EA Sports has released the very first set of Evolutions during the Team of the Season event, EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution, which lets gamers upgrade their left-wingers and left-midfielders on the virtual pitch. This EVO costs 150,000 coins or 850 FC points to complete, but the upgrades it offers could make it worthwhile.
Similar to previously released EVOs like Pump You Up and Starring Role, the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution allows gamers to transform a player of their choice into a TOTS item.
All requirements of the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution

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A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution:
- Overall: Max 90
- Pace: Max 93
- Physical: Max 84
- PlayStyle: Max nine
- PlayStyle+: Max three
- Position: LW or LM
- Total positions: Max three
While these stipulations are somewhat restrictive, the high rating threshold will allow plenty of top-tier items to be eligible.
Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution
These are some of the most meta and overpowered options for this EVO:
- Heung Min Son: 90
- Eden Hazard: 90
- Jadon Sancho: 90
- Kenan Yildiz: 90
- Antonio Di Natale: 89
- Neymar: 88
These players will become exceptional attackers under the FC IQ system after receiving the stat boosts and Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle this Evolution offers.
All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution

Similar to the previously released Starring Role EVO, the EA FC 25 Dribbling in the Shadows Evolution has five levels. These are the upgrades offered by each level:
Level 1 upgrades:
- Pace +2 (Max 92)
- Passing +3 (Max 88)
- Balance +12 (Max 92)
- PlayStyle Finesse Shot
- Position LW
Level 2 upgrades:
- Shooting +5 (Max 88)
- Agility +12 (Max 92)
- PlayStyle Quickstep
- PlayStyle Trickster
- PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot
Level 3 upgrades:
- Pace +3 (Max 92)
- Passing +3 (Max 88)
- Reactions +12 (Max 92)
- Dribbling +10 (Max 92)
- PlayStyle Technical
- Winger+
Level 4 upgrades:
- Shooting +5 (Max 88)
- Ball control +10 (Max 92)
- Composure +12 (Max 92)
- Weak Foot +4 star
- PlayStyle First Touch
- PlayStyle+ Technical
Level 5 upgrades:
- Pace +3 (Max 92)
- Skill moves +4 star
- PlayStyle Low Driven Shot
- PlayStyle+ Quickstep
- Inside Forward++
These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles to obtain these boosts:
Level 1 challenges:
- Play one match in any mode using your active EVO player.
Level 2 challenges:
- Play one match in any mode using your active EVO player.
Level 3 challenges:
- Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player.
Level 4 challenges:
- Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player.
Level 5 challenges:
- Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player.
Overall, the EVO is definitely worth completing with the right players.