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EA FC 25 The Octopus 2 Evolution: Best players to use

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The Octopus 2 Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade one lower-rated item of your choice.

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The latest version is pretty similar to one of the older iterations released in Ultimate Team. There are a few changes in the requirements this time around, along with the upgrades offered by the evolution.

EA FC 25 The Octopus 2 Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of The Octopus Evolution 2 inĀ EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 86
  • Position CDM
  • Max PS 10
  • Max PS+ 1
  • Max Roles++ 1
  • Passing Max. 82
  • Defending Max. 84

EA FC 25 The Octopus 2 Evolution upgrades

The The Octopus 2 Evolution has two levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions.

Level 1 Upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Slide Tackle (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^87)
  • Dribbling +3 (^85)
  • Passing +5 (^86)
  • Pace +6 (^85)
  • Defending +6 (^86)

Level 2 Upgrades

  • Rarity Evolutions II
  • Role++ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker++
  • Role+ CDM Holding+
  • PlayStyle Press Proven (^10)
  • Physicality +3 (^87)
  • Pace +6 (^85)

Level 1 Upgrades Challenges

  • Win 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 5 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 Upgrades Challenges

  • Win 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players for EA FC 25 The Octopus 2 Evolution

There are almost 3,000 options, and here are some of the best ones to consider.

  • Ugarte Showdown
  • Oberdan Ultimate Succession
  • Zambo Anguissa Track Stars
  • Ramires Base Hero
  • Matuidi Base Hero
  • Tonali
  • Tchouameni
  • Hojberg TOTW

The choices have been made to keep the upgrades, and they don’t have to be combined with any other upgrades.


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