Best players to upgrade for EA FC 25 Evolutions

Since you can only choose one player for every Evolution, it’s essential to know which option is best before making a decision in FC 25 Ultimate Team.

Evolutions allow players to upgrade the attributes of cards through completing challenges. EA made a few changes to the feature for FC 25 to improve the overall experience.

Maximum limits to upgrades loosens the entry requirements for Evolutions. As a result, players will have fewer issues using previously evolved players in future upgrades.

In addition, this title reduces the number of Champions and Rivals Evolution challenges and shifts them to more casual game modes. Since its easier to upgrade players, here is a list of all the best options.

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Even though EA loosened the entry requirements in FC 25, only select Ultimate Team cards are eligible for upgrades. For example, an Evolution might give a plus 10 upgrade to pace up to a maximum of 90 Pace. In the old system, this Evolution would have had an entry requirement of a maximum of 80 Pace.

Cosmetic Evolutions are also a new addition that allows players to add visual elements such as changing the color and adding animations or sound effects. In this guide, we strictly review Evolutions that provide attribute upgrades.  

Best players for Magic Nights Evolution in EA FC 25

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Marcus Rashford	Manchester United	Gold	81	85
Angel Correa	Atletico Madrid	Gold	82	85
Donyell Malen	Borussia Dortmund	Gold	83	85
Ademola Lookman	Atalanta	Gold	82	85
Leandro Trossard	Arsenal	Gold	83	85

Best players for Dazzling Dribbler Evolution in EA FC 25

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PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Luis Suarez	Inter Miami	Gold	82	85
Jonathan David	Lille	Gold	81	84
Rasmus Hoijlund	Manchester United	Gold -> Intro to Stat Limits -> Dazzling Dribbler -> Ultimate Edition Evolution	78	84
Alexander Sorloth	Atletico Madrid	Gold	82	85
Timmy Thiele	Energie Cottbus	Gold IF -> Intro to Stat Limits -> Dazzling Dribbler	80	84

The Dazzling Dribbler transforms clunky strikers into more agile, quick players capable of passing at a higher level. Alexander Sorloth’s FUT Birthday, TOTS, and FUTTIES cards were all some of the best striker cards in FC 24 Ultimate Team.

This evolution shows a glimpse of what fans remember last year. Meanwhile, upgrading Luis Suarez transforms the card into what we saw during the striker’s prime.

If players haven’t already done the Evolutions, though, Rasmus Hoijlund is the best option for a quadruple Evolution, culminating in 90 Pace, 87 Shooting, 85 Dribbling, and Power Shot PlayStyle Plus.

Best players for The Cannon Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: 750 FC Points or 50,000 coins

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Pedro Pereira	Monza	Silver -> Club Member Reward -> Power Surge -> The Cannon	70	85
Brennan Johnson	Tottenham	Gold	78	85
Jose Carmona	Sevilla	Silver -> La Roja -> The Cannon	72	85
Jacobo	Cordoba	Silver -> Power Surge -> La Roja -> The Cannon	65	82

This Evolution is a weird one because most of the best options can only be done through multiple different combinations. Pedro Pereira becomes one of the best right backs in Ultimate Team, but it requires three Evolutions.

The only non-combination Evolution we recommend is Brennan Johnson as he becomes a viable winger option for Premier League teams.

Best players for Backline Booster Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Francisco Moura	Porto	Gold IF	80	84
Jordi Alba	Inter Miami	Gold	80	84
Terracciano	AC Milan	Silver -> The Cannon -> Backline Booster	70	82
Rayan Ait Nouri	Wolves	Gold	79	83
Carlos Augusto	Inter Milan	Gold -> Intro to Stat Limits -> Backline Booster	79	84

Terracciano is the best player for this Evolution, but you first have to do The Cannon upgrades first. After everything, the versatile fullback will have 88 Pace, 87 Defending, 86 Physical, and four star skills and weak foot.

If you can’t do that Evolution combo, Jordi Alba gets a much-needed Pace upgrade to 87 and becomes an excellent link for players who want to use Messi in their team.

Best players for La Roja Evolution in EA FC 25

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PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Cameron Puertas	Al Qadisiyah	Gold	78	84
Morales	Levante	Gold -> Ultimate Edition Evolution -> La Roja	78	84
Carlos Soler	West Ham	Gold	78	84
Jaime Seoane	Real Oviedo	Silver -> Power Surge -> La Roja	72	84

If you haven’t done the Ultimate Edition Evolution yet, we recommend using Morales in that upgrade and then upgrading him in La Roja. In the end, you will have a striker with the Power Shot PlayStyle Plus, five star weak foot, four star skills, and 91 Shooting.

As an alternative, Carlos Soler becomes a well-balanced central midfielder for any Premier League squad after this series of upgrades

Best players for Glow Up Evolution in EA FC 25

Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Marvin Olawale	Las Palmas	Silver	72	84
Tajon Buchanan	Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)	Silver	74	84
Julian Araujo	Bournemouth	Silver	74	84
Tim Weah	Juventus	Silver	74	84
Willy Kambwala	Villarreal CF	Silver	65	84

The Glow Up Evolution requires players to complete Objectives to upgrade Silver cards. And, there are some strong options here.

Our favorite choice is Julian Araujo

RM Marcin Olawale will have 4-Star Skill Moves and Weak Foot, along with good stats. Canadian national team member Tajon Buchanan is fast with 92 PAC, and this Evo boosts his other categories (80 SHO, 79 PHY) to more respectable numbers.

Tim Weah (85 PAC, 85 SHO) is another solid option.

Best Players for Power Surge Evolution in EA FC 25

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• Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Mohamed Simakan	Al Nassar	Gold	80	82
Joel Monteiro	BSC Young Boys	Gold Inform	80	82
Nordi Mukiele	Bayer Leverussen	Gold	79	84
Oumar Solet	RB Salzburg	Gold	76	82
Kobbie Mainoo	Manchester United	Gold	77	82

At least statically, many of the high-end options for this Evolution are from non-power teams and leagues. But one solid option who’s not is Leverkusen RB Nordi Mukiele. Mukiele jumps to an 82 OVR with this Evo, and he’ll have impressive Pace (85) for a defender in the early stages.

Simakan is a good option for the backfield, especially when paired with a French defender.

Best players for Sprint Supreme Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Ibrahima Konate	Liverpool	Gold	83	83
Cristian Romero	Tottenham	Gold	84	84
Kalidou Koulibaly	Al Hilal	Gold	84	84
Matthijs De Light	Manchester United	Gold	84	84
Lisandro Martinez	Manchester United	Gold	84	84

This free and straightforward Evolution provides a +10 Sprint Speed and Acceleration boosts to center backs. The upgrade is excellent for defenders who already had good Physical and Defending stats, but not enough Pace to keep up with meta attacking options.

Lisandro Martinez is our favorite choice for Sprint Supreme because 78 Pace and Passing, 79 Dribbling, 85 Defending and 81 Physical with a four-star weak foot makes the Manchester United one of the best starter Premier League center backs in Ultimate Team.

Ibrahima Konate, Cristian Romero, and Matthijs De Light are solid Premier League options, but they don’t have as good Passing or Dribbling stats. For fans who want something different, Kalidou Koulibaly is always a brick wall in FC, and this evolution transforms him into a true lockdown force.

Best players for From Box-to-Box Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Ruben Loftus-Cheek	Milano FC (AC Milan)	Intro to Stat Limits	82	84
Frank Yannick Kessie	Al Ahli	Gold	82	84
Dominik Szoboszlai	Liverpool	Gold	81	83
Thomas Lemar	Atletico Madrid	Gold	80	82
Tijjani Reijnders	Milano FC (AC Milan)	Gold	82	84

Our favorite choice for this Evolution is taking Ruben Loftus-Cheek through Intro to Stat Limits and then completing Box-to-Box. 83 Pace, 85 Physical, 86 Dribbling, four-star skills, and weak foot transform the midfielder into a jack of all trades.

Kessie is a good early-game budget midfielder, given his 81 Pace that can keep up with quicker players and good overall Defense (82) and Physical (90).

Szobozlai will have 84 PAC and 87 DRI, solid for a CAM in this stage of FC 25. Plus, it should pair well with other Premier Leaguers. Plus, it will have 4-Star Skill Moves and Weak Foot, much like Tijjani Reijnders.

Best players for Octopus Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: 50,000 Coins/750 Points

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Rodrigo Bentancur	Tottenham	Gold	81	85
Ryan Gravenberch	Liverpool	Gold	78	83
Maite Oroz	Real Madrid	Gold	79	84
Jordan Henderson	Ajax	Gold	80	85
Martin Zubimendi	Real Sociedad	Gold	81	85

This is an expensive Evolution. It might not be for everyone, but there are Gems here.

Rodrigo Bentancur’s base card will go up to 85 OVR with this Evo, and it will have 4-Star Skill Moves and Weak Foot plus 80+ in Dribbling, Defense, and Physical. Its PAC (79) is servicable.

There aren’t many good options besides Bentancur. But, Ryan Gravenberch isn’t too bad, as it will have 80+ in all major categories aside from Shooting and Defense.

Best players for Intro to Stat Limits Evolution in EA FC 25

Cost: Free

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Angel Correa	Atletico Madrid	Gold	82	83
Marcus Rashford	Manchester United	Gold	81	82
Salma Paralluelo	Barcelona	Gold	79	80
Timo Werner	Tottenham	Gold	80	81
Joao Felix	Chelsea	Gold	80	81

Angel Correa is always one of the best strikers to use at the start of Ultimate Team, and this Evolution gives the Argentine forward 86 Shooting, 87 Dribbling, and a four-star Weak Foot, and Skill Moves.

Next up, Marcus Rashford boasts 89 Pace, 86 Shooting, and five-star Skill Moves, making the Manchester United midfielder a perfect starter winger or striker.

If you are an Ultimate Edition owner, you can use Timo Werner, Joao Felix, or Salma Paralluelo in the Ultimate Edition Evolution and then put that upgraded card into Stat Limits. Ultimately, you will have a double upgraded card with unbelievable stats for the start of Ultimate Team.

Best players for Club Member Reward Evolution in EA FC 25

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PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Ferdi Kadioglu	Brighton	Gold	81	83
Diogo Dalot	Manchester United	Gold	82	84
Joe Gomez	Liverpool	Gold	80	82
Lukas Klostermann	RB Leipzig	Gold	79	82
Daniel Munoz	Crystal Palace	Gold	80	82

The Premier League tends to be one of the most used leagues for Ultimate Team squads, and there are several phenomenal defenders to use in this Evolution.

Kadioglu, Dalot, and Munoz transform into lightning-quick fullbacks who are reliable on the ball. Gomez is also a quick and powerful center-back for Premier League teams, and Klostermann provides the same qualities for Bundesliga sides.

Best players for Ultimate Edition Evolution in EA FC 25

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Cost: Free (Exclusive to FC 25 Ultimate Edition owners)

PLAYER NAME	CLUB	VERSION	RATING BEFORE	RATING AFTER
Timo Werner	Tottenham	Intro to Stat Limits	81	83
Joao Felix	Chelsea	Intro to Stat Limits	81	83
Salma Paralluelo	Barcelona	Intro to Stat Limits	80	82
Darwin Nunez	Liverpool	Gold	82	84
Inaki Williams	Athletic Club	Gold	82	84

As previously mentioned, you can combine two Evolutions for better results. However, if you don’t own the Ultimate Edition, Darwin Nunez and Inaki Williams are all must-use attackers.

For more on FC 25 Ultimate team, check out our guides on determining if a pack has a walkout and the top 10 kits to wear.