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EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution guide: Best players to use

Time for a new defender

The Defensive Growth Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and this could be a really exciting upgrade for you to enjoy in Ultimate Team.

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This evolution is typically targeting your Silver items which are rated at or less than 74. The upgrades are substantial, and this is the type of evolution you can use to raise a hidden gem. Let’s take a look the requirements that decide which cards be used to get the upgrades.

EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for the Defensive Growth Evolution inĀ EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 74
  • Position CB
  • Max PS 7
  • Max PS+ 1
  • Max Roles++ 1
  • Pace Max. 79

EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution upgrades

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

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Aerial
  • Overall +10Ā (^87)
  • Pace +10Ā (^82)
  • Passing +10Ā (^75)
  • Balance +10Ā (^70)
  • Physicality +10Ā (^86)

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • WF +1 ā˜…Ā (^4)
  • PlayStyle Block
  • Overall +10Ā (^87)
  • Physicality +10Ā (^86)
  • Agility +15Ā (^75)
  • Defending +20Ā (^87)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Evolutions I
  • Role++ CB Stopper++
  • PlayStyle+ InterceptĀ (^1)
  • PlayStyle Anticipate
  • Pace +10Ā (^82)
  • Composure +10Ā (^85)
  • Reactions +15Ā (^85)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 2 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Win 1 match while conceding 2 goals or less in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 2 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Achieve 1 Clean Sheet in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 2 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution

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

  • Isaak Toure
  • Pau Cubarsi
  • Juan Jesus
  • Mason Holgate
  • Joao Muniz
  • Santiago Mourino
  • Ameen Al Dakhil
  • Sinale Diomande

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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