Best players for FC 26 Warming Up Evolution

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Published: Jan 13, 2026 12:27 pm

The Warming Up Evolution is now live in Ultimate Team, and you can use it in FC 26 to upgrade a card of your choice.

For 10,000 coins, you can get some terrific upgrades. Let’s look at the best cards to use based on the offered upgrades and the requirements.

FC 26 Warming Up Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for Warming Up Evolution in FC 26.

  • Overall: Max 86
  • Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
  • Not Position: GK

FC 26 Warming Up Evolution upgrades

The Warming Up has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Overall: +1
  • Pace: +2|87
  • Passing: +2|87
  • Dribbling: +2|87

Level 2 upgrades

  • Shooting: +1|87
  • Defending: +1|87
  • Physical: +1|87

Level 1 upgrade requirements

  • Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or 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 Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

Best players for Warming Up Evolution in FC 26

You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have included cards that benefit the most from the offered upgrades.

  • Zagadou Winter Wildcards
  • Dante Time Warp
  • Eric Dier Winter Wildcards
  • Alexsandro Joga Bonito
  • Patrick Vieira Winter Wildcards
  • Nico Gonzalez Winter Wildcards
  • Ryerson Winter Wildcards
  • Ashley Young Time Warp
  • Araya Time Warp

These are arguably some of the best options you can include in this evolution. With 87-rated evolutions coming soon, some of these cards can easily become the part of future chains during the TOTY promo.


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