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

EA Sports has added the Misery in Company Evolution to EA FC 25 Ultimate Team as part of the ongoing TOTS promo. This Evolution is a powerful option for upgrading your center-back into a ruthless enforcer, boosting them across key defensive and physical attributes while adding meta-defining PlayStyles and roles.

Best of all, this Evolution is completely free to unlock. With a four-level upgrade path and a heavy focus on strength, anticipation, and aerial dominance, this is a must-do for players looking to dominate the defensive third.

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All requirements of the EA FC 25 Misery in Company evolution

To use the Misery in Company Evolution, your player must meet the following criteria:

• Position: CB
• Overall Rating: Max 91
• Pace: Max 97
• Dribbling: Max 90
• PlayStyles: Max 10
• PlayStyles+: Max 3

These limits ensure that only specific high-potential center-backs are eligible, making your player selection a crucial step in maximizing Evolution’s benefits.

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Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution

EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution (Image via EA Sports/SK Gaming)

Here are some of the best center-backs to upgrade through this Evolution. Each of them meets the requirements and will become incredibly dominant after all four upgrade levels:

• Antonio Rudiger Winter Wildcards (89 CB)
• Matthijs de Ligt UEL Dreamchasers (91 CB)
• Nathan Ake FC Pro (89 CB)
• Presnel Kimpembe FUT Birthday (91 CB)
• Nathalie Bjorn UWCL Road to the Knockouts (88 CB)
• John Stones NumeroFUT (89 CB)

These players already boast strong stats and traits, but with Misery in Company, they’ll become top-tier meta defenders, perfect for Weekend League, Division Rivals, and FUT Champs.

All Upgrades and Challenges of the EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution

Challenges for EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution (Image via EA Sports/SK Gaming)

This EA FC 25 Evolution consists of four levels, with each level providing significant stat boosts along with new PlayStyles and Roles.

Level 1 Upgrades:

• Overall: +4
• Pace: +8
• Physical: +12
• Long Shots: +70
• New PlayStyles: Bruiser, Intercept

Level 1 Challenge:

• Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in the game.

Level 2 Upgrades:

• Defending: +12
• Weak Foot: +4
• New PlayStyles: Power Header, Anticipate

Level 2 Challenge:

• Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 Upgrades:

• Skill Moves: +3
• New PlayStyles+: Bruiser+, Intercept+
• New PlayStyle: Power Shot

Level 3 Challenge:

• Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 4 Upgrades:

• New PlayStyle+: Power Header+
• New Roles: Stopper++, Defender++

Level 4 Challenges:

• Play 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Is the EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution worth it?

Absolutely, the Misery in Company Evolution provides a rare combination of stat boosts, PlayStyles, and elite-tier role upgrades that can completely transform a good center-back into one of the best in the game. With no coin or FC Point cost and relatively easy challenges, it’s a clear win for any Ultimate Team manager looking to shore up their defense.

If you’ve got one of the recommended CBs, this is one Evolution you should not skip.

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