The Back Shortly Evolution is now live in FC 26, and it’s a rather strange set of upgrades. While it’s a free evolution, the stat caps and requirements are far from ideal. That said, you can still make the most of the evolution by choosing the correct cards.
In this guide, I will help you figure out the best contenders for this evolution based on the requirements and offered upgrades.
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FC 26 Back Shortly Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Back Shortly Evolution in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 95
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 4
- Position: LB
FC 26 Back Shortly Evolution upgrades
The evolution has five upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +15|96
- Acceleration: +20|95
- Positioning: +25|95
- Sprint Speed: +20|95
- Weak Foot: +4
- PlayStyles+: Anticipate|4
Level 2 upgrades
- Finishing: +25|96
- Long Shots: +25|96
- Shot Power: +25|94
- Volleys: +25|95
Level 3 upgrades
- Crossing: +25|96
- Short Passing: +25|96
- Vision: +25|95
- PlayStyles+: Pinged Pass|4
- PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot|7
Level 4 upgrades
- Curve: +25|95
- Interceptions: +20|96
- Long Passing: +25|95
- PlayStyles+: Rapid|4
- PlayStyles: Finesse Shot|7
Level 5 upgrades
- Heading Acc.: +20|95
- Def. Aware: +20|95
- Slide Tackle: +20|97
- Stand Tackle: +20|97
- PlayStyles: Intercept|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.
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.
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.
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.
Level 5 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player.
Best players to use in Back Shortly Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.
- Isaak Toure FUTTIES
- Roberto Carlos GOTG Icon
- Collins FUTTIES
- Hancko Glory Hunters
- O’Reilly TOTS Breakthrough (requires the use of a chain)
- Heggem Showdown
- Mazraoui Summer Stars
- Joao Cancelo FC Fantasy (requires the use of a chain)
- Livramento Showdown
- Arrey-Mbi Showdown
- Shaw Showdown
- Maldini Trophy Titans
The only way to utilize this evolution properly is to include it as a chain. Otherwise, you’ll be wasting the offered upgrades due to the rigid stat caps.
