{"id":1014861,"date":"2025-02-17T12:17:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T18:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/?p=1014861"},"modified":"2025-02-18T04:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:29:27","slug":"ea-fc-25-playmakers-mind-evolution-best-players-to-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/ea-fc-25-playmakers-mind-evolution-best-players-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"EA FC 25 Playmaker&#8217;s Mind Evolution: Best players to use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Playmaker&#8217;s Mind Evolution is now live in <em>EA FC 25<\/em>, and you can complete the upgrade to boost one of your lower-rated items. This evolution is available for free and offers massive boosts to card stats. <\/p>    <p>Additionally, you&#8217;ll also get to add a second playstyle+ and fresh roles to your card. Let&#8217;s take a look at all the requirements, followed by the best candidates to consider for the evolution.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ea-fc-25-playmaker-s-mind-evolution-requirements\">EA FC 25 Playmaker&#8217;s Mind Evolution requirements<\/h2><\/iframe>    <p>Here are the requirements for the Playmaker&#8217;s Mind Evolution in&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/ea-fc-25-playmaker-glow-up-evolution-guide-best-players-to-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EA FC 25<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Max Pos. <strong>3<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Overall <strong>Max. 87<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Position <strong>LB<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Max PS<strong> 10<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Max PS+<strong> 2<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ea-fc-25-playmaker-s-mind-evolution-upgrades\">EA FC 25 Playmaker&#8217;s Mind Evolution upgrades<\/h2>    <p>There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.<\/p>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 1<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rarity <strong>In-Progress Evolution<\/strong><\/li>    <li>New Pos. <strong>CM<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Role+<strong> CM Box-To-Box+<\/strong><\/li>    <li>PlayStyle <strong>Pinged Pass&nbsp;(^10)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Overall<strong> +2&nbsp;(^89)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Dribbling<strong> +4&nbsp;(^88)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Physicality <strong>+4&nbsp;(^85)<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 2<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rarity<strong> In-Progress Evolution<\/strong><\/li>    <li>SM<strong> +1 \u2605&nbsp;(^4)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Role+ <strong>CM Holding+<\/strong><\/li>    <li>PlayStyle <strong>Incisive Pass&nbsp;(^10)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Overall<strong> +1&nbsp;(^89)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Defending<strong> +3&nbsp;(^85)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Shooting<strong> +4&nbsp;(^85)<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 3<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rarity<strong> In-Progress Evolution<\/strong><\/li>    <li>WF<strong> +1 \u2605&nbsp;(^4)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Role++ <strong>CM Playmaker++<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Role+<strong> CM Half-Winger+<\/strong><\/li>    <li>PlayStyle <strong>Relentless&nbsp;(^10)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Overall<strong> +1&nbsp;(^89)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Pace<strong> +3&nbsp;(^90)<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 4<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rarity <strong>Grassroot Greats Evolution<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Role++ <strong>CM Deep-Lying Playmaker++<\/strong><\/li>    <li>PlayStyle+ <strong>Pinged Pass&nbsp;(^2)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>PlayStyle<strong> Press Proven&nbsp;(^10)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Shooting <strong>+4&nbsp;(^85)<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Passing<strong> +6&nbsp;(^87)<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 1 requirements<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 2 requirements<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in-game.<\/li>    <li>Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 3 requirements<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Assist 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro.<\/li>    <li>Play 3 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Upgrade level 4 requirements<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. 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This evolution is available for free and offers massive boosts to card stats. Additionally, you'll also get to add a second playstyle+ and fresh roles to your card. Let's take a look at all the requirements, followed by the best candidates to consider for the evolution. EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Playmaker's Mind Evolution in\u00a0EA FC 25. Max Pos. 3 Overall Max. 87 Position LB Max PS 10 Max PS+ 2 EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution upgrades There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 Rarity In-Progress Evolution New Pos. CM Role+ CM Box-To-Box+ PlayStyle Pinged Pass\u00a0(^10) Overall +2\u00a0(^89) Dribbling +4\u00a0(^88) Physicality +4\u00a0(^85) Upgrade level 2 Rarity In-Progress Evolution SM +1 \u2605\u00a0(^4) Role+ CM Holding+ PlayStyle Incisive Pass\u00a0(^10) Overall +1\u00a0(^89) Defending +3\u00a0(^85) Shooting +4\u00a0(^85) Upgrade level 3 Rarity In-Progress Evolution WF +1 \u2605\u00a0(^4) Role++ CM Playmaker++ Role+ CM Half-Winger+ PlayStyle Relentless\u00a0(^10) Overall +1\u00a0(^89) Pace +3\u00a0(^90) Upgrade level 4 Rarity Grassroot Greats Evolution Role++ CM Deep-Lying Playmaker++ PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass\u00a0(^2) PlayStyle Press Proven\u00a0(^10) Shooting +4\u00a0(^85) Passing +6\u00a0(^87) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game. Upgrade level 2 requirements Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in-game. Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game. Upgrade level 3 requirements Assist 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro. Play 3 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game. Upgrade level 4 requirements Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in-game. Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in-game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution. 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