Ruud Gullit Icon Review FC 28 — The Most Complete Player Ever

Icon Versions

All versions: 4★ Skill Moves / 4★ Weak Foot | Position: CAM / CM / CF | Height: 6'3"

Prime Gullit In-Game

Why He's The GOAT Midfielder

• No weaknesses: 86+ in EVERY stat category — the only player in FUT with this profile
• Height (6'3"): Towers over other midfielders — dominates aerially
• Physical (88): Powerful — bullies opponents off the ball
• Shooting (90): Scores from everywhere — long shots, headers, volleys
• Dribbling (92): Incredibly agile for 6'3" — glides past players
• Defending (80): Can genuinely play CDM — rare for an attacking mid icon
• Passing (88): Vision and through balls on another level
• Positional flexibility: CDM, CM, CAM, CF, ST, LW, RW — he does it all

Minor Drawbacks

• 4★/4★: Good but not 5★ — slightly limits the skill ceiling
• Pace (86): Good but not Mbappé fast — with Engine becomes 96+
• Price: One of the most expensive icons — a massive coin investment

Best Chemistry Styles

Final Verdict

Building the Ultimate Squad Around Gullit

Gullit's icon links and Dutch nationality make squad building effortless. He green-links with every icon and Dutch players like Van Dijk, De Jong, and Dumfries, giving you access to a Dutch spine that connects Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A players through nation chemistry. The most effective approach is placing Gullit at central midfield with icon links on both sides, then filling your attack and defense with the best players from whichever league offers the strongest options for your budget and playstyle preferences.

Gullit's versatility means he can occupy any midfield slot in any formation. In a 4-2-3-1, he dominates as a box-to-box CDM who contributes to both defense and attack. In a 4-3-3, he controls the central midfield channel with his physical presence and passing range. In a 4-1-2-1-2 narrow, he excels as one of the two CMs with the freedom to make forward runs while still recovering defensively. No other player in the game offers this level of formation flexibility because Gullit's stats have no weaknesses that limit him to specific tactical roles or positions on the pitch.

When pairing Gullit with other icons, consider complementary profiles rather than duplicating his all-round style. A pure destroyer CDM like Vieira alongside Gullit creates the perfect double pivot where Vieira handles the dirty work and Gullit provides creative output. Alternatively, pairing Gullit with a pure attacking midfielder like Cruyff or Zidane lets Gullit focus more on defensive duties while the creative icon handles chance creation. These partnerships leverage Gullit's adaptability by giving him a defined role rather than asking him to do everything, which paradoxically makes him even more effective in competitive matches.

Gullit Version Breakdown: Baby vs Mid vs Prime

Baby Gullit at CM is a solid card but lacks the physical dominance that makes the higher versions special. His 82 physical and 79 defending mean he cannot bully opponents off the ball or hold his own defensively against elite attackers. Baby Gullit plays more like an expensive attacking midfielder than the all-round force of nature that his Prime version represents. At his typical price, there are better value midfield options available unless you specifically need his icon links for chemistry purposes in a hybrid squad.

Mid Gullit represents a significant improvement over the Baby with noticeable boosts to physicality and defending that bring him closer to the Prime experience. The Mid version can genuinely play CDM, CM, or CAM at a high level because his stats are balanced enough to handle defensive responsibilities while still contributing creatively. For most players, Mid Gullit offers the best value-to-performance ratio because he delivers approximately 85% of Prime Gullit's functionality at roughly half the price, making him the recommended purchase for anyone who wants the Gullit experience without completely liquidating their club.

Prime Gullit is the most expensive non-R9 icon in FUT for a reason — he is genuinely broken. The combination of 90 pace, 90 shooting, 90 passing, 90 dribbling, 90 defending, and 90 physical at 6 foot 3 with a unique body type creates a player who has no equal in the history of the game. He outperforms dedicated attackers in the final third, outperforms dedicated defenders in his own box, and outperforms dedicated midfielders in every phase of play between. If your goal is to build the best possible squad regardless of cost, Prime Gullit is the first name on the team sheet and the last player you would ever consider replacing throughout the entire remainder of the FUT cycle.