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Arka Sarkar

Best players for FC 26 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution

The Year of the Fullbacks Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can complete it to upgrade one of your side backs in Ultimate Team. The evolution not only offers some great upgrades, but you can use it for free.

Let’s check out the best contenders to include in this evolution based on the requirements and the upgrades on offer.

Table of contents

  • FC 26 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution requirements
  • FC 26 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution upgrades
  • Best players to use in Year of the Fullbacks Evolution

FC 26 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Year of the Fullbacks Evolution in FC 26.

  • Overall: Max 95
  • Total Positions: Max 5
  • PlayStyle: Max 10
  • PlayStyle+: Max 4
  • Position: LB or RB

FC 26 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution upgrades

The evolution has four upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Overall: +8|97
  • Aggression: +20|97
  • Jumping: +20|97
  • Reactions: +20|96
  • Strength: +20|97
  • Weak Foot: +4

Level 2 upgrades

  • Slide Tackle: +20|97
  • Stamina: +20|97
  • Composure: +20|96
  • Positions: CB
  • PlayStyles+: Intercept|4
  • PlayStyles: Pinged Pass|7

Level 3 upgrades

  • Heading Acc.: +20|96
  • Interceptions: +20|96
  • PlayStyles+: Anticipate|4

Level 4 upgrades

  • Def. Aware: +20|96
  • Stand Tackle: +20|97
  • PlayStyles+: Aerial Fortress|4
  • PlayStyles: Block, Bruiser|7

Level 1 upgrade requirements

  • Play 1 match 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 1 match 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

  • Play 1 match 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

  • Play 1 match 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 Year of the Fullbacks Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.

  • Theo Hernandez Glory Hunters
  • Isaak Toure FUTTIES
  • Maldini Trophy Titans Icon
  • Davies Knockouts Royalty (will require multiple chains)
  • van Ewijk FUTTIES
  • Joao Cancelo Glory Hunters
  • Maldini TOTY Icon
  • Dorgu FUTTIES
  • Oosterwolde Ultimate Birthday (Requires multiple evolutions)
  • Cafu Trophy Titans Icon
  • Thuram Trophy Titans Icon
  • Dumfries Glory Hunters
  • Kounde TOTY

It’s better to use this evolution in an existing chain based on the upgrades on offer. Not only does this evolution provide a position switch, but it also offers some stunning upgrades that come for free.

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