EA FC 24 leak hints at Laurent Blanc arriving as an Icon SBC

With the Trailblazers promo being underway in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, a recent leak has emerged suggesting that Laurent Blanc will soon arrive as an Icon SBC. The French center-back is one of the most overpowered and sought-after defenders in the game every year and has retained his viability in the latest edition as well.

With the Icon roster being completely revamped, these legendary players no longer possess three separate versions in EA FC 24. Each Icon only has one Base version, giving EA Sports more room to offer special versions of these cards over the course of the season. This makes these Base items even more rare and desirable, especially for meta players like Laurent Blanc.

Note: This article is speculative and is entirely based on a leak by Twitter/FUT Sheriff.

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French legend Laurent Blanc is rumored to arrive as an Icon SBC in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team

If leaks are to be believed, this will be the second Icon SBC of the year after the recently released David Beckham SBC. However, as impressive as Beckham's card is, Laurent Blanc is far more viable in his position on the virtual pitch of EA FC 24. With how difficult defending is in the current meta, elite-tier defenders are in high demand, making the possibility of acquiring this rumored SBC even more enticing.

Icons always perform better than their stats suggest, making them some of the most sought-after players in every version of the game.

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What does Lauren Blanc look like in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team?

The former Manchester United legend has been a mainstay in the world of Ultimate Team since legends and Icons were first introduced, which is a testament to how overpowered he is. Not only is he extremely strong, but also has excellent tackling animations and ridiculous reach, making him one of the best center-backs in the game.

He is 88-rated in the game with the following key stats:

• Pace: 78
• Shooting: 67
• Passing: 68
• Dribbling: 76
• Defending: 90
• Physicality: 85

The Frenchman can be deployed as a center-back or central attacking midfielder on the virtual pitch, making him a very versatile pick. He has the Jockey, Bruiser, and Aerial PlayStyles, as well as the Anticipate PlayStyle+, which elevate him to another level entirely.