What are FC 27 Hall of Fame cards?

Hall of Fame is a rumored new card rarity in FC 27 built to celebrate footballers who became legends in the eyes of fans, even if their careers never reached Icon status. EA FC 27 leaks point to a brand-new "Hall of Fame" rarity coming to Ultimate Team, designed for fan-favorite cult heroes who never became ICONs or Heroes.

The idea is nostalgia over silverware. Unlike ICONs and Heroes, Hall of Fame focuses on cult players remembered for unforgettable moments, unique personalities, and iconic performances rather than trophy hauls. Think flair, charisma, and nostalgia over Ballon d'Or résumés.

Multiple leakers frame this as one of the biggest FUT additions in years, filling a gap the current legend system leaves open. If this Hall of Fame concept is ultimately implemented in FC 27, it will effectively fill the gaps in the existing Icons and Heroes card systems. Players whose careers didn't reach the heights of legendary stars, but who still left a lasting impression on fans and players during a specific period, will finally have a suitable stage to showcase their talents.

Hall of Fame vs Icons vs Heroes: what's the difference?

The simplest way to think about it: Icons honor the all-time greats, Heroes celebrate club and league legends, and Hall of Fame would cover the cult favorites in between. Icons recognize football's greatest legends, while Hall of Fame cards are reportedly focused on memorable cult heroes and fan-favorite personalities.

Leaks describe it as a genuine third pillar of the legend system. The latest EA FC 27 leaks tease that a completely new card rarity called the Hall of Fame will be introduced in the next instalment. This new tier would be in the same category as the Icons and Heroes, card items to honor retired players who once graced the sport with their footballing ability. This new special third level of legendary items is specifically designed to celebrate cult heroes and massive fan favorites.

Where it sits in the pecking order matters for card power and value. The new rarity is expected to sit below Heroes in the card hierarchy to add nostalgia content without diluting the ICON ladder. For Chemistry, one tracker suggests they'll behave a lot like the cards you already know: Hall of Fame players are expected to work similarly to Heroes, automatically gaining full chemistry when used in one of their preferred positions, while also providing chemistry boosts based on their league and nationality.

• Icons - the greatest players in football history; strongest links and universal chemistry glue.
• Heroes - club and league legends; positional full chemistry plus league boosts.
• Hall of Fame - cult heroes and fan favorites; reportedly ranked below Heroes, focused on nostalgia and personality.

Which players are in the FC 27 Hall of Fame leak?

Leakers claim around 15 cult favorites are in official testing for the tier, spanning several eras of FIFA and EA Sports FC. The leak suggests EA is testing 15 cult-favorite players for a new Hall of Fame rarity in EA FC 27, with heavily boosted ratings compared to their last FIFA/FC cards.

One widely shared post lists the headline names being trialed. Hall of Fame is coming in FC 27, a new 3rd level of Icon/Hero cards for Cult Heroes, FIFA Legends, Fan Faves. Pato, Hulk, Sturridge, Fellaini, Błaszczykowski and many more. These 15 are all in official testing. For Polish players especially, seeing Jakub Błaszczykowski in the mix is huge, and it lines up with earlier data-mining that found a hidden Błaszczykowski hero in the beta files. Names reportedly in testing:

• Alexandre Pato - the Brazilian golden boy, pure pace and attacking flair.
• Hulk - Brazilian power and thunderous shooting.
• Daniel Sturridge, André Schürrle, Hatem Ben Arfa, Adel Taarabt - flair and unpredictability.
• Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick - Manchester United Past & Present builds.
• Aiden McGeady, Fredy Guarín, Loïc Rémy, Adebayo Akinfenwa - classic cult picks.
• Jakub Błaszczykowski - Poland and Borussia Dortmund legend.

Some of the leaked ratings show big jumps over these players' last real cards. The 86 OVR tier includes Marouane Fellaini at CM up from 73 in EA FC 24, Loïc Rémy at ST up from 75 in FIFA 22, Aiden McGeady at RM up from 67 in FIFA 23, and Fredy Guarín at CM up from 76 in FIFA 19. On top of that, cult classic Adebayo Akinfenwa is rumored at 85 OVR ST, a big jump from 65 in FIFA 22.

There's even a leaked Pato card floating around. The leaked Hall of Fame card showcases an 89-rated striker with 93 Pace, 85 Shooting, 73 Passing, 89 Dribbling, and 78 Physicality. Beyond the main list, older FIFA 15 favorites might return through this format too: iconic Ultimate Team players like Gervinho, Seydou Doumbia, and Víctor Ibarbo, who left a lasting impression on players during FIFA 15 era, may also return to FC 27 in this format.

Separately from Hall of Fame, the leaks also mention fresh Icons joining FC 27. According to multiple posts circulating on X, former Argentina World Cup hero Mario Kempes has now been "confirmed" as an upcoming Icon, while Brazilian legend Rivelino is also reportedly locked in for FC 27. Keep in mind that none of these ratings are final, so don't plan a whole squad around a number that could change overnight.

How much could Hall of Fame cards cost and how to prepare your budget?

Expect Hall of Fame cards to be expensive, because nostalgia drives demand and demand drives prices. It is foreseeable that once these nostalgic cards are officially released, they will become highly sought after in FIFA 27 market. Leakers are blunt about the coin cost too. Regardless of who is added to Hall of Fame cards, players will need to spend a considerable amount of coins to obtain these cards, and it's not easy for new players to collect coins.

The FC 27 economy looks like it'll push you toward untradeable rewards, which tends to keep tradeable legend cards scarce and pricey. Historically, the biggest nostalgia cards command serious prices, the same way top Icons already do. Icons such as Pelé, Maradona, Zidane, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldo Nazário always come at a high price. So it all depends on your budget and the number of FC Coins you have or intend to earn.

Practically, that means building a coin cushion before launch, targeting the players you actually want instead of chasing every release, and watching the market right after big pack-heavy events when supply spikes and prices dip. If you'd rather skip the grind and be ready on day one, topping up your balance early is the simplest route.

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Summary

If the leaks hold up, Hall of Fame would be one of the most nostalgic additions FUT has ever seen: a third legend tier built around cult heroes like Pato, Hulk, Fellaini and, for Polish fans, Jakub Błaszczykowski. It reportedly sits below Heroes, keeps the Icon ladder intact, and celebrates personality over trophies.

Just remember the whole thing is still a rumor, with names, ratings and even the tier's existence subject to change. If Hall of Fame does launch alongside FC 27 on September 2026, expect strong demand and high prices, so a healthy coin balance before day one will put you ahead of the pack.