The Master Lock Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can complete it to upgrade a defensive midfielder from your Ultimate Team squad. The evolution offers some huge stat upgrades to take your chosen card to an overall of 99.

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In this guide, I will go through the best possible contenders to include in this evolution.

FC 26 The Master Lock requirements

Here are the requirements of The Master Lock Evolution in FC 26.

  • Overall: Max 98
  • Position: CDM

FC 26 The Master Lock Evolution upgrades

The evolution has three upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Overall: +20
  • Defending: +30
  • Acceleration: +30|97
  • Finishing: +30|98
  • Shot Power: +30|98
  • Sprint Speed: +30|97

Level 2 upgrades

  • Crossing: +30|98
  • Long Shots: +30|98
  • Vision: +30|98
  • Volleys: +30|98
  • Weak Foot: +4

Level 3 upgrades

  • Physical: +30|98
  • Long Passing: +30|98
  • Short Passing: +30
  • Free Kick: +30|98
  • Skills: +4

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.

Best players to use in The Master Lock Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.

  • De Jong PTG
  • Xhaka PTG
  • Putellas End of an Era
  • Bouaddi Phenoms
  • Bruno Guimaraes SummerStars
  • Gerrard FUTTIES Icon
  • Isaak Toure FUTTIES (if you use him as a CDM)
  • Pavlovic Phenoms
  • Hamsik FUTTIES Hero
  • Joao Neves Phenoms
  • Ramires FUTTIES Hero
  • Tielemans Summer Stars

You can also use your existing evolution chains if they fit the requirements of this evolution.

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