In FIFA 22, EA replaced the FIFA 23 Coins beloved "What If" cards with a new promo called Fantasy FUT. And we saw the event once again – but also with Heroes this year! The FUT Ballers promo is up and running right now and the content is really nice, can't say anything about that. 

Just like on the Road to the Final, cards can get upgrades depending on results in real life. In this article, we explain the stages and different upgrades in detail. You will also find the latest FUT Fantasy players and upgrades in our tracker:

Each special Player Item is eligible for upgrades based on both team and individual achievements on the pitch during select matches in their domestic run-in. Featured players will be divided positionwise in attackers and defenders and receive upgrades depending on their appearances.

Fantasy cards will be able to get 4 upgrades in total. Heroes can only receive two upgrades, depending only on their respective teams' performances. Which... shouldn't surprise anyone as they can't score, keep clean sheets or make any appearances themselves anymore. 

A defender or goalkeeper is awarded a clean sheet if he remains on the pitch for at least 60 minutes and does not concede a goal during that time. The "two goals or assists" upgrade is buy FUT 23 Coins a grand total. A player item qualifies for the +1 OVR upgrade if he scores two goals, two assists, or one of both.