The catch? It'll cost you either 75,000 coins or 500 FC Points to unlock. That's a premium price, but given the depth of the upgrades across five levels, it's one of the more interesting paid EVOs to land during the ongoing FUT Birthday event.
Who Can Actually Enter This EVO
Before you get excited about a specific player, you'll want to check the eligibility list. The requirements are fairly specific:
- Overall rating: Max 88
- Defending: Max 89
- Position: CB only
- Max positions: Three
- PlayStyles: Max 10
- PlayStyles+: Max two
- Excluded: World Tour Silver Superstars Icons
That max 88 overall cap is the key filter here. It rules out the elite-tier cards but leaves a solid pool of genuinely strong centre-backs who'll benefit massively from what this EVO offers.
The Players Worth Running Through It
Here's the thing: not all eligible CBs are equal candidates. The ones you want are those who already have strong defensive foundations and good physical attributes, so the EVO's boosts push them into a different tier entirely.
These are the standout picks:
Araujo and Tah stand out as the top-tier choices given their physical profiles. Tchouameni is a fascinating wildcard since his passing attributes make the fullback transition especially smooth once the EVO's vision and passing boosts kick in.
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If you're on a budget, Eric Dier at 86 is often cheaper on the transfer market and will still benefit enormously from the acceleration and sprint speed boosts in levels 2 and 3.
Top CB picks for the EVO
What Five Levels of Upgrades Actually Looks Like
This EVO runs five levels deep, which is where the value really stacks up. Here's how it breaks down:
Level 1 adds Jockey and Intercept PlayStyles, plus Composure +15, Defensive Awareness +20, and Interceptions +20.
Level 2 unlocks the LB position alongside Agility +15, Acceleration +25, Short Passing +30, Balance +15, and Vision +30. This is where the fullback transformation begins in earnest.
Level 3 adds the RB position, Reactions +15, Sliding Tackle +20, Long Passing +30, Standing Tackle +20, and Sprint Speed +25.
Level 4 brings LB Fullback++, Jockey+, and Bruiser PlayStyles, plus Aggression +15, Jumping +15, and Strength +15.
Level 5 caps it off with RB Fullback++, a Weak Foot +4 star upgrade, Intercept+ and Anticipate PlayStyles, Heading Accuracy +20, and Stamina +15.
The weak foot boost at level 5 alone makes this worth grinding out for certain players. Pair that with Fullback++ on both sides and you've got a card that functions as a legitimate dual-position option.
Challenges Are Straightforward
The completion tasks are about as easy as EA makes them. Levels 1 through 4 each require just one match in Squad Battles (minimum Semi Pro difficulty), Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events using your active EVO player. Level 5 asks for two matches under the same conditions.
You're looking at six matches total. Given how accessible that is, the main decision is simply whether the coin or FC Points cost fits your Ultimate Team budget right now.
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