The best players to use, all updates, requirements and more


EA Sports has launched the first paid EVO of the Thunderstruck event in Ultimate Team, with the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution in play. This EVO allows fans to improve their midfielders on the virtual pitch and provide them with the stats to rival legendary Premier League superstar Yaya Toure. However, it also costs about 50,000 coins or 500 FC Points.

The Thunderstruck promotion has already lived up to the hype by offering a wealth of content for players to enjoy on day one. Not only are there over a hundred special items in packs and amazing player SBCs, but EVOs like the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution also add to the general hype.

All EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution requirements

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)The requirements (Image via EA Sports)
The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution:

  • Overall rating: maximum 85
  • Position: CDM
  • Play Styles: Maximum 10
  • PlayStyles+ – a maximum
  • Must not be: World Tour Silver Superstars Icon

The best players to use in EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution

While this EVO is best used to create mastered beasts via EVO chains, there are several options that can be used directly and will greatly benefit from the boosts on offer. Here are some of the best players:

  • Zakaria: 85
  • Hojberg: 85
  • Henderson: 85
  • Unai López: 85
  • Leon Goretzka: 85
  • Khephren Thuram: 85 years old
  • Kobbie Mainoo: 85
  • Angelo Stiller: 85
  • Billy Gilmour: 85 years old
  • Cold: 85
  • Quentin Timber: 85
  • Aurelien Tchouameni: 84

All these players will receive the necessary stats to be an elite CDM under the FC IQ system through this EVO.

All EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution Updates and Challenges

EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)
EVO has five levels (Image via EA Sports)

Unlike most other EVOs released during the FC Pro live and UEFA Primetime promotions, EA FC 26 Song of Toure Evolution has five levels instead of four. Here are the boosts on offer:

Level 1 Upgrades:

  • CDM Holding++
  • CDM Deep Lying Playmaker+
  • Jumping +15 (max 75)
  • Aggression +20 (max 80)
  • Balance +20 (max. 78)

Level 2 Upgrades:

  • Rhythm +10 (max 80)
  • Short passes +20 (max. 91)
  • Stamina +20 (max 90)
  • Vision +20 (max 90)
  • Long passes +20 (max. 86)
  • Crossing +20 (max 75)

Level 3 Upgrades:

  • Skill Moves +2 stars
  • Weak foot +2 stars
  • Enforcer play style
  • Strength +20 (max 90)
  • Reactions +20 (max 85)
  • Shooting +20 (max 83)

Level 4 Upgrades:

  • CDM Box Crasher++
  • Incisive Pass+ playStyle
  • Defense +15 (max 80)
  • Curve +20 (max 85)
  • Press Tested Playstyle
  • Agility +15 (max 78)

Level 5 Upgrades:

  • Rhythm +10 (max 80)
  • Composure +20 (max. 85)
  • Dribbling +20 (max. 82)
  • Agility +15 (max 78)
  • Ball Control +20 (max. 88)
  • Accuracy FK +20 (max 84)

These are the challenges that players will have to complete in several Ultimate Team game modes:

Level 1 Challenges:

  • Play two games in any mode with your active EVO player.

Level 2 Challenges:

  • Play a game of Squad Battles on the minimum difficulty Semi Pro (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) with your active EVO player.

Level 3 Challenges:

  • Play a game of Squad Battles on the minimum difficulty Semi Pro (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) with your active EVO player.

Level 4 Challenges:

  • Play a game of Squad Battles on the minimum difficulty Semi Pro (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) with your active EVO player.

Level 5 Challenges:

  • Play a game of Squad Battles on the minimum difficulty Semi Pro (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) with your active EVO player.

Overall, EVO is worth spending the coins or FC Points.