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EA FC 24: Best players for the Top Number Nine evolution

Another free 99 to grab

The Top Number Nine evolution is yet another step for EA FC 24 players to get a free 99-rated card added to their Ultimate Team lineup.

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This endgame evolution is pretty unique – the item you upgrade will be able to play as a striker, but he can’t be a forward at first. Let’s take a look at which cards are eligible to be included in this evolution.

EA FC 24 Top Number Nine evolution Requirements

Here are the requirements for the EA FC 24 Top Number Nine evolution:

  • Overall Max. 96
  • Positions Not ST
  • Alt Pos. Max. 2
  • Dribbling Max. 94
  • Playstyles+ Max. 3

EA FC 24 Top Number Nine evolution Upgrades

The evolution has three levels of upgrades along with certain conditions to unlock them.

Level 1 Upgrades

  • WF +1 ★
  • Overall +2
  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • Pace +1
  • Physicality +2
  • Shooting +2
  • Dribbling +2

Level 2 Upgrades

  • WF +1 ★
  • SM +1 ★
  • Overall +2
  • Pace +1
  • Physicality +1
  • Shooting +3

Level 3 Upgrades

  • PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot
  • Overall +1
  • Rarity FUTTIES In Progress EVO
  • Pace +1
  • Passing +4
  • Shooting +5
  • Dribbling +1

Level 1 Upgrades

  • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 Upgrade Challenges

  • Play 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level 3 Upgrade Challenges

  • Play 5 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Score 4 goals using your active EVO player in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro.

EA FC 24 Top Number Nine evolution: Best Players to Use

There are over 16,000 options, and here are some of the best ones.

  • Joao Gomes Showdown
  • Patri Guijarro TOTS
  • Khepren Thuram TOTS
  • Alistair Johnson MYM
  • Lewis Ferguson TOTS
  • Federico Valverde TOTS
  • Kevin De Bruyne TOTS
  • Vitinha TOTS

I have selected candidates who benefit the most from the upgrades and also have four playstyle+.


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