Long Ball Pass+ Evolution Guide: Best Players, Requirements, and Upgrades in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team
Welcome to the latest EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team content breakdown! If you are looking to boost your squad's distribution from deep or add elite passing capabilities to your team, the new Long Ball Pass+ Evolution is here to help. This PlayStyles+ Lab evolution is completely free to unlock, making it a fantastic opportunity to upgrade a qualified player in your club without spending any coins.
Evolution Requirements
To be eligible for this upgrade, cards must meet strict criteria. Specifically, players can have a maximum of 0 PlayStyles+ already equipped and must belong to the Star Performer rarity.
Requirements
- # of PlayStyle+ Max 0
- Rarity Star Performer
Evolution Levels and Upgrades
The evolution is structured into a single level focused entirely on unlocking a powerful new PlayStyle+ for your chosen athlete.
Level 1
Upgrades
Objectives
Best Players to Evolve
Meta Score 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. Here are the best options ranked by their Meta Score after completing the evolution.
At the top of the list is Lamine Yamal from FC Barcelona. This 91 OVR RW Star Performer card starts with 87 PAC, 85 SHO, 89 PAS, 94 DRI, 40 DEF, and 64 PHY with 5★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot, sitting at a Meta Score of 88.9 using a Hunter chemistry style for the RM - Winger role. After progressing through Level 1, his Meta Score rises to 89.3, finishing with the RM - Inside Forward role and gaining the Long Ball Pass+ PlayStyle+.
Next up is Désiré Doué, an 87 OVR RW Star Performer representing PSG and France. Before the upgrade, he has 85 PAC, 83 SHO, 80 PAS, 91 DRI, 56 DEF, and 81 PHY with 5★ skill moves and 4★ weak foot, achieving an 88.0 Meta Score as an LM - Inside Forward with a Finisher chemistry style. After reaching the end of Level 1, his Meta Score improves to 88.5 as a CM - Playmaker.
For midfield stability, Noah Sadiki from Sunderland provides a great defensive option. This 85 OVR CDM Star Performer begins with 84 PAC, 76 SHO, 80 PAS, 85 DRI, 80 DEF, and 80 PHY with 3★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot, holding an 86.7 Meta Score as a CDM - Deep Lying Playmaker with a Shadow chemistry style. Following Level 1, his Meta Score climbs to 88.0.
Another exceptional winger choice is Bradley Barcola, an 86 OVR LW Star Performer playing for Liverpool and France. Initially, he features 93 PAC, 80 SHO, 79 PAS, 85 DRI, 41 DEF, and 68 PHY with 4★ skill moves and 4★ weak foot, yielding an 86.6 Meta Score as an LM - Inside Forward with an Engine chemistry style. Post-evolution, his Meta Score increases to 87.0.
If you need a goalkeeper, Maarten Vandevoordt from RB Leipzig fits the bill. The 85 OVR GK Star Performer starts with 63 DIV, 18 HAN, 47 KIC, 36 REF, 13 SPD, and 47 POS with 1★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot, recording an 84.7 Meta Score as a Sweeper Keeper with a Cat chemistry style. After Level 1, his Meta Score reaches 85.2.
Finally, Alphadjo Cissè rounds out the top options. This 85 OVR CAM Star Performer from Milano FC starts with 87 PAC, 84 SHO, 82 PAS, 89 DRI, 62 DEF, and 68 PHY with 4★ skill moves and 3★ weak foot, sitting at an 83.9 Meta Score as a CAM - Playmaker with an Engine chemistry style. After completing the evolution, his Meta Score improves to 85.1 with a Catalyst chemistry style.
Meta Score: 88.9 → 89.3+0.4
Meta Score: 88 → 88.5+0.5
Meta Score: 86.7 → 88+1.3
Meta Score: 86.6 → 87+0.4
Meta Score: 84.7 → 85.2+0.5
Meta Score: 83.9 → 85.1+1.2
