I was scrolling my club at 2 a.m., watching an evolution slot blink and feeling the weight of a wasted promo. One wrong pick and weeks of coins and chemistry go to the bench. You can sense it — this choice is a tightrope between a bargain and a bench warmer.
On weekend markets you see squads clustered around the same ratings. FC 26 The Flying Dutchman Evolution requirements
I’ll keep this sharp: the Flying Dutchman in FC 26 is a striker/CAM promo that rewards the right base card with heavy finishing and playstyle upgrades.
- Overall: Max 93
- Shooting: Max 95
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 3
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
- Position: ST or CAM
How do I get The Flying Dutchman Evolution in FC 26?
It arrives in FC 26 via the Journey of Nations: Europe objective. I recommend checking FUTBIN and FUTWIZ for valid chains before committing — they’ll save you coins and frustration.
Which positions fit the Flying Dutchman?
Only ST and CAM qualify. That’s why I push for a CAM in the chain whenever possible: the upgrade spread favors playmaking and finishing together, and a CAM often yields higher marginal returns.
At a glance you can see GOV-promos stack upgrades in distinct tiers. FC 26 The Flying Dutchman Evolution upgrades
The evolution has five upgrade levels. Each level opens specific stat ceilings and playstyle boosts — and they all require a minimal on-field action to unlock.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +25 | 95
- Acceleration: +30 | 91
- Positioning: +30 | 94
- Sprint Speed: +30 | 92
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles+: Finesse Shot | 3
Level 2 upgrades
- Dribbling: +30 | 97
- Finishing: +30 | 94
- Long Shots: +20 | 92
- Shot Power: +30 | 92
- Stamina: +30 | 93
- Composure: +20 | 93
Level 3 upgrades
- Ball control: +25 | 96
- Reactions: +20 | 94
- Vision: +20 | 91
- Volleys: +20 | 90
- Skills: +4
Level 4 upgrades
- Long Passing: +30 | 92
- Short Passing: +30 | 92
- PlayStyles+: Incisive Pass | 3
- PlayStyles: Technical, First Touch
Level 5 upgrades
- Agility: +30 | 95
- Balance: +30 | 91
- Curve: +30 | 93
- PlayStyles: Trickster | 8
How to unlock each level
- Level 1: Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Level 2: Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Level 3: Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Level 4: Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
- Level 5: Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
On the transfer list some cards spike the moment a promo drops. Best players to use in The Flying Dutchman Evolution
I’ve combed promo windows, and these picks give you the best chances of squeezing value from the Flying Dutchman upgrades. Use FUTBIN price history and Reddit threads (r/EASportsFC) to time the buys.
- Beier — Glory Hunters
- Ounahi — Glory Hunters
- Pogba — Ultimate Birthday
- Aaronson — National Pride
- Oyarzabal — National Pride
- El Khannouss — Glory Hunters
- Arnautovic — Glory Hunters
- Just — National Pride
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Ultimate Birthday
Two short rules I use when building a chain: include at least one CAM if you can, and aim for cards with flexible playstyles that hit the PlayStyle+ caps. The Flying Dutchman rewards finishing and technical play; its finishing can be a scalpel cutting through defenses.
I’ve shown the best fits and the upgrade map — which name are you pushing into the evolution and why?