Everything you need to know about the latest batch of yesterday's stars on EA Sports' new title
Every year, EA Sports rolls out a new 'class' of FIFA Ultimate Team Icons as game-makers resurrect the glory days of some of the best players in football history.
The new Icons in FIFA 21 will join a considerable cast of former stars, which already includes the likes of Johan Cruyff, George Best and Ronaldinho, among others.
Last year, FIFA 20 bedazzled fans with the addition of Zinedine Zidane to the Icons roster, with Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman also joining the throwback crew.
So, what about this year? Which new players are in FIFA 21's 'Class of 21'? Goal has all the details, including ratings, below…
EA SportsDavid Beckham
Overall ratings: 87 | 92 | 89
Legendary Manchester United and Real Madrid star David Beckham is the headline addition to FIFA 21 as a FUT Icon, rekindling an association with EA Sports for the first time in 23 years.
One of Beckham's overall ratings in the game – from the 2003-04 season – will be 86. As expected, Beckham's passing is his best attribute, with his shooting and dribbling skills following.
His three FUT Icon cards come in at overall ratings of: 87, 92 and 89.
AdvertisementEA SportsEric Cantona
Overall ratings: 88 | 93 | 90
As well as Beckham, another iconic Manchester United No. 7 joins the cadre of classic stars on FIFA 21: Eric Cantona.
The man known as 'King Eric' at Old Trafford has an impressive rating on the game and his inclusion will allow you to relive the glory days of the 1990s.
EA SportsPetr Cech
Overall ratings: 86 | 91 | 88
Petr Cech established himself as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world during his time in the Premier League with Chelsea and he carried on into his late 30s at Arsenal before hanging up his gloves (though he has returned as an emergency goalkeeper for Chelsea!).
There are not many goalkeeper Icons on FIFA so Cech joins an exclusive club, which includes Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar and Lev Yashin.
EA SportsAshley Cole
Overall ratings: 85 | 89 | 87
Regarded as one of England's best-ever left-backs, Ashley Cole makes his bow as an Icon in FIFA 21.
A winner of multiple Premier League titles across his spells with Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as a Champions League winner, Cole's career spanned two decades from the turn of the millennium.