The clock was ticking, my squad needed a spark, and the “Build Your TOTY HM Evolution” just dropped in FC 26. Suddenly, a lower-rated card became my ace in the hole, promising massive boosts. It felt like striking gold.
This two-stage evolution is your chance to forge your own Team of the Year Honorable Mentions. I’ll walk you through how it operates, the upgrades on offer, and, most importantly, which players are primed for this transformation. Together, we’ll find the diamond in the rough.
FC 26 Build Your TOTY HM Evolution: Understanding the Foundation
Before you get too excited, there are a few ground rules for the “Build Your TOTY HM Evolution” in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 86
- Pace: Max 90
- Total Positions: Max 4
- PlayStyle+: Max 1
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
- Position: CAM, CM, or CDM
FC 26 Build Your TOTY HM Evolution: What Upgrades Await?
This evolution has four distinct levels, and you have specific targets to hit to ascend each stage.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +40|87
- Acceleration: +40|80
- Sprint Speed: +40|80
Level 2 upgrades
- Crossing: +40|80
- Curve: +40|78
- Long Passing: +40|81
- Short Passing: +40|81
- Free Kick: +40|80
- Vision: +40|80
Level 3 upgrades
- Agility: +40|80
- Balance: +40|78
- Ball control: +40|80
- Dribbling: +40|81
- Reactions: +40|78
- Composure: +40|78
Level 4 upgrades
- Aggression: +40|82
- Jumping: +40|78
- Stamina: +40|80
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Selecting Your Candidate: Who Thrives in the Build Your TOTY HM Evolution?
Choosing the right player is like selecting the perfect canvas for a masterpiece: the right attributes will determine the result. Ideally, you’ll want to select your player based on the position you need to bolster.
- Patrick Vieira Winter Wildcards
- Paul Pogba Ultimate Scream
- Ryerson Winter Wildcards
- Nico Gonzalez Winter Wildcards
- Tchouameni Captains
- Emre Can Winter Wildcards
- Olivia Moultrie Winter Wildcards
- Leon Goretzka Flashback
- Araya Time Warp
Consider that a phase two of this evolution is also available. The criteria are the same. Remember to slot your evolved card into the applicable evolution.
People also ask: What if my player doesn’t fit the evolution requirements?
Sometimes, a player you love might just miss the mark. I always double-check every stat and requirement before committing. Don’t force a square peg into a round hole.
TOTY HM CAM Builder Evolution: Amplifying Your Playmaker
Let’s break down the upgrades and conditions for turning a player into an elite CAM.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +2|89
- Acceleration: +20|87
- Agility: +20|88
- Positioning: +50|89
- Vision: +20|87
- Weak Foot: +4|4
- Roles: Playmaker++
Level 2 upgrades
- Balance: +20|87
- Curve: +20|89
- Finishing: +50|89
- Long Shots: +50|89
- Short Passing: +20|87
- Roles: Classic 10++
Level 3 upgrades
- Dribbling: +20|89
- Reactions: +20|87
- Shot Power: +50|88
- Sprint Speed: +20|85
- PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot|7
- Roles: Shadow Striker
Level 4 upgrades
- Ball control: +20|89
- Volleys: +50|86
- Composure: +20|88
- PlayStyles: Tiki Taka, Incisive Pass|7
- Roles: Half Winger++
Level 5 upgrades
- Long Passing: +20|86
- Penalties: +50|88
- Free Kick: +20|86
- Skills: +4|5
- PlayStyles+: Finesse Shot|1
- PlayStyles: Technical|7
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Score 2 goals in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 5 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
TOTY HM CM Builder Evolution: Dominating the Midfield
Now, let’s pivot to the CM evolution. I’ll share the upgrades and conditions that you have to fulfil.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +2|89
- Shooting: +20|83
- Acceleration: +20|87
- Curve: +40|87
- PlayStyles: Incisive Pass|7
- Roles: Half Winger++
Level 2 upgrades
- Agility: +40|88
- Crossing: +40|86
- Dribbling: +40|89
- Vision: +40|90
- PlayStyles: Pinged Pass, Intercept|7
- Roles: Classic 10++
Level 3 upgrades
- Long Passing: +40|88
- Short Passing: +40|90
- Free Kick: +40|87
- Composure: +40|86
- PlayStyles: Technical|7
- Roles: Holding++
Level 4 upgrades
- Defending: +20|82
- Balance: +40|88
- Reactions: +40|85
- Skills: +4|4
- Roles: Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Box-to-Box++
Level 5 upgrades
- Ball control: +40|88
- Sprint Speed: +20|84
- Stamina: +20|87
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles+: Tiki Taka|1
- Roles: Playmaker++
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Score 2 goals in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 5 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
TOTY HM CDM Builder Evolution: Fortifying Your Defense
Lastly, we arrive at the CDM evolution. The following upgrades and conditions that you have to fulfil.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +2|89
- Acceleration: +20|82
- Interceptions: +50|88
- Vision: +20|83
- Composure: +20|84
- Skills: +4|4
- Roles: Holding++
Level 2 upgrades
- Heading Acc.: +50|86
- Jumping: +20|88
- Short Passing: +20|83
- Sprint Speed: +20|84
- PlayStyles: Intercept|7
- Roles: Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Level 3 upgrades
- Shooting: +20|80
- Dribbling: +20|82
- Reactions: +20|82
- Stand Tackle: +50|89
- PlayStyles: Tiki Taka|7
- Roles: Centre Half++
Level 4 upgrades
- Ball control: +20|83
- Long Passing: +20|83
- Slide Tackle: +50|87
- Strength: +50|89
- PlayStyles: Jockey|7
- Roles: Wide Half++
Level 5 upgrades
- Aggression: +20|89
- Def. Aware: +50|88
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles+: Anticipate|1
- PlayStyles: Bruiser|7
- Roles: Box Crasher++
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
- Score 2 goals in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
Level 5 upgrade requirements
- Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.
I’m overwhelmed by the choices. How do I narrow it down?
It’s easy to get lost in the stats. My advice? Focus on 2-3 key attributes that fit your play style. Do you value pace above all else? Or is passing accuracy your non-negotiable?