EA Sports has released the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution in Ultimate Team, providing gamers with the opportunity to upgrade their centre-backs on the virtual pitch with boosted stats and new PlayStyles. This is a free EVO and does not require any FC Points or coins to be completed, which makes it even more appealing, especially for bigger EVO chains.
The FUT Birthday promo is in full swing in Ultimate Team, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal headlining the roster. EVOs play a key role in the event this year, as they will be necessary to add PlayStyles to these amazing items. Some of the defenders added during this promo will even fit in the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution, allowing fans to boost them even further.
All requirements of the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution


A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution:
- Overall rating: Max 87
- Position: CB
- Pace: Max 94
- PlayStyles: Max 10
- Must not be: World Tour Silver Superstars Icon
Best players to use in the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution
These are some of the most exceptional centre-backs who will benefit the most from the boosts offered by this EVO:
- Jawed El Yamiq: 87
- Maxence Lacroix: 87
- Antonio Silva: 87
- Jill Scott: 87
- Ledley King: 87
- Schlotterbeck: 87
- Murillo: 87
- Pacho: 87
- Joe Gomez: 87
- Jurrien Timber: 87
- Jaap Stam: 87
- Joan Capdevila: 87
- Micky van de Ven: 87
- Dan Burn: 86
- Ibanez: 86
- Eric Dier: 86
- Zagadou: 85
- Dante: 85
- Yan Aurel Bisseck: 84
All these players will become top-tier defenders via this EVO. However, for fans choosing to use FUT Birthday players like El Yamiq in this EVO, it will be wiser to use the PlayStyle Bakery to add some key traits to them beforehand.
All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution


Similar to the recently released Midfield Dynamo EVO, the EA FC 26 CB Level Up Evolution also has three levels. These are the boosts offered by each level:
Level 1 upgrades:
- Acceleration +3 (Max 88)
- Reactions +4 (Max 86)
- Composure +6 (Max 88)
- Sprint Speed +3 (Max 88)
- Agility +4 (Max 80)
- Balance +6 (Max 80)
Level 2 upgrades:
- Jockey PlayStyle
- Anticipate PlayStyle
- Intercept PlayStyle
- Interceptions +6 (Max 89)
- Standing Tackle +6 (Max 89)
- Defensive Awareness +6 (Max 90)
Level 3 upgrades:
- Weak Foot +4 star
- Bruiser PlayStyle
- Physicality +2 (Max 90)
- Sliding Tackle +6 (Max 88)
- Aerial Fortress PlayStyle
- Heading Accuracy +4 (Max 88)
These are the challenges fans will have to complete in various Ultimate Team game modes to obtain all possible upgrades:
Level 1 challenges:
- Play two matches in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) while using your active EVO player.
Level 2 challenges:
- Play two matches in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) while using your active EVO player.
Level 3 challenges:
- Play two matches in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) while using your active EVO player.
- Win one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) while using your active EVO player.
Overall, the EVO is certainly worth completing.
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Edited by Shivanshu Raturi

