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Another Evolution has dropped in FUT 24! This guide looks at the FS Academy Defenders Evolution in FC 24 Ultimate Team. 

We’ve seen the new Future Stars Academy EVO system already with the FS Academy Attackers Evolution, so now it’s time for the defenders to get involved! Once again, every FUT account has been gifted a FS Academy Defenders Pack – this time with the same 11 players – yet you can only pick two to boost! Take a look at our guide to the FS Academy Defenders Evolution in FC 24 Ultimate Team below.

Want to find out other top players to use in the EVOs? Then check out our FC 24 Best Evolution players page!

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How to complete FS Academy Defenders Evolution

Completing the FS Academy Defenders Evolution in FC 24 Ultimate Team will take a minimum of 20 matches. There are three levels to the Evolution, each with its own upgrade. The Evolution is free to unlock.

Level 1 – Overall +2, Pace +2, Defending +3, Composure +5, Skill Moves +1, Press Proven PlayStyle

  • Win 6 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level2 – Overall +2, Pace +2, Defending +3, Reactions +6, Weak Foot +1, Relentless PlayStyle+

  • Win 6 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches by at least 2 goals on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Achieve 3 Clean Sheets in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level3 – Overall +2, Pace +2, Passing +7, Dribbling +6, Physicality +4, Block PlayStyle+, Future Stars Academy Rarity

  • Win 8 Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Play 3 Rivals or Champions matches using your active EVO player in game.
  • Assist 4 goals using your active EVO player in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on min. Semi-Pro.

Expiry Date: 10 March

Best players for FS Academy Defenders Evolution

The player you pick for this upgrade must fit the following criteria:

Attribute CategoryRequirementsShootingMaximum 78PassingMaximum 83DefendingMinimum 78RarityFuture Stars AcademyRarityNOT In-Progress EvolutionPlayStylesMaximum 9PlayStyles+0

There are only 11 players that can be used in the FC 24 FS Academy Defenders Evolution. Every FUT account has been gifted with a FS Academy Defenders Pack which contains all 11 cards. However, you can only upgrade two of the nine, as there are only two of the EVO objectives available.

All of the players start with an 82 OVR and will end the EVO with an 88 OVR. As well as increased ratings and added PlayStyles, they will also gain the Future Star Academy Evos Rarity, which gives them +3 individual Chemistry when playing in position.

According to EasySBC, the Meta Rating for the nine cards post-EVO is as follows:

PlayerClubPositionMeta Rating Post-EVOJordan BeyerBurnleyCB93.3Eric GarciaGironaCB93.3Lutsharel GeertruidaFeyenorrdRB93.2Sergio GomezManchester CityLB93.2Fabiano ParisiFiorentinaLB93.1Lynn WilmsWolfsburg WomenRB93.1Arthur TheateStade RennaisCB93.0Odilon KossounouBayer LeverkusenCB92.9John TolkinNY Red BullsLB92.9Lorenz AssignonBurnleyRB91.7Sofue SvavaReal Madrid FemeninoLB91.5

Our top choice for the FS Academy Defenders Evolution in FC 24 Ultimate Team is Lutsharel Geertruida. He has great pace, solid dribbling, defending, and physicality stats, plus the Power Header, Jockey, Anticipate, and Rapid PlayStyles. The Dutchman can play in multiple positions too, making him useful for squad-building options. Another boost from a future EVO could make him next-level!

With two of the 11 able to be upgraded, our next pick would be Jordan Beyer. After the boost and with a Shadow he has 95 PAC and 94 DEF! We know picking one of the CBs to upgrade isn’t the most popular choice, but the Burnley man does look very good. Sergio Gomez is also a very tempting choice.

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David Luff

David Luff is a Sports Games Writer for VideoGamer. He loves football, started playing FIFA 99 on the PC with a joystick, and has stuck with the series ever since.

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