Future Stars Academy Contract, Debut, First XI Upgrade, Become a Club Legend EVO Evolution are now available in EA FC 26! You can evolve a special player card that meets the requirements for Ultimate Team by completing the objectives in the dedicated section.
To unlock the evolution requirements, you’ll need to access Ultimate Team by 6:00 pm on Friday, 30 January. Scroll to the bottom of this article to see a list of the best cards that can be used in Future Stars Academy Evolution.
By finishing the evolution, you will receive a card with considerable stat and overall rating increases, which will help you strengthen your squad and compete more effectively in Division Rivals and the Champions Weekend League Finals.
This article provides an overview of one of the completely developed cards, as well as all of the prerequisites for unlocking it. You’ll also be able to examine which stats have received significant changes and determine whether the card’s qualities are in line with the current meta.
If you’re also interested in Helping Hand Evolution, we’ve published a guide featuring some of the best meta cards suited to the current gameplay.
When it comes to accessing the transfer market via the Web App and Companion App, things get a bit more complicated. We’ve covered all the details in the official guide published on our pages.
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We also suggest taking a look at the prediction for the Marquee Matchups, so you can buy in advance the cards you’ll need to complete the SBCs that Electronic Arts will release on Thursday, 15 January.
In addition, the TOTY Team has already been leaked, with the full list of players available at the following link.
Player Requirements – Future Stars Academy
Select a player who meets the following criteria:
- Overall: Max 84
- Rarity: Future Stars Academy Evo
- Not Position: GK
Total Upgrades
Your selected player will receive the following stat boosts:
- Overall: +40 | 86
- Acceleration: +40 | 75
- Aggression: +40 | 83
- Agility: +40 | 73
- Balance: +40 | 73
- Ball control: +40 | 72
- Curve: +40 | 70
- Dribbling: +40 | 74
- Heading Acc.: +40 | 80
- Interceptions: +40 | 83
- Jumping: +40 | 83
- Long Passing: +40 | 78
- Long Shots: +40 | 65
- Def. Aware: +40 | 83
- Reactions: +40 | 83
- Short Passing: +40 | 79
- Shot Power: +40 | 75
- Slide Tackle: +40 | 84
- Sprint Speed: +40 | 75
- Stand Tackle: +40 | 84
- Stamina: +40 | 75
- Strength: +40 | 81
- Vision: +40 | 65
- Composure: +40 | 82
Future Stars Academy Objectives – How to Complete
To complete Future Stars Academy Evolution, you’ll need to:
- Challenge 1:
- Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Challenge 2:
- Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Challenge 3:
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Challenge 4:
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
How Future Stars Academy Works
Pick any eligible player born on or after 30 January, 2004 (21 or under) to become your academy prospect.
Optional: Use one of the 11 Starter Players from the Future Stars Academy Pack to get started quickly.
Sign your Player to the Academy
Evolution: Future Stars Academy Contract (available from 30 January)
- Grants the Future Stars Academy rarity
- Provides full Chemistry in position
- All future Academy Evolutions require this rarity
- Do not change the player’s rarity or you may lock yourself out of later steps
- A second Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution will be obtainable through the Future Stars Youth Cup Objective starting 6 February, 2026
Make your Debut
Evolution: Future Stars Academy Debut (available from 30 January)
Choose one position-based path to upgrade your player to 86 OVR:
- Future Stars Academy Debut – DEF
- Future Stars Academy Debut – MID
- Future Stars Academy Debut – ATK
Each path provides upgrades aligned to that position group.
Unlock Future Stars Academy Roles
- Grants Role++ in all applicable outfield positions:
- LB, RB, CB, CDM, CM, LM, LW, RM, RW, CAM, ST
- Available Available from 30 January, once your player is signed to the Academy
- Helps define how your Academy player performs across different roles on the pitch
First XI Upgrade
Evolution: Future Stars Academy First XI
- Position-specific Evolutions unlocked after Debut
- Takes your player from 86 OVR → 88 OVR
Become a Club Legend
Finish your Academy journey with one of the following Evolutions:
- Future Stars Club Legend – DEF
- Future Stars Club Legend – MID
- Future Stars Club Legend – ATK
These final Evolutions upgrade your player from 88 OVR → 90 OVR, completing their transformation into a true club legend.
Plus, complete the Standard Scouting Report (live from 30 January) and Advanced Scouting Report (live from 1 February) Objectives to earn Evolution Consumables that let you uniquely customise your Academy player with Weak Foot, Skill Move, PlayStyle, and PlayStyle+ upgrades.
Q: How many players can I take through the Future Stars Academy in FC 26?
For the first time ever, you can complete the Future Stars Academy path twice.The second opportunity to take someone through the Academy Path releases in Week 2, with the extra Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution available as a reward for the Youth Cup Objectives. All Academy Evolutions and Scouting Report rewards are repeatable once, allowing you to fully evolve two different players from start to finish.
Q: Which players are eligible for the Future Stars Academy?
For the first time ever, you can complete the Future Stars Academy path twice.The second opportunity to take someone through the Academy Path releases in Week 2, with the extra Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution available as a reward for the Youth Cup Objectives. All Academy Evolutions and Scouting Report rewards are repeatable once, allowing you to fully evolve two different players from start to finish.
Q: Do I need to complete the Evolutions in order?
You can use any player aged 21 or under, including players born on or after 30 January, 2004. You may also choose to start with one of the 11 starter players provided via the optional Future Stars Academy pack.
Q: Which Silver PlayStyles can I earn from the Standard Scouting Report?
The Silver PlayStyle Pack contains the following 17 PlayStyles:
- Tiki Taka
- Trickster
- Gamechanger
- Bruiser
- Low Driven
- Aerial Fortress
- Whipped Pass
- Slide Tackle
- Dead Ball
- Relentless
- Precision Header
- Chip Shot
- Acrobatic
- Power Shot
- Inventive
- Long Throw
- Block
You can apply these PlayStyles to your active Future Stars Academy player via Evo consumables.
Q: Which PlayStyle+ upgrades are available in the Academy?
From Academy PlayStyle+ Pack #1, you can choose one of:
- Incisive Pass
- Rapid
- Quick Step
- Intercept
- Finesse Shot
- Anticipate
From Academy PlayStyle+ Pack #2, you can choose one of:
- Pinged Pass
- Technical
- First Touch
- Jockey
- Press Proven
- Long Ball Pass
Each PlayStyle+ pack is repeatable once, allowing both Academy players to receive two PlayStyle+ upgrades.
Q: Do I need to complete Scouting Report objectives before finishing the Academy path?
Yes. To progress through the full Academy journey and reach the Club Legend stage, your player must have:
- All required Scouting Report upgrades applied
- The Future Stars Academy rarity active
If these conditions aren’t met, your player will not be eligible for the final Academy Evolutions.
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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