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Best players for FC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution

The Defensive Shift Evolution has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team, which allows players to improve a silver card to a first-team regular.

With plenty of stat upgrades, roles, and playstyles on offer, there are some fantastic choices to include in this evolution. This guide will help you narrow down the best choices and make the most of the 10,000 coins you need to unlock the upgrades.

FC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Defensive Shift Evolution in FC 26.

  • Overall: Max 74
  • Total Positions: Max 3
  • PlayStyle: Max 10
  • Not Rarit: World Tour Silver Stars
  • Position: LM

FC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution upgrades

The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Overall: +15|84
  • Crossing: +10|90
  • Free Kick: +7|83
  • Strength: +10|84
  • Vision: +10|87

Level 2 upgrades

  • Pace: +5|88
  • Curve: +10|85
  • Positions: LB
  • PlayStyles: Incisive Pass|6
  • Roles: Attacking Wingback+

Level 3 upgrades

  • Defending: +15|84
  • Long Passing: +7|85
  • Positioning: +7|82
  • Shot Power: +7|80
  • Weak Foot: +2|4
  • PlayStyles: Jockey|6

Level 4 upgrades

  • Aggression: +7|83
  • Skills: +1|4
  • PlayStyles: Intercept|6
  • Roles: Winger+

Level 5 upgrades

  • Dribbling: +10|84
  • Jumping: +10|90
  • Short Passing: +15|86
  • Stamina: +10|86
  • Role: Wide Midfielder++

Level 1 upgrade requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

  • Win 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
  • Assist 2 goals in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 4 upgrade requirements

  • Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 5 upgrade requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
  • Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Best players to use in Defensive Shift Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution.

  • Patrick Dorgu
  • Jurasek
  • Gabriel Rojas
  • Ridvan Yilmaz
  • Francisco Ortega
  • Schmid
  • Ryan Giles

While the upgrades are significant, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and evolve their stats further.

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