EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution in Ultimate Team, allowing gamers to provide a player of their choice with an overall rating of 99 and a massive defensive boost. This is a free EVO and does not require any coins or FC Points to be unlocked, which will make it a popular proposition even at this stage of the game cycle.

This is similar to the recently released Fast and Ruthless EVO, as it transforms eligible players into 99-rated items with multiple 99 stats. However, while Fast and Ruthless offered an attacking boost, the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution provides defensive upgrades.

All requirements of the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution

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

Overall rating: Max 97
Shooting: Max 90
Pace: Max 96
Positions: Max three
PlayStyles: Max 10
PlayStyles+: Max five

Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution

These are some of the most overpowered options who will benefit the most from these upgrades:

Aurelien Tchouameni: 97
Xabi Alonso: 97
Jonathan Tah: 97
Micky van de Ven: 97
Jaap Stam: 97
Paulo Dybala: 97
Blaise Matuidi: 97
Michael Essien: 97
Claude Makelele: 97
Alexander Isak: 97
Lilian Thuram: 97
Marco Reus: 97
Frank Rijkaard: 97

All these players will become top-tier defensive beasts under the FC IQ system via this EVO.

All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution

The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released The Strongest Zebra EVO, the EA FC 25 Sturdy and Composed Evolution also has five levels. These are the boosts offered by each level:

Level 1 upgrades:

Pace +35 (Max 95)
Position CB
Defender++
Block and Aerial PlayStyle

Level 2 upgrades:

Shooting +55 (Max 75)
Passing +75
Slide Tackle PlayStyle
Anticipate+ and Bruiser+ Playstyles
Weak Foot +4 star

Level 3 upgrades:

Dribbling +70
Stopper++
Skill moves +4 star
Tiki Taka and Jockey PlayStyle
Intercept+ PlayStyle

Level 4 upgrades:

Defending +50
Physical +50
Ball Playing Defender++
Press Proven PlayStyle
Quickstep+ PlayStyle

Level 5 upgrades:

Pace +30 (Max 95)
Defending +25
Physical +20
Long Ball Pass PlayStyle
Pinged Pass+ PlayStyle

These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in Rush, Rivals, Champions or Squad Battles:

Level 1 challenges:

Win one match in any game mode using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges:

Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

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

Level 4 challenges:

Play one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 5 challenges:

Play one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is worth completing.

About the author

Shivanshu is an esports and gaming writer, covering FIFA/EA FC content at Sportskeeda. With an English degree from Delhi University, Shivanshu has successfully merged his love for the language with his professional pursuits.

Shivanshu’s earliest memory of video games includes titles like Devil May Cry on the PS2 and FIFA 09 on the PSP. His experience with FIFA and EA FC has been an enriching one, and he considers it a privilege to be able to share his love for the games with the world via Sportskeeda.

Shivanshu maintains regular communication with EA Sports, ensuring that he is always up to date with the latest FC Pro events and other game news, which helps him provide accurate and timely information to his readers. He has interviewed some of the biggest professional players in the game’s esports scene, including many participants of the eISL, India's premier FIFA 23 tournament.

Given the amount of daily content being released in Ultimate Team, Shivanshu prides himself in his ability to provide reliable information. With leaks and rumors dominating social media, he values thorough research and credibility.

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Edited by Shivanshu Raturi