Icons like “R9” Ronaldo and Ruud Gullit have captured and held the imaginations of FIFA players ever since their introduction a few years ago, and this remains true in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. But the very best Icons—ones that genuinely hold their own against the top promo cards—also cost a small fortune, so for most FUT players the best chance to unlock one is through an Icon pack. Whether it’s an Icon pack obtained through a Squad-Building Challenge or from Icon Swaps, opening one of these fabled receptacles is a moment to savor. So, naturally, the FIFA community has dreamt up a way to drag it out as much as possible.
You see, just ripping an Icon pack is a bit dull. The excitement lasts less than five seconds as the boards light up, the nation and position are revealed, and out walks somebody who costs less than the price of the SBC to ruin your evening. But with an Icon Roulette—the format that has gone viral in recent years across YouTube and Twitch—it is possible to drag out the tension and excitement for quite some time. Every pack becomes Schrödinger’s Ronaldinho. The little wizard probably isn’t in there, but until you definitively confirm he isn’t, perhaps he is!
Essentially we’re going to save the Icon into the club without seeing who it is, then search through nation by nation until his identity is revealed. But getting the most out of Icon Roulette requires a specific approach to maximize the anticipation. Having an audience is good, too, even if it’s just your child, pet, or significant other. So if you want your next Icon pack to be more than just a flash in the pan, follow our guide to extract the most entertainment!