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Best players for EA FC 25 The Notorious D.E.F. Evolution

The Notorious D.E.F. Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrade in exchange of 100,000 coins.

The new evolution is especially useful for those whose current defenders are pretty underpowered. You can level up a CB of your choice with stat upgrades, new roles, and playstyles. Cards rated up to 93 are eligible for the evolution, so let's quickly take a look at the best possible candidates.

EA FC 25 The Notorious D.E.F. Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of the Destroyer Evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Max Pos. 3
  • Overall Max. 93
  • Position CB
  • Max PS 10
  • Max PS+ 3
  • Pace Max. 90

EA FC 25 The Notorious D.E.F. Evolution upgrades

There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. CDM
  • SM +2 ★ (^4)
  • PlayStyle Block (^9)
  • Overall +10 (^95)
  • Agility +5 (^86)
  • Defending +15

Level 2 upgrades

  • Role++ CDM Holding++
  • PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass (^3)
  • PlayStyle Jockey (^9)
  • Reactions +8 (^95)
  • Passing +10 (^91)
  • Balance +10 (^85)

Level 3 upgrades

  • PlayStyle+ Press Proven (^3)
  • Physicality +3 (^92)
  • Shooting +5 (^87)
  • Pace +6 (^91)
  • Ball Control +10 (^85)
  • Dribbling (attr.) +10 (^88)

Level 4 upgrades

  • WF +4 ★
  • Role++ CB Stopper++
  • Role++ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker++
  • PlayStyle Aerial (^9)
  • Passing +5 (^91)
  • Composure +15 (^94)

Level 5 upgrades

  • Rarity Shapeshifters Evolution
  • PlayStyle+ Intercept (^3)
  • Physicality +3 (^92)
  • Agility +5 (^86)
  • Reactions +7 (^95)
  • Defending +15

Level 1 upgrade conditions

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

Level 2 upgrade conditions

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

Level 3 upgrade conditions

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

Level 4 upgrade conditions

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

Level 5 upgrade conditions

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

Best players to use in The Notorious D.E.F. Evolution

Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.

  • Benjamin Pavard Fantasy FC
  • Gabriel Megalhaes Dreamchasers
  • Jan Vertonghen End of an Era
  • Virgil Van Dijk RTTK
  • Ruben Dias FUT Birthday
  • Sol Campbell FUT Birthday Icon
  • Pascal Struijk TOTS Highlights
  • Paolo Maldini Succession Icon
  • Rio Ferdinand Future Stars Icon
  • Jaap Stam Grassroot Greats Hero
  • Lothar Matthaus Immortals Icon

Your club’s evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.

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