Hall of Fame is a rumored new card rarity for EA Sports FC 27’s Ultimate Team mode, built to spotlight cult heroes and fan favorites rather than the all-time greats. Nothing has been officially confirmed, and every name attached to it is still being tested internally.
Quick answer: Hall of Fame would sit alongside ICONS and Heroes as a third retired-player category, but it would reward players who reached legendary status inside FUT and its community through memorable moments and personality, not purely through their real-world careers.
What Hall of Fame rarity is in EA FC 27
The idea behind Hall of Fame is straightforward. ICONS celebrate football’s greatest legends and Heroes recognize players tied to specific clubs or leagues. Hall of Fame would instead honor the players who became unforgettable inside the game itself, often because their cards were overpowered, fun to use, or attached to a strong personality.
These are players remembered for charisma, memorable goals, and a distinctive presence on and off the pitch. Think explosive free-kicks, silky dribbling, or raw physical strength that made a card a meta staple. The category is described as a way to build a squad around fan favorites from different eras without needing genuine all-time greats.
Hall of Fame vs ICONS vs Heroes
| Category | Who it honors | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ICONS | Football’s greatest legends, judged on real-life careers | Established |
| Heroes | Retired players tied to a club or league legacy | Established |
| Hall of Fame | Cult heroes and fan favorites who left a mark inside FUT | Rumored, unconfirmed |
The key difference is the standard for entry. A Hall of Fame player does not need a trophy-laden career. They need to have become a memorable name among Ultimate Team players, whether through unique attributes, iconic performances, or an unmistakable personality.
Every player leaked for Hall of Fame in EA FC 27
Several leakers have surfaced names being tested as either Hall of Fame or Heroes items. At this stage the development team is reportedly trialing them internally, so any of these players could be dropped before launch.
| Player | Nationality | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Balotelli | Italy | Spells at Manchester City and Inter Milan, plus iconic moments on and off the pitch |
| Alexandre Pato | Brazil | His overpowered Rare Gold card in FIFA 12 and explosive teenage rise at AC Milan |
| Adebayo Akinfenwa | England | Every FUT card featuring more than 90 Strength |
| Marouane Fellaini | Belgium | Aerial threat and physical presence at Everton and Manchester United |
| Jan Koller | Czech Republic | Dominance in the air at Borussia Dortmund |
| Adel Taarabt | Morocco | Silky dribbling, five-star skills and five-star weak foot |
| Hatem Ben Arfa | France | Standout dribbling popular in early Ultimate Team |
| Fredy Guarín | Colombia | Well-rounded, physical midfield attributes |
| Loïc Rémy | France | Blistering pace despite modest overall ratings |
| Michael Carrick | England | Decorated Manchester United midfield career |
| Daniel Sturridge | England | Elite pace and finishing during his Chelsea and Liverpool years |
| Hulk | Brazil | Explosive free-kicks and raw power |
| Aiden McGeady | Ireland | Trickery and skill moves |
| André Schürrle | Germany | Pacey forward play |
One detail adds a little weight to the rumors. Loïc Rémy posted a photo on Instagram featuring an EA logo, which lined up with talk of his inclusion. Adding Jan Koller would also make him the fourth member of the Czech Republic’s EURO 2004 squad to enter the game as an ICON or Hero, joining Pavel Nedvěd, Tomáš Rosický, and Petr Čech.
Why these names fit the cult-hero brief
Most of these players were stronger in Ultimate Team than their real-world reputations alone would suggest. Sturridge became one of the most overpowered Premier League strikers in FIFA history thanks to his pace and finishing, even though many of his cards sat only in the low-80s overall range. Rémy was treated the same way, regarded as one of the fastest forwards in the game despite never carrying a high rating.
Others are remembered for a single defining trait. Akinfenwa’s strength stat made his cards unlike anyone else’s. Koller and Fellaini were aerial problems few defenders enjoyed facing. Taarabt and Ben Arfa were dribbling specialists, while Balotelli left a trail of memorable cards including a Purple iMOTM item in FIFA 12, four Team of the Week cards in FIFA 17, and a Winter Wildcards card in EA Sports FC 24.
Carrick is the outlier. He was never a popular FUT pick because of his low pace, but he remains one of the most decorated players in Manchester United’s history, which is exactly the kind of legacy the category could choose to recognize.
When EA FC 27 details should arrive
The game’s full reveal is expected to land during July 2026, which is when fans should learn the release date, cover athlete, gameplay deep dives, new modes, and licensing news. That window is also the likeliest moment for EA to confirm or rule out the Hall of Fame rarity.
Note: Until then, treat both the new rarity and every player attached to it as unverified. Each name is reportedly still in internal testing, all content remains subject to change, and nobody listed is guaranteed a spot in the final release later this year.
