The Hidden Gem Evolution is a brilliant upgrade option you can obtain from the FC 26 Uzbekistan/Qatar objective. It allows you to improve an LM/LW item from your squad with massive boosts to its stats, playstyles, and more.
Let’s quickly find out the best contenders for this evolution based on the requirements and offered upgrades.
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FC 26 Hidden Gem Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Hidden Gem in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 91
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 3
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
- Position: LM or LW
- Not Position: LB
FC 26 Hidden Gem Evolution upgrades
The evolution has five upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +35|93
- Agility: +40|96
- Sprint Speed: +40|92
- Stamina: +35|90
- Vision: +35|93
- PlayStyles+: Technical|3
Level 2 upgrades
- Acceleration: +40|92
- Crossing: +35|92
- Curve: +35|94
- Dribbling: +40|96
- Skills: +4
- PlayStyles+: Quick Step|3
Level 3 upgrades
- Balance: +40|96
- Positioning: +35|92
- Short Passing: +35|92
- Composure: +40|93
- PlayStyles: Finesse Shot|8
Level 4 upgrades
- Finishing: +35|92
- Long Passing: +35|91
- Long Shots: +35|93
- Free Kick: +35|89
- PlayStyles: Trickster, Pinged Pass|8
Level 5 upgrades
- Ball control: +40|94
- Reactions: +40|93
- Shot Power: +35|93
- PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot, Rapid|8
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 5 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Best players to use in Hidden Gem Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.
- Gervinho FC Fantasy Hero
- Valera Showdown
- Sane Answer the Call
- Neymar (needs to be combined with several other evolutions)
- Alex Pfeiffer Ultimate Birthday
- Xavi Simmons Future Stars
- Semenyo FC Fantasy
- Hoenes Prime Hero
- Oyarzabal TOTS
- Adeyemi Answer the Call
- Fermin Lopez TOTS Breakthrough
You can also go in with existing evolution chains that fit in the requirements. Ultimately, the Hidden Gem evolution is an excellent choice, but you’ll need to finish the Asia+Oceania objective quickly to reap the benefits.
