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

EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution in Ultimate Team, allowing gamers to upgrade silver defenders and make them high-rated on the virtual pitch. Not only are the offered boosts incredible, but the EVO is also free to complete. With no FC Points or coins being required, this Evolution will likely be extremely popular amongst gamers.

There have been several amazing free EVOs released during the ongoing Globetrotters promo, including the likes of Attacking Apprentice, Rising Phenom and Acrobatic Star. These allow fans to level up their starting lineups at no cost, which is excellent for those on a low budget. The EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution is the latest such addition.

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All requirements of the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution in Ultimate Team:

• Overall: Max 74
• Pace: Max 79
• PlayStyles: Max seven
• PlayStyle+: Max one
• Position: CB
• Roles++: Max one

Plenty of overpowered silver items will be eligible for this EVO.

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Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution

Juan Jesus can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

These are some of the best choices for this EVO who meet these requirements:

• Juan Jesus: 74
• Armel Bella Kotchap: 74
• Nathaniel Clyne: 74
• Pau Cubarsi: 72
• Renato Viega: 72
• Isaak Toure: 72

All these players can receive upgrades from this EVO that will make them usable under the FC IQ system of EA's latest football sim title.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution

The EVO has three levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Aerial Dominance EVO, the EA FC 25 Defensive Growth Evolution also has three levels. These are the upgrades offered by each:

Level 1 upgrades:

• Pace +10
• Physical +10
• Passing +10
• Balance +10
• PlayStyle Aerial

Level 2 upgrades:

• Defending +20
• Physical +10
• Agility +15
• Weak Foot +1 star
• PlayStyle Block

Level 3 upgrades:

• Reactions +15
• Pace +10
• Composure +10
• Playstyle anticipate
• PlayStyle+ Intercept
• Roles Stopper++

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These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles to obtain these upgrades:

Level 1 challenges:

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

Level 2 challenges:

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

Level 3 challenges:

• Achieve one clean sheet in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Play two matches in Champions, Rivals, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

With the upgrades and PlayStyles on offer, the Defensive Growth EVO is certainly worth completing.