EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the first paid EVO of the Thunderstruck event in Ultimate Team, with the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution being up for grabs. This EVO allows fans to upgrade their midfielders on the virtual pitch and provide them with the stats to rival legendary Premier League superstar Yaya Toure. However, it also comes at a cost of around 50,000 coins or 500 FC Points.

The Thunderstruck promo has already lived up to the hype by delivering a massive amount of content for gamers to enjoy on the very first day. Not only are there over a hundred special items in packs and amazing player SBCs, but EVOs like the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution also add to the overall hype.

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All requirements of the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution:

• Overall rating: Max 85
• Position: CDM
• PlayStyles: Max 10
• PlayStyles+: Max one
• Must not be: World Tour Silver Superstars Icon

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Best players to use in the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution

While this EVO is best used for creating overpowered beasts via EVO chains, there are several options that can be used directly and will benefit a lot from the boosts on offer. These are some of the best players:

• Zakaria: 85
• Hojberg: 85
• Henderson: 85
• Unai Lopez: 85
• Leon Goretzka: 85
• Khephren Thuram: 85
• Kobbie Mainoo: 85
• Angelo Stiller: 85
• Billy Gilmour: 85
• Fred: 85
• Quentin Timber: 85
• Aurelien Tchouameni: 84

All these players will receive the stats required to be elite-tier CDMs under the FC IQ system via this EVO.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution

The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Unlike most other EVOs released during the FC Pro Live and UEFA Primetime promos, the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution has five levels instead of four. These are the boosts on offer:

Level 1 upgrades:

• CDM Holding++
• CDM Deep Lying Playmaker+
• Jumping +15 (Max 75)
• Aggression +20 (Max 80)
• Balance +20 (Max 78)

Level 2 upgrades:

• Pace +10 (Max 80)
• Short Passing +20 (Max 91)
• Stamina +20 (Max 90)
• Vision +20 (Max 90)
• Long Passing +20 (Max 86)
• Crossing +20 (Max 75)

Level 3 upgrades:

• Skill moves +2 star
• Weak Foot +2 star
• Enforcer Playstyle
• Strength +20 (Max 90)
• Reactions +20 (Max 85)
• Shooting +20 (Max 83)

Level 4 upgrades:

• CDM Box Crasher++
• Incisive Pass+ playStyle
• Defending +15 (Max 80)
• Curve +20 (Max 85)
• Press Proven playStyle
• Agility +15 (Max 78)

Level 5 upgrades:

• Pace +10 (Max 80)
• Composure +20 (Max 85)
• Dribbling +20 (Max 82)
• Agility +15 (Max 78)
• Ball control +20 (Max 88)
• FK accuracy +20 (Max 84)

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These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in various Ultimate Team game modes:

Level 1 challenges:

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

Level 2 challenges:

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

Level 3 challenges:

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

Level 4 challenges:

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

Level 5 challenges:

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

Overall, the EVO is worth spending the coins or FC Points.