EA FC 26 Welcome to UT EVO: Best LM & RM Players to Evolve A quick guide to choosing the smartest players for the limited-time free evolution

EA FC 26 has launched the Welcome to UT EVO evolution—a short, two-day, completely free upgrade path aimed at helping new players build out their midfield options. The catch? It has strict eligibility rules, and picking the right player matters if you want the most value.

This evolution converts your chosen card into an LM or RM, bumps key attacking stats, and grants useful PlayStyles that boost agility and pace.

📋 EVO Requirements

To qualify for this evolution, a player must meet all of the following:

Max 83 OVR
Max 3 total positions
Max 10 PlayStyles
Cannot be a World Tour Silver Stars card
Must be able to play LM or RM
Cannot be LB or RB

📈 EVO Upgrade Breakdown

This free evolution adds surprisingly strong boosts across pace, dribbling, and physicality:

+4 Overall (to 84)
+12 Acceleration
+12 Sprint Speed
+12 Strength
+8 Dribbling & Ball Control
+8 Stamina
+5 Agility & Balance
+4 Shooting & Reactions
+1 Skill Moves
New positions: LM and RM
New PlayStyles: Quick Step, Inside Forward+, Winger++

While not game-breaking, these upgrades dramatically improve attacking fluidity—especially for slower players who need pace injections.

🧠 How to Choose the Best Player

When picking a card to evolve, keep this mindset:

Target players who:

Have low or average pace that the EVO can fix
Offer good shooting or passing after upgrades
Fit your main squad’s league/nation links
Likely won’t receive promo cards later

Avoid players who:

Already have high pace
Are cheap on the market (wasting the EVO)
Have many alternate positions, risking future evolution blocks

🏃 Popular Picks (But Not Always the Best)

These players are frequently mentioned, but come with caveats:

80 Rashford (LM)

Gets a huge upgrade but remains a cheap card (~20k)
Better options exist, so this EVO may feel wasted

82 Joelinton (CM → LM/RM)

Pace jumps from 74 → 86
Fantastic for Premier League squads
Works great as a hybrid CM with Shadow

80 Leandro Trossard (LM/LW)

Sprint Speed rises from 75 → 88
Strong physical upgrade
Very useful with Quick Step

80 Jérémy Doku (LW)

Great boost to shooting & physical
Still limited by PlayStyles, but Marksman/Finisher helps

83 Jessica Naz (LM/ST++)

Not a top-tier meta pick
But becomes agile, strong, and very usable in attack
Great for England/Spurs chemistry

81 Antony (RM)

Straightforward upgrade
But his meta relies on PlayStyles he already has
EVO doesn’t meaningfully change his ceiling

🚫 Chain Evolution Warning

Be careful:

Many evolutions set a position cap, and evolving a player into multiple new roles can lock them out of future upgrades.

This EVO might be a stepping stone—but don’t expect players with too many positions to fit future chains.

💡 Final Thoughts

The Welcome to UT EVO evolution is a short, fun, and surprisingly useful free upgrade. It’s ideal for boosting slower attackers or turning overlooked midfielders into viable LM/RM options.

You can focus on:

Meta picks that fill squad gaps
Club favorites you plan to keep long-term
Chain evolution candidates like Joelinton

But keep your expectations grounded—next week’s Black Friday content will bring far stronger Evolutions and SBCs.