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EA FC 25 Playmaker Glow Up Evolution guide: Best players to use

The evo we needed

The Playmaker Glow Up Evolution is live in EA FC 25, and it’s a great opportunity to boost one of your Silver item.

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This evolution is best suited for cards that are rated around the 74 overall mark, but there are still a few requirements that determine which cards can be used.

EA FC 25 Playmaker Glow Up Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of the Playmaker Glow Up Evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 74
  • Position CM
  • Max PS 8
  • Max PS+ 0
  • Max Roles++ 0

EA FC 25 Playmaker Glow Up Evolution upgrades

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

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • SM+ 1 ★ (^4)
  • PlayStyle Tiki Taka
  • Overall +7 (^85)
  • Defending +4 (^84)
  • Shooting +5 (^86)
  • Dribbling +5 (^85

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle+ Incisive Pass
  • Overall +5 (^85)
  • Pace +4 (^85)
  • Shooting +5 (^86)
  • Defending +5 (^84)
  • Passing +5 (^86)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Evolutions I
  • WF +2 ★ (^4)
  • Role++ CM Playmaker++
  • Pace +5 (^85)
  • Passing +6 (^86)
  • Dribbling +6 (^85)
  • Physicality +8 (^84)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Play 3 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Live Friendlies using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in Playmaker Glow Up Evolution

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

  • Todd Cantwell
  • Jacqueline Owusu
  • Julia Bianchi
  • Andrey Santos
  • Ulises Sanchez
  • Carlos Baleba
  • Ari Mingueza

Aside from these cards, you can also chain with other evolutions, but these options are all standalone picks.


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