Best EA FC 24 Evolutions players to upgrade

Max Candelarezi
Ivan Perišić Evolution EA FC 24

The EA FC 24 Evolutions feature lets players boost their favorite cards with major upgrades. Along with new promos, the devs regularly add new EVOs, including during the ongoing Pre-Season campaign.

Check out our picks for the best players for every available Evolution in Ultimate Team.

Best Evo upgrade players in EA FC 24 explained

Dazzling Dribbler I & II

The Dazzling Dribbler I & II Evolutions expire on August 30 and are free to complete. Both EVOs bring significant upgrades to eligible players and boost their ability on the ball. The stat boosts include +6 overall, +4 pace, +3 shooting, +10 dribbling, +10 balance, +10 composure, +10 agility, and +20 ball control. Fully evolved players also receive the Trickster and Technical PlayStyle+ traits.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 90
  • Dribbling: Max. 89
  • Skill Moves: Max. 4
  • PlayStyles+: Max. 2

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Play 3 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 3:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches by at least 2 goals on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Play 2 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • Future Stars Victor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen
  • TOTW Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
  • Fantasy FC Hero Alex Scott – England
  • Future Stars Carlos Puyol – Spain
  • TOTW  Kadidiatou Diani – PSG
EA FC 24 Dazzling Dribbler Evolution players

Legends Unleashed

The Legends Unleashed Evolution expires on September 1 and costs 275,000 coins or 500 FC Points. This expensive EVO can turn high-rated cards into endgame material through upgrades like +3 overall, +5 shooting, +2 dribbling, +10 physicality, and +5 defending. Fully evolved players also get the Whipped Pass and Long Ball PlayStyle+ traits.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 94
  • Pace: Max. 95
  • League: Icons only
  • PlayStyles+: Max, 2

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Play 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 3:
    • Play 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches by at least 2 goals on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • Golazo Bobby Charlton – England
  • Golazo Icon Didier Drogba – Ivory Coast
  • Base Icon Ronaldo – Brazil
  • Ultimate Birthday Icon Andrea Pirlo – Italy
  • Golazo Icon Birgit Prinz – Germany
EA FC 24 Legends Unleashed Evolution players

FUTTIES Founders

The FUTTES Founders Evolution expires on September 6 and is free to complete. The EVO lets you upgrade a high-rated card with a +1 to all face stats and the Press Proven PlayStyle.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 95
  • Shooting: Max. 98
  • Pace: Max. 98
  • Physicality: Max. 95
  • PlayStyles: Max. 9

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 2:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game

Best players to upgrade:

  • TOTY Rodri – Manchester City
  • Futties Hero Jurgen Kohler – Germany
  • TOTY Ona Batlle – Barcelona
  • PTG Marcus Thuram – Inter Milan
  • Futties Destiny Udogie – Tottenham Hotspur
EA FC 24 Futties Founder Evolution players

FUTTIES Ultimate Defense

The FUTTIES Ultimate Defense Evolution expires on September 6 and is free to complete. This EVO boosts the defensive attributes of high-rated players through upgrades such as +2 overall, +2 aggression, +4 defensive awareness, +4 interceptions, +5 standing tackle, and +4 strength. Fully evolved players also receive the Bruiser PlayStyle+ trait.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 95
  • Pace: Max. 96
  • Physicality: Max. 94
  • Defending: Max. 95
  • PlayStyles: Max. 8
  • PlayStyles+: Max. 3

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Play 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Play 2 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 3:
    • Play 3 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches by at least 2 goals on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • GOTG Hero Bixente Lizarazu – France
  • Ultimate Dynasties Icon Zinedine Zidane – France
  • TOTS Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
  • TOTS Rodri – Manchester City
  • TOTY Ruben Dias – Manchester City
EA FC 24 Ultimate Defense Evolution players

Premium Transition

The Premium Transition Evolution expires on September 7 and is free to complete. The EVO boosts the stats of Futties players with upgrades like +2 overall, +2 passing, +1 pace, +2 shooting, +2 dribbling, +2 physicality, and +2 defense.

Requirements:

  • Rarity: Futties
  • Overall: Max. 96

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Play 2 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches by at least 2 goals on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Play 2 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • Futties Reece James – Chelsea
  • Futties Jadon Sancho – Manchester United
  • Futties Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Marseille
  • Futties Casemiro – Manchester United
  • Futties Tyrell Malacia – Manchester United
EA FC 24 Ultimate Premium Transition players

Elite Ascension I & II

Elite Ascension I & II Evolutions expire on September 8 and cost 1,500 FC Points or 500,000 coins. For that hefty price, the EVO turns silver cards into 99-rated monsters, making them end-game worthy. The upgrades on offer include +30 overall, +38 pace, +35 passing, +27 dribbling, and +10 defending. Fully evolved players receive the Finesse Shot, Quick Step, Aerial, and Technical PlayStyle+ traits.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 74
  • Pace: Max. 64
  • Shooting: Max. 74
  • Dribbling: Max. 73
  • Positions: ST
  • PlayStyles: Max. 6
  • PlayStyles+: Max. 0

Elite Ascension I challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 2:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 3:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 4:
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game

Elite Ascension II challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 2:
    • Play 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match by at least 2 goals on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 3:
    • Play 6 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
    • Play 3 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
  • Level 4:
    • Play 6 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game
    • Play 4 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game

Best players to upgrade:

  • Robert Glatze – Hamburger SV
  • Mauro Boselli – Estudiantes
  • Hannah Betfort – Portland Thorns
  • Lucas Pratto – Olimpia
  • Francesco Forte – Cosenza
EA FC 24 Elite Ascension Evolution players

Shooting Specialist

The Shooting Specialist Evolution expires on September 12 and is free to complete. The EVO boosts the shooting stats of players with upgrades like +2 overall, +9 shooting, +8 finishing, +6 long shots, +6 shot power, and +10 positioning. It also grants the player the Power Shot+ PlayStyle.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 95
  • Shooting: Max. 90
  • PlayStyles: Max. 7
  • PlayStyles+: Max. 3

Shooting Specialist challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Score 3 goals using your active EVO player in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on Min. Semi-Pro.

Best players to upgrade:

  • TOTS Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen
  • Versus Ice Neymar – Al Hilal
  • Fantasy Ousmane Dembele – PSG
  • TOTS Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich
  • Radioactive Lionel Messi – Inter Miami
Shooting Specialist EVO best players FC 24

Brand New Nine

The Brand New Nine Evolution expires on September 14 and is free to complete. This EVO can turn all eligible players into makeshift strikers by adding the ST position to their items. It also comes with upgrades such as +2 overall, +6 shooting, +2 dribbling, +4 physicality, and +1 weak foot. Fully evolved players also receive the Trivela PlayStyle+.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 95
  • Positions: Not ST
  • Alternate Positions: Max. 2
  • Shooting: Min. 85
  • Dribbling: Max. 94
  • Curve: Max. 97
  • PlayStyles+: Max. 3

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Score 3 goals using your active EVO player in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on Min. Semi-Pro.
  • Level 3:
    • Play 4 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • TOTS Moments Joao Cancelo – Barcelona
  • TOTW Aitana Bonmati – Barcelona
  • UWCL RTTK Patri Guijarro – Barcelona
  • Ultimate Dynasties Icon Zinedine Zidane – Chelsea
  • UEFA Euro MYM Scott McTominay – Manchester United
EA FC 24 Brand New Nine Evolution players

Center Half Transformation

The Center Half Transformation Evolution expires on September 15 and costs 125,000 coins or 300 FC Points. As the name suggests, this EVO can turn your centerbacks into CDMs, allowing them to play further up the pitch. It also brings upgrades such as +3 overall, +4 pace, +7 passing, +35 shooting, +5 dribbling, and +2 weak foot.

Requirements:

  • Overall: Max. 94
  • Positions: CB
  • Alternate Positions: Max. 2
  • Pace: Max. 95

Challenges:

  • Level 1:
    • Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 2:
    • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Win 1 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) match on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Level 3:
    • Win 3 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
    • Achieve 1 Clean Sheet in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to upgrade:

  • Copa America TOTT Davidson Sanchez – Galatasaray
  • TOTS William Saliba – Arsenal
  • UEFA Euro MYM Micky van de Ven – Tottenham
  • UEFA Euro TOTT Riccardo Calafiori – Bologna
  • GOTG Hero Ricardo Carvalho – Portugal
EA FC 24 Center Half Transformation Evolution players

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