# Best players for FC 26 97 Times Evolution

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/best-players-for-fc-26-97-times-evolution/
- Published: 2026-08-14T17:28:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-14T18:15:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/best-players-for-fc-26-97-times-evolution/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Paid FC 26 Evolution upgrades eligible 97-rated outfield players.
- It costs 50,000 coins and requires two matches.
- Several elite cards are recommended for the upgrade.

## Summary

FC 26’s paid 97 Times Evolution lets players upgrade an eligible high-rated Ultimate Team item, with Destructoid recommending several strong candidates for the enhancement.

- It costs 50,000 coins and accepts non-goalkeepers rated up to 97 overall.
- Two matches are required to complete its two upgrade levels.
- Upgrades include +4 to overall, passing, defending, physicality, shooting, dribbling, acceleration and sprint speed, subject to rating caps.
- It also grants four-star increases to weak foot and skill moves.
- Recommended options include Zidane, Pogba, Gullit, Vieira, Patri, Xhaka, Frenkie de Jong, Seger, Bouaddi, Ødegaard, Gilberto Silva and Ramires; some require an Evolution chain.

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