EA FC 25 leaks: Diego Maradona is rumored to arrive as a Shapeshifters Icon

The Shapeshifters promo will be released soon in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and a leak by X/DonkTrading suggests that Diego Maradona will be part of the event as a Shapeshifters Icon. This is one of the most popular and reliable accounts for such leaks on social media, so it can be believed that the Argentine legend will receive a position-changed version soon on the virtual pitch.

The Shapeshifters promo was first introduced in FIFA 20. This event features players in positions that completely defy their style of play in real life, while also providing them with the stats required to be overpowered in those positions. The latest season in Ultimate Team already includes Shapeshifters versions of goalkeepers in outfield positions, and Diego Maradona is rumored to be part of the promo as well.

Note: This article is speculative and is based on a leak by X/DonkTrading.

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Diego Maradona could receive a Shapeshifters Icon version soon in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

The ongoing EA FC 25 Ultimate Team of the Season promo includes some of the biggest names in the sport like Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi. These players have received four PlayStyle+ traits, making them exceptional in their respective roles. However, if the Shapeshifters Icon version of Kaka available in the season pass is anything to go by, other top-tier Icons like Diego Maradona could now receive five such traits.

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The legendary playmaker was added to the game just before the Grassroot Greats promo. He has a base rating of 95, with his Grassroot Greats version being 96 overall. Gamers were also provided with a free version that could be evolved up to an overall rating of 92. However, the leaked Shapeshifters version will undoubtedly be much better.

What will the Shapeshifters Icon version of Diego Maradona look like in EA FC 25?

The exact overall rating, position and stats of this leaked item are not known. However, X/DonkTrading included a prediction that hints at his potential overall rating and attributes if he were to receive a central midfielder version. These are the rumored stats for the 97-rated item:

Pace: 95
Shooting: 93
Passing: 98
Dribbling: 95
Defending: 93
Physicality: 95

He could also possess five PlayStyle+ traits, with the leak hinting at him having Quickstep+, Incisive Pass+, Tiki Taka+, Pinged Pass+ and Finesse Shot+. These are some of the most overpowered traits in the game and would make him exceptional under the FC IQ system.

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