To give you even more reasons to dive in during Team Of The Year, EA FC 26 now allows players to craft their very own duo PlayStyle+ midfielder via its Build Your TOTY HM (Honourable Mentions) evolution chain. But there’s a catch. After all, even if there are three versions of it, you can only complete one.
To help you get the most out of it and make an investment you won’t regret, here’s a full overview and the best players for all Build Your TOTY HM evolution variants in EA FC 26.
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EA FC 26 Build Your TOTY HM Evolution, Explained
Currently composed of two evolutions, only 86-rated or below CAM/CM/CDMs with a maximum of 1x PS+, 90 PAC, and 4x positions can be used for the Build Your TOTY HM chain. Upon completing its introductory evo, you will then be able to start the second (TOTY HM Builder) based on the positions of your chosen player. The player in question can receive the following PlayStyles during it, as well as a substantial boost to multiple stats and new ++ roles.
- TOTY CAM Builder: Finesse Shot+ (only if your player does not have a PS+), Low Driven Shot, Tiki Taka, Incisive Pass, and Technical
- TOTY CM Builder: Tiki Taka+ (only if your player does not have a PS+), Incisive Pass, Pinged Pass, Intercept, and Technical
- TOTY CDM Builder: Anticipate+ (only if your player does not have a PS+), Intercept, Tiki Taka, Jockey, and Bruiser
But wait, what about the mentioned second PlayStyle+? Well, the final part of the Build Your TOTY HM evolution chain is set to be released on January 23rd, allowing you to give your player either Press Proven+, First Touch+, or Long Ball Pass+ as a final addition. Your evo variation won’t affect the available PlayStyles.
The Best Players For The TOTY HM CAM, CDM, And CM Builder Evolutions In EA FC 26
The best picks for the TOTY HM CAM Builder evolution in FC 26 are without a doubt Gold Rare Messi and Gold Rare Claudia Pina, who will gain a lot from its PAC increase and regular PS selection alone. In my case, however, I decided to go out of the meta and make TOTW Hugo Ekitiké a TOTY. Why? The evo provides him with both Finesse+ and the passing PlayStyles he desperately needed to excel on his debut.
Among the best picks for the CM Builder evo, Ultimate Scream Paul Pogba (CDM) is the highlight via his already complete PS selection and 5/5 increase. If you don’t mind giving him the CM position first, TOTW Álvaro Fernández then shines as another phenomenal option. Even if unconventional, Gold Rare Micky van de Ven is then the best choice for the CDM Builder variant, given its defensive PlayStyles. Similarly to Fernandez, using the evo on the CB will demand preparation. To recap, here are the best players for each of the TOTY HM Builder evolutions, as well as a few alternatives sure to excel.
- Best TOTY HM CAM Builder Players: Gold Rare Lionel Messi / Gold Rare Claudia Pina / Ultimate Scream Paul Pogba (CAM) / TOTW or Ratings Reload Hugo Ekitiké
- Best TOTY HM CM Builder Players: TOTW Álvaro Fernández / Ultimate Scream Paul Pogba (CDM) / Ratings Reload Khephren Thuram
- Best TOTY HM CDM Builder Players: Gold Rare Micky van de Ven / TOTW Ryan Gravenberch / Ultimate Scream Paul Pogba (CDM) / Base Hero Ramires
But What About the 86-Rated Winter Wildcards Icons?
Thanks to the card’s PlayStyles and already high stats, none of the Build Your TOTY HM evolutions offered enough for me to label it as a perfect fit for the 86-rated Winter Wildcard Icons. Remember, FC 26‘s meta is evolving at a breathtaking pace, which makes it a waste to lock a 700K+ player to an evo so soon. It’s also worth pointing out that the second PlayStyle+ part of the evolution chain is not worth the investment by itself at the moment.
