FC 27 Destined for Glory is one of the first major live campaigns in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, turning community predictions into Player Items that can improve through real football performances.
The campaign launched on September 25, 2026, alongside the worldwide release of FC 27. Unlike a normal promo where the card you pack is essentially the finished product, Destined for Glory players have upgrade paths tied to what they achieve in domestic league football during the season.
That makes these cards particularly interesting at the beginning of Ultimate Team. You are not only looking at how good a player is today. You also need to consider the player's club, position, likely playing time and chances of reaching the performance milestones required for future upgrades.
You can also see the latest campaign information on FC 27 Destined for Glory page, including updates as the promotion develops.
What Is Destined for Glory in FC 27?
Destined for Glory is a live Player Item campaign in Football Ultimate Team. The concept is built around footballers expected to make a significant impact during the 2026/27 season.
There is an important community element behind the selection. EA allowed fans to vote for players they expected to make their mark, with voting taking place through FC 26 Ultimate Team and the FC 27 Ratings Database.
Kylian Mbappé received the most community votes and became the headline player of the opening Destined for Glory release.
FC 27 Destined for Glory Team 1 Players
The first main campaign squad contains 15 Destined for Glory Player Items. Mbappé starts at 91 OVR, making him the highest rated card in the opening squad, followed by Nuno Mendes at 89 OVR.
| Player | OVR | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | 91 | ST | Real Madrid |
| Nuno Mendes | 89 | LB | Paris SG |
| Pernille Harder | 88 | CAM | FC Bayern |
| Alexander Isak | 88 | ST | Liverpool |
| Deniz Undav | 87 | ST | VfB Stuttgart |
| Morgan Rogers | 87 | CAM | Chelsea |
| Pierre Emerick Aubameyang | 86 | ST | RC Deportivo |
| Kika Nazareth | 86 | CM | FC Barcelona |
| Orkun Kökçü | 86 | CM | Beşiktaş |
| Ezri Konsa | 86 | CB | Arsenal |
| Saud Abdulhamid | 85 | RB | RC Lens |
| Yann Aurel Bisseck | 85 | CB | Lombardia FC |
| Mikel Jauregizar | 85 | CM | Athletic Club |
| Andrei Rațiu | 85 | RB | Rayo Vallecano |
| Joey Veerman | 85 | CM | Dortmund |
For individual ratings, attributes, positions and updated card information, check the complete FC 27 Destined for Glory players.
How Destined for Glory Upgrades Work
The defining feature of the campaign is that Destined for Glory cards are live items. Their ratings can continue developing after the promotion itself has left packs.
Upgrades are earned through milestones in domestic league matches, and the requirements depend on whether the footballer is an attacking or defensive player.
For midfielders and attackers, progress is based on combined goals and assists. Defenders instead progress by recording clean sheets.
Attacker and Midfielder Upgrades
| Goals and Assists | Destined for Glory Upgrade |
|---|---|
| 3 | +1 Shooting and +1 Passing |
| 6 | +1 PlayStyle |
| 10 | +1 OVR |
| 20 | +1 OVR |
These are cumulative goals and assists rather than separate targets. An attacker recording two goals and one assist, for example, has contributed three actions toward the first milestone.
The structure also means a creative midfielder does not necessarily need to become a prolific scorer. Assists can move the item toward the same milestones.
Defender Upgrades
| Clean Sheets | Destined for Glory Upgrade |
|---|---|
| 2 | +1 Defending and +1 Physical |
| 4 | +1 PlayStyle |
| 6 | +1 OVR |
| 10 | +1 OVR |
The defensive path is especially interesting because the first upgrade improves two attributes directly before later milestones introduce a PlayStyle and full OVR increases.
Which Matches Count for Destined for Glory Upgrades?
Only qualifying performances in the player's domestic league count toward the Destined for Glory milestones.
That means a goal in a domestic league fixture can contribute to an attacking player's progress, while a goal in the Champions League does not count toward this particular upgrade path.
The same principle applies to defenders and clean sheets. When following the progress of a card, make sure you are checking league results rather than simply looking at the player's statistics across every competition.
How Long Can Destined for Glory Players Upgrade?
The important part is not how long the cards remain in packs. Destined for Glory items are eligible to earn their applicable performance upgrades throughout the football season.
This gives the campaign a much longer lifespan than its Store availability suggests. A card that misses an early milestone does not necessarily lose its upgrade potential immediately.
For FUT players, that creates a different decision from buying a normal fixed promo item. Real world form can continue changing the potential of the card months after release.
Destined for Glory Has All Role++ Roles in Position
FC 27 changes how Campaign Player Items handle roles. Campaign cards launch with all Role++ roles for their position unlocked.
That is particularly useful for squad building because a Destined for Glory player can fit different tactical approaches without requiring you to abandon an otherwise suitable formation simply because the card lacks the Role++ you want.
When comparing two cards with similar face attributes, check their positions and available roles as well as Pace, Shooting or Dribbling. Tactical flexibility can be just as valuable as a small statistical advantage.
Best FC 27 Destined for Glory Players
Mbappé is immediately the standout on raw numbers. His 91 OVR striker item begins with 96 Pace, 91 Shooting and 92 Dribbling, giving him elite attacking attributes before any possible live progression.
Nuno Mendes is another notable option. His 89 rated left back combines 94 Pace with strong defensive and physical attributes, while Alexander Isak starts at 88 OVR with 89 Shooting. Pernille Harder's 88 OVR CAM item offers another high level attacking option with 90 Dribbling.
The most interesting live card is not always the highest rated one, however. An 85 or 86 rated player who regularly starts and has a realistic path through several milestones can become much more appealing as the season develops.
Use the Destined for Glory player database to compare the individual cards rather than judging them only by OVR.
How to Get Destined for Glory Players
Eligible Destined for Glory Campaign Player Items can be found in Ultimate Team packs while the relevant squad is active in the pack pool.
A normal pack does not guarantee a Destined for Glory card. Always read the pack description to see exactly what is guaranteed before using FUT Coins or FC Points.
Tradeable versions can also appear on the Transfer Market, allowing you to target a specific player rather than relying on pack luck.
It is also worth checking the Campaign Hub, Objectives, SBCs and Live Events throughout the promotion because FC 27 connects campaigns to a wider collection of themed Ultimate Team content.
Destined for Glory and Holographic Items
FC 27 introduces Holographic versions of eligible special Player Items. Campaign cards available in the pack pool can potentially appear in Holographic form.
Eligible items rated 87 OVR or below can appear as regular Holographic versions, while eligible items rated 88 OVR and above can appear as Pristine Holographic versions.
Holographic status is separate from the normal Destined for Glory live upgrade path, so do not confuse the special presentation of the item with its real world performance requirements.
Destined for Glory and the Gallery
FC 27's Gallery gives special cards another use beyond simply placing them in your active squad. The first post launch mixed rarity Season 1 Gallery Set brings together Ones to Watch, Destined for Glory and Future Stars items.
Gallery history is persistent. Once an eligible item has been recorded, it can continue contributing to relevant collection history even if that card later leaves your club.
This gives collectors another reason to pay attention to Destined for Glory cards that might not fit their competitive starting eleven.
Destined for Glory vs Ones to Watch
Both campaigns feature live Player Items, but their upgrade systems should not be confused.
Ones to Watch focuses on notable transfers and can award OVR upgrades through qualifying Team of the Week, Star Performer and Player of the Month selections, alongside its separate club wins requirement.
Destined for Glory instead tracks position based performance milestones in domestic league football. Attackers and midfielders chase goals and assists, while defenders chase clean sheets.
A Destined for Glory player therefore does not need to receive a Team of the Week item to make progress toward the campaign's own upgrades.
How Destined for Glory Fits Into FC 27 Season 1
Season 1 of FC 27 Ultimate Team uses Ones to Watch as its wider theme, but EA has connected several campaigns around footballers expected to influence the new season.
Ones to Watch, Destined for Glory and Future Stars all fit into that broader idea while using their own card designs and progression systems.
FC 27 also deliberately reduces the number of Campaign Player Items compared with previous years. Destined for Glory uses a more focused structure with 15 Campaign Squad players per weekly release, part of EA's wider attempt to slow the rate of special item progression.
Is There a Destined for Glory Team 2?
Yes. Destined for Glory is structured as a two week campaign. Team 1 arrived on September 25, while Destined for Glory Team 2 is scheduled for October 2, 2026.
That is worth remembering before spending all your Coins immediately. If none of the first squad fits your team, waiting to see the second release may be more useful than forcing a Team 1 card into your lineup.
What to Look for Before Buying a Destined for Glory Card
Do not buy one purely because the card says Destined for Glory. Start with whether the player improves your actual Ultimate Team.
Then look at the real football situation. Is the player a regular starter? How productive is the attacker in league matches? Does the defender play for a team capable of recording enough clean sheets? How quickly could the early milestones realistically be reached?
Chemistry, position, Role++ options and current attributes still matter. Future upgrades are valuable, but an item should ideally be useful before those upgrades arrive rather than depending entirely on something that may happen months later.
FC 27 Destined for Glory FAQ
What is Destined for Glory in FC 27?
Destined for Glory is a Football Ultimate Team campaign featuring community influenced live Player Items. The cards can earn upgrades based on real world performances in domestic league football.
When did Destined for Glory start?
The first Destined for Glory squad launched on September 25, 2026, the worldwide release date of EA Sports FC 27.
Who is the highest rated Destined for Glory player?
Kylian Mbappé headlines Team 1 with a 91 OVR ST Player Item after receiving the most community votes.
How many players are in Destined for Glory Team 1?
The main Team 1 Campaign Squad contains 15 Destined for Glory Player Items.
Can Destined for Glory cards receive upgrades?
Yes. They are live Player Items and can earn attribute, PlayStyle and OVR upgrades by reaching the relevant real world domestic league milestones.
How do attackers get upgrades?
Attackers and midfielders progress through combined goals and assists. The milestones are 3, 6, 10 and 20, with different rewards attached to each stage.
How do defenders get upgrades?
Defensive players progress through clean sheets. Their milestones are 2, 4, 6 and 10 clean sheets.
Do Champions League performances count?
No. Destined for Glory performance tracking is based on qualifying domestic league matches, so European competition performances do not contribute to these milestones.
Do Destined for Glory cards need a TOTW to upgrade?
No. Their upgrade path is based on the Destined for Glory performance milestones rather than Team of the Week selection.
Can you buy Destined for Glory cards from the Transfer Market?
Yes. Tradeable versions can be bought and sold through the Ultimate Team Transfer Market when available.
Where can I see all FC 27 Destined for Glory players?
The full card list, ratings and individual player details can be found on the FC 27 Destined for Glory Players page. For the wider event, upgrade system and campaign information, see the Destined for Glory guide.
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