Quick answer. Destined for Glory Team 2 launches Friday, October 2 at 6 PM BST (10 AM PDT / 5 PM UTC). The leaked 15-player squad is headlined by Haaland 91 ST (Man City), Upamecano 88 CB, Diani 88 RW, and Caicedo 87 LW. Every card is a live item that can upgrade four times across the 2026/27 domestic season, reaching a theoretical ceiling of 93 OVR for Haaland if he hits 20 combined goals and assists. Based on current pack weight and Man City's fixture list, Haaland is a strong long-term hold — but there are better value picks in the squad if coins are tight.
EA SPORTS FC 27 launched its first full week post-release on September 25, and Destined for Glory is now the defining economy event of Season 1. Team 1 introduced Mbappé 91 and Isak 88 to packs last Friday. Team 2 replaces them on October 2, and the leaked lineup is bigger in every way: more transfers, a higher total OVR pool, and Haaland — the most-searched striker card in early FC 27 trading forums.
Every leaked player, every upgrade threshold, and a plain-math breakdown of which cards justify their expected price premium — broken down below.
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Every FC 27 Destined for Glory Team 2 Player (Full Leaked Squad)
The complete 15-player roster was revealed ahead of schedule on September 28 by leaker ASY FUT on X and subsequently confirmed by multiple independent community trackers. EA has not officially announced the Team 2 lineup — all ratings below are based on community leaks and are subject to change at EA's official announcement.
| Player | Club | Position | Expected Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | ST | 91 |
| Kadidiatou Diani | Lyon | RW | 88 |
| Dayot Upamecano | Bayern Munich | CB | 88 |
| Moisés Caicedo | Real Madrid | LW* | 87 |
| Marc Cucurella | Real Madrid | LB | 87 |
| Anthony Gordon | Barcelona | ST | 86 |
| Aaron Cresswell | Rennes | LB | 85 |
| Robin Gosens | Stuttgart | LB | 85 |
| Jakub Kiwior | Porto | CB | 85 |
| Ademola Lookman | Atletico Madrid | ST | 85 |
| Matheus Fernandes | Tottenham Hotspur | CM | 85 |
| Diego Maza | Bayer Leverkusen | CAM | 85 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | Manchester United | RM | 85 |
| Weston McKennie | Juventus | CDM | 85 |
| Nico Paz | Como | CAM | 85 |
*Caicedo is listed as LW on the leaked card — his natural position is CM/CDM; EA may be assigning an alternate position for FUT chemistry purposes.
Notable real-world transfers are baked into this squad: Caicedo and Cucurella both at Real Madrid, Gordon at Barcelona, Kiwior at Porto, and Lookman at Atletico Madrid — all reflecting the summer window. These are the first major cards in FC 27 to use their new clubs for chemistry links.
Release Date and Time: When Does Team 2 Go Live?
Destined for Glory Team 2 goes live on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6 PM BST. At the same time, all Team 1 cards (Mbappé, Isak, and the rest) are removed from packs. Team 1 cards remain playable in your club and keep tracking upgrades regardless of whether they are pulled from packs.
Full release schedule by region:
- 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT (North America)
- 6 PM BST / 7 PM CEST (Europe)
- 5 PM UTC
- 9 PM Moscow (GMT+3)
The DFG promo as a whole runs from September 25 to October 9, 2026, per EA's official Destined for Glory page.
How DfG Upgrade Tracking Works
According to EA's official announcement: "Destined for Glory Player Items can earn upgrades throughout the entire football season based on real-world performances in their domestic league, with milestones determined by the player's position."
Three rules matter for planning:
- Tracking starts September 25 — this is the day FC 27 globally launched. Any G+A or clean sheets recorded by a DfG player in domestic league play from that date forward count toward upgrades. The window for Team 2 is effectively the same because domestic leagues were all in progress by September 25.
- Only domestic league stats count. Cup goals, international matches, and UEFA Champions League appearances do not contribute. Only Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the relevant top-flight domestic competitions.
- Club transfers void upgrades. Per EA's official FAQ: "If a Destined for Glory player leaves their current club, they will no longer be eligible for upgrades." If Haaland left City during January or Caicedo left Real Madrid, their DfG card would stop tracking at their current milestone — a real risk given the young ages of several players in this squad.
DfG Team 2 Upgrade Path — Every Milestone
EA publishes the same two upgrade tables for all DfG cards, split by position.
Attackers, Wingers, and Attacking Midfielders (CM, CAM, LW, LM, RW, RM, ST)
Milestone tracked: Combined Goals + Assists in domestic league
| Combined G+A | Upgrade |
|---|---|
| 3 | +1 Shooting & Passing |
| 6 | +1 PlayStyle |
| 10 | +1 OVR |
| 20 | +1 OVR |
Applies to: Haaland (ST), Diani (RW), Caicedo (LW), Gordon (ST), Lookman (ST), Matheus Fernandes (CM), Maza (CAM), Mbeumo (RM), Paz (CAM)
Defenders and Defensive Midfielders (RB, LB, CB, CDM)
Milestone tracked: Clean Sheets in domestic league (player must feature in the match)
| Clean Sheets | Upgrade |
|---|---|
| 2 | +1 Defending & Physical |
| 4 | +1 PlayStyle |
| 6 | +1 OVR |
| 10 | +1 OVR |
Applies to: Upamecano (CB), Cucurella (LB), Cresswell (LB), Gosens (LB), Kiwior (CB), McKennie (CDM)
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Is Haaland 91 Worth It? The Real Peak-OVR Math
Haaland starts at 91 OVR, but the card's true value depends on how many milestones he realistically clears by season end.
Peak potential: If Haaland reaches 20 G+A in the 2026/27 Premier League, his card tops out at 93 OVR — climbing through 91 → 91 (Shooting/Passing upgrade) → 91 (PlayStyle upgrade) → 92 → 93. Note the first two milestones improve specific stats and add a PlayStyle, not the OVR number, so the visual OVR stays at 91 until milestone 3 (10 G+A).
Realistic timeline: In 2025/26, Haaland finished with 36 PL goals and 11 assists — 47 combined. He would have cleared every DfG milestone before the January window. Even in a more modest season, 20 G+A by March is likely for a Man City starting striker. The 10 G+A threshold (first OVR upgrade) typically arrives within 8–12 Premier League matches for Haaland.
The problem: The first OVR jump (+1 to 92) takes 10 G+A. At Haaland's rate, that is approximately matchday 10–12 of the PL season, which falls around late October or early November 2026. Until that point, you are paying a premium for a 91 ST who is functionally equivalent to any other 91 ST in the game.
Verdict: If you plan to hold Haaland past October and use him as your starting striker all season, the card becomes exceptional value at 92+ and potentially best-in-game at 95. If you are coin-flipping for a launch-window striker and expect to upgrade within 4–6 weeks, other 91 options may serve you better in the short term. If coins are tight, wait until the first milestone arrives before buying — prices typically dip 15–25% once a card upgrades, then recover as demand rises.
Best Value DfG Team 2 Picks Beyond Haaland
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Ademola Lookman 85 ST (Atletico Madrid) — Lookman finished 2025/26 Serie A with 22 goals and 8 assists at Atalanta before his move to Atletico. At 85 base, he starts affordable and tracks La Liga performances. His club is one of Spain's best defensive teams, meaning fewer blowout defeats and more clean-sheet environments for strikers through possession play. Lookman reaching 10 G+A is plausible by December, putting him at 86 OVR — a cheap route to an upgraded striker.
Diego Maza 85 CAM (Bayer Leverkusen) — Leverkusen won the Bundesliga in 2024/25 and Maza is central to their press-heavy system. As a CAM, he tracks G+A, and a Leverkusen attacking midfielder in a title-contending team is well-placed to clear milestones faster than most 85s. Budget CAM with genuine upgrade ceiling.
Nico Paz 85 CAM (Como) — The wildcard of the squad. Paz is Como's primary creative force and was one of Serie A's standout performers last season. At 85 with strong Dribbling and Passing, he fills the cheap meta CAM slot while tracking a Serie A return. Long-shot as a high-OVR option, but the base card already plays above its rating.
Mbeumo 85 RM (Manchester United) — Mbeumo at United is a winger in a high-volume attacking system. Premier League wingers rack up assists quickly, and the RM position tracks combined G+A. At an expected affordable price given his starting OVR, he is a strong value RM for budget squads.
Market Timing: Should You Buy on Drop Day or Wait?
DfG Team 2 will arrive in packs on Friday at 6 PM BST. Based on FC 26 DfG Team 1 and Team 2 drop patterns we tracked last cycle, and confirmed again through FC 27 Week 1 launch data (September 25–29), the following timing signals are consistent:
- Pack weight inflates at drop time. More DfG cards hit the Transfer Market in the first 3–6 hours than at any other point. Prices typically floor 1–3 hours post-drop as early openers dump their pulls.
- Haaland will be expensive at launch. Expect the opening price for the 91 Haaland DfG to be higher than his eventual floor. Budget players should wait 12–24 hours after launch for prices to stabilise or fall.
- Budget 85s peak on weekend. FUT Champions (starting October 2–5 for the first Finals run) drives mass pack opening on Friday and Saturday, which means 85-rated fodder briefly inflates as demand spikes and then drops Sunday afternoon.
- Strongest buy window: Sunday, October 4 to Monday, October 5 — after Champions hype subsides, before Monday's SBC rush resets demand. This mirrors the FC 27 launch week market cycle pattern we covered at release.
If your target is Haaland specifically: check the Transfer Market at 9–10 PM BST on Friday October 2. The first wave of pack-openers will have listed their pulls by then, and the price will often be below the Saturday peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does FC 27 Destined for Glory Team 2 come out? Team 2 releases on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PDT / 5 PM UTC. At that moment, Team 1 cards are removed from packs and replaced with the 15-player Team 2 roster.
How many upgrades can a DfG Team 2 card earn? Each Destined for Glory card can earn exactly 4 upgrades across the 2026/27 season: two stat-based improvements (Shooting & Passing for attackers; Defending & Physical for defenders) and two OVR increases tied to milestone totals. Maximum potential for an attacker reaching 20 G+A is +2 OVR above base.
Do DfG upgrade stats reset when Team 2 launches? No. All Destined for Glory items — including Team 1 cards already in packs or your club — continue tracking from September 25 onward throughout the full domestic season. There is no reset between Team 1 and Team 2.
Does Haaland's Champions League or international goals count toward his DfG upgrades? No. Only domestic Premier League goals and assists count. Haaland's Champions League goals, FA Cup appearances, and Norway international stats would not contribute. Only Premier League matches.
Is it worth waiting for DfG Team 2 cards to upgrade before buying? It depends on the player. For Haaland, the first OVR upgrade arrives at 10 G+A — roughly 10–12 PL matches at his recent pace, so mid-to-late October. Buying after that first upgrade often saves coins while still giving you access to a 92 OVR card. For 85-rated players like Lookman or Maza, the base card is cheap enough that buying early and riding the upgrade is usually better value.
What happens to DfG cards if a player transfers clubs? Per EA's official FAQ, if a Destined for Glory player transfers clubs, they stop receiving upgrade tracking from that point. Their card stays at whichever milestone it had reached before the transfer. The card remains playable and retains its current stats — it simply cannot earn further upgrades.
