The pitch is quiet and your squad sheet is a mess. You drop a Fantasy Staple into your active XI and feel the possibility — and the risk — at once. I’ve spent evenings testing these chains so you don’t waste matches chasing marginal gains.
Best players for the FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution
One quick evening with FUT and you notice how a single evo can change how a player finishes a counter‑attack.
I’ll walk you through the requirements, the upgrades at each level, and the handful of cards I’d pick if I were building a chain. Think of the evolution as flexible kit — like a Swiss Army knife for a right midfielder: it can add utility or double down on one role.
FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution requirements
When you hover over the card in your club you can’t help but scan the small print first.
Here are the entry gates for the Fantasy Staple Evolution in EA Sports FC 26. You must meet these to begin:
- Overall: Max 86
- Pace: Max 90
- Skills: Max 4
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 1
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
- Position: RM (Right Midfielder)
Who should I use in the Fantasy Staple Evolution in FC 26?
If you want my short answer: pick wingers and inverted forwards who gain multiple attacking traits from the evo. I prefer cards that already have pace and technical base so the evolution becomes a multiplier, not a patch.
FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution upgrades
Playing one match and watching the numbers change is its own small hit of satisfaction.
The evolution has five upgrade levels. Each level adds concrete stat bumps and PlayStyle adjustments that nudge role and feel. Below I list the boosts and the match requirements to advance.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +15 | becomes 87
- Agility: +15 | 88
- Positioning: +20 | 89
- Vision: +15 | 86
- Composure: +15 | 88
- PlayStyles: Rapid | 8
Level 1 requirement
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles (min. Semi‑Pro) or in Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events with the active EVO player.
Level 2 upgrades
- Acceleration: +15 | 87
- Balance: +15 | 87
- Finishing: +20 | 90
- Jumping: +20 | 88
- Reactions: +15 | 88
- PlayStyles+: Rapid | 1
Level 2 requirement
- Play 2 matches in Squad Battles (min. Semi‑Pro) or in Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events with the active EVO player.
Level 3 upgrades
- Ball Control: +15 | 89
- Dribbling: +20 | 90
- Heading Accuracy: +15 | 87
- Short Passing: +15 | 89
- Sprint Speed: +15 | 90
- PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot | 8
Level 3 requirement
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles (min. Semi‑Pro) or in Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events with the active EVO player.
Level 4 upgrades
- Curve: +15 | 88
- Shot Power: +20 | 89
- Stamina: +15 | 87
- Strength: +15 | 88
- PlayStyles: Finesse Shot | 8
- Roles: Winger++
Level 4 requirement
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles (min. Semi‑Pro) or in Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events with the active EVO player.
Level 5 upgrades
- Crossing: +15 | 85
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles: Enforcer, Aerial Fortress | 8
- Roles: Inside Forward++
Level 5 requirement
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles (min. Semi‑Pro) or in Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events with the active EVO player.
What are the requirements for Fantasy Staple Evolution in FC 26?
You just need to meet the stat caps, the rarity filter, the RM position, and then play the small number of matches tied to each level. The play requirements are forgiving — most are single‑match triggers — so you can finish a full chain in a week if you spread games across modes like Squad Battles and Champions.
Best players to use in Fantasy Staple Evolution
I opened my club and found that the cards that win matches after evolving are often those already leaning toward attack.
Below are the names I’d funnel into the chain if I were you — these are players that gain the most from the provided PlayStyles and role shifts. I’m naming specific promo cards, so check FUTBIN and Reddit threads for price/availability before committing; EA Play and the EA App will tell you when promos rotate.
- Berardi — Winter Wildcards
- Amaiur Sarriegi — Thunderstruck
- Zaniolo — Knockout Royalty
- Jakobsson — Time Warp
- Trincao — Unbreakables
- Berghuis — Time Warp
- Gelhardt — Future Stars
- Tella — Ultimate Scream
- Haley — Ultimate Scream
These picks favor pace, finishing, and traits that slot into Winger++ or Inside Forward++ roles. If you want a more physical option, the Level 5 Enforcer and Aerial Fortress combo turns certain cards into a different threat profile.
How do I complete Fantasy Staple Evolution upgrades?
The mechanics are simple: use the active EVO player in the listed modes and hit the match count per level. I recommend rotating modes so you avoid repetition fatigue — Champions for high‑intensity matches, Squad Battles for quick, low‑pressure games. Track progress on the player card page in FUT; it shows which levels are complete.
Final note: these evolutions are free to apply but scarce on high‑value promo cards, so there’s a small gamble of opportunity cost depending on market trends (monitor FUTBIN prices in USD (€ equivalent) before committing). I’ve tested chains across multiple cards and noticed that the extra PlayStyles shift on‑ball behavior more than raw numbers, so pick a card whose role you want to change, not just pad stats — are you willing to convert a speedy winger into an aerial threat mid‑season?