FC 25 Grassroot Greats cards list and Maradona Evolution guide

The FC 25 Grassroot Greats cards list has landed, with an all-new (old) face on top of it: Diego Maradona. The Argentine legend arrives in EA FC 25 after three years away from the series, while a bunch of Heroes and contemporary players get new cards too. Brilliantly, you even get a free Maradona item as part of the promo, and a new Evolution which you can use to upgrade it. Find out how it all works below, before we take you through the full FC 25 Grassroot Greats cards list.

What is FC 25 Grassroot Greats?

FC 25 Grassroot Greats is an all-new promo, celebrating players who worked their way up the footballing ladder rather than achieving instant success. The biggest star of all in this campaign is Diego Maradona (CAM, Argentina, 96), who returns to EA’s footballing series for the first time since FIFA 22. Other Icons to score new cards include Didier Drogba (ST, Ivory Coast, 92) and Roberto Baggio (CAM, Italy, 94). But there are Heroes and modern cards to enjoy, too. Want them to look the part on the digital turf? Head to our FC 25 best kits guide after purchasing a couple.

Who is in FC 25 Grassroot Greats Team 1?

FC 25 Grassroot Greats Team 1 features a strong blend of past and present players. Atop the Icons list, we get that all-important return of Maradona. However, that 96-rated Icon card isn’t his only item, as we’ll get to in a second. Four Heroes also make Team 1, including Marek Hamsik (CAM, Serie A, 91) and Jaap Stam (CM, Premier League, 91). Among the contemporary players are Premier League pair Alexis Mac Allister (CM, Liverpool, 92) and Bruno Fernandes (CM, Manchester United, 92). There are neat surprises too – such as the fabulously named Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (CM, Rotherham, 88).

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What is the FC 25 Grassroot Greats Team 2 release date?

This was a one-and-done promo, meaning no FC 25 Grassroot Greats Team 2 release date. GR expected the campaign to be replaced by the full set of FC 25 RTTF tracker items – some of which you can grab early by grinding through the FC 25 Season 5 ladder players list. However, we were wrong! Instead, Friday, February 21 saw EA unleash the FC 25 FUT Fantasy FC tracker.

What is the big deal about FC 25 Grassroot Greats Maradona?

FC 25 Grassroot Greats Maradona sees the return of one of the biggest icons in football to the FC and FIFA series. What’s more, you get him for free! Log into the game ASAP to claim a complimentary 77-rated Diego Maradona card, along with a new Evolution, called Diego’s Dream. You can then upgrade his card all the way to 89, deciding on specific position and stat choices en route. His initial position is a CAM, but you can mould him into a tricky winger or deadly ST depending on which pass you wish to take. The Evolution expires on Monday, April 14.

Is there an FC 25 Grassroot Greats SBC?

Yep, and it’s for a player who really did take slow but steady path to being one of the greatest midfielders on the planet. Grassroot Greats N’Golo Kante (CDM, Al Ittihad) gets a new overall rating of 90, with some scandalously imperious solo stats – such as 95 standing tackle, 94 defensive awareness, and 93 reactions. Be prepared to fork out big coins to complete his SBS though. As of Friday, February 14, it cost around 631,000 to complete all seven challenges.

Where is the full FC 25 Grassroot Greats cards list?

The full FC 25 Grassroot Greats cards list, correct as of Wednesday, February 26, is as follows. Icons are marked with two asterisks, while Heroes are marked with one. Once you’ve added a couple to your squad, make the most of them using our FC 25 skill moves and FC 25 tips guides.

Diego Maradona (CAM, Argentina) - 96**
Roberto Baggio (CAM, Italy) - 94**
Ian Wright (ST, England) - 93**
Julie Foudy (CM, USA) - 93**
Franck Ribery (LM, France) - 93**
Didier Drogba (ST, Ivory Coast) - 92**
Hristo Stoichkov (ST, Bulgaria) - 91**
Roy Keane (CM, Ireland) - 90**
Marek Hamsik (CAM, Serie A) - 91*
Jaap Stam (CM, Premier League) - 91*
Abedi Ayew (CAM, Ligue 1) - 90*
Tim Cahill (ST, Premier League) - 89*
Paulo Dybala (CAM, Roma) - 93
Alexis Mac Allister (CM, Liverpool) - 92
Bruno Fernandes (CM, Manchester United) - 92
Ronald Araujo (CB, Barcelona) - 91
Tabitha Chawinga (ST, Lyon) - 91
Michael Olise (RM, FC Bayern) - 91
Jamie Vardy (ST, Leicester City) - 91
N’Golo Kante (CDM, Al Ittihad) - 90
Pascal Gross (CDM, Dortmund) - 90
Ollie Watkins (ST, Aston Villa) - 90
Ferland Mendy (LB, Real Madrid) - 90
Paul Mullin (ST, Wrexham) - 90
Carson Pickett (LB, Orlando Pride) - 89
Lynn Williams (LW, OL Reign) - 89
Riyad Mahrez (RM, Al Ahli) - 89
Chris Fuhrich (LM, Stuttgart) - 89
Jonathan David (ST, Lille) - 89
Athenea (RW, Real Madrid) - 89
Guglielmo Vicario (GK, Tottenham) - 88
Rachel Daly (ST, Aston Villa) - 88
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (CM, Rotherham) - 88
Hakan Calhanoglu (CDM, Inter Milan) - 88
Giovanni Di Lorenzo (RB, Napoli) - 88
Moise Bombito (CB, Nice) - 88
Fran Kirby (CAM, Brighton) - 88
Ethan Pinnock (CB, Brentford) - 87
Ryan Williams (RB, NC Courage) - 87
Gabriela Garcia (CDM, Atletico Madrid) - 87
Mattia Zaccagni (LW, Lazio) - 87
Morgan Gibbs-White (CAM, Nottingham Forest) - 87