Long Throw+ Evolution Guide: Best Players, Requirements, and Upgrades in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team
Welcome to the ultimate breakdown for the newly released Long Throw+ in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team. This PlayStyles+ Lab evolution gives you the opportunity to add the Long Throw+ PlayStyle to any qualified player completely for free. Let us dive into the requirements, upgrades, and the absolute best players to put into this evolution to maximize your squad's potential.
Evolution Requirements
To be eligible for the Long Throw+ evolution, your items must strictly meet the specific criteria set by EA Sports FC 27. The most notable limitations focus on keeping the card's existing PlayStyles+ count at zero while fitting a specific promo category.
Requirements
- # of PlayStyle+ Max 0
- Rarity Star Performer
Evolution Upgrades and Levels
The upgrades for this evolution are applied level by level. Keep in mind that any stat already above the stated cap will gain nothing. Here is how the progression works across the single level available.
Level 1
Upgrades
Objectives
Best Players to Evolve
Deciding who to put into the evolution can be difficult, so we have ranked the top options using FUTMind's Meta Score—a rating of how well a card plays in game in a given role with its best chemistry style, where higher is better. Here are the best players to evolve.
At the top of our list is Lamine Yamal with a stellar Meta Score of 88.9 using a Hunter chemistry style in his RM - Winger role. Before the evolution, he stands at 91 OVR with 87 PAC, 85 SHO, 89 PAS, 94 DRI, 40 DEF, 64 PHY, 5-star skill moves, and a 3-star weak foot. After progressing through level 1, he maintains his 91 OVR and gains the Long Throw+ PlayStyle with a current market price of 7000000 coins on PC.
Next up is Désiré Doué boasting an 88.0 Meta Score for his LM - Inside Forward role with a Finisher chemistry style. Starting at 87 OVR with 85 PAC, 83 SHO, 80 PAS, 91 DRI, 56 DEF, 81 PHY, 5-star skill moves, and a 4-star weak foot, he keeps his stats intact after level 1 while acquiring the Long Throw+ PlayStyle. He is available for 1599000 coins on console and 2075000 coins on PC.
The third option is Nico Paz who hits an 87.2 Meta Score as an ST - Advanced Forward with a Hunter chemistry style. His base card is 88 OVR with 88 PAC, 85 SHO, 84 PAS, 90 DRI, 58 DEF, 72 PHY, 4-star skill moves, and a 3-star weak foot. After completing level 1, he maintains his overall rating and gains PlayStyle+ Long Throw, priced at 890000 coins on console and 902000 coins on PC.
For midfield control, Noah Sadiki reaches an 86.7 Meta Score in the CDM - Deep Lying Playmaker role using a Shadow chemistry style. Starting as an 85 OVR with 84 PAC, 76 SHO, 80 PAS, 85 DRI, 80 DEF, 80 PHY, 3-star skill moves, and a 3-star weak foot, he secures the Long Throw+ upgrade at level 1. He costs 184000 coins on console and 157000 coins on PC.
In the defensive line, Joaquin Seys offers an 86.6 Meta Score as an LB - Fullback with a Shadow chemistry style. He begins at 85 OVR with 85 PAC, 65 SHO, 81 PAS, 83 DRI, 82 DEF, 80 PHY, 2-star skill moves, and a 4-star weak foot. After level 1, he adds PlayStyle+ Long Throw to his toolkit, representing fantastic value at 24500 coins on console and 20250 coins on PC.
Rounding out our selection is Bradley Barcola with an 86.6 Meta Score for his LM - Inside Forward role using an Engine chemistry style. His starting card is 86 OVR with 93 PAC, 80 SHO, 79 PAS, 85 DRI, 41 DEF, 68 PHY, 4-star skill moves, and a 4-star weak foot. Following level 1 completion, he retains his stats while gaining the Long Throw+ PlayStyle, priced at 585000 coins on console and 686000 coins on PC.
Meta Score: 88.9 → 88.9
Meta Score: 88 → 88
Meta Score: 87.2 → 87.2
Meta Score: 86.7 → 86.7
Meta Score: 86.6 → 86.6
Meta Score: 86.6 → 86.6
