New Icon cards appear in FIFA Ultimate Team every year. For example, the German World Cup heroes Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm found their way into the popular soccer simulation two years ago.
The leaker “Fut Sheriff” announced at the beginning of the week that Xabi Alonso will now also be part of FIFA 23 as an icon. The defensive midfielder was part of Spain’s golden generation.
With the Spanish national team, the former Bayern Munich professional was world champion and two European champions between 2008 and 2012. Since it is a reliable source, fans can therefore look forward to Xabi Alonso in FIFA 23 with a high probability.
However, the values shown in the leak should be treated with caution. Because developer EA often modifies different ratings at short notice.
The last time Xabi Alonso was playable was in FIFA 17. At that time, the Spaniard ended his career in FC Bayern Munich dress and received an “End of an Era” card in the process.
Since then, many fans have expressed the wish to be able to steer the 40-year-old icon across the virtual lawn. In addition to FC Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid are former stations of the Spaniard.