FC 27 New Heroes Leaks Hint at Iconic Fan Favorites Returning to Ultimate Team

With a few days remaining, the concluding season of FC 26 will arrive in the current version. And several leaks regarding FC 27 (the next iteration) are selling like hotcakes. One of them, which certainly stole the spotlight within the community.

The likes of Diogo Jota, Samir Nasri, Daniel Sturridge, Kolo Toure, and Van der Vaart are likely to arrive in the next iteration as Hero cards. As per reports, these ballers' Hero editions are potentially being tested by EA Sports. Let's take a look at everything we know about EA FC 27 New Heroes Leaks.

FC 27 New Heroes Leaks Suggest Return of a Few Fan-Favourites

As mentioned earlier, FC 27 New Heroes Leaks have been revealed by one of the trusted leakers, @FutSheriff. Five new Heroes in FC 27 are being tested in the upcoming iteration from EA Sports.

The first player is Liverpool and Portuguese legend Jota. With the player's unfortunate, tragic accident last year, EA Sports recently renamed one of the prestigious tournaments to the FC Pro Diogo Jota World Championship Trophy.

Nasri, on the other hand, is likely to be one of the FC 27 Heroes. Other notable names are Sturridge, Kolo Toure, and Van der Vaart. Meanwhile, EA is also planning to introduce a new card type; check out our FC 27 Hall of Fame Players Leaks for more information.

Five New FC 27 Heroes Are Arriving As the Ultimate Team Highlights

@FutSheriff has already revealed two interesting pieces of information on the upcoming FC Mobile New Heroes. Let's take a look at each potential addition and expected rating:

In case you're not an OG football fan, you might not have noticed these underrated Heroes. Here's an overview of these footballers:

• Diogo Jota: The former Liverpool legend is known for his incredible finishing and spent five amazing years with the Reds. The Portuguese baller has been known for his super-sub appearances and has scored 47 goals in more than 100 appearances for the Merseyside.
• Samir Nasri: Nasri has been one of the underrated midfielders who is known for his playmaking vision and off-the-ball positioning. With two PL titles with Manchester City, this retired French baller returns after a six-year hiatus.
• Daniel Sturridge: The underrated English striker had multiple successful stints across top-flight PL clubs, including his time at Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Known for his unique celebration, Sturridge was instrumental for the Reds in their 2019 Champions League campaign.

• Kolo Toure: An underrated defender from the Premier League era, the Ivorian played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Kolo Toure was part of Arsenal's 2003-04 Invincible campaign, where the Gunners managed to win the entire league undefeated.
• Rafael Van der Vaart: The inaugural recipient of the Golden Boy award back in 2003, the Dutchman had incredible stints for his boyhood club, Ajax, before moving on to the likes of Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur. Van der Vaart came runners-up with his nation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

That's all we have on two FC Mobile New Heroes that could potentially be added to FC 27. If you've liked our coverage so far, make sure to click on FC 26 FUTTIES Season Pass Rewards to see what are thethe potential rewards are in the concluding season.

Four Icons Are Getting a Downgrade to FC 27 Heroes Next Season

Three existing Heroes from the current season, Maicon, Lucio, and Yaya Toure, are getting upgraded to Icon status, as discussed in our recent FC 27 New Icons Leaks article. Similarly, according to @FC27News, four Icons are receiving a downgrade to Hero status this season. Let's check them out with their potential ratings:

Here's a brief overview of each of the four new Heroes and their achievements in world football for their club and country:

• Henrik Larsson: Nicknamed "The King of Kings", the Swedish striker won multiple league titles in Scotland, Spain and England. Larsson was instrumental in Barcelona's 2006 Champions League win, providing assists for both Catalan goals in the final, leading the Spanish side to a comeback.
• Juan Sebastián Verón: The Argentine midfield general won league titles in both Italy and England, including the historic 1999 UEFA Cup for Parma. Verón remains one of the rare fortunate players to win continental titles across both Europe and South America.

• Luis Hernández: Often regarded as the greatest Mexican striker of all time, "El Matador" was influential for his nation's FIFA Confederations Cup 1999 win, where the hosts defeated the Mighty Brazil in an epic final. Hernandez was also the Copa America 1997 top scorer, where Mexico finished third.
• Gianfranco Zola: Chelsea's first superstar, Zola was an instant fan-favourite during his time with the Blues, winning multiple FA Cups and two UEFA titles. The Italian had a stellar career in his domestic league as well, winning the 1990 Serie A with Napoli and the 1995 UEFA Cup with Parma.

We'll make sure to add more players if further FC 27 New Heroes Leaks arrive. Do check out our coverage on the FC 27 Hall of FUT Player Picks as EA is bringing a new category of Ballers to Ultimate Team next season!