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

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The The Octopus Evolution is arguably the best set of upgrades released so far in EA FC 25.

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The latest evolution offers some wonderful upgrades, that includes stat boosts, new playstyles, and brand new role++. Given how important all these elements are in the current meta, you should make the best possible choices with this evolution. First, let’s take a look at the requirements.

EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution requirements

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

  • Overall Max. 81
  • Position CDM
  • Max PS 7
  • Agility Max. 80
  • Pace Max. 78
  • Defending Max. 80
  • Physicality Max. 78

EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution upgrades

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

Level 1 Upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Intercept
  • Overall +3 (^85)
  • Passing +1
  • Physicality +2 (^84)
  • Defending +3 (^83)
  • Pace +4 (^83

Level 2 Upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle First Touch
  • Overall +1 (^85)
  • Passing +2
  • Defending +2 (^83)
  • Physicality +3 (^84)
  • Pace +4 (^83)

Level 3 Upgrades

  • Rarity Evolutions II
  • Role++ CDM Holding++
  • Overall +1 (^85)
  • Dribbling +3
  • Defending +3 (^83)
  • Physicality +3 (^84)
  • Pace +4 (^83)

Level 1 Upgrades Challenges

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

Level 2 Upgrades Challenges

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

Level 3 Upgrades Challenges

  • 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 using your active EVO player in game.

Best players for EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution

There are over 8,000 options, and here are some of the best ones to consider.

  • Amadou Haidara
  • Martin Zubimendi
  • Yves Bissouma
  • Jerdy Schouten
  • Pepelu
  • Rodrigo Bentancur
  • Jordan Henderson
  • Sam Coffey

The choices have been made keeping the upgrades, and all but Sam Coffey can obtain the highest possible overall rating of 85.


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