With their flexible chemistry and high statistics, icons allow players to blend players from different generations and nationalities without sacrificing team chemistry. Whether it's pairing Lionel Messi with Johan Cruyff or building a FC 26 Coins lineup with Patrick Vieira and Jude Bellingham at the core, icons allow unprecedented creativity in team design.

If the leak of 12 new icons is true, it will further enrich the tactical diversity available to UT players and may shake up the competitive landscape when the game is released.

In addition to the icons, the leak also hints at new heroes coming to EAFC 26 Coins. Heroes differ from icons in that they represent fan-favorite players who have performed well during a season or moment, but are not usually as well-known as global football icons.