The mode UltimateTeam of FIFA 23 combines the gaming experience of EA Sports with the passion for collecting the cards of a lifetime. The idea is to create a dream team and, through it, participate in specific events and modes, solve objectives and, in general,have fun bringing together the elite of football.
Cards are obtained simply by playing, by purchasing them in the in-game store via packs, or by bidding on them on the Ultimate Team Transfer Market. Of course, not all cards are created equal. In Extra Life We are going to explain what types of cards are in FUT and how each one works starting from the essentials.
Rarity and type
There is a basic division when it comes to seeing what type of card is in FIFA: there are basic player cards Y special player cards. They are easy to distinguish since the former are represented with a simple item design of different rarity (Gold, Silver and Bronze) and the latter have a completely custom or themed design.
In other words: players of the caliber of Erling Haland, for example, they have their basic card and, in addition, they will have at least one special card. In his specific case, he will have the Promise card (Ones to Watch), he is running for Premier League Player of the Month and depending on his performance we may see him in special cards like the Team of the Week (TOTW) or the Team of the Season (TOTS).
Regarding the basic player cards (the non-special ones), EA Sports also makes a double distinction:
- the common cards they are the most frequent and represent players from all the leagues and competitions included in FIFA 23.
- the unique cards They have a special shine and serve to distinguish the most outstanding players of each position or league in which they play.
The basic player cards also have a different design and a category based on the general rating of each player. So:
Basic player card | Bronze | Silver | Prayed |
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Design | | | |
Assessment | 64 or less | Between 65 and 74 | 75 and up |
unique | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Common | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The rarity and type serve to illustrate at a glance the quality of the card before us, although it is its specific abilities that determine its true value. Both on the pitch and in the Transfer Market.
special cards
In addition to the basic cards, EA Sports promotes different own events, thematic campaigns and national and international competitions offering special cards easily recognizable by their design.
Special cards are obtained as rewards for playing on FIFA UltimateTeam or overcome objectives, for a very limited time in FIFA packs in the game store and, unless they are non-transferable, by bidding on them from the Transfer Market. In addition, the reservation or purchase of the game guarantees some items or transfers of specific items.
Each type of special card is related to different recurring, thematic or specific activities. Below you will find the different types of article that are in the FIFA UltimateTeam.
Active Competitions
Letter | Design | Name in english | Reason | Note |
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Team of the Week | | TOTW / Team of the Week | Recognition of the performance and achievements of a specific selection of players during a specific matchday | Available in sachets for seven days |
CONMEBOL Libertadores | | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Special article for participants in the CONMEBOL competition | |
South American Conmebol | | CONMEBOL South American | Special article for participants in the CONMEBOL competition | |
The Record Breaker | | record breaker | Recognition to a player for achieving a major milestone in the current season | |
flash back | | flash back | Recall a stellar season for a specific player | |
Battle | | Showdown | Special player versions that improve based on the result of a match in the real world | Available through Squad Building Challenges |
Players of the Month
Although EA Sports is in charge of selecting the cards of the players of the active competitions, but it also opens the door for the fans to participate when awarding cards to outstanding players. Of departure, each month You can vote for the most outstanding player of the six most relevant European competitions, with the winner receiving their corresponding thematic design.
Letter | Design | LEAGUE | Recognition |
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premier league | | English | Premier League Featured Player of the Month |
Bundesliga | | German | Bundesliga Featured Player of the Month |
Ligue 1 Ubert Eats | | French | Ligue 1 Featured Player of the Month Ubert Eats |
LaLiga Santander | | Spanish | The outstanding player of the month of LaLiga Santander |
Series to TIM | | Italian | The outstanding player of the month of the Serie a TIM |
special campaigns
Along with previous cards based on ongoing competitions, EA Sports celebrates through FIFA your own special events and campaigns. In addition to the awards for the best players of the season, some of them are based on major sporting events, others on key moments in football or its players. And eye, some of these cards evolve.
Letter | Design | Name in english | Reason | Note |
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promises | | Ones to Watch | Most relevant signings and debuts in professional football | They can improve based on their performance |
HIGHLIGHTS | | Headliners | Players with the best physical form of the season | |
future stars | | Future Stars | Great emerging promises of real football | Enhanced ratings based on your potential |
Heading to the Playoffs | | Road to Knockouts | Participation in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League | They improve as they advance in UEFA competitions |
TEAM IN GROUP PHASE | | Team of the Group Stage | Featured players from the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League | |
Road to the Final | | road to the end | Dynamic items for participating in the final phases of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League | They improve as they advance in UEFA competitions |
Break the rules | | Rulebreakers | Player cards with a different and outstanding style of play compared to the original | |
Team of the Year | | TOTY / Team of the Year | The 11 best players of the whole year 2022 | Chosen by the FIFA community |
Team of the Season | | TOTS / Team of the Season | The 11 best players of the 2022/2023 season | Huge improvements over basic cards |
FUT Anniversary | | FUT Birthday | 5-star upgrades for select players | Commemorates the anniversary of FIFA Ultimate Team |
Fantasy FUT | | Fantasy FUT | Dynamic items that evolve based on player performance | Commemorates the end of the season |
FUT Captains | | FUT Captains | Featured team captains with improved stats | |
shapeshifters | | Shapeshifters | Players with changed positions and improved statistics |
Rewards and commemorative cards
In addition to the above, EA Sports offers four types of cards as a recognition or commemorative card. Some are earned through progressing and overcoming challenges in FUT, while others are very rare accolades.
Letter | Design | Reason | Note |
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Fut Champions Reward | | FUT Champions Weekly Reward | Distinguished by red design |
BACKGROUND | | Reward for completing FUT Season Objectives | Improved versions of players |
Blue Green Card | | Unique item rated 99 | EA Sports FIFA Ambassador Recognition |
New Generation Player | | The top six talents in the game | They are granted in 2023 |
Classic Players: FUT ICONS and Heroes
In FIFA There are good, exceptional and historical players, and EA Sports has given the latter very exceptional treatment through cards that capture football’s greatest legends at their peak.
Letter | Design | Reason | Note |
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ICON | | They represent the best players in history already retired | There are three Icon cards per player based on their different career stages. |
FUT hero | | Special cards that represent the memorable moments of the players’ careers | Marvel has designed Super Hero artwork for the images of the 21 selected FIFA World Cup FUT Heroes cards |
In addition to all the above cards, EA Sports is expected to announce and make official new cards for FIFA UltimateTeam as in previous deliveries. Some with a special and thematic character and others in a promotional way. We’ll update our review so they’re all in the same place.