Fifa 22 Best Icon Cards

According to FIFA, the modern football played today started in 1863. Since then, we have seen the rise of out-of-this-world players in the game. No soccer fan hasn't heard of Pele or Maradona. These are some of the best players in history.

EA Sports recognizes talent by adding retired soccer players to their game. Most of these players are given Icon cards accessible in the FIFA Ultimate Mode. Get ready for some nostalgia as we look at the top ten old players in FIFA 22. In other words, we will check out the top ten Icon cards you can get in the game.

10. George Best

George Best • Legendary Dribbling Skills

In the world of football, there are several legendary players. These players have left an indelible mark on the sport and are immortalized in history books. One such player is George Best, born May 1946, in Belfast. Best was a professional footballer from 1961 until 1983. He played for Manchester United, with whom he won numerous trophies during his time with the club including, the European Cup in 1968 and the Football League First Division title in 1965 and 1967. Unfortunately, Best died at the age of 59.

EA Sports honored this legend by including a 93 rated LW Icon card in FIFA 22. The card boasts impressive stats like;

• 93 pace
• 94 finishing
• 95 ball control
• 95 dribbling

The card costs around 1.4M FIFA coins. It makes our list because;

• It has the explosive traits of an attacking winger
• Icon cards form chemistry with all other cards
• The card has notable traits like Flair and Technical dribbler.

9. Paolo Maldini

Paolo Maldini GREATEST Defender EVER

Paolo Cesare Maldini (born June 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a left-back and central defender for A.C. Milan and the Italy national team. He spent  25 seasons in the Serie A with Milan before retiring aged 41 in 2009, becoming a symbol and a legendary figure both at his club and in the Italian national team.

He won 26 trophies with Milan: the UEFA Champions League five times and seven Serie A titles.

Paolo Maldini has a 94 rated CB Icon card on FIFA 22. This is one of the best Icon center-back cards you can get in the game and has the following stats;

• 96 sliding tackles
• 97 standing tackles
• 96 interceptions
• 95 defensive awareness

The card will cost you a hefty 2.2M FIFA coins but, it is a worthy bargain because;

• The card has 86 pace, more than enough for a CB
• Icon Maldini dives into tackles
• The card will form green links with other Italian top players in the game.

8. Ferenc Puskás

Puskas best goals

Ferenc Puskas was born on October 15, 1927. He had Hungarian nationality and was a forward player in the Hungarian national team and Real Madrid CF. Puskas was three times runner-up of the FIFA World Cup with Hungary in 1954, 1958, and 1962.

Puskas scored 830 goals in 726 matches. He became one of the most important players for both club and country during their golden era. Puskas died at the age of 79 years.

In FIFA 22, Puskas has a 94 rated CF Icon card. Stats include;

• 98 positioning
• 97 finishing
• 96 shot power
• 92 dribbling

Icon Puskas will cost you 2.1M FIFA coins. He makes the cut because;

• For a center-forward card, 98 positioning and 97 finishing are the best stats you can get in the game
• The card has 92 stamina
• Icon card link easily

7. Lev Yashin

Lev Yashin, the Black Spider [Best Saves]

Lev Ivanovich Yashin (October 1929 – March 1990) was a Soviet goalkeeper, considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in the history of football. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1963 and 1965 and won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics. He earned his place in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics Hall of Fame in 2014 and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers to have ever played the game.

Lev Yashin’s GK Icon card is 94 rated on FIFA 22. This is one of the best goalkeeper cards you can get with impressive stats like;

• 95 goalkeeper diving
• 96 reflexes
• 95 positioning

For 720K FIFA coins, Yashin’s card is worth using because;

• It links with all CB cards easily
• It is one of the best goalkeeper cards in the game
• It has a Team player trait

6. Johan Cruyff

Johan Cruyff | Best Of His Career | Goals & Skills

Many people consider Johan Cruyff the best Dutch soccer player of all time. He was also a big thinker, which we can see from his contributions to the game. His vision and strategy helped change the way the world plays soccer, bringing in a new style of play, known as "Total Football." Cruyff died at the age of 68

On FIFA 22, Cruyff has a 94-rated Icon CF card with notable stats like;

• 97 reactions
• 95 finishing
• 95 positioning
• 94 vision
• 93 curve

Cruyff’s card will cost you around 4.4M and is worth using because;

• The card has 5-star skills moves and weak foot
• The card will form green links with other Dutch players like Depay
• The card has notable traits like Flair and Technical dribbler

5. Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho Moments Impossible to Forget

Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho has been in the limelight for the last 20 years, and his popularity is still sky-high. While he rose to fame with his football skills, he soon became a global icon by endorsing various brands and making public appearances at parties and shows. He also worked as a UN ambassador for environmental protection.

Ronaldinho’s Icon card on FIFA 22 is 94 rated. The left-winger card has impressive stats like;

• 92 pace
• 93 dribbling
• 93 vision
• 90 shooting

The card will cost you a hefty 4.5M FIFA coins but is worth every penny because;

• The card has 5-star skills.
• The card will from green links with other top Brazilian players
• It has notable traits like Finesse shot and Flair

4. Ronaldo Nazario

Ronaldo Nazario | Skills and Goals | Highlights

Brazilian Footballer Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, widely known as Ronaldo, is a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He is one of the most prolific scorers in football history.

Ronaldo has a 96 rated ST icon card on FIFA 22. The card boasts beastly stats like;

• 97 pace
• 95 shooting
• 95 dribbling

The card will cost you a whopping 9.6M FIFA coins. Ronaldo makes our list because;

• Ronaldo's pace makes him a lethal striker.
• He will form green links with other Brazilian players
• The card has 5-star skill moves and weak foot

3. Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane Top 15 Crazy Goals \ Top 15 Super Skills

Zinedine Yazid Zidane, nicknamed "Zizou" (born June 23, 1972), is a  retired French professional footballer. Zidane played as an attacking midfielder for the France national team, Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid.

On FIFA 22, Zidane has a 96 rated CAM Icon card with stats like;

• 97 dribbling, ball control and, composure
• 96 passing
• 92 shooting
• 88 stamina and strength

Going for 3M FIFA coins, Zidane’s Icon card is worth using because;

• It is one of the best CAM cards in the game
• Forms green links with French footballers like Mbappe
• The card has 5-star skill moves and weak foot

2. Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona Goals That SURPRISED The World

Diego Maradona is a professional soccer player. He has played in several teams including, Boca Juniors, Barcelona FC, and FC Naples. He has won many awards like the Argentine Footballer of the Year, the FIFA World Player Of the Year Award, and the Golden Ball Award.

The First Professional Soccer Player to Score 2 Goals with his Hands.

He scored a goal using his hand during a game against England in the 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals. This was considered one of the best players of all time.

FIFA gave Maradona a 97 rated CAM Icon card. The card boasts some beastly stats like;

• 98 dribbling and balance
• 97 ball control
• 93 shooting
• 92 pace
• 92 passing

The card will cost you 3.1M FIFA coins but is worth every penny because;

• The card will form a green link with Messi. This partnership will you 30-0 in your weekend league
• One of the best CAM cards in FIFA 22
• It has traits like Finesse shot and Flair

1. Pele

Pele -Top 10 Impossible Goals Ever

The Brazilian player is widely considered one of the best soccer players to ever play. He was born on Oct. 23, 1940 in Três Corações, Brazil. Pele's full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento and, he has always been known as "Pele." His father used to call him Pequeno or the little one, which later morphed into Pele.

FIFA gave Pele a 98 rated CAM Icon card. The card boasts beastly stats like;

• 92 pace
• 93 shooting
• 97 positioning
• 98 finishing and composure
• 96 dribbling

Pele’s Icon card will cost you 5M FIFA coins but is worth your money because;

• It is the highest-rated and best CAM card on FIFA 22
• Pele will form green links with other Brazilian players in the game
• The card has traits like Finesse shot and Playmaker

Pele concludes our list of the best old players in FIFA 22. What do you think about the list?