I was three minutes into a Squad Battles match when it hit me: that silver LB on my bench could suddenly be the creative spark my team lacked. You can upgrade one LB with the Going on an Adventure Evolution in FC 26, and the payoff is immediate if you pick the right candidate. I’ll walk you through the mechanics, the best targets, and the little catches that most players miss.
I’ve tested the requirements and play conditions on both console and the FUT Web App; you’ll save time if you know which cards actually benefit from every level. Read this like a coach’s notebook—short plays, clear roles, and one plan for each game type (Squad Battles, Rush, Rivals, Champions, Live Events).
Most squads expect fullbacks to do everything — FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution requirements
The evolution is deliberately narrow: it only targets left-backs and has a few cap rules you need to check before you commit. If your card doesn’t match the below, it won’t accept the evolution.
- Overall: Max 86
- Total Positions: Max 4
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 1
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
- Position: LB only
What are the requirements for Going on an Adventure Evolution in FC 26?
Short answer: an LB that meets the caps above. Long answer: double-check Total Positions and PlayStyle counts on the card details screen—cards with too many secondary positions or PlayStyles will fail the conversion even if their overall is 86 or lower.
On matchday you want upgrades that tilt an LB toward attack — FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution upgrades
The evolution gives five stacked levels of boosts, each unlocking after you play matches with the active EVO card. Think of the levels as rungs on a ladder: every match you complete is one step higher.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +18 → 89
- Defending: +10 → 84
- Acceleration: +20 → 90
- Curve: +25 → 89
- Reactions: +20 → 90
- Positions: adds LM
Level 2 upgrades
- Aggression: +20 → 81
- Agility: +20 → 89
- Balance: +20 → 90
- Strength: +25 → 83
- Roles: Wide Midfielder++, Attacking Wingback++
Level 3 upgrades
- Ball Control: +20 → 90
- Dribbling: +20 → 89
- Long Passing: +25 → 90
- Short Passing: +25 → 90
- PlayStyles: Intercept, Dead Ball |8
Level 4 upgrades
- Crossing: +30 → 95
- Sprint Speed: +20 → 88
- Vision: +20 → 89
- Composure: +20 → 90
- PlayStyles: Relentless |8
Level 5 upgrades
- Shooting: +12 → 83
- Jumping: +20 → 75
- Free Kick: +30 → 90
- Stamina: +25 → 90
- PlayStyles+: Whipped Pass |1
How do you complete each level of the Going on an Adventure Evolution?
Simple match requirements: Levels 1–4 each require you to play 1 match using the active EVO player in Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty (Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events also count). Level 5 requires 2 matches under the same conditions. Play offline Squad Battles on Semi-Pro if you want the fastest, most reliable progression.
You can repurpose attacking fullbacks into creative outlets — Best players to use in Going on an Adventure Evolution
Not every LB benefits the same way. Pick someone who already has low defensive caps but high pace and crossing potential; the evolution ratchets those traits into a game-changing wide midfielder or attacking wingback.
- Theo Hernandez — natural pace + attacking instincts. He turns into a genuine wide threat after Level 4 crossing spikes.
- Nuno Mendes — elite balance and dribbling that the evolution amplifies; becomes a slippery outlet on the left.
- Alejandro Balde (Cornerstones) — young and fast, the upgrades push his passing and crossing into specialist territory.
- Luke Shaw (Winter Wildcards) — defensive solidity with new attacking polish; useful if you want a hybrid fullback.
- Sergino Dest (Joga Bonito) — already attack-first; the role changes and PlayStyle additions give him real value as a left-sided creator.
- David Hancko (Cornerstones) — surprising candidate: defensive base plus new passing stats help him slot into wider midfield roles.
- Espino (Time Warp), Mojica (Joga Bonito), Patrick Dorgu (TOTW), Mokio (Future Stars), Ryerson (Winter Wildcards), Brown (Primetime) — these are all worth testing if you prefer cheaper chains or squad chemistry routes.
I prefer testing two cards at once: put one into your active XI and one on the bench to compare how Roles and PlayStyles settle into real matches. The evolution is like adding a new tool to your kit box; used well it changes how you play on every flank.
There are two small but meaningful problems with this evolution. First: the defense cap feels oddly low for late-February meta play—many players won’t clear that threshold unless they’re already hybrid defenders. Second: the overall cap stops at 86, so 87-rated cards are barred from entering this chain; that limits the pool more than it should, especially since the event is free. Because there’s no coin cost, I still recommend experimenting to build chains that fit your squad chemistry and match style.
Reference platforms: EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team, FUT Web App, Squad Battles, Rush, Rivals, Champions, Live Events—and check in-game card detail screens for PlayStyle counts and secondary positions before committing.
If you can convert one of your LBs into a 95-crossing, 90-stamina wide midfielder for free, would you risk a chemistry gap or keep the safer defensive profile?