A brand-new Evolution has just dropped in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and it’s one that creative players will love. Titled “The Tactician,” this upgrade path is built for midfielders and forwards who excel at ball distribution, vision and controlling the tempo of the match. Whether you want to boost your CAM, CM, even a smart winger or defender, this Evolution offers incredible stat increases and additional PlayStyles to make your player a passing machine.
Here’s everything you need to know about The Tactician Evolution including the cost, eligibility requirements, full upgrade details and time-limited availability.
What is The Tactician Evolution in FC 25?
The Tactician Evolution is a progression-based upgrade available in Ultimate Team that allows you to take a qualifying player and boost their overall rating, key passing attributes and PlayStyles. This specific Evolution is ideal for playmakers and midfielders who thrive on creating chances and breaking down defensive lines.
Cost and availability
- UT Coins Cost: 100,000 coins
- FC Points Cost: 350 FC Points
- Challenges: 4
- Levels: 4
- Unlock timeframe: Within 1 week
- Expires in: 2 weeks
Players have two weeks to start the Evolution and one week to complete the in-game objectives required to unlock all levels.
Player requirements
Only players who meet these specific criteria can be selected for the Tactician Evolution path:
- Overall rating: Max 97
- Pace: Max 97
- Shooting: Max 98
- PlayStyles: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 5
This means you cannot use cards that are already heavily maxed out. It’s aimed at upper-mid-tier players or newly released special items that still have room to grow into meta territory.
Total upgrades from The Tactician Evolution
Once completed, your selected player will receive the following boosts:
- Overall +7
- Pace +7| 95
- Shooting +7| 92
- Passing +50
- Defending +10| 96
- Physical +7| 96
- Agility +7| 95
- Balance +7| 95
- Reactions +7| 96
- Composure +10| 96
- Weak Foot +3
PlayStyles+
Intercept+
Rapid+
Power Shot+
Aerial+
Anticipate+
PlayStyles
- Aerial
- Jockey
- Incisive Pass
- Rapid
- Power Header
- Quick Step
In addition to the stat upgrades, players will also receive PlayStyle boosts, which are key to the new gameplay system in FC 25.
Tactician Evolution focus: Cristian Romero hits 99-rated CB
Cristian Romero has become one of the best evolved center-backs in FC 25 after being upgraded through The Tactician Evolution, reaching a 99 overall.
Starting from his 97-rated UEFA Europa Conference League card, Romero now boasts:
- Overall: 99
- PAC: 95
- SHO: 69
- PAS: 99
- DRI: 94
- DEF: 97
- PHY: 96
- Skill Moves: 5★
- Weak Foot: 5★
PlayStyle+ Traits:
- Intercept+
- Anticipate+
Bruiser+- Rapid+
- Aerial+
With elite defending and physicality, 5-star skills and weak foot, and key defensive PlayStyle+ traits, Romero is now a complete CB capable of controlling play and dominating the backline in any squad.
Why is The Tactician Evolution worth it?
If you have a player who is technically gifted but slightly behind the meta in pace or passing, this Evolution gives them everything they need to stay relevant. It’s especially valuable if you’re looking to build around a creative CAM or CM that lacks top-tier stats out of the box.
This Evolution can transform cards like:
- Ball-playing midfielders
- Press-resistant attacking mids
- Agile wide players with creative traits
- Older promos that need a refresh
With boosts in both physicality and defending, it even opens the door for using attacking midfielders in box-to-box roles.
How to access The Tactician Evolution
- Go to the Evolutions tab in Ultimate Team
- Select The Tactician
- Choose an eligible player from your club
- Complete the 4 required in-game challenges
- Progress through all 4 upgrade levels
You will need to complete specific in-game objectives (such as assists, key passes, wins or goals with the evolved player) to unlock each level of the upgrade path.
FAQs about The Tactician Evolution
Can I use a 98-rated card?
No. The Evolution has a max overall requirement of 97.
Is the Evolution repeatable?
No. You can only use it once per account.
Do I need to use FC Points?
No. You can unlock it using 100,000 coins instead.
Can defenders be used?
Yes if they meet the stat requirements but this Evolution is better suited to midfield and attacking roles.
To track the best players for this Evolution or see what others are using, visit futbin.com where you can compare evolved players and community favorites.
