Defensive Driver EVO Criticized in Latest FC 25 Update

Defensive Driver EVO Criticized in Latest FC 25 Update, EA Sports FC 25 has dropped new midweek content, but players and creators alike are questioning the value of the latest additions particularly the new Defensive Driver Evolution. As Team of the Season leaks begin to emerge, the community is more focused on the questionable utility and cost of Tuesday’s content update than the potential hype of what’s to come.

In this breakdown, we explore why the community consensus sees this Evolution as a miss, assess the value of the new SBC players, and reveal what’s next for Team of the Season, set to begin April 25.

The Defensive Driver Evolution: Overpriced and Underwhelming?

EA Sports introduced a new paid Evolution named Defensive Driver—costing 25,000 coins—which boosts defending and physical stats by +6 each and provides several key defensive playstyles, including Intercept+, Aerial, Bruiser, Anticipate, and Jockey. However, the upgrade comes with limitations: a max 90 for pace, dribbling, and shooting, and a strict limit of 9 total playstyles and 2 playstyle+ boosts.

The issue, as highlighted by NepentheZ in his latest Road to Glory series update, is that most players eligible for Evolutions at this point already exceed or max out on playstyles, rendering this EVO ineffective. For example, Arsenal’s promising talent Myles Lewis-Skelly gains only modest stat boosts and no meaningful new playstyles due to cap restrictions. Nep calls it out: “This should be a free EVO.”

While someone like César Azpilicueta might benefit slightly—thanks to his good base stats and inclusion of Jockey+ and Anticipate+—most cards won’t get enough value from the upgrade to justify the coin sink. Many fans have voted this Evolution down on FUTBIN, signaling their dissatisfaction with its cost-to-value ratio.

La Liga Pro League SBCs: Bad Playstyles, High Prices

The update also included a new set of SBCs under the La Liga Pro League theme. The players available are:

• Sheraldo Becker (ST/RM)
• Tajon Buchanan (RM/RB)
• José Gayà (LB)
• César Azpilicueta (CB/RB)

While the selection offers variety, the in-game stats and playstyles are generally lackluster. Sheraldo Becker suffers from poor shooting and passing, even with 5-star weak foot. Buchanan, despite having 5-star skills, lacks in key areas such as vision and shooting, and his defensive utility is minimal despite having Intercept.

Azpilicueta and Gayà are seen as the most usable of the four. Azpilicueta, particularly when paired with the new Defensive Driver EVO, becomes semi-viable at center-back with solid defensive attributes and a comprehensive mix of playstyles. José Gayà boasts Technical+ and Slide Tackle+, with good pace and decent dribbling and physicals, making him a decent option at left-back especially considering he hasn’t seen many promo cards this cycle.

The SBC requirements, however, are questionable: Two 86-rated squads and one 87-rated squad—far too steep for cards that aren’t top-tier or meta. The FUT community on Reddit and FUTBIN has downvoted this SBC set heavily, echoing the same sentiment Nep shared in his video.

Upgrade SBCs and Immortals Trade-in: Value or Trap?

On a more positive note, the 84×7 upgrade and the 83+ x10 player picks were well received. With in-form cards now guaranteed to be at least 88 rated, fodder value has increased, making these upgrades highly efficient. Nep showed that trading in a few 82s and one in-form can return an 88-rated player along with two 85s, turning these repeatable upgrades into reliable SBC fuel.

However, the new 89+ Immortals Icon or Hero upgrade left many divided. It requires trading in three icons or heroes to receive one Immortals card, which often returns duplicates or lower-value players. Nep proved this point live, trading in his Mascherano only to pack him again in a slightly improved version. “This should have been a player pick,” he lamented. Pricing has already inflated icon and hero cards on the market as a result of this SBC.

Team of the Season Starts April 25: What to Expect

While the current content underwhelms, the excitement builds for Team of the Season (TOTS), which begins Friday, April 25. According to reliable leakers like @FutSheriff and @DonkTrading, we can expect:

• Team of the Season Evolutions with retro designs (FIFA 18–20)
• Multiple playstyle+ and role+ boosts
• Objectives and SBC-based Evolutions
• Exchange programs and guaranteed TOTS packs

The TOTS design for FC 25 has been revealed, though opinions on it are mixed. Many, including Nep, prefer older designs like FIFA 20 or FIFA 23 for their visual appeal. Nevertheless, the TOTS warm-up is expected to begin this Friday, setting the stage for one of the biggest content periods in FC 25.

Check out more TOTS predictions and Evolutions coverage at FUTFC.gg.

Final Thoughts on Today’s Drop

The Defensive Driver Evolution falls flat due to player cap restrictions and limited stat boosts. La Liga Pro League SBCs are overpriced and feature underwhelming player designs. While the upgrade SBCs offer some silver lining, the Immortals trade-in continues to highlight EA’s trend toward inflated requirements. With TOTS on the horizon, many players are holding off and saving packs for April 25 when the real excitement begins.

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Source : NepentheZ

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