Ultimate Team players may not have to wait much longer for one of the most exciting promotions of the year. A fresh wave of leaks circulating within the EA FC community suggests that Ronaldo Nazário, better known to many players simply as R9, is set to feature in the upcoming Greats of the Game campaign.
While EA Sports has yet to make any official announcement, the reports have already generated considerable excitement among fans eager to see some of football’s most iconic names receive special items.
R9 Reportedly Among the Headline Stars
Few players carry the same status in Ultimate Team as Ronaldo Nazário. Year after year, the Brazilian ICON remains one of the most sought-after cards in the game, combining elite pace, clinical finishing and the kind of in-game presence that can transform an entire squad. As a result, any rumour involving a new special version of R9 is almost guaranteed to attract attention.
According to information shared by several well-known community sources, Ronaldo is expected to be one of the headline names in this year’s Greats of the Game squad. If the leak proves accurate, it would give players another opportunity to chase one of the most coveted cards available in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.
Greats of the Game Expected to Launch on 19 June
The promotion is currently expected to arrive on Friday, 19 June 2026, following EA Sports’ usual Ultimate Team release schedule.
Although details remain limited, early reports indicate that Greats of the Game will once again focus on legendary footballers who left a lasting mark on the sport. Unlike some recent Ultimate Team events, however, sources claim that the promotion will not operate as a live campaign, meaning cards are unlikely to receive upgrades after release.
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That approach would place the emphasis firmly on the initial player items rather than future performance-based boosts.
Other Icons Linked With the Promo
Ronaldo is not the only football legend reportedly included.
Among the names currently being linked to the event are Brazilian playmaker Rivellino and Argentine World Cup winner Mario Kempes. While the full squad has not yet emerged, leaks suggest these could be just the first of several major Icons set to join the campaign.
Community insiders have hinted that more than ten high-profile names could be involved, raising expectations that the final line-up may be one of the strongest seen in Ultimate Team this year.
Rumoured Greats of the Game Players
- Ronaldo Nazário
- Rivellino
- Mario Kempes
Additional players are expected to be revealed closer to launch.
Why the Community Is Paying Attention
The reaction across social media has been immediate. Greats of the Game has developed a reputation for celebrating football’s most memorable stars, and the prospect of a new Ronaldo item has naturally dominated discussion among Ultimate Team players. For many fans, R9 remains the ultimate dream signing, regardless of how many new cards arrive throughout the season.
That is why the latest leak has attracted so much attention. Even before EA Sports has confirmed the promotion, many players are already viewing Ronaldo as the potential standout card of the entire event.
Official Announcement Still Pending
As always, leaks should be treated with caution until EA Sports confirms the details. Nevertheless, with multiple sources pointing towards Ronaldo Nazário’s inclusion and growing speculation surrounding the wider squad, anticipation is beginning to build ahead of what could be one of the most talked-about Ultimate Team promotions of the summer.
