EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution guide: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the first EVO of the new FC Pro Live promo in Ultimate Team, with the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution allowing gamers to upgrade their midfielders on the virtual pitch. This free EVO offers amazing boosts to the chosen player's stats and attributes without requiring any coins or FC Points to be unlocked.

The FC Pro Live promo has returned to Ultimate Team after its introduction in EA FC 24, and the event is off to a great start. Not only is there a plethora of overpowered live items in packs, but there are also some exciting SBCs and the brand-new EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution.

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All requirements of the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution:

• Overall: Max 84
• PlayStyles: Max eight
• Number of Roles++: Max zero
• Positions: CM

These are very lenient stipulations and will allow gamers to choose from a variety of players.

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Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution

De Paul can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

These are some of the best options that meet these requirements and can be upgraded via the EVO:

• Rodrigo De Paul: 84
• Marcel Sabitzer: 84
• Crystal Dunn: 84
• Gabri Veiga: 84
• Eljif Elmas: 84
• Joelinton: 82
• Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 81

All these players will become very usable in midfield under the new FC IQ system with the boosts on offer.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution

The EVO has three levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Now You See Me EVO, the EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution has three levels. These are the boosts offered by each level:

Level 1 upgrades

• Pace +2 (Max 81)
• Dribbling +4 (Max 86)
• Defending +4 (Max 80)
• Physical +4 (Max 82)
• PlayStyle Long Ball Pass

Level 2 Upgrades

• Pace +3 (Max 81)
• Shooting +5 (Max 82)
• Passing +4 ( Max 86)
• Physical +4 (Max 82)
• Weak Foot +1 star (Max four-star)

Level 3 upgrades

• Pace +3 (Max 81)
• Passing +6 (Max 86)
• Dribbling +4 (Max 86)
• Defending +4 (Max 80)
• Box to Box++

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These are the challenges gamers must complete in Rush, Rivals, Squad Battles, or Champions to earn these boosts:

Level 1 challenges

• Win one match in any mode using your active EVO player.
• Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges

• Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges

• Win two matches while conceding one goal or less in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Win four matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is certainly worth completing.