A new amazing evolution for CMs and CDMs has dropped. Yes, I’m talking about the Built Different Evolution that adds a bunch of awesome upgrades to the players. In this FC 25 guide, let’s dive deeper into this evolution and break down the best players to use for it. If you need help planning and executing this evolution, this guide is for you!
What is the Built Different Evolution in EA FC 25?
Built Different is a paid evolution that applies amazing upgrades to your CM or CDM. The evolution costs 500 FC Points or 125,000 FC Coins. Built Different is definitely on the costlier side—so make sure to go through the entire guide to get an idea of whether this evolution is worth it for you. Don’t forget to visit FIFA FUT coins to get your top-up for this evolution.
EA FC 25 Built Different Evolution Requirements and Upgrades
Before we jump into the best players list for this evolution, let’s quickly take a look at the requirements and total upgrades:
FC 25 Built Different Evolution Requirements:
- Position: CM or CDM—your player can have either of the positions. It can be the player’s main position or an alternate position.
- Overall Rating (OVR): Maximum 92
- Total Positions: Maximum 2
- PS: Maximum 3 PlayStyles+ and 2 PlayStyles
FC Built Different Evolution Upgrades:
- Overall Rating (OVR): +15 (capped 94)
- Pace: +15 (capped 90)
- Shooting: +16 (capped 90)
- Passing: +15 (capped 90)
- Dribbling: +15 (capped 91)
- Defending: +15 (capped 94)
- Physical: +15 (capped 90)
- WF Rating: +4 (capped 5)
- SM Rating: +4 (capped 4)
- New Positions: CDM and CM
- New PS+: Pinged Pass, Intercept, and Incisive Pass (capped 3)
- New PS: Pinged Pass, Incisive Pass, Technical, and Block (capped 9)
- New Roles: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, and Box-to-Box+
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EA FC 25 Best Players for Built Different Evolution
Here is a list of 5 players that you can use for the Built Different evolution in FC 25. There are a lot of other players that you can use for this evolution; make sure to visit FUTGG or FUTBIN to check out what the community picks are.
- Jude Bellingham 92 – Team of the Week
- Rico Lewis 92 – Showdown
- Adam Wharton 92 – Showdown
- Manuel Locatelli 92 – Team of the Season
- Denis Zakaria 91 – Team of the Season
Jude Bellingham 92 – Team of the Week
First on the list is TOTW Bellingham. Here are his attribute upgrades as part of the Built Different Evolution: +2 OVR, +6 Pace, +1 Shooting, +4 Passing, +1 Dribbling, +13 Defending, and +5 Physicality. He receives a +1 upgrade to his weak foot rating, 1 new PlayStyle+, 2 new PlayStyles, and CDM as his new alternate position.
After completing all upgrades, Bellingham will have the following PlayStyles: Intercept+, Pinged Pass+, Relentless+, Incisive Pass, Block, Slide Tackle, Technical, Flair, and Trivela. He will boast a 4-star skill moves rating and a 5-star weak foot rating. His player roles are as follows:
- CAM: Playmaker++, Shadow Striker+, Half-Winger+, Classic 10+
- CDM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++
- CM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Playmaker++
This version of Bellingham will receive a total of +129 IGS Boost when fully upgraded with the Built Different evolution.
Rico Lewis 92 – Showdown
Next up is Showdown Lewis. His attribute upgrades as part of the Built Different Evolution are +2 OVR, +10 Shooting, +2 Passing, and +6 Defending. He also receives a +1 upgrade to his weak foot rating, 1 new PlayStyle+, and CM as his new alternate position.
After completing all upgrades, Lewis will have the following PlayStyles: Rapid+, Jockey+, Pinged Pass+, Long Ball Pass, Whipped Pass, Block, Intercept, Anticipate, Slide Tackle, Bruiser, and Quick-Step. He will feature a 4-star skill moves rating and a 5-star weak foot rating. His player roles are as follows:
- RB: Fullback++, Falseback++, Wingback+
- CDM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Wide Half++, Centre-Half+
- CM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Box-To-Box+
This version of Lewis will receive a total of +88 IGS Boost when fully upgraded with the Built Different evolution.
Adam Wharton 92 – Showdown
Shadow Wharton is our next player in the Built Different evolution. His attribute upgrades include +2 OVR, +8 Shooting, and +6 Defending. He receives 1 new PlayStyle+. Since Wharton already has a 5-star weak foot rating, he does not receive an upgrade in that area. His PlayStyles are also capped, and he already has CM and CDM as his positions.
After completing all upgrades, Wharton will have the following PlayStyles: Anticipate+, Incisive Pass+, Pinged Pass+, Long Ball Pass, Jockey, Block, Intercept, Slide Tackle, Bruiser, First Touch, and Press Proven. He will have a 4-star skill moves rating and a 5-star weak foot rating. His player roles are as follows:
- CDM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++
- CM: Box-To-Box++, Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Playmaker++
This version of Wharton will receive a total of +75 IGS Boost when fully upgraded with the Built Different evolution.
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Manuel Locatelli 92 – Team of the Season
Next on the list is TOTS Locatelli. Let’s take a look at his attribute upgrades from the Built Different evolution: +2 OVR, +3 Pace, +7 Shooting, +1 Dribbling, and +3 Defending. He receives 2 new PlayStyles, but no new PlayStyle+, position, or weak foot rating upgrade, as he is already capped in those areas.
After completing all upgrades, Locatelli will have the following PlayStyles: Relentless+, Anticipate+, Long Ball Pass+, Pinged Pass, Tiki Taka, Jockey, Intercept, Bruiser, Long Throw, Technical, and Incisive Pass. He will have a 4-star skill moves rating and a 5-star weak foot rating. His player roles are as follows:
- CDM: Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Wide Half++, Centre-Half+
- CM: Box-To-Box++, Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Half-Winger+
This version of Locatelli will receive a total of +67 IGS Boost when fully upgraded with the Built Different evolution.
Denis Zakaria 91 – Team of the Season
TOTS Zakaria is already an outstanding player card, and he’s become one of the trending choices for the Built Different evolution. Since he is already capped at 3 PlayStyle+ and has both CM and CDM as his positions, he does not receive any additional PlayStyle+ or position. However, his attribute upgrades are impressive: +3 OVR, +7 Shooting, +4 Passing, +1 Dribbling, and +4 Defending. He also receives a +1 boost to his weak foot rating.
After completing the Built Different evolution, Zakaria will have the following PlayStyles: Jockey+, Press Proven+, Bruiser+, Incisive Pass, Pinged Pass, Block, Anticipate, Slide Tackle, Technical, First Touch, Relentless, and Acrobatic. He will have a 4-star skill moves rating and a 5-star weak foot rating. His player roles are as follows:
CDM: Holding++, Centre-Half++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++, Wide Half+
CM: Box-To-Box++, Holding++, Deep-Lying Playmaker++
TOTS Zakaria will receive a total of +65 IGS Boost when fully upgraded with the Built Different evolution.
This brings us to the end of our EA FC 25 Built Different evolution guide. Do not forget to visit our store for all your FC 25 needs and follow our blog for all the latest FC 25 guides, updates, and more.
