A new generation is taking center stage! Future Stars celebrates the rising talents poised to become the next legends of world football. These U23 players have already shown flashes of brilliance, and their upgraded cards represent their potential journey from wonderkid to world-class.

Dual Potential Future Stars

Some Future Stars will feature Dual Potential versions, giving them two distinct upgrade paths. Each version represents a different style of play the player could develop in their career.

🚀 Check out the first Future Stars squad, featuring a striking purple and blue card design!

Future Stars ICONs: Honoring the Legends’ Early Years

Alongside the new generation, Future Stars ICONs showcase the early career versions of football’s greatest legends. These special ICON cards will be available in packs and Squad Building Challenges (SBCs).

✨ Some featured Future Stars ICONs include:

• Johan Cruyff (96 OVR)
• Bobby Charlton (94 OVR)
• Lev Yashin (93 OVR)
• Emilio Butragueño (92 OVR)
• Bastian Schweinsteiger (91 OVR)
• Bobby Moore (91 OVR)

Future Stars Academy: Wonderkid to Icon

The Future Stars Academy returns, giving players the chance to develop a young talent into a club legend through Evolutions!

👤 Start with a special Player Pick!

• Choose one out of 15 players to enter the Future Stars Academy.
• Upgrade them through three Evolution stages, tracking their journey from academy prodigy to club hero.

⚡ Final Reward: An Icon-Level Player

• Completing all Evolution stages grants your player an Icon chemistry boost, solidifying their legendary status.

Scout Report & Custom Playstyles

Customize your Academy player with unique upgrades via Scout Report objectives. Earn Evolution consumables to tailor:

• Playstyles & Playstyle+
• Weak Foot & Skill Move Upgrades

📌 Complete Scout Report objectives over both weeks of the campaign to unlock 1 of 5 Playstyle+ picks as a final reward!

New Feature: Two Active Evolutions

Starting with Future Stars, players can now train two Evolution cards at the same time—a game-changing update! This feature remains active for the rest of FC 25.

Season 5: The Future is Yours

Season 5 highlights the brightest rising talents making their mark in football.

🌍 World Tour Stop: Brazil

• Look out for Brazilian stars in Ladder Rewards, Squad Foundations, and SBCs.

🏆 Road to the Final Upgrades
UEFA Road to the Final (RTTF) players will receive live upgrades based on their club’s progress in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

✅ RTTF Upgrade Path Examples:

• Win or draw in the Round of 16 → +1 OVR
• Qualify for the Quarter-Finals → +1 OVR, 1 Role++
• Reach the Finals → +1 PlayStyle+
• Win the Final → +1 OVR (up to 96), 5★ Weak Foot / Skill Moves Upgrade

🌟 UWCL Upgrades follow a similar format for the Women’s Champions League.

Season 5 Rewards & Improvements

🎁 Updated FUT Champs, Rivals & Squad Battles Rewards

• Guaranteed Future Stars, Grassroot Greats, and FUT Fantasy items in packs.
• More Champions Qualification Points in Division Rivals, helping players reach Champions Playoffs faster.

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

How many Future Stars Academy players can I choose?

Upon starting Ultimate Team, you’ll receive a 1 of 15 Player Pick to choose your academy player.

How do I get Playstyles, Playstyle+ & WF/SM Upgrades?

• Earn them through Future Stars Academy Scout Report objectives.

• Available Evos in Week 1:

  • 4★ Skill Move & Weak Foot Upgrades
  • 8 of 15 Base Playstyle Picks
  • Group Reward: 1 of 5 Playstyle+ Pick

• Evos in Week 2:

  • 5★ Skill Move OR Weak Foot Upgrade
  • Group Reward: 1 of 5 Playstyle+ Pick

How do I assign Roles to my Future Stars Academy player?

Each Future Stars Academy player comes with pre-assigned Role+ and Role++ attributes.

Do I have to complete objectives in a specific order?

• Yes, the Future Stars Academy Evolutions must be completed in three stages:

  • Aspiring Attacker (Forwards)
  • Methodical Midfielder (Midfielders)
  • Dynamic Defender (Defenders)

• Scout Report objectives can be completed in any order, except the final Evolution step, which requires all Playstyle upgrades to be done first.

What is the final rating of my Future Stars Academy player?

• 91 OVR
• Icon Chemistry
• 8 Base Playstyles
• 2 Playstyle+
• 5★ Weak Foot OR 5★ Skill Moves

⚡ Start your Future Stars journey now! Choose your Academy player and evolve them into a club legend!