EA FC 25 leaks: Patrick Vieira is rumored to arrive as a striker during the Shapeshifters promo

Legendary French midfielder Patrick Vieira is rumored to be part of the upcoming Shapeshifters promo in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team. Based on a leak by X/ASYFutTrader, the former Premier League superstar may receive a special boosted version as a striker on the virtual pitch.

Patrick Vieira has historically been one of the most overpowered and popular defensive midfielders on the virtual pitch over the years. However, he could now receive the stats and attributes required to be one of the best attackers in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.

Note: This article is based on leaks and speculation. Readers are advised to take the information herein with a grain of salt and await official confirmation.

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Patrick Vieira could receive a Shapeshifters Icon version in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

The Ultimate Team of the Season promo will end soon in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team. This event provided gamers with some amazing players who had high overall rating and meta PlayStyles. However, with the likes of Patrick Vieira being rumored to be part of the upcoming Shapeshifters promo, this roster could be even more overpowered and exciting.

The Arsenal legend previously received a FUT Birthday version with five-star skill moves and a five-star weak foot earlier in the year. However, his latest boosted item is rumored to be a striker instead of a midfielder.

What would the Shapeshifters Icon version of Patrick Vieira look like in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team?

Based on the information leaked by X/ASYFutTrader, the 97-rated striker may have the following key stats and attributes:

Pace: 94
Shooting: 97
Passing: 91
Dribbling: 96
Defending: 70
Physicality: 90

He is also rumored to possess the Finesse Shot+, Low Driven Shot+, Quickstep+ and Aerial+ PlayStyles. With his height and stature, the Aerial+ PlayStyle would make him a force to be reckoned with when going for headers in the box.

The Low Driven Shot+ and Finesse Shot+ PlayStyles are the two best shooting traits in the game. Meanwhile, the Quickstep+ PlayStyle would give him an acceleration boost that will make him even faster on the virtual pitch. Overall, he has all the attributes required to be an elite-tier striker under the FC IQ system, and his addition to the roster would make the Shapeshifters event even more exciting in EA FC 25.

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