FIFA 23 PLAYER CARDS
There are dozens of FIFA 23 Player Card types, with unique designs and colors, making it complex to understand the role of each item.
Player Cards
FIFA 23 Ultimate Team lets you build your dream squad from thousands of players worldwide. In FUT, players are represented by Player Items – special shields showing each player’s unique in-game ratings and attributes.
Every base player in FUT is Bronze, Silver, or Gold, and has a Common or Rare designation. In addition to these item types, there are also other Special Item designs that recognize select players’ real-world past or present achievements, performances, or participation in various tournaments, as well as prestigious ICON and Heroes items for some of football’s greatest ever players.
FUT also includes an in-game quality filter to help you to search for specific versions of players on the Transfer Market, meaning you’ll be able to search for players by their item type, making it easier to search for and sign new players with multiple Special Items.
FIFA 23 Player Cards are grouped into several categories (we will update the page when more cards are released in the game):
- Base Items
- Special Items
- Past Players;
- FUT Heroes;
- Icons.
- Real-World Football;
- CONMEBOL;
- Flashback;
- Man of the Match;
- Player Moments;
- Player of the Month;
- Record Breaker;
- Showdown;
- Team of the Week.
- FUT Campaigns
- Fantasy FUT;
- FUT Birthday;
- FUT Captains;
- FUTTIES;
- Future Stars;
- Headliners;
- Ones to Watch;
- Out Of Position;
- Road to Knockouts;
- Road to the Final;
- Rulebreakers;
- Shapeshifters;
- Squad Foundations;
- Team of the Group Stage;
- Team of the Season;
- Team of the Year;
- WC Path to Glory.
- Other Special Items;
- Dynamic Duo;
- FUT Champions;
- League Player Objectives;
- League Squad Foundations;
- Next-Generation;
- Premium SBC;
- Pro;
- Storyline.
- Planning Items
Base Item
Base items are released on
According to their rating, base items have different qualities: gold (higher than 74), silver (65-74), or bronze (lower than 65). In addition, each of these cards can be rare or common. Rare cards are assigned to players with standout attributes or characteristics compared to similar players in their position or league or with an outstanding international reputation.
Base items are assigned to every player when the game goes out. In FUT, more than 16,000 day one cards correspond to as many players. Base items are always in packs, for the whole the year, except when it is being released another item of that player.
Cards updated because players move to other clubs are also considered base items, despite not being released on day 1.
Cards updated because players move to other clubs are also considered base items, despite not being released on day 1.
Day one cards’cards’ ratings and stats are calculated according to the player’ performance and popularity in the previous 365 days. Therefore, improving the rating or the stats of these cards is impossible.
It is impossible to improve a base item’s rating or the stats.
Every single regular item can be of two types: common or rare. Most gamers think that rare cards, with their bright and luminous aspects, are better than the others. They believe that rare cards were created to help players easily distinguish the best cards. It is not true.
The rare cards are items that have something unique. In the case of players’ cards, for example, the rare cards are assigned to players that have something that no other player has. It can be the tallest goalkeeper of his league, the only player from a country in a particular league, or even a CB with an exceptional attribute compared to players with a similar overall.
These items are usually more valuable than the others, mainly because their discard price is higher.
The rare cards are items that have something unique. In the case of players’ cards, for example, the rare cards are assigned to players that have something that no other player has. It can be the tallest goalkeeper of his league, the only player from a country in a particular league, or even a CB with an exceptional attribute compared to players with a similar overall.
These items are usually more valuable than the others, mainly because their discard price is higher.
FUT Heroes Item
FUT Heroes is a special item assigned to a selection of
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, there are two different Heroes cards: the regular version, available from launch and recognizing a memorable moment from their club career; and the FIFA World Cup version, available from November 11 and celebrating an essential contribution to the international stage.
World Cup versions have improved ratings compared to their base items, and the player’s image is replaced by Marvel art.
Regular Hero items are released at launch, while World Cup versions go out on November 11.
The overall rating of Regular Hero items can go from 85 to 89. World Cup versions always have a higher ranking, depending on their memorable international moments.
You cannot improve a Hero item.
Hero items always have three chemistry points when playing in their preferred positions. They will also count as two increments towards their league chemistry threshold and one for the nation.
Icon Item
Icon items are assigned exclusively to some of retired greatest football players of
Every Icon has four unique versions: Base, Mid, and Prime, reflecting a particular era of their careers, and Campaigns. Each version has different ratings and stats and is available in packs in another period.
Each Icon version is available in packs at different times:
- Base version
It often (but not always) reflects a time in the player’s career when they were still developing and had not yet reached their full potential. These items are available in packs from the launch until mid-December 2022 only. - Mid version
It often (but not always) reflects an ICON later in their career when they had to adapt their playstyle to stay near the top of their game. These items are available in packs from the launch until mid-February 2023 only. - Prime version
It often (but not always) reflects an era of an ICON’s career where they were consistently at the height of their skills and abilities. These items are available in packs from mid-December 2022 until the end of FUT 23. - Campaign version
Whereas Base, Mid, and Prime versions tell the stories of an ICON’s career, this version is released on Campaign ICON releases as part of FUT campaigns.
Icons items work similarly to base cards since they are always available from day 1, and every Icon player has their card. However, they replicate the attributes based on players’ skills and flair during their careers.
It is impossible to improve an Icon item’s rating or the stats. However, if you have the lower version, you can try to buy/earn the Mid, Prime, or Moment version, if available. Icon items are also available in other ways like FUT Draft, Special SBCs, and Swaps.
Icon items always have three chemistry points when playing in their preferred positions. They will also count as two increments towards their country threshold.
CONMEBOL Item
There are two types of CONMEBOL items: Libertadores and Sudamericana. These cards are assigned to all players
They are released on the launch date and remain available in packs until the end of the game, even if the teams are knocked out of the competition.
CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana items can be found in any FUT pack you open from day one until the end of the game.
The ratings and the stats of CONMEBOL items are calculated according to the player’s performance and popularity in the previous 365 days.
CONMEBOL cards are like base items but assigned to players who participate in Libertadores and Sudamericana. In other words, they feature the actual stats of these players without any upgrade.
CONMEBOL cards are like base items but assigned to players who participate in Libertadores and Sudamericana. In other words, they feature the actual stats of these players without any upgrade.
It is impossible to improve a base item’s rating or the stats.
Libertadores and Sudamericana items are available in packs from the start. They are tradeable, which means you can also find them in the FUT transfer market.
Flashback Item
Flashback cards recognize
These items are not available in packs and cannot be sold. They can be earned by completing specific Squad Building Challenge or objectives.
Flashback items are not released in a regular periodicity but are available from October to August.
Compared to the regular card, the boost of a Flashback card can go up as high as ten points.
It is impossible to improve a Flashback item’s rating or the stats.
The only way to get a Flashback item is by compleying the respective SBC or objective.
POTM Item
Player of the Month cards are unique items, with boosted stats, assigned to
- Premier League;
- La Liga;
- Bundesliga;
- Serie A;
- Ligue 1;
- Eredivisie.
POTM items are released every month from September to May.
Compared to the regular or performance-based special items, Player of the Month cards receive a single IF boost each time they are upgraded.
It is impossible to improve a POTM item’s rating or the stats.
The only way to get a POTM item is by compleying the respective SBC.
TOTW Item
Team of the Week items are assigned every Wednesday to a selection of players based on their real-life performances throughout the
According to their rating, TOTW items have different qualities: gold (higher than 74), silver (65-74), or bronze (lower than 65). In addition, these unique items feature upgraded stats compared to their respective regular or the TOTW/MOTM items.
TOTW items are released every Wednesday at 6 pm (UK time), until the end of the European season.
The rating boost is always relative to the most recent TOTW or MOTM card or, if they don’t exist, to the base item, no matter if the player moved to another club or was upgraded. The position of the players in these cards may change if, in the previous week, he played well in a different position.
Players receive upgrades according to the following table.
Players receive upgrades according to the following table.
| NIF | IF | IF2 | IF3 | IF4 |
| 55 | 65 | 75 | 81 | 84 |
| 56 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 84 |
| 57 | 67 | 76 | 81 | 84 |
| 58 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 84 |
| 59 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 84 |
| 60 | 70 | 78 | 82 | 84 |
| 61 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 84 |
| 62 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 84 |
| 63 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 84 |
| 64 | 74 | 80 | 83 | 85 |
| 65 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| 66 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| 67 | 76 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| 68 | 76 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| 69 | 77 | 81 | 84 | 86 |
| 70 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| 71 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| 72 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| 73 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| 74 | 80 | 83 | 85 | 86 |
| 75 | 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| 76 | 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| 77 | 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| 78 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| 79 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| 80 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 87 |
| 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
| 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
| 83 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
| 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
| 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
| 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 |
| 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 |
| 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 |
| 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 |
| 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 |
| 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 |
| 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 |
| 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 |
| 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
Team of the Week items are available in packs for precisely one week. After this, they are replaced by their base cards in packs and are still available via the FUT transfer market.
When opening a FUT pack with rare players, you can earn Team of the Week items. Usually, each TOTW features 23 players. Occasionally, they may also be available in squad-building challenges.
OTW Item
Ones to Watch cards are live items assigned to a selection of the most promising players who have been permanently
These special items are released on the launch date without any improvement. However, they receive upgrades in the following cases:
- When the player receives a new TOTW or MOTM item;
- If the club wins five out of their next ten domestic league games.
OTW items are released in packs when the game goes out and remain available in packs for 5 to 7 days. After this, they are replaced by their base items in packs again and are still available via the FUT transfer market.
Ones to Watch items are released with the same rating and stats as their base items. They can be upgraded later if they meet specific conditions.
Ones to Watch items are upgraded based on:
- Performance-based Special items
OTW cards are upgraded every time the player receives a new TOTW or MOTM item (until the end of the 2022-23 season). OTW items will NOT be upgraded based on POTM, Award Winner, Record Breaker, TOTT, SBC, or other in-game event selection. - Wins to Watch
OTW Items are eligible for a one-time ‘Wins to Watch’ upgrade. If their new club wins five out of their next ten domestic league games, starting from September 30, they receive a +1 boost, according to the following table.
| OTW | Boost |
| 75 | 81 |
| 76 | 81 |
| 77 | 81 |
| 78 | 82 |
| 79 | 82 |
| 80 | 83 |
| 81 | 84 |
| 82 | 84 |
| 83 | 85 |
| 84 | 86 |
| 85 | 86 |
| 86 | 87 |
| 87 | 88 |
| 88 | 89 |
| 89 | 90 |
| 90 | 91 |
| 91 | 92 |
Once a player gets a new Team of the Week or Man of the Match item, EA only takes a few minutes to update his OTW card. Wins to Watch upgrades take place on the first Wednesday after the fifth win.
Out Of Position Item
Out of Position cards are special items assigned to a selection of players. They feature
These special items are made available in packs, SBCs and objectives, during the period of the event.
OOP items are released during the respective event. Additional items can be released at a later time.
Out of Position items are released with a initial upgrade that goes from one to three IF boosts.
It is impossible to improve a Out of Position item’s rating or the stats.
You can get these special items by opening packs, completing specific SBCs and objectives.
RTTK Item
Road to the Knockouts cards are live items assigned to a selection of players who are competing in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League or Conference League
These special items are made available in packs, SBCs and objectives, featuring an initial boost. However, they also receive upgrades in the following cases:
- When their clubs advance to the knockout stage;;
- When their clubs win 2 of the next 3 group stage matches.
RTTK items are exclusively released during the Road to the Knockouts event.
Road to the Knockout items are released with a initial upgrade that goes from one to three IF boosts. They can be upgraded later if they meet specific conditions.
Road to the Knockout items are upgraded based on:
- Qualification
RTTK items are eligible for a one-time ‘Qualification Upgrade’. If their team qualifies to the knockouts of the competition they are playing, they receive a +1 boos according to the table bellow. - Wins
RTTK items are eligible for a one-time ‘Wins Upgrade’. If their team gets two victories from their remaining Group Stage games, starting from October 7, they receive a +1 boost, according to the following table.
| RTTK | Boost |
| 75 | 81 |
| 76 | 81 |
| 77 | 81 |
| 78 | 82 |
| 79 | 82 |
| 80 | 83 |
| 81 | 84 |
| 82 | 84 |
| 83 | 85 |
| 84 | 86 |
| 85 | 86 |
| 86 | 87 |
| 87 | 88 |
| 88 | 89 |
| 89 | 90 |
| 90 | 91 |
| 91 | 92 |
Road to the Knockout items are upgraded on the Friday night after the matches.
Rulebreakers Item
Rulebreaker cards are special items assigned to a selection of players. They feature game-changing stat updates:
These special items are made available in packs, SBCs and objectives, during the period of the event.
Rulebreaker items are exclusively released during the respective event.
Rulebreaker items are released with a initial upgrade that goes from one to three IF boosts.
It is impossible to improve a Rulebreaker item’s rating or the stats.
You can get these special items by opening packs, completing specific SBCs and objectives.
Dynamic Duo Item
Dynamic Duos are special player items released with boosted stats. These untradeable players’ cards are available only through squad building challenges.
What makes these items different is the fact to be released in pairs, featuring players of the
Dynamic Duo items are not released in a regular periodicity but are available from October to August.
Compared to the regular card, the boost of a Dynamic Duo card can go up as high as six points.
It is impossible to improve a Dynamic Duo item’s rating or the stats.
The only way to get a Dynamic Duo item is by compleying the respective player SBC.
FUT Champions Item
Every player receives at least one FUT Champions item as part of the Champions Finals campaigns. These weekly rewards, also known as
FUT Champions items are not available in packs and cannot be sold. They can only be earned by who played in the Champions Finals. They are delivered as soon as the player finishes the campaign or Monday morning if he doesn’t.
FUT Champions items are available as rewards when the player finishes his Champions Finals campaign.
These unique cards have the same rating and stats as the individual TOTW/TOTS items. The only different thing is their color.
Once released, FUT Champions items cannot be improved.
No. You won’t get them in FUT packs or on the FUT transfer market. They are untradeable, and you can only get them via FUT Champions rewards or, in rare, upgrade SBCs.
Pro Player Item
Pro Players items are unique improved cards assigned by EA Sports to professional
Pro Players are 99-rated untradeable items, and you cannot get one unless you are a professional footballer. Therefore, they are unavailable in packs, squad building challenges, or objectives. If you play against someone with one of these cards, you are playing against a professional football player.
Pro Player items are given to Professional Footballers and often featured in Squad Battles. You will never get one if you don’t play professional football in a top-quality club. These cards are not released all at once. Electronic Arts don’t announce them, but they release these items throughout the year.
FUT Pro Players items are 99 all rated. The face stats are also 99, the maximum possible.
You won’t get a FIFA 23 Pro Players item unless you are a professional footballer. Furthermore, they are untradeable and unavailable in packs, SBCs, and objectives.
There is only one Pro Player item for each player.
Storyline Item
Storyline items are untradeable cards featuring boosted ratings and stats. They don’t receive any further upgrades.
These unique items can only be earned by
Storyline items are made available as FUT season rewards for six weeks, until a new season goes out.
Storyline cards in FUT 23 have a permanent boost and better stats than their base item, but upgrades don’t follow any pattern.
By completing objectives and earning XP, your level on the season rewards tab will go up. Each level has its season reward or reward choice. In the case of the Storyline items, they are usually assigned to level 15 and level 30.
Storyline items are delivered as soon as you redeem them, which can only happen when you reach the requested amount of XP.
WC Path to Glory Item
WC Path to Glory cards are
These special items are made available in packs, SBCs and objectives, featuring an initial boost. However, they also receive upgrades (rating, stats, WF, SM and traits) in the following cases:
- When their national teams qualify for the knockout-stage;
- When their national teams qualify for the next round or win the final.
Path to Glory items are exclusively released during the Path to Glory event.
Path to Glory items are released with a initial upgrade that goes from one to three IF boosts. They can be upgraded later if they meet specific conditions.
Path to Glory items are upgraded in the following cases:
- Qualify from Group Stages;
- Win Round of 16;
- Win Quarter Finals;
- Win Semi Finals;
- Win the Final.