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EA FC 25 Central Pillar Evolution: Best players to use

Pillar of strength

The Central Pillar Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can upgrade one of your central midfielders to power them up in the current meta.

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This evolution marks the beginning of the FC Pro Live promo, and it’s available to all for free. There are certain requirements that determine which items can be used to receive the upgrades.

EA FC 25 Central Pillar evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for the Central Pillar evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 84
  • Position CM
  • Max PS 8
  • Max Roles++ 0

EA FC 25 Central Pillar evolution upgrades

There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Long Ball Pass
  • Overall +2 (^86)
  • Pace +2 (^81)
  • Dribbling +4 (^86)
  • Defending +4 (^80)
  • Physicality +4 (^82

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • WF +1 ★ (^4)
  • Overall +1 (^86)
  • Pace +3 (^81)
  • Passing +4 (^86)
  • Physicality +4 (^82)
  • Shooting +5 (^82)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Evolutions I
  • Role++ CM Box-To-Box++
  • Overall +1 (^86)
  • Pace +3 (^81)
  • Dribbling +4 (^86)
  • Defending +4 (^80)
  • Passing +6 (^86)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Win 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 3 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Win 2 matches while conceding 1 goal or less in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Central Pillar evolution

Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution.

  • Anass Salah-Eddine Showdown
  • Sanni Franssi Showdown
  • Faustine Robert TOTW
  • Ismael Saibari TOTW
  • Matthew Garbett TOTW
  • Danis Zakaria TOTW
  • Kristie Mewis Showdown

These are some of the best items to consider for this evolution, and you won’t even need to combine the cards with other upgrades.


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