Ultimate Birthday has arrived! The event that was previously known as FUT Birthday has returned in EA FC 24, marking the 15th anniversary of the Ultimate Team game mode. The player cards featured in Ultimate Birthday are some of the best in the game, so let's dive right into the details.
Published on: 15-03-2024 Author: Lennart
What is Ultimate Birthday?
Ultimate Birthday is an in-game event in EA FC, celebrating the anniversary of the Ultimate Team game mode. You might recognize the event from previous FIFA games, where it was named FUT Birthday. During Ultimate Birthday, you can acquire special player cards that feature 5-star upgrades to their Skill Moves or Weak Foot (or both).
When is Ultimate Birthday in EA FC 24?
Ultimate Birthday begins on March 15, with the release of Team 1. This first team will be available until March 22, when Team 2 will replace it.
EA FC 24 Ultimate Birthday Team 1 - All Players and Ratings
These are all players featured in Ultimate Birthday Team 1:
Player | Rating (OVR) | Upgrade |
Messi | 94 | 5*SM + 5*WF |
De Bruyne | 93 | 5-star Skill Move |
Benzema | 93 | 5-star Skill Move |
Morgan | 93 | 5-star Skill Move |
Saka | 92 | 5*SM + 4*WF / 4*SM + 5*WF |
Son | 91 | 5-star Skill Move |
Araujo | 91 | 5-star Weak Foot |
Diogo Jota | 90 | 5-star Skill Move |
Rodrygo | 90 | 5*SM / 5*WF |
Barella | 90 | 5-star Weak Foot |
Mead | 90 | 5-star Weak Foot |
Pajor | 90 | 5-star Skill Move |
Lavelle | 90 | 5-star Skill Move |
Milinković-Savić | 89 | 5-star Skill Move |
Kimpembe | 89 | 5-star Skill Move |
Boey | 88 | 5-star Skill Move |
Gosens | 88 | 5*SM / 5*WF |
Felipe Anderson | 87 | 5*SM / 5*WF |
Stach | 87 | 5-star Skill Move |
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How to Get Ultimate Birthday Players?
You can obtain Ultimate Birthday players in various ways:
1. Buy Ultimate Birthday Players on the Transfer Market
A reliable method to acquire Ultimate Birthday players is by purchasing them on the in-game transfer market. Given that Ultimate Birthday player cards are high-rated and in high demand, they come at a premium price, so be prepared to shell out some FC Coins.
2. Complete Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) to Earn Packs
As we’re used to during events in EA FC, packs containing potential Ultimate Birthday player cards can be earned by completing Squad Building Challenges (SBCs). Be sure to check the current SBCs in-game to maximize your playtime during the Ultimate Birthday event.
3. Buy Packs with Coins or FC Points
Instead of relying on the transfer market or SBCs, you have the option to buy packs with FC Points. Startselect offers official FC Points for Xbox and official PlayStation Store cards that can be used to buy FC Points in the PlayStation Store. Pick up a card for your preferred platform and instantly get your FC Points with 100% valid codes.
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 5900 FC Points (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
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EA SPORTS FC™ 24 12000 FC Points (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
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PlayStation Store Card £50
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FAQs
If you click a player's profile in the scout reports menu, you will find they are either listed as 'At Club Since [YEAR]' (over 22 years old or 79 potential or below), 'Showing Great Potential' (80-85 potential), 'Exciting Prospect (86-890 potential), or Has Potential to be Special (91+ potential).
How many people play FC 24 Ultimate Team? ›
EA SPORTS FC 24
Month | Avg. Players | Peak Players |
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Last 30 Days | 42,180.8 | 71,276 |
May 2024 | 47,514.8 | 82,463 |
April 2024 | 40,650.4 | 72,005 |
March 2024 | 39,461.7 | 74,376 |
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Who is the highest rated player in EA FC 24? ›
Top 100 rated players in EA Sports FC 24
Rank | Player | Club |
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1. | Kylian Mbappe | PSG |
2. | Erling Haaland | Man City |
3. | Alexia Putellas | Barcelona |
4. | Kevin De Bruyne | Man City |
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Who is the highest rated CB in EA FC 24? ›
The best CBs in EA FC 24 are Virgil van Dijk, Rúben Dias, and Mapi León, with overall ratings of 89 in Career Mode. Alongside them, here are the best FC 24 CBs: Mapi León | 28 years old | FC Barcelona Femení | Overall rating 89. Rúben Dias | 26 years old | Manchester City | Overall rating 89.
Who is the best CF in FC 24 Ultimate Team? ›
The best CFs in EA FC 24 are Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema, both rated OVR 90. On the list of the top 10 best CFs, the two Ballon d'Or winners are joined by: Lionel Messi | 36 years old | Inter Miami CF | Overall rating 90. Karim Benzema | 35 years old | Al Ittihad | Overall rating 90.
Who has the most potential in FC 24? ›
EA Sports FC 24: Players With Highest Potential In Career Mode,...
- 10 Florian Wirtz.
- 9 Victor Osimhen.
- 8 Pedri.
- 7 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- 6 Jude Bellingham.
- 5 Federico Valverde.
- 4 Jamal Musiala.
- 3 Vinícius Júnior.
What is the max rating in EA FC 24 player career mode? ›
In EA FC 24 the player career max level is 50 this time!
Who is 91 rated in FC 24? ›
Four players on the new game will be rated higher than Messi. Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and two-time women's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas have all been given ratings of 91.
Who is the fastest player in FC 24? ›
French World Cup winning superstar, Kylian Mbappe, is the fastest player in the game. With a pace rating of 97, the 24-year-old forward can go past any player with ease and is difficult to deal with. He is also the best rated player in the game alongside Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.
Who is the best RM in FC 24 Ultimate Team? ›
Best RM in EA FC 24
- Riyad Mahrez | Al Ahli | Overall rating 86.
- Svenja Huth | VfL Wolfsburg Women | Overall rating 85.
- Leroy Sané | Bayern Munich | Overall rating 84.
- Marcos Llorente | Atletico de Madrid | Overall rating 84.
- Serge Gnabry | Bayern Munich | Overall rating 84.
- Clara Mateo | Paris FC Women | Overall rating 84.
By scorings alone, the worst team in EA FC 24 is University College Dublin AFC.
Who is the best LB in EA FC 24? ›
Andrew Robertson is arguably the best left back in EA Sports FC 24, and the Scottish footballer has played a significant role in the golden period that Liverpool experienced in recent years.
Who is the highest rated RB in EA FC 24? ›
Who is the best right-back in EA FC 24 Career Mode? Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Reece James, Achraf Hakimi and Kieran Tripper are the highest-rated right-backs in EA FC 24 Career Mode.
Who is the best goalkeeper in FC 24 Ultimate Team? ›
Best GK in EA FC 24
- Thibaut Courtois | 31 years old | Real Madrid | Overall rating 90.
- Marc-André ter Stegen | 31 years old | FC Barcelona | Overall rating 89.
- Alisson Becker | 30 years old | Liverpool | Overall rating 89.
- Ederson | 30 years old | Manchester City | Overall rating 88.
Who is the highest rated CB in FC 24? ›
Highest Rated centre-backs in EAFC 24
- Ruben Dias - 26 - Man City - 89 OVR/90 POT.
- Virgil van Dijk - 31 - Liverpool - 89 OVR/89 POT.
- Marquinhos - 29 - PSG - 87 OVR/88 POT.
- Ronald Araujo - 24 - Barcelona - 86 OVR/91 POT.
- Eder Militao - 25 - Real Madrid - 86 OVR/89 POT.
- Matthijs de Ligt - 23 - Bayern - 86 OVR/89 POT.
Which team is best in FC 24? ›
There are only eight five-star club teams to choose from in EAFC 24 and arguably the best is Man City. In previous games, certain players in this team would be tough to use, but the mechanics have made Man City's squad actually feel like the ratings they are.
Who is the best striker in FC24? ›
The best FC 24 strikers by overall stat are currently Kylian Mbappé and Sam Kerr, with Mbappé, Haaland and Kerr being in first, second, and third place respectively across both men's and women's football. You can click on any of the columns in the tables below to sort them to your liking.
What does showing great potential mean in FC 24? ›
Has Potential To Be Special: Player has 91+ Potential. Exciting Prospect: Means a player has a potential between 86 and 90. Showing Great Potential: Means a player has potential between 80 and 85. At Club Since: Means a player's potential is 79 or lower, or player is over the age of 22.
How do you check player potential on fm22? ›
For most players, perceived current ability is shown in multiples of half a star, ranging from a single half star for players with the lowest perceived current ability to five full stars for players with the highest perceived current ability. In most cases these stars are gold.
Can players exceed potential EA FC 24? ›
FC 24 potential – highest ratings
Here, we've listed who can hit the highest ratings in FC 24. This may not be the biggest jump in overall rating, but the potential growth pushes them to be the best players the game has to offer. All these players have the potential to grow beyond the 90/100 overall rating in-game.