May 31, 2026

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Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

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EA Sports has released yet another exciting EVO during the ongoing Future Stars event, with the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution allowing fans to upgrade young attackers on the virtual pitch. This EVO can be applied to strikers and CAMs born after January 30, 2002. It is free to complete and does not require any coins or FC Points to be unlocked.

The theme of age-based EVOs has been implemented previously during the Time Warp event and during the ongoing Future Stars promo as well. The EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution is the latest example of this concept, and it allows fans to obtain top-tier playmakers or strikers for free.

All requirements of the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)
The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution:

  • Overall rating: Max 87
  • Position: CAM or ST
  • Must be: Born after Jan 30, 2002
  • Pace: Max 92
  • Positions: Max four
  • Playstyles: Max 10
  • PlayStyles+: Max one

Best players to use in the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution

These are some of the best options for this EVO:

  • Castro: 87
  • Maza: 87
  • Hojlund: 87
  • Rodrigo Mora: 87
  • Hugo Ekitike: 87
  • Kenan Yildiz: 87
  • Mattias Soule: 86
  • Fermin: 86
  • Endrick: 86
  • Madueke: 86

All these players will receive an additional position, stat boosts and new PlayStyles via this EVO.

All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution

The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)
The EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Meeks Mode EVO, the EA FC 26 The Duck Evolution also has five levels. These are the upgrades offered by each level:

Level 1 upgrades:

  • Rapid Playstyle
  • Curve +20 (Max 88)
  • Ball control +25 (Max 88)
  • Vision +20 (Max 85)
  • Balance +25 (Max 90)

Level 2 upgrades:

  • Finesse Shot PlayStyle
  • Technical PlayStyle
  • Reactions +25 (Max 87)
  • Shot Power +30 (Max 88)
  • Sprint Speed +20 (Max 90)
  • Finishing +30 (Max 87)

Level 3 upgrades:

  • CAM position
  • Striker position
  • Penalties +20 (Max 87)
  • Long Shots +25 (Max 88)
  • Dribbling +20 (Max 88)
  • Composure +20 (Max 88)

Level 4 upgrades:

  • CAM Shadow Striker++
  • ST Advanced Forward++
  • Volleys +20 (Max 88)
  • Incisive Pass PlayStyle
  • Positioning +25 (Max 87)
  • Agility +25 (Max 90)

Level 5 upgrades:

  • Physicality +10 (Max 82)
  • Quickstep+ PlayStyle
  • Long Passing +20 (Max 81)
  • Acceleration +20 (Max 90)
  • Short Passing +20 (Max 86)

These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in various Ultimate Team game modes:

Level 1 challenges:

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

Level 2 challenges:

  • Play one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live events) using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

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

Level 4 challenges:

  • Play one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live events) using your active EVO player.

Level 5 challenges:

  • Play one match in Squad Battles on minimum Semi Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live events) using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is worth completing, especially as it is free to unlock.