The Striker Instinct Evolution is live in FC 26, and you can use it after unlocking the challenge from the SBC. Completing the SBC is relatively easy, and it’s a must-do in my books.
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 Striker Instinct Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Striker Instinct Evolution in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 96
- PlayStyle: Max 10
- PlayStyle+: Max 4
- Must not be: CB
FC 26 Striker Instinct Evolution upgrades
The evolution has five upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +2|97
- Finishing: +7|98
- Shot Power: +7|98
- Long Shots: +4|97
- Heading Accuracy: +6|95
- Playstyles: Finesse Shot|7
Level 2 upgrades
- Overall: +2|97
- Vision: +5|94
- Short Passing: +5|94
- Curve: +5|95
- Penalties: +7|98
- PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot|7
Level 3 upgrades
- Attacking Position: +7|97
- Volleys: +4|95
- Jumping: +4|94
- Stamina: +6|97
- Strength: +6|94
- Aggression: +4|94
Level 4 upgrades
- Acceleration: +4|96
- Sprint Speed: +4|96
- Agility: +4|97
- Balance: +4|97
- Reactions: +6|96
- Playstyles: Power Shot|7
Level 5 upgrades
- Ball control: +7|97
- Dribbling: +7|97
- Composure: +6|97
- Playstyles: Gamechanger|7
- Weak Foot: +4
- Skill Moves: +3|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 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.
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 in game.
Best players to use in Striker Instinct Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.
- Claudia Pina TOTY
- Lanzini FUTTIES
- Kolo Muani FUTTIES
- Insigne FUTTIES
- Semenyo Glory Hunters
- Mariona National Pride (only if you play her as a CAM)
- Renato Sanches FUTTIES (only if you play him as a CAM or Playmaker Attack)
- James Rodriguez PTG
- Ramirez FUTTIES
- Perisic FUTTIES
- Shaqiri FUTTIES
- Schertenleib FUTTIES
- Diaby FUTTIES
I haven’t included any existing evolution chains on this list. You can always use it in one of your existing chains to get more returns from your upgrades.
