Did you manage to get your free Zinedine Zidane TOTY 2002 Icon? Because FC 25 is back with another free player. FC 25 has brought in a new promo called the “Grassroot Greats,” and we have another new free player to claim; this time, it’s none other than Diego Maradona! Yes, he is back once again as a part of this new event.
Before we learn more about this promo event and how to get him for free, make sure to check out FUT coins that are available in our store for the cheapest prices. There is a special evolution for this free card that requires you to spend coins, and it’s worth it—make sure to top up your account today!
Everything About Grassroot Greats in EA FC 25
This promo is all about celebrating and honoring both past and present players who came from local leagues, university programs, and the lower tier of football and grew up to greatness. These players also have an improved chemistry that gives two chemistry points to the club, league, and nation.
One player that comes to mind when we think of such an inspiring journey is Diego Maradona; this promo gives you a free 77 OVR Maradona and lets you evolve him and experience his journey through the “Diego Dream Evolution.” Why 77? It marks the moment when Diego Maradona made his international debut against Hungary in 1977—when he was just 16 years old.
How to Get Diego Maradona for Free in FC 25?
To get your free Diego Maradona, you simply have to log into FUT anywhere between February 14th and March 14th. You will be awarded a 77 OVR Maradona card, which can be evolved into one of the best players ever.
Here’s what you need to know about the base card:
- OVR: 77
- Pos: Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM)
- Pace: 84
- Shooting: 80
- Passing: 74
- Dribbling: 87
- Defending: 34
- Physical: 56
Keep in mind this card is untradeable, like most free cards you get through such promos.
FC 25: Grassroot Greats Diego Maradona Evolution Guide
Once you receive the 77-rated Diego Maradona player card, you can turn it into an 89-rated item with three unique final evolution choices. Players can design it to their liking, allowing the card to fit into their squad perfectly.
- You can improve Maradona as a CAM with the Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle
- You can improve Maradona as a Striker with the Powershot+ PlayStyle
- You can improve Maradona as a Winger with the Technical+ PlayStyle
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You can also evolve this player further with the “El Pibe de Oro,” the golden boy evolution, which upgrades your item to 92 OVR with the Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle and a few other upgrades. This is a paid evolution.
Diego’s Dream I, II, III, and El Pibe de Oro evolutions are all the available ways to evolve your free Diego Maradona; each upgrade will improve your stats and grant you new playstyles, roles, and much more. Let’s now explore more about these evolutions in detail.
| Diego’s Dream I: CAM | Diego’s Dream II: ST | Diego’s Dream III: Winger |
| Pace +3 | Pace +4 | Pace +5 |
| Shooting +8 | Shooting +9 | Shooting +7 |
| Passing +16 | Passing +13 | Passing +15 |
| Dribbling +5 | Dribbling +5 | Dribbling +6 |
| Defending +6 | Defending +6 | Defending +6 |
| Physical +17 | Physical +18 | Physical +16 |
| +1 SM rating | +1 SM rating | +1 SM rating |
| Pinged Pass PlayStyle | – | Trivela PlayStyle |
| Relentless PlayStyle | Relentless PlayStyle | Relentless PlayStyle |
| Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle | Power Shot+ PlayStyle | Technical+ PlayStyle |
| Playmaker++ | Poacher++ | Inside Forward++ |
| Shadow Striker++ | Target Forward+ | Winger+ |
| Classic 10++ | False 9++ | LM Position |
| Half Winger+ | Advanced Forward++ | LW & RW Position |
El Pibe de Oro Upgrades:
These are all the upgrades you can receive once you’ve chosen the evolution path and upgraded your item to an 89 rating. El Pibe de Oro is a paid evolution and upgrades your item to a rating of 92.
- Pace +2
- Shooting +2
- Passing +2
- Dribbling +2
- Physical +4
- +1 WF rating
- Quick-Step PlayStyle
- Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle
This is everything you need to know about Grassroot Greats Diego Maradona and his complete evolutions. But this isn’t everything about the Grassroot Greats promo yet—there is a 96 OVR Maradona available for a limited time, and there are many more iconic old and new players released as a part of this event!
Grassroot Greats Heroes Player List:
- Tim Cahill 89 ST++
- Marek Hamšík 91 CAM++
- Abedi Pele 90 CAM++
- Jaap Stam 91 CB++
Grassroot Greats Icons Player List:
- Diego Maradona 96 CAM++
- Ian Wright 93 ST++
- Didier Drogba 92 ST++
- Roberto Baggio 94 CAM++
- Julie Foudy 93 CM++
- Roy Keane 90 CM++
- Franck Ribéry 93 LM++
Grassroot Greats Player List:
- Jamie Vardy 91 ST++
- Tabitha Chawinga 91 ST++
- Lynn Williams 89 LW++
- Paulo Dybala 93 CAM++
- Bruno Fernandes 92 CAM++
- Mac Allister 92 CM++
- Pascal Groß 90 CDM++
- Ollie Watkins 90 ST++
- Ronaldo Araujo 91 CB++
- Michael Olise 91 RM++
- Guglielmo Vicario 88 GK++
- Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu 88 CM++
- Mattia Zaccagni 87 LW++
- Rachel Daly 88 ST++
- Ethan Pinnock 87 CB++
- Pickett 89 LB++
- Ryan Williams 87 RB++
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu 88 CDM++
- Chris Führich 89 LM++
- Gabriela García 87 CDM++
- Riyad Mahrez 89 RM++
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo 88 RB++
- Jonathan David 89 ST++
- Abedi Ayew 90 CAM++
Grassroot Greats Icon Diego Maradona
This is the 96-rating Diego Maradona I was talking about—this awesome player card will be available only for a limited time in the packs, from Feb 14th to Feb 21st. Later, the base Icon version of Maradona will become available in the packs.
Grassroot Greats Icon 96 Diego Maradona Details:
- Pace: 92
- Shooting: 92
- Passing: 92
- Dribbling: 97
- Defending: 42
- Physical: 80
- Pos: CAM++
- Alt Pos: ST
- 5-Star Weak Foot Rating
- 5-Star Skill Moves Rating
- Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle
- Technical+ PlayStyle
Conclusion
This is everything you need to know about the FC 25 Grassroot Greats Promo and also about the free Diego Maradona card and his upgrades.
Make sure to choose the right evolution path when upgrading; choose the version that fits your team the best.
Most pro players seem to be leaning towards the RW version of Maradona—if you’re confused about what to choose from, RW might be a great option.
Whether to go with the “El Pibe de Oro” upgrade is completely a personal preference. If you have the coins and if you’re willing to spend them on upgrades, then I’d say go for it! If you don’t have enough coins, make sure to purchase them from our store for the most affordable prices—we also have bonus free coins for newcomers!
