA 19 FUT Icons released so far.


#8 Clarence Seedorf - 91 Overall

Urawa Reds v AC Milan --- FIFA Club World Cup 2007 Semi Final
Urawa Reds v AC Milan --- FIFA Club World Cup 2007 Semi Final

Clarence Seedorf is known for winning the Champions League title with three different clubs. His ten-year stint with the Italian club AC Milian is the most memorable part of his footballing career, where he won two Serie A titles, two Champions League titles and two UEFA Super Cups. Additionally, he was the 2007 UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year. Currently, Seedorf manages the Cameroon national team.

The Dutch midfielder boasts 91 overall in FIFA 19.

Pace - 80

Shooting - 87

Passing - 90

Dribbling - 88

Defending - 68

Physical - 82


#7 Steven Gerrard - 91 Overall

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League
Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League

Regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe, the English midfielder has spent most of his professional career with Liverpool as a central midfielder. During his long stint with the Merseyside club, Gerrard has aided the club to capture one Champions League Cup and two FA Cups. After a two-year stint playing for LA Galaxy in the MLS, the Englishman moved back to Europe and is currently the manager of Rangers football club in the Scottish Premier League.

Steven Gerrard will feature in FIFA 19 as a FUT Icon with 91 overall.

Pace - 77

Shooting - 90

Passing - 90

Dribbling - 85

Defending - 77

#6 Fabio Cannavaro - 92 Overall

Final Italy v France - World Cup 2006
Final Italy v France - World Cup 2006

Often regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, the Italian footballer has spent most of his professional career in Italian Serie A playing for Napoli, Parma, Inter and Juventus. Cannavaro captured the UEFA Cup during his stay with Parma. The 2006 Ballon d'Or winner, 2006 Serie A Italian Footballer of the year also captured two La Liga titles with Real Madrid. Currently, Fabio Cannavaro manages Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League.

Fabio Cannavaro will join others in FIFA 19 Icons list featuring 92 overall.

Pace - 80

Shooting - 43

Passing - 63

Dribbling - 68

Defending - 95

Physical - 85

Physical - 84


#5 Raul - 92 Overall

Real Madrid v Racing Santander - La Liga
Real Madrid v Racing Santander - La Liga

The Spanish centre-forward has spent most of his professional career at Real Madrid and was one of the most important players on the side. He has represented the Los Blancos for well over sixteen years, securing six league titles during his stay. After brief stints at Al Sadd and New York Cosmos, the Spaniard finally hung up his boots in 2015.

EA Sports teased Raul's entry into the FUT icons in early August and boats 92 overall.

Pace - 88

Shooting - 92

Passing - 82

Dribbling - 90

Defending - 47

Physical - 75

#4 Rivaldo - 92 Overall

Rivaldo of Brazil
Rivaldo of Brazil

Rivaldo is an attacking midfielder who exceptional wing play allowed him to play the game on either wing along with occasionally taking the position of a second striker. The Brazilian won the UEFA Champions League while representing AC Milian while his two UEFA Super Cups came with the Milan side and FC Barcelona. Representing Brazil, he featured in 1999 Copa America side and the 2002 FIFA World Cup side alongside the iconic Ronaldo.

The Brazilian footballer boasts 92 overall in FIFA 19.

Pace - 87

Shooting - 91

Passing - 88

Dribbling - 92

Defending - 44

Physical - 78


#3 Roberto Baggio - 93 Overall

Roberto Baggio of Italy
Roberto Baggio of Italy

Listed by Pele as one of the greatest living footballers in 2004, the Italian footballer was known for his attacking finesse and spectacular free kicks. Baggio spent his entire professional career playing in Italian Serie A. The 1993 Ballon d'Or winner was at his prime while playing for Juventus from 1990 to 1995; he scored over 100 goals and aided them to lift a Serie A title along with a UEFA Cup.

Playing in the central attacking midfielder position, Roberto Baggio possesses an overall of 93.

Pace - 86

Shooting - 84

Passing - 92

Dribbling - 92

Defending - 40

Physical - 61

#2 Eusebio - 93 Overall

Eusebio
Eusebio

The prolific striker from Portugal spent most of his professional footballing career with SL Benfica, where he won 11 league titles and one European Cup. Eusebio also took home the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 1966 after netting nine goals that tournament. The Portuguese footballer scored 473 goals for Benfica during his long stint and is truly a football icon.

Eusebio starts as a FUT Icon in FIFA 19 with an overall of 93.

Pace - 94

Shooting - 94

Passing - 86

Dribbling - 93

Defending - 45

Physical - 79


#1 Johan Cruyff - 94 Overall

Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and features in Pele's FIFA 100 list.

The Dutch footballer won eight league titles with Ajax before moving to FC Barcelona and winning the league title in his very first season. As a manager, the Dutchman is known for bringing Total Football to the sport and enjoyed a very successful stint at FC Barcelona, where he guided his team to four league titles along with a Champions League title.

Johan Cruyff makes his FIFA 19 debut as a FUT icon with 94 overall.

Pace - 91

Shooting - 92

Passing - 91

Dribbling - 94

Defending - 42

Physical - 73