I dropped a silver striker into my bench and felt that small, sharp regret you get when potential goes unused. Two matches later I watched his stats pop and realized I’d been sitting on value. That tiny moment turned into a plan for Bench Boost Evolution.
I write from matches and spreadsheet hours; you’ll get the short route to turning that silver or bronze into a meaningful link in future chains. Read this like a quick scout report: criteria, what each level gives you, and the players worth risking on the bench.
FC 26 Bench Boost Evolution requirements
On my club page I could instantly spot which silvers were legal for the Evo — World Tour Silver Stars stood out like badges.
Here’s what the evolution will accept and the hard caps you must obey.
- Overall: Max 74
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 1
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars only
- Not Position: GK
What are the requirements for Bench Boost Evolution in FC 26?
It’s simple: any non-goalkeeper World Tour silver star that’s 74 overall or below and respects the PlayStyle caps above. If you use FUTBIN or the EA FC Companion app to check tags, the World Tour marker is what matters most.
FC 26 Bench Boost Evolution upgrades
I tested a Level 1 push in Squad Battles and watched a handful of attributes spike before my eyes.
The evolution has five levels. Each level gives rigid attribute boosts and new playstyles, and each level requires one match played with the active EVO player in Squad Battles (Semi-Pro minimum) or equivalent modes like Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +20 (up to 74)
- Pace: +20 (to 82)
- Jumping: +25 (to 90)
- Stamina: +20 (to 80)
- Vision: +20 (to 75)
- PlayStyles: Precision Header (8)
Level 2 upgrades
- Aggression: +20 (to 82)
- Curve: +20 (to 74)
- Long Passing: +20 (to 77)
- Short Passing: +20 (to 77)
- PlayStyles+: Precision Header (+1)
- PlayStyles: Tiki Taka
Level 3 upgrades
- Ball control: +20 (to 75)
- Crossing: +20 (to 72)
- Dribbling: +20 (to 76)
- Heading Acc.: +50 (to 90)
- Reactions: +20 (to 72)
- Strength: +20 (to 86)
Level 4 upgrades
- Agility: +20 (to 74)
- Balance: +20 (to 74)
- Skills: +3 (to 4)
- PlayStyles: Enforcer, Acrobatic, Aerial Fortress (8)
Level 5 upgrades
- Shooting: +20 (to 74)
- Jumping: +25 (to 90)
- Free Kick: +20 (to 72)
- Composure: +30 (to 82)
- Weak Foot: +3 (to 4)
How do you upgrade Bench Boost Evolution?
Play one match per level using your active EVO player in Squad Battles (Semi‑Pro or higher) or equivalent online modes. Each completed match pushes the Evo to the next level and applies the listed boosts; you don’t need to score or assist, just field the player.
Best players to use in Bench Boost Evolution
My inbox and community chat named the same handful of silvers again and again, which made the selection easy.
This evolution is less about immediate starters and more about creating a player that plugs into future chains and chemistry plans. Treat the evolution like a short-term investment that compounds later; you want players who gain meaningful attributes and playstyles that fit common meta roles.
- Ricky-Jade Jones — Gains jumping and heading massively; pairs well with target-man tactics.
- Brugui — Passing upgrades plus Tiki Taka make him useful as a rotation CM on link days.
- Patrick Soko — Pace and dribbling boosts turn him into a dangerous super-sub candidate.
- Sekou Koita — Heading accuracy and strength upgrades suit striker chains and aerial builds.
- Tchattchoua — Versatile profile that benefits from the balance and agility increases.
- El Yamiq — A center-back or target striker who becomes more physical and aerial.
- Teddy Okou — Speed plus finishing ceilings make him a cheap FUT Champs fodder later.
- Luca Marseiler — Passing and vision gains that map to CAM or CM roles.
- Gabriel Silva — Useful for fullback rotations once agility and stamina rise.
- Julien Duranville — Young winger archetype that benefits from Pace and Dribbling jumps.
- Amine Boutrah — Technical boosts and playstyles that fit creative side squads.
I cross-checked recommendations on FUTBIN and the EA FC Companion to make sure tags and World Tour markers match before advising anyone to commit coins or club space.
Think of this evolution like planting a seed in fertile soil and keeping it on the bench until it sprouts; sometimes patience beats instant gratification. If you prefer quick trade flips you can sell before leveling, but if you want a cheap, linkable asset for future squadbuilding, this will pay off like a coiled spring.
Which of these silvers will you risk on your bench for a potential future chain — and why?