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Best players to use in EA FC 25 Take a Step Back Evolution

The Take a Step Back Evolution is here in EA FC 25, and you can upgrade a lower-rated item in exchange for coins.

The latest evolution costs 60,000 coins to unlock, so it's not the most expensive upgrade to consider. In exchange, you'll get plenty of stat boosts, a new overall rating, playstyles, and roles. This guide will help you make the best choice possible in terms of which card to use.

EA FC 25 Take a Step Back requirements

Here are the requirements of Take a Step Back in EA FC 25.

  • Max Pos. 3
  • Overall Max. 92
  • Position CDM
  • Max PS 10
  • Max PS+ 3
  • Pace Max. 90
  • Defending Max. 98

EA FC 25 Take a Step Back upgrades

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

Level 1 upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. CB (^4)
  • Role++ CB Ball-Playing Defender++
  • PlayStyle Jockey (^9)
  • Overall +1 (^94)
  • Pace +2 (^90)
  • Defending +3 (^92)

Level 2 upgrades

  • Role++ CDM Centre-Half++
  • PlayStyle Block (^9)
  • Overall +1 (^94)
  • Defending +2 (^92)
  • Physicality +4 (^94)
  • Short Passing +8 (^86)

Level 3 upgrades

  • PlayStyle+ Jockey (^3)
  • PlayStyle Long Ball Pass (^9)
  • Overall +1 (^94)
  • Pace +2 (^90)
  • Vision +8 (^84)
  • Long Passing +8 (^90)

Level 4 upgrades

  • Role++ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker++
  • PlayStyle+ Block (^3)
  • PlayStyle Intercept (^9)
  • Overall +1 (^94)
  • Defending +4 (^92)
  • Curve +8 (^84)

Level 5 upgrades

  • Rarity TOTS Evolution
  • Role++ CB Defender++
  • PlayStyle+ Long Ball Pass (^3)
  • PlayStyle Aerial (^9)
  • Pace +2 (^90)
  • Physicality +3 (^94)

Level 1 upgrade conditions

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

Level 2 upgrade conditions

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

Level 3 upgrade conditions

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

Level 4 upgrade conditions

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

Level 5 upgrade conditions

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

Best players to use in the Take a Step Back Evolution

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

  • Kobie Mainoo RTTF
  • Patrick Vieira Thunderstruck
  • Claudio Marchisio FUT Birthday Hero
  • Philip Billing Fantasy FC
  • Andrea Pirlo Future Stars Icon
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold FUT Birthday
  • Emmanuel Petit FUT Birthday Icon
  • Frenkie de Jong Winter Wildcards
  • Eric Garcia RTTF
  • Javier Mascherano Immortals Hero
  • Lothar Matthaus Immortals Icon

You can also consider including an evo chain in this evolution if you have an applicable candidate. Evo chains can always be unique solutions for evolutions, and they can be further improved in the future.

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