EA FC 25: Central Pillar Evolution Best players to use

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.

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 the game.

Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in the 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 the game.

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

Win 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in the 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 players offer the perfect blend of speed, passing, dribbling, and defensive attributes to ensure you complete the Central Pillar Evolution efficiently while boosting your team's overall strength.

For those who want to optimize their team further or speed up progress in the game, you might consider using EA FC 25 coins to enhance your squad, purchase specific players, or access packs that could boost your chances of getting better cards for the evolution.