EA is kicking off the Festival of Football
with a massive gift: log into Ultimate Team between June 5 and July 24,
and you'll receive a 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé. But that's
just the start — three exclusive Evolutions will let you grow him into a
96 OVR monster with five-star skill moves, five-star weak foot, and
four PlayStyles+.
Pick Your Pelé Path
When you first claim the card, you'll choose between three different positions and PlayStyles+. Think of it as picking which version of the King you want to build.
- ST with Low Driven+
- CM with Incisive Pass+
- LW/RW with Finesse Shot+
Your choice here sets the tone for the entire evolution chain, so pick the one that fits your squad — or just whichever sounds most fun.
The Road to 96 OVR
Additional Pelé-exclusive Evolutions will roll out over several weeks, each honoring his actual path to glory during the 1970 World Cup. Complete all of them, and your Pelé ends up at 96 OVR with five-star skill moves, five-star weak foot, and four PlayStyles+. Not too shabby for a free card.
📅Release Schedule
Here's when each Evolution drops. Mark your calendar — or just set a few phone reminders.
- Friday, 5 June – Position & 3rd PS+ (pick between 3)
- Saturday, 27 June – Plus One OVR
- Saturday, 11 July – 5* Weak Foot
- Wednesday, 15 July – Plus One OVR
- Sunday, 19 July – Plus One OVR & 4th PS+
That's five separate upgrades spread across nearly seven weeks. No need to rush — just don't forget to log in before July 24 to grab the base card in the first place.