Backline Talent Evolution is available in EA FC 25. You can evolve the special card of the player who meets the requirements for the Ultimate Team mode by completing the objectives in the dedicated area.
The evolution requirements can be unlocked by accessing UT by 6 PM on Tuesday, 8 July. At the bottom of the news, you can consult the list of the best cards that can be included in the Backline Talent evolution.
By completing the evolution, you will receive a card with important boosts to both the stats and the overall that could strengthen your team and help you compete more easily in the Division Rivals matches and in the Champions Weekend League Finals.
In this article, you can take a look at the final evolution of one of the cards that can be evolved and all the requirements needed to obtain it. In this way, you can also check which stats receive a significant upgrade and understand if the characteristics of the card are in the meta.
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If you are also interested in La Reina evolution on our pages, you can consult the list with some of the best cards that are in meta with the current gameplay.
We remind you that the Shapeshifters Team 4 is available in the packages, and it is possible to view the overall and official stats of the special cards of the Top team.
Before you check out Backline Talent Evolution, we remind you that on our pages, you can find a list of codes to use for Pro Players’ Meta Tactics and Modules.
Additionally, you can check out an article dedicated to Budget Teams, helping you to quickly become competitive in both Division Rivals and the Weekend League in the Ultimate Team mode.
Player Requirements Backline Talent Evolution
Select a Player that meets the following requirements:
- Max Pos. 3
- Overall Max. 92
- Position CB
- Max PS 10
- Max PS+ 4
- Defending Max. 98
Total Upgrades
Total boosts will get selected player:
- Rarity Shapeshifters Evolution
- New Pos. CDM
- SM +2 ★ (^4)
- WF +2 ★ (^4)
- Role++ CB Defender++
- Role++ CB Stopper++
- Role++ CDM Holding++
- Role++ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker++
- PlayStyle+ Jockey (^3)
- PlayStyle+ Block (^3)
- PlayStyle Pinged Pass (^9)
- PlayStyle Intercept (^9)
- PlayStyle Anticipate (^9)
- Overall +5 (^95)
- Acceleration +10 (^92)
- Sprint Speed +10 (^92)
- Agility +10 (^93)
- Balance +10 (^93)
- Jumping +10 (^95)
- Strength +10 (^95)
- Aggression +10 (^95)
- Short Passing +15
- Long Passing +15
- Composure +20 (^94)
- Stamina +20 (^95)
Challenges Backline Talent Objective
Here’s how to complete Backline Talent objectives:
- Challenges 1:
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Challenges 2:
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Challenges 3:
- Play 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
- Challenges 4:
- Play 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
- Challenges 5:
- Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Best players to choose
These are some of the best choices among upgradeable players:
- Ferdinand FS 92
- Konate 91
- Maguire Birth 92
- Pavard Fantasy 92
- Maldini 92
- De Ligt Dream 91
- Matthaus 90
- More Incoming!

Stay tuned to our pages, many useful guides are coming that will make your gaming experience fun both in the Division Rivals and in the Champions Weekend League.
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