EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution guide: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released yet another EVO that allows gamers to obtain a free 99-rated item in Ultimate Team, with the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution being up for grabs. This EVO can be applied to players rated up to 96 overall, boosting their rating by 5 and providing them with the Finesse+ PlayStyle, while also being free to unlock.

With the worldwide release of EA FC 25 being right around the corner, there have been plenty of EVOs during the ongoing pre-season promo that have provided fans with 99-rated cards. The EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution is the latest such inclusion.

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All requirements of the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution

Raphinha can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

To be eligible for the upgrades provided by the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution, a player must meet the following requirements in the world of Ultimate Team:

• Overall: Max 96
• Dribbling: Max 94
• Total positions: Max three
• PlayStyle+: Max three
• Must not be: ST

These are some of the best players who meet these requirements and can be upgraded:

• Kevin de Bruyne: 96
• Declan Rice: 96
• Federico Valverde: 96
• Vitinha: 96
• Federico Dimarco: 96
• Trent Alexander Arnold: 96
• Rodri: 96
• Leon Goretzka: 95
• Zinedine Zidane: 94
• Cole Palmer: 94
• Bobby Charlton: 94
• Raphinha: 93

All these players will be elite tier in the current meta of the game with the +5 boost and Finesse+ PlayStyle on offer via this EVO.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution

Palmer can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Attacking Fullback EVO, the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution also has three levels. These are the boosts offered by each individual level:

Level 1 upgrades:

• Pace +1
• Shooting +2
• Dribbling +2
• Physical +2
• Weak Foot +1 star

Level 2 upgrades:

• Pace +1
• Shooting +3
• Physical +1
• Weak Foot +1 star
• Skill moves +1 star

Level 3 upgrades:

• Pace +1
• Shooting +5
• Passing +4
• Dribbling +1
• PlayStyle+: Finesse Shot

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These are the challenges gamers have to complete in Squad battles, Division Rivals, or UT Champions to obtain these amazing boosts:

Level 1 challenges:

• Play two Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Win two Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges:

• Play two Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Win two Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

• Play five Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Score four goals in Squad Battles matches (or Rivals/Champions) on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine Evolution is definitely worth completing.