FC 27 Hall of Fame: the New Cards Tier Explained
What are FC 27 Hall of FUT cards?
Hall of FUT is a new Player Item type in FC 27 Ultimate Team that celebrates footballers who became legends in the eyes of the community, even if their careers never reached Icon status. It is made for the players EA call Ultimate Team's iconic players on the virtual pitch, and over eighteen years of Ultimate Team the community built a canon of its own, and these five players are in it.
The idea is nostalgia over silverware. The Hall of FUT is a brand-new, premium special card rarity tier, and unlike standard Icons or Heroes who are celebrated for their real-world legendary careers like Pele or Zinedine Zidane, the Hall of FUT honors virtual meta legends from past franchises based entirely on their historical "FUT Fame".
It fills a real gap in the legend system. EA frames the selection around what your cards meant inside the game rather than a Ballon d'Or resume, giving cult players a dedicated stage they never had before.
The name "Hall of Fame" only ever appeared in early leaks. The official EA name is Hall of FUT, so that's what you'll see in-game.
Hall of FUT 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 FUT covers the cult favorites in between. EA have described Hall of FUT as a new tier of historical items that sits below Icons and Heroes.
Where it sits in the pecking order matters for card power and value. Hall of FUT cards are placed below Icons and Heroes on the Ultimate Team food chain, and instead of acquiring them like normal player cards, they are sold directly in the Gallery Store for Gallery Tokens. That single detail changes how you plan your squad, because you can't just snipe them on the rynek transferowy (Transfer Market) on release day.
The inaugural ratings sit deliberately low compared to modern meta cards. Stats stay true to real-life peak performance instead of meta-focused power, supporting varied hybrid squads. Pamiętaj, że these are fun, characterful builds first: think Akinfenwa's raw strength or Fellaini's aerial dominance rather than 99-rated pace monsters.
Which players are in the FC 27 Hall of FUT?
EA confirmed a five-player inaugural class, and reputable trackers have since logged an expanded roster in the FC 27 database. EA has confirmed an inaugural class of five players: Adebayo Akinfenwa, Marouane Fellaini, Loic Remy, Eljero Elia, and Giovani Dos Santos.
The five inaugural picks each lean on a real Ultimate Team memory. Akinfenwa bullied centre backs off the ball, Elia and Remy ran in behind everyone, dos Santos kept the ball glued to his feet and Fellaini won every header in the box. And yes, the detail everyone asked about is confirmed: although more details will come on his exact Hall of FUT Player Item, we can confirm that will have his afro.
The roster has grown beyond the original five. The current officially revealed lineup is 21 Hall of FUT players, with the highest current rating at 85 OVR. Extra names logged in the database include Pato, Hulk, Balotelli, Guarin, McGeady, Blaszczykowski, Walcott, Valencia, David Luiz and Micah Richards, mostly rated 84-85.
EA has confirmed the five inaugural members and their announcement ratings, but the wider 21-man list and Gallery Token prices circulating online come from database datamining. EA can add, adjust or hold back any of these before or during the cycle, so don't build a whole squad around a number that could shift.
How does Hall of FUT connect to the FUT Gallery?
Hall of FUT is tied directly into FC 27's new FUT Gallery system, which is the main way to earn these cards. Hall of FUT is connected to the new FUT Gallery system, where players can complete Gallery Sets, earn Gallery Tokens and then exchange those tokens for Hall of FUT special player items.
The Gallery itself is a permanent collection hub. It can be accessed through the Club menu, alongside Squads and Evolutions, showing your Gallery Level, completed Sets, and total players; players placed in the Gallery are not consumed, so they remain in your Club and can still be used in matches, traded, or submitted to SBCs.
Remember that only players you've actually owned in FC 27 count toward your Sets, and loan items (wypożyczone karty) don't count. Base Hall of FUT items live only in that Gallery ecosystem. The Base items are exclusive to the FUT Gallery, so the Gallery Token Store is the only place you can earn one.
FC 27 also introduces holo cards through the same system. Holographic Items are brand new to FC 27 and will have the most impact on your Gallery: they are a rarer version of special Items, so when an eligible special Item is available in a pack, a Holographic version of that same Item may also be available. These cards come in two versions: standard Holographic and the more exclusive Pristine Holographic, the latter featuring a stylized font and a more luxurious appearance. The player stats stay identical, but the shiny version boosts your Gallery Set score.
How do you get Hall of FUT cards in FC 27?
The confirmed route to base Hall of FUT items is the FUT Gallery Token Store, not a direct Coin or FC Points purchase. The new mode brings back a selection of cult heroes through Gallery Sets, where players complete and grade these sets to earn Gallery Tokens, which can then be redeemed in the Gallery Store for base Hall of FUT Special Player Items.
There was also a direct pre-order route, but that window is now closed. The EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition included a 1-of-5 Hall of FUT Player Pick from the inaugural class; that edition offer ended on 31 August 2026. Base Hall of FUT items are available through the FUT Gallery Token Store, with special versions planned through Campaigns during the year.
One practical note on squad building: the cards themselves come from the Gallery, but the players around them do not. Managers looking to link Hall of FUT cards efficiently will often need additional high-rated players from the same leagues or nations, so having sufficient Coins becomes important for filling gaps quickly and testing different chemia (Chemistry) combinations.
How to prepare your Coins budget for FC 27?
Even though base Hall of FUT cards come from Gallery Tokens, you'll still burn Coins building the links and hybrid squads around them, so a healthy balance matters from day one. The smart move is to be ready as soon as the Web App opens (expected around 16 September 2026, though EA hasn't confirmed the exact date; the Companion App is expected around 17 September).
Here's our take on early-cycle market timing: buy right after the Web App launches, because prices on desirable players climb once the full game goes live. If you already have Coins sitting idle, put them to work on meta players and the links you need instead of hoarding them - waiting until launch day usually means paying more, not less.
Practically, that means targeting the specific players and leagues you actually want, grinding your Gallery Sets steadily for tokens, and watching the market 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.
FC 27 Hall of FUT: frequently asked questions
Summary
Hall of FUT is one of the most nostalgic additions FUT has seen in years: a new legend tier built around community cult heroes like Akinfenwa, Fellaini, Remy, Elia and Dos Santos, ranked below Icons and Heroes and tied straight into the new FUT Gallery. You earn base versions with Gallery Tokens, chase Holographic and Pristine Holographic variants for higher Set scores, and slot these cards into fun hybrid squads.
With FC 27 out on 25 September 2026 and the Web App expected around 16 September, the players you build around these cards will only get pricier after launch. Get your Coins ready early, put idle balances toward meta links now, and you'll be building your Gallery from the first day instead of playing catch-up.
