EA FC 25 Iconic Rise Evolution: Best players to use

The Iconic Rise Evolution is available in EA FC 25, and it allows you to upgrade a base Icon of your choice.

This evolution isn’t technically available for free, as you’ll have to submit a 85-rated squad. The evolution caters around base icon cards rated 88 or lower, and offers decent boosts across multiple areas. Let’s take a look at the requirements and upgrades, followed by the best players to use.

EA FC 25 Iconic Rise Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Iconic Rise Evolution in EA FC 25.

• Rarity Icon
• Overall Max. 88

EA FC 25 Iconic Rise Evolution upgrades

The Iconic Rise Evolution has two levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions.

Level 1 Upgrades

• Rarity In-Progress Evolution
• Overall +4 (^90)
• Defending +2 (^89)
• Passing +4 (^86)
• Pace +5 (^86)
• Dribbling +5 (^89)
• Shooting +6 (^90)

Level 2 Upgrades

• Rarity Icon
• SM +1 ★ (^4)
• WF +1 ★ (^4)
• Physicality +2 (^85)
• Passing +4 (^86)
• Pace +5 (^86)

Level 1 Upgrades Challenges

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

Level 2 Upgrades Challenges

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

Best players for EA FC 25 Iconic Rise Evolution

There are 47 cards to pick from, and here are the best choices to consider.

• Gareth Bale
• Rio Ferdinand
• Frank Lampard
• Fernando Torres
• Laurent Blanc
• Patrick Vieira
• Frank Ribery

The choices have been made to keep the upgrades, and they don’t have to be combined with any other upgrades.

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