EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the most expensive EVO of the year so far in Ultimate Team, with the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution offering an exceptional defensive boost to a player of your choice. While the upgrades on offer are certainly amazing, the EVO requires either 100,000 coins or 1,000 FC Points to be unlocked, making it a heft investment.

This is the first paid EVO to be released during the latest Festival of Football Captains promo. With the promo roster including some of the biggest names in international football, it is only reasonable for the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution to be applicable for some top-tier defenders as well.

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All requirements of the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution:

• Overall rating: Max 84
• Position: CB
• Positions: Max three
• PlayStyles: Max 10
• Pace: Max 87
• PlayStyles+: Max one
• Must not be: World Tour Silver Stars Icon

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Best players to use in the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution

These are some of the most overpowered defenders that can be used here:

• Eder Militao: 84
• Josko Gvardiol: 84
• Kluivert: 84
• Doekhi: 84
• Aurelien Tchouameni: 84
• Benjamin Pavard: 84
• Ronald Araujo: 83
• Hincapie: 83
• Murillo: 83
• Mario Gila: 82
• Ibanez: 82

All these players will become elite-tier centre-backs under the FC IQ system via the boosts on offer here.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution

The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released El Capitan EVO, the EA FC 26 I'll Protect You Evolution also has five levels. These are the boosts offered by each level:

Level 1 upgrades:

• Long Ball Pass PlayStyle
• Vision +20 (Max 84)
• Pace +15 (Max 80)
• Long Passing +20 (Max 83)

Level 2 upgrades:

• CB Stopper+
• Pinged Pass PlayStyle
• Short Passing +10 (Max 85)
• Jumping +15 (Max 85)
• Defensive Awareness +20 (Max 90)
• Strength +20 (Max 85)

Level 3 upgrades:

• CDM position
• Ball Playing Defender++
• Intercept PlayStyle
• Dribbling +10 (Max 75)
• Standing Tackle +20 (Max 85)
• Interceptions +20 (MAx 84)

Level 4 upgrades:

• Weak Foot +2 star
• CDM Holding+
• Stamina +15 (Max 80)
• Shooting +15 (Max 70)
• Sliding Tackle +20 (Max 85)
• Aggression +20 (Max 88)

Level 5 upgrades:

• Anticipate+ PlayStyle
• CDM Deep Lying Playmaker++
• Heading Accuracy +20 (Max 85)
• Short Passing +10 (Max 85)

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

Level 1 challenges:

• Play two matches in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges:

• Win one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

• Play one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.
• Win one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.

Level 4 challenges:

• Play one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.
• Assist two goals in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.

Level 5 challenges:

• Win one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions/Live Events/Rush) using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is worth completing despite the high cost.