Following the release of Zinedine Zidane, EA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of Diego Armando Maradona to EA FC 25, giving players the opportunity to claim his card for free in Ultimate Team. This special inclusion celebrates the launch of the Grassroot Greats event, which highlights footballers who rose from their hometown clubs to global stardom.
This time, players will have multiple Evolution paths to choose from, allowing them to progress Maradona’s journey from his early days with Argentinos Juniors at just 14 years old to becoming a world-class icon and serial winner with Napoli and the Argentine international team. If you’re looking to add the legendary Argentine to your UT squad, here’s a complete guide on how to unlock the free Maradona Grassroot Great Icon card in EA FC 25.
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How to Get the Free Maradona Grassroot Greats Card in EA FC 25
To get the free Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card in Ultimate Team, players must play EA FC 25 between February 14, 2025, and March 14, 2025, at 10 AM PT. This card will be untradeable, meaning it cannot be listed on the in-game Transfer Market for coins.
Maradona’s base free card features competitive stats; however, it’s through both free and paid Evolutions upgrades that you can truly elevate it, significantly enhancing all its attributes. The base version has a 77 OVR rating, is positioned as a Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM), and has standout attributes, including:
- 84 Pace
- 80 Shooting
- 74 Passing
- 87 Dribbling
- 34 Defending
- 56 Physicality
Unlike Zidane, the base version of Diego Maradona’s card does not include any outstanding stats, as it represents his international debut at the age of 16 against Hungary in 1977. However, through Evolution paths, players can upgrade Maradona’s card to reflect his legendary European career with Napoli. The free 89 OVR upgrade allows players to unlock Maradona’s iconic 1989 UEFA Cup final version, commemorating when he captained Napoli to victory over Stuttgart in a hard-fought two-leg clash.
89 OVR Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Evo in EA FC 25, Explained
After receiving the free 77 OVR Maradona base card, players can choose from three Evolution paths to upgrade it to an 89 OVR rating. Each path offers a unique combination of enhanced stats, PlayStyles, PlayStyle+ attributes, and Roles, allowing players to select the option that best fits their team’s needs.
Maradona Diego’s Dream I, II, III & Pibe de Oro Evolutions Stats
Once complete, Diego’s Dream I, II, III, and Pibe de Oro Evolutions will grant Maradona’s card substantial stats and attributes upgrades. As for the Pibe de Oro, players can get a 92 OVR rating Maradona card, but this will require an investment to access the Evo.
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Evolution Upgrade |
Evolution Requirements |
Stat, PlayStyles, Role & Position Improvements |
Amount of Levels |
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Diego’s Dream I |
77 OVR Diego Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card |
87 Pace (from 84) 88 Shooting (from 80) 90 Passing (from 74) 92 Dribbling (from 87) 40 Defending (from 34) 73 Physicality (from 73) Pinged Pass PlayStyle Relentless PlayStyle Incisive Pass PlayStyle+ Classic 10++ Role Playmaker++ Role Shadow Striker++ Role Half Winger+ Role |
3 |
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Diego’s Dream II |
77 OVR Diego Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card |
88 Pace (from 84) 89 Shooting (from 80) 87 Passing (from 74) 92 Dribbling (from 87) 40 Defending (from 34) 74 Physicality (from 73) Relentless PlayStyle Power Shot PlayStyle+ Poacher++ Role Target Forward+ Role False 9++ Role ST Position |
3 |
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Diego’s Dream III |
77 OVR Diego Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card |
89 Pace (from 84) 87 Shooting (from 80) 89 Passing (from 74) 93 Dribbling (from 87) 40 Defending (from 34) 72 Physicality (from 73) Trivela PlayStyle Relentless PlayStyle RM Position LW Position RW Position Winger+ Role Inside Forward++ Role Technical PlayStyle+ |
4 |
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Pibe de Oro |
89 OVR Diego Maradona Grassroots Greats Icon Card |
89 Pace (from 84) 90 Shooting (from 80) 92 Passing (from 74) 94 Dribbling (from 87) 40 Defending (from 34) 77 Physicality (from 73) Quick Step PlayStyle Positions from the 89 OVR version of Maradona chosen Roles and Roles+ from the 89 OVR version of Maradona chosen Finesse Shot PlayStyle+ |
2 |
- Released
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September 27, 2024
- ESRB
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Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- Developer(s)
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EA Canada, EA Romania