EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution guide: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution in Ultimate Team, providing gamers with the opportunity to upgrade their central defensive midfielders on the virtual pitch. This is a free EVO and does not require any FC Coins or FC Points to be unlocked, which will make it a popular choice amongst gamers looking for a quick and free boost to their rosters.

There have been multiple paid EVOs released over the course of the MLS and Saudi League TOTS event. However, the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution is a particularly refreshing addition, as it does not require any investment and can be used on some top-tier players.

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All requirements of the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution:

• Overall: Max 91
• Defending: Max 98
• Position: CDM
• PlayStyles: Max 10
• PlayStyles+: Max three

These stipulations are very lenient and will allow some amazing CDMs to be used.

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Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution

These are some of the best and most overpowered options for this EVO:

• Frenkie de Jong: 91
• Filippa Angeldahl: 91
• Manuela Giugliano: 91
• Gedson Fernandes: 91
• Denis Zakaria: 91
• Rodrigo Bentancur: 91
• Javier Mascherano: 91
• Lothar Matthaus: 90
• Jobe Bellingham: 90
• Pedri: 90
• Leandro Paredes: 90

All these players will become elite-tier midfielders under the FC IQ system after receiving the boosts on offer.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution

The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Canonize Me Captain EVO, the EA FC 25 Destroyer Evolution also has five levels. These are the upgrades offered by each:

Level 1 upgrades:

• Pace +2 (Max 89)
• Passing +6 (Max 91)
• Ball control +5 (Max 90)
• Interceptions +18 (Max 92)
• Intercept PlayStyle
• Deep Lying Playmaker++

Level 2 upgrades:

• Passing +4 (Max 91)
• Physical +10 (Max 94)
• Skills +3 star
• Heading Accuracy +10 (Max 85)
• Block PlayStyle
• Intercept+ PlayStyle

Level 3 upgrades:

• Pace +3 (Max 89)
• Balance +5 (Max 85)
• Defensive Awareness +20 (Max 92)
• Pinged Pass PlayStyle
• Block+ PlayStyle

Level 4 upgrades:

• Passing +4 (Max 91)
• Weak Foot +4 star
• Slide Tackle +18 (Max 92)
• Stand Tackle +20 (Max 92)
• Bruiser and Long Ball PlayStyle

Level 5 upgrades:

• Physical +8 (Max 94)
• Reactions +8 (Max 88)
• Composure +8 (Max 88)
• Pinged Pass PlayStyle
• Holding++

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These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles to unlock the boosts offered by the EVO:

Level 1 challenges:

• Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges:

• Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

• Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 4 challenges:

• Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 5 challenges:

• Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is worth completing.