EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday Team 1 released, Messi and Gullit headline the roster

The EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday special roster is now live in Ultimate Team, featuring special versions of superstars like Lionel Messi and Ruud Gullit. All the players included in the squad have received five-star boosts to either their skill moves or weak foot abilities. Some players have received two separate versions, one with five-star skill moves and one with a five-star weak foot.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the beginning of Ultimate Team, which has rapidly risen to prominence as one of the most popular and profitable game modes in all gaming. To celebrate this occasion, EA Sports has released the EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday promo, with players like Messi and Gullit being included.

As suggested by hints on the loading screen earlier, former FC Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi and Dutch legend Ruud Gullit have received special versions as part of the EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday promo. Both players possess five-star skill moves and a five-star weak foot, which aligns with the theme of the event itself.

That said, these two are not the only major names to be included on the roster. The entire lineup has famous athletes and Ultimate Team fan favorites, making it the perfect blend of exciting and overpowered. Some players have even received two separate versions at the same time despite having similar stats and PlayStyles in EA FC 24.

These are the active players who have all received special cards:

Meanwhile, these are the Icons who are part of the lineup:

With so many big names being part of the EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday roster, fans will be eager to open as many packs as possible.