: Players like Matthew Leckie (73) and Tevez (86) became fan favorites for being "overpowered" (OP) relative to their price and rating. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. FIFA 16 - Steelbook Edition (Xbox One) by Electronic Arts
FIFA 16 Ultimate Team (FUT 16) is remembered as a pivotal chapter in the franchise, introducing game-changing modes and refined mechanics that shaped the modern Ultimate Team experience. Released in late 2015, it balanced high-stakes competition with major quality-of-life improvements. FIFA 16 Ultimate Teamв„ў
: The Team of the Year (TOTY) featured a dominant 99-rated Lionel Messi, a 98-rated Cristiano Ronaldo, and a 97-rated Neymar, making that year's "MSN" and Ronaldo cards the most sought-after in the game. : Players like Matthew Leckie (73) and Tevez
: Gameplay shifted toward "Confidence in Defending" and "Control in Midfield." The introduction of No-Touch Dribbling —inspired by Lionel Messi—allowed players to feint without touching the ball, while passing required more precision to avoid being intercepted by a smarter AI. Released in late 2015, it balanced high-stakes competition
: For the first time in the series, Women’s National Teams were playable, though they were primarily available in Kick-Off and Tournament modes rather than as cards in the main Ultimate Team market. Most Iconic Cards & Players
FUT 16 brought several "firsts" and mechanical shifts that redefined how players engaged with their clubs:
: This was the first year of FUT Draft , where players used a "Draft Token" to build a temporary squad from random high-tier players and compete in a four-game tournament for massive rewards.