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EA FC 25 Ballon d’Or Winner Rodri evolution: Best players to use

Decent evolution only if you can spare coins

The Ballon d’Or Winner Rodri evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and it introduces yet another paid option to consider if you want to upgrade one of your lower-rated items.

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The latest evolution has been introduced as a tribute to Rodri for winning the men’s Ballon d’Or this year. The new evolution offers an boosted stats, new playstyle+ and new role. Let’s take a look at the cards that can be made a part of this evolution.

EA FC 25 Ballon dā€™Or Rodri Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of the Ballon dā€™Or Rodri evolution inĀ EA FC 25.

  • Max Alt Pos. 3
  • Overall Max. 83
  • Position CDM
  • Max PS 6
  • Max PS+ 1
  • Physicality Max. 87

EA FC 25 Ballon dā€™Or Rodri evolution upgrades

There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. CM
  • PlayStyle Long Ball Pass
  • Overall +4Ā (^86)
  • Pace +5Ā (^80)
  • Physicality +5Ā (^86)
  • Dribbling +9Ā (^82)

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • Role+ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker+
  • PlayStyle Bruiser
  • Overall +4Ā (^86)
  • Physicality +5Ā (^86)
  • Shooting +8Ā (^80)
  • Defending +10Ā (^86)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Evolutions III
  • PlayStyle+ Tiki TakaĀ (^1)
  • Overall +2Ā (^86)
  • Defending +5Ā (^86)
  • Physicality +5Ā (^86)
  • Pace +7Ā (^80)
  • Passing +8Ā (^84)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Win 3 matches in Rush or Rivals using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 4 matches in Rush or Rivals using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Assist 4 goals with your active EVO player in Rush or Rivals.
  • Play 4 matches in Rush or Rivals using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Score 5 goals with your active EVO player in Rush or Rivals.
  • Win 3 matches in Rush or Rivals using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 4 matches in Rush or Rivals using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Ballon dā€™Or Rodri evolution

Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution.

  • Andrey Santos TOTW
  • Manuel Ugarte
  • Yacine Adli
  • Curtis Jones
  • Manu Kone
  • Maitane Squad Foundations
  • Pierre Emile-Hjoberg

These are some of the best items to consider for this evolution, and you wonā€™t even need to combine the cards with other upgrades.


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