Best FIFA 21 icons

Severus Snape
5 min readDec 22, 2020

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EA’s football game FIFA is popular all over the world. At FIFA 20, the number of FIFA legendary stars in FUT mode has reached 89. With FIFA 21 released, 11 legendary stars have been added: Cantona, Ashley Cole, Cech, Eto’o, Torres, Lahm, Puskas, Schweinsteiger, Davor Suker, Vidic, and Xavi. In this way, the number of FIFA 21 legendary star has come to 100.

FIFA’s FUT mode continues to add legendary stars, this is a very clever move. There are three ways to get Icons in FIFA 21: opening Packs, completing Icon Swap SBCs, buy One from the Transfer Market. So as a FIFA player, it will cost you a high price if you want to get a legendary star: either you buy FIFA 21 Coins and open the packs often; or you spending time on tasks, participate in FUT activities, and find opportunities to buy low and sell high.

Therefore, FIFA’s FUT mode can make a lot of money from global players. And the more money they make, there are more chances they can sign with other legendary stars. With more and more legendary stars joining FIFA, more new players will join FIFA.

With Beckham signing FIFA 21, we officially have 101 legendary stars in FIFA 21. Among these 101 FIFA 21 Icons, there are only ten players who can reach 94 ability value, we call them the best FIFA 21 Icons. Now, let’s take a look at them.

FERENC PUSKÁS: 94

Puskas, as a super shooter fifty years ago, made great achievements in Hungary and Real Madrid. In 1958, he emigrated to Spain where he played for Real Madrid. While playing with Real Madrid, Puskás won four Pichichis and scored seven goals in two European Champions Cup finals. He also carried Hungary to a FIFA World Cup final — amassing 84 goals in 85 appearances for his nation. He is one of the best shooting players in that era.

Garrincha: 94

He has made great contributions to the Brazil team winning two championships in 1958 and 1962. He is a fast flank attack player. He was the superstar of that era and Pele, and the second star of Brazil after Pele.

Lev Yashin: 94

One of the greatest goalkeepers in history, the 1963 “French Football” Ballon d’Or winner, this is the only goalkeeper in the history of the Ballon d’Or. the “Black Spider” remains a Dynamo Moscow icon, the club where he spent his entire 20-year career. In 1970, the British football magazine “World Football” named him the second player in the world, second only to Pele. In 2000, FIFA selected him as the best goalkeeper of the century.

Paolo Maldini: 94

One of the best central defenders in the history of football. With five UEFA Champions League winners’ medals and countless other trophies, one-club man Maldini led Milan to greatness for 25 decorated seasons.

Ronaldinho: 94

The elves on the green field. At his peak, he was invincible in football. One of the last true bohemians of football, Ronaldinho personifies what Jogo Bonito is all about. With endless creativity and superb technique, the Brazilian attacking midfielder was equally capable of scoring a beautiful goal or serving the perfect pass for his teammates to shine.

Johan Cruyff: 94

The Dutch playmaker had a strong career for both club and country, picking up important trophies with Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team. Known for his incredible technique and creativity.

Zidane: 96

As a player, he was extremely successful. He led the team as the core №10 in the World Cup, European Cup, and Champions League. He has unparalleled foot skills and the ability to combine the ball with the ball. He is tall and strong, an artist on the court. He is also very good as a coach.

Ronaldo: 96

The legendary Brazilian striker’s deadly mix of explosive pace, lethal finishing, and dazzling skill made him one of the most feared strikers in the world.

Diego Maradona: 97

One of the most gifted footballers of all time. Maradona was a fearsome dribbler who could make any defender look lost. He lit up the 1986 World Cup with an astonishing run and finish against England.

Pelé: 98

At the age of 17, he represented the national team in the World Cup, scored a winning goal in the quarter-finals, staged a hat-trick in the semi-finals, and scored twice in the final. Won the World Cup three times, the first person in history. In his career, he left the data of 1,371 goals scored 1281 goals (757 goals in 812 games).

The FIFA page about Pele has only a short one-line title: “The King of football”. It is very simple. Officially, he is the king of football.

FIFA Player of the 20th Century: Pelé

The best player of the 20th century in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics: Pelé

“French Football” Player of the 20th Century: Pelé

The best player of the 20th century in the British “World Football”: Pelé

Finally, who will be able to reach 94 ability value? I think maybe Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, and Alfredo Di Stéfano? What do you think? Tell me in the comment below.

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Severus Snape

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