The FUTTIES Blueprint Evolution is one of the more interesting free upgrades available right now in EA SPORTS FC 26. The concept is straightforward but genuinely useful: take a CAM from your squad, run it through a two-part evolution, and end up with a fully repositioned ST sitting at 98 overall with a set of attacking PlayStyles that would cost serious coins to find on the open market. Both parts of the evolution are now live, so there's no reason to leave this one sitting idle.
What are the FUTTIES Blueprint Evolution requirements?
The evolution runs in two separate parts, each with its own eligibility rules. Getting the right card in from the start saves you a headache later.
Part 1 requirements
- Overall: Max 96
- Total Positions: Max 5
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 4
- Position: CAM
Part 2 requirements
Part 2 only accepts the card you evolved through Part 1, so you can't skip ahead.
- Overall: Exactly 97
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 4
- Rarity: FUTTIES Evo
- Not Position: GK
Blueprint Evo card selection
What upgrades does the FUTTIES Blueprint Evolution give?
Seven levels across two parts. Each level unlocks after playing a single match in Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty, or any Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events game with the EVO player active. The grind is minimal.
Part 1 upgrades
| Level | Key Stats | PlayStyles Added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overall +50|97, Acceleration +50|95, Sprint Speed +50|96, Composure +50|96, Weak Foot +4, Position: ST | — |
| 2 | Long Shots +50|95, Penalties +50|96, Positioning +50|96, Volleys +50|95 | Finesse Shot+ (4), Incisive Pass |
| 3 | Ball Control +50|95, Dribbling +50|94, Finishing +50|96, Reactions +50|96, Shot Power +50|96 | Low Driven Shot+ (4) |
| 4 | Curve +50|96 | Rapid+ (4), Quick Step, Gamechanger (7) |
| 5 | Agility +50|96, Balance +50|94 | Technical, Tiki Taka (7) |
Part 2 upgrades
| Level | Key Stats | PlayStyles Added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overall +1|98, Shooting +5|98, Physical +30|83, Skills +4 | Incisive Pass+ (4) |
| 2 | Dribbling +5|97, Long Passing +50|95, Short Passing +50|95 | Pinged Pass (7) |
The finished card lands at 98 overall with Finesse Shot+, Low Driven Shot+, Rapid+, and Incisive Pass+ as its top-tier PlayStyles. That's a genuinely strong attacking profile.
What are the best players for the FUTTIES Blueprint Evolution?
Because the entry requirement locks you to a CAM with max 96 overall, the sweet spot is finding a card with solid base stats and minimal wasted PlayStyle slots. After running through the options, here are the standout picks.
Ronaldinho Trophy Titans pick
Top-tier picks
- Ronaldinho Trophy Titans — One of the cleanest fits. The base technical stats carry well into the final ST profile.
- Gakpo PTG — A strong budget-friendly option with good pace foundations that benefit from the Rapid+ unlock.
- Messi Time Warp — Dribbling and passing base stats make the Part 2 passing upgrades feel natural rather than tacked on.
- Gullit WTSS — Physical profile gets a meaningful boost from the Part 2 Physical +30 upgrade.
- Zidane Trophy Titans — Composure and positioning base stats align well with the finishing-focused Level 3 upgrades.
- Ginola Joga Bonito — Agility and balance already strong, so the Level 5 upgrades push those into elite territory.
- Maradona WTSS — Dribbling ceiling makes this one of the more complete finished cards.
- Vicky Lopez UWCL Winners — A solid option if you want a female athlete in your ST slot.
- Luis Suarez Time Warp — Finishing base works well with the Shot Power and Volleys upgrades at Level 3.
Chain-required picks
These cards need a chemistry chain to meet the CAM position requirement but are worth considering if you already have the links:
- Charlton Ultimate Birthday Icon
- Mastantuono Showdown
- Cruyff Winter Wildcards
- Henry Winter Wildcards
How does this compare to other FUTTIES evolutions?
The Blueprint Evo sits in an interesting space. It's free, which immediately puts it ahead of token-gated options. The CAM-to-ST conversion is the real hook here. Most evolutions keep the player in their original position, so getting a repositioned card with elite attacking PlayStyles out of a free upgrade is genuinely good value.
If you're building out your FUTTIES squad more broadly, there are several other evolutions worth stacking alongside this one. The best players for the Perfect 10 Evolution covers the CAM slot specifically, while the Strike Force Is Back Evolution guide is the obvious companion piece for anyone building out a striker-heavy attack. For wide players, the Pink Heritage Evolution handles the LW and LM options.
Once the Blueprint Evo is complete, the card converts to a FUTTIES item and you gain access to customizable PlayStyles. That flexibility is worth more than it sounds at this stage of the game cycle.
Don't let this evolution expire
The Blueprint Evolution is free, the match requirements are minimal, and the finished card hits 98 overall with a PlayStyle loadout that genuinely holds up in end-of-cycle Ultimate Team. The only mistake you can make here is letting it expire without using it.
For more FUTTIES upgrade options across every position, the full EA SPORTS FC 26 guide collection has everything you need to build out your squad before the event wraps.
