Bruiser+ Evolution Guide: Best Players, Requirements, and Upgrades in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team
Welcome to the ultimate breakdown for the newly released Bruiser+ in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team. This PlayStyles+ Lab evolution lets you inject a brand-new PlayStyle+ into your club without spending any coins, making it a completely free addition to your squad. Whether you are looking to bolster your midfield dominance or add physical presence to your attack, this guide covers everything you need to know about the requirements, levels, and the top players you should put into the evolution.
Evolution Requirements
Before you send a player into the lab, you need to ensure they fit the strict criteria set by EA Sports. For this upgrade, the player must not already possess any PlayStyles+, and they must belong to the Star Performer rarity. Here are the exact eligibility requirements:
Requirements
- # of PlayStyle+ Max 0
- Rarity Star Performer
Upgrades Level by Level
The evolution progresses through a single level designed to add a powerful defensive capability to your chosen card. Let us take a close look at what you unlock as you complete the objective.
Level 1
Upgrades
Objectives
Best Players to Evolve
To help you choose the right candidate, we have ranked the top options based on their Meta Score, which is FUTMind's own player rating of how well a card plays in game in a given role with its best chemistry style; higher is better.
At the very top of the list is Lamine Yamal (91 OVR RW, Star Performer, FC Barcelona, Spain). Before the evolution, this card features 87 PAC, 85 SHO, 89 PAS, 94 DRI, 40 DEF, and 64 PHY with 5★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot, boasting a Meta Score of 88.9. After progressing through level 1, his OVR remains 91 and his Meta Score stays at 88.9. He retains his stats and gains the PlayStyle+ Bruiser, performing best as an RM - Winger with a Hunter chemistry style.
Next up is Désiré Doué (87 OVR RW, Star Performer, PSG, France). The base card comes with 85 PAC, 83 SHO, 80 PAS, 91 DRI, 56 DEF, and 81 PHY alongside 5★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot, giving him a Meta Score of 88.0. After completing level 1, he maintains an 87 OVR and an 88.0 Meta Score while acquiring the Bruiser PlayStyle+. He excels as a CM - Box to Box or LM - Inside Forward using a Finisher chemistry style.
Moving deeper into the midfield, we find Noah Sadiki (85 OVR CDM, Star Performer, Sunderland, DR Congo). His initial card possesses 84 PAC, 76 SHO, 80 PAS, 85 DRI, 85 DEF, and 80 PHY with 3★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot, reaching an 86.7 Meta Score. After level 1, his Meta Score rises to 87.8 while his OVR stays at 85. He gains the Bruiser PlayStyle+, making him a top-tier choice for a CDM - Deep Lying Playmaker with a Shadow chemistry style.
Another fantastic option on the flanks is Bradley Barcola (86 OVR LW, Star Performer, Liverpool, France). The starting card features blistering pace at 93 PAC, 80 SHO, 79 PAS, 85 DRI, 41 DEF, and 68 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot, resulting in an 86.6 Meta Score. Following level 1, his OVR stays at 86 and his Meta Score remains 86.6. He secures the Bruiser PlayStyle+ and performs best as an LM - Inside Forward with an Engine chemistry style.
For those needing a goalkeeper upgrade, Maarten Vandevoordt (85 OVR GK, Star Performer, RB Leipzig, Belgium) enters the fray. His base stats include 63 DIV, 18 HAN, 47 KIC, 36 REF, 13 SPD, and 47 POS with 1★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot, yielding an 84.7 Meta Score. After level 1, he keeps his 85 OVR and 84.7 Meta Score while gaining the Bruiser PlayStyle+, fitting seamlessly into the GK - Sweeper Keeper role with a Cat chemistry style.
Finally, Alphadjo Cissè (85 OVR CAM, Star Performer, Milano FC, Italy) provides a great central option. Before the evolution, he holds 87 PAC, 84 SHO, 82 PAS, 89 DRI, 62 DEF, and 68 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot, hitting an 83.9 Meta Score. After level 1, his Meta Score improves slightly to 84.2 with an 85 OVR. He gains the Bruiser PlayStyle+ and operates best as a CM - Playmaker using a Catalyst chemistry style.
Meta Score: 88.9 → 88.9
Meta Score: 88 → 88
Meta Score: 86.7 → 87.8+1.1
Meta Score: 86.6 → 86.6
Meta Score: 84.7 → 84.7
Meta Score: 83.9 → 84.2+0.3
