The Vanguard Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can use it to improve a card of your choice. Available for free, you can use it to upgrade a lower-rated card with new stats, playstyles, and mores.
In this guide, I will go through the best cards to include in this evolution.
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FC 26 The Vanguard Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of The Vanguard in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 96
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 4
- Position: CB
FC 26 The Vanguard Evolution upgrades
The evolution has four upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +15|98
- Acceleration: +20|95
- Sprint Speed: +20|95
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles+: Quick Step|5
Level 2 upgrades
- Heading Acc.: +30|98
- Interceptions: +30|98
- Def. Aware: +30|98
- PlayStyles+: Rapid|5
Level 3 upgrades
- Jumping: +30|96
- Slide Tackle: +30|98
- Stand Tackle: +30|98
- PlayStyles+: Jockey|5
- PlayStyles: Bruiser|7
Level 4 upgrades
- Aggression: +30|96
- Stamina: +30|96
- Strength: +30|96
- PlayStyles: Anticipate, Slide Tackle|7
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.
Best players to use in The Vanguard Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.
- Konate Glory Hunters
- Huijsen FUTTIES
- Stam Prime Hero
- Van Dijk TOTS
- Pacho Phenoms
- Araujo PTG
- Quansah Showdown
- Stones Glory Hunters
- Carragher Prime Hero
You can also use existing chains from your Ultimate Team squad. If you have RB/LB who can also operate as a CB, you can also include them in this evolution for the upgrades.
