With less than a month until the release of FIFA 20, in addition to Icons available in previous games, FIFA 20 introduces 14 new players including Zidane, Guardiola and co. to the Icons roster as follows:
One of the most talented players of all time, Zinedine Zidane’s world-class skill and technique made football look unnaturally easy.
His performances on the biggest stage - two goals in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final and one of the greatest volleys of all time in the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final - gave “Zizou” legendary status for both France and Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola: 85, 87, 90
An ICON as a player and now as a manager, Pep Guardiola embodied Barcelona’s famous La Masia philosophy.
Part of fellow ICON Johan Cruyff’s famous ‘Dream Team’ that won a LaLiga and European Cup double in 1991-92, Guardiola went on to win 16 trophies with the Catalan club, playing a pivotal role in the midfield for almost a decade.
Didier Drogba: 87, 89, 91
Of all the new additions, Chelsea icon Didier Drogba looks to have one of the most exciting cards. His 91-rated prime card boasts 92 shooting, 90 pace and 90 physical, and you just know he is going to be an absolute monster.
Michael Essien: 85, 87, 90
A dynamic midfielder whose playing style earned him the nickname of ‘The Bison’, Michael Essien began his career in Ligue 1 before becoming Chelsea’s record transfer in 2005.
Over nine seasons at Stamford Bridge, the Ghanaian scored a number of vital goals to help his team to two Premier League titles, six domestic cups, and the UEFA Champions League.
Andrea Pirlo: 88, 90, 92
It has been a few years since we have seen Italy legend Andrea Pirlo in the game, but he has now been handed some hugely boosted cards. His prime card will be 92 overall, and his standout stat is easily his 95 passing.
Next up is a 90-rated middle icon, who still has 93 passing and 90 dribbling. He may be lacking in physical, but his 75 pace is the fastest of all three Pirlo cards.
Ronald Koeman: 85, 88, 91
Next up is Barcelona and Ajax hero Ronald Koeman, who has a couple of very intriguing cards. His prime is a 91-overall centre-back, and he boasts 90 defending, 86 physical and 75 pace. He even has a mammoth 88 shooting and 89 passing, so he can do a bit of everything.
His 88-overall middle icon has a slight upgrade in pace (77), but still boasts well over 80 in defending, physical, shooting and passing. Expect to see him in plenty of sides.
Gianluca Zambrotta: 86, 87, 89
One of Italian football’s greatest full backs, Gianluca Zambrotta formed a key part of a formidable Italy defence that conceded just two goals on their way to winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ trophy.
Zambrotta’s performances during the tournament were so influential that they earned him a place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ All-Star squad.
Kenny Dalglish (87, 92, 90)
Widely regarded as one of Liverpool and Celtic’s greatest players of all time, Kenny Dalglish was part of a Liverpool squad that enjoyed an astonishing level of dominance both domestically and in Europe.
In his 13 years as a Red, ‘King Kenny’ won eight League and three European titles, alongside a stack of domestic cups, making himself an Anfield legend in the process.
John Barnes (89, 97, 96)
Blessed with incredible speed and trickery, John Barnes played a key role for a Watford team that finished second in the league and FA Cup runners-up before transferring to Liverpool. Barnes terrorised opposition defenders throughout his time at Anfield, helping his team to two league titles and two FA Cups.
Ian Rush: 87, 89, 91
After a relatively slow start to life at Liverpool, Ian Rush’s second season for the Reds saw him hit the 30 goal mark, after which point the goals just kept flowing for the Welshman.
His clinical finishing earned him the Division One and European Golden Boot awards in 1983/84, as part of a Liverpool squad that won five league titles, three FA Cups, and a Champions League during his time at Anfield.
Hugo Sanchez (89, 92, 87)
After rising through the ranks at UNAM while studying for a degree in dentistry, Hugo Sanchez won his first league title in 1977 just days before his 19th birthday.
After five seasons in Mexico, Sanchez spent four years at Atlético Madrid before making the move across the city to rivals Real. With Los Blancos, the Mexican striker amassed over 200 goals, along with five consecutive LaLiga titles, three domestic cups, and a UEFA Cup.
Garrincha (94, 90, 92)
Garrincha joined Botafogo in 1953 and quickly made a name for himself, scoring a hat-trick on his debut against Bonsucesso.
After developing a reputation for his flair and incredible dribbling activity, he resisted numerous attempts from major European clubs to sign him, remaining with Botafogo for 13 seasons and playing a starring role for the Brazilian national team that won back-to-back FIFA World Cups™ in 1958 and 1962. Incredibly, Brazil never lost a match with Garrincha and fellow ICON Pele in the lineup.
Ian Wright: 85, 87, 89
Another exciting arrival for fans of the Premier League, Arsenal and Crystal Palace hero Ian Wright has been handed an 89-rated prime card, and his combination of 89 pace and 90 shooting will make him deadly.
The 87-rated Wright card drops down to 85 pace and 89 shooting, which is certainly more than usable, although there will likely be several options which fans will go to first.
Carlos Alberto Torres: 87, 90, 93
Carlos Alberto came to prominence at Fluminense where he showcased his skills as a technically-gifted defender, known for his ball skills as well as his defensive capabilities.
After three years at Fluminense he joined Santos, during which time he captained Brazil to FIFA World Cup™ glory in 1970 and scored one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament in the Final.
After spending 14 years playing in Brazil, Carlos Alberto linked up with Pele at New York Cosmos, helping them to four league championships in his four years at the club.
