The EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday Icon roster is replete with some of the most legendary names in the sport, providing these former athletes with boosted versions on the virtual pitch. The promo itself focuses on handing five-star boosts to players, upgrading either their weak foot or skill moves, which makes these Icons even more impressive.
With the mini-release arriving a day after the original roster reveal, there are many players to choose from when selecting the best EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday Icons. However, there are some very obvious standout picks, as listed in this article.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
As the headlining card of the promo alongside Lionel Messi, it comes as no surprise that Ruud Gullit is at the top of this list. The Dutch legend is widely regarded as the best box-to-box midfielder in Ultimate Team every year, and his latest EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday Icon card now also possesses five-star skill moves to match his five-star weak foot.
Gullit's tall stature and strength make him a menace for attackers to deal with, while his 91 pace, 92 shooting, and Double PlayStyle+ traits of Finesse Shot and Power Shot also make him lethal going forward. He is undoubtedly the most complete player in the game.
Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona legend Thierry Henry has finally received special versions that reflect his status and reputation in the sport. The Frenchman has two cards in this promo, one with five-star weak foot and one with five-star skills. While both cards are exceptional in their own right, the five-star skills version is definitely the way to go in the game's current meta.
His previous Thunderstruck version is already overpowered in-game due to his pace and
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