EA FC 26 players have stumbled upon a surprising discovery in Ultimate Team. A clever EVO trick that lets them turn low-rated silver goalkeepers into gold-level stars without losing their eligibility for silver tournaments. The exploit, first shared on Reddit, is quickly gaining traction among the community as one of the most efficient ways to dominate Silver Cup matches.
The Trick That Upgrades Silver GKs
A Reddit post on r/EASportsFC revealed the simple yet effective method:
“If you put 65 or 66 rated GKs in the EVO, you get a gold-level GK for all silver tournaments.”
The post refers to EA FC 26’s Evolution (EVO) system, which allows players to upgrade their favorite cards through specific challenges. To put it simply, you can evolve low-rated GKs to Gold but they are still eligible to play in Silver Cup matches.
In simpler terms, players can take a cheap, low-rated goalkeeper, run them through an EVO path, and end up with a highly competitive, “gold-like” GK that still counts as silver-tier for tournament entry. One Redditor noted, “Put it on a 66 and it becomes good for silver cups. First goalkeeper EVO that I remember actually being useful.”
Why Players Love (And Fear) The Trick
This workaround offers major advantages in Silver tournaments, where teams are restricted to silver-rated players. Having a gold-quality goalkeeper in those matches can tilt the odds heavily in a your favor without breaking the bank.
It’s also a great example of how the FC community continues to uncover hidden efficiencies within Ultimate Team’s evolving mechanics.
However, some players worry that this loophole could soon be patched by EA. Tricks like these often attract developer attention, especially when they impact competitive balance or the in-game economy. Still, for now, savvy managers are rushing to take advantage of the EVO glitch while it lasts.
