Matchday Marksman Evolution Guide: Best Players, Requirements, and Upgrades in EA Sports FC 27

Big nights call for big finishes in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team. The Matchday Marksman Evolution is here to transform your wide players into lethal scoring threats with upgraded shooting, smooth dribbling, and valuable PlayStyles. This brand new free Evolution is completely accessible for all players and offers massive boosts to bring your winger up to date.

Evolution Overview and Availability

The Matchday Marksman Evolution targets wide players, specifically outfield players who play on the right side of the pitch. It costs 0 coins to unlock, making it a fantastic free upgrade path for your club. You can start this Evolution until 2026-11-16 18:00 UTC, and you must complete all associated objectives by 2026-11-23 18:00 UTC.

Evolution Requirements

To be eligible for the Matchday Marksman upgrades, a player must fit a strict set of criteria. The player needs a maximum overall rating of 80, must feature as a RM or RW, have a maximum pace of 88, possess no more than 7 total PlayStyles, and have 0 PlayStyles+. Furthermore, the player must be an outfield player.

Requirements

OVR Max 80
Position RM OR RW
Pace Max 88
# of PlayStyle Max 7
# of PlayStyle+ Max 0

Evolution Levels and Upgrades Breakdown

The upgrades are applied progressively across four distinct levels. Each level requires you to complete objectives using your active EVO player in game modes like Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty, Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events.

Level 1

Upgrades

+6Overall Rating⤒83+12Shot Power⤒83+15Crossing⤒84+10Agility⤒84+10Ball Control⤒84+10Stamina⤒82+6Sprint Speed⤒84

Objectives

Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

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Level 2

Upgrades

Gamechanger⤒3+15Att. Position⤒83+12Volleys⤒77+18Short Pass⤒85+10Balance⤒82+10Dribbling⤒85

Objectives

Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

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Level 3

Upgrades

+6Acceleration⤒84+15Finishing⤒81+15Vision⤒80+15Long Pass⤒78+10Reactions⤒82+10Composure⤒82

Objectives

Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

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Level 4

Upgrades

+1★Skill Moves⤒4★

Low Driven Shot

Finesse Shot⤒3+15Curve⤒85+15Long Shots⤒83

Objectives

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

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Best Players to Evolve in Matchday Marksman

Choosing the right player is essential to get the most out of your time. 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, where higher is better. Here are the top players ranked by their final Meta Score after the Evolution, along with their current market prices in coins.

1. Junya Ito is a 76 OVR Common card from KRC Genk and Japan, priced at 650 coins on console and 850 coins on PC. He progresses from a 76 OVR with an 80.2 Meta Score through levels 1 (82 OVR, 81.3), 2 (82 OVR, 83.9), 3 (82 OVR, 85.7), and finishes at 82 OVR with an 87.9 Meta Score. His final main stats include 86 PAC, 80 SHO, 82 PAS, 84 DRI, 58 DEF, and 70 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot. He plays best as an RM - Winger with a Hunter chemistry style, gaining PlayStyle Gamechanger, PlayStyle Low Driven Shot, and PlayStyle Finesse Shot.

2. Cavan Sullivan is an 80 OVR FUT Champions special card from Philadelphia and the United States. He progresses from 80 OVR and an 81.9 Meta Score through levels 1 (83 OVR, 82.2), 2 (83 OVR, 84.0), 3 (83 OVR, 84.6), and hits an 87.7 Meta Score at 83 OVR. His final stats feature 86 PAC, 80 SHO, 82 PAS, 85 DRI, 50 DEF, and 75 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot. He excels as an LM - Inside Forward using a Hunter chemistry style, gaining PlayStyle Gamechanger, PlayStyle Low Driven Shot, and PlayStyle Finesse Shot.

3. Federico Chiesa is an 80 OVR Common card representing Liverpool and Italy, costing 1300 coins on console and 1000 coins on PC. Starting at an 83.1 Meta Score, he moves through levels 1 (83 OVR, 83.4), 2 (83 OVR, 84.8), 3 (83 OVR, 85.4), and achieves an 86.7 Meta Score at 83 OVR. His final attributes include 87 PAC, 81 SHO, 81 PAS, 85 DRI, 44 DEF, and 70 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot. He performs best as an RM - Inside Forward with a Hunter chemistry style, picking up PlayStyle Gamechanger and PlayStyle Low Driven Shot.

4. Aron Dønnum is an 80 OVR FUT Champions item from Toulouse FC and Norway. He begins with an 81.4 Meta Score, growing via levels 1 (83 OVR, 82.1), 2 (83 OVR, 83.8), 3 (83 OVR, 84.2), and concluding at 83 OVR with an 86.5 Meta Score. His final card displays 86 PAC, 82 SHO, 82 PAS, 85 DRI, 56 DEF, and 79 PHY alongside 4★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot. His optimal role is LM - Inside Forward with a Hunter chemistry style, gaining PlayStyle Gamechanger, PlayStyle Low Driven Shot, and PlayStyle Finesse Shot.

5. Anis Hadj Moussa is an 80 OVR Team of the Week player from Feyenoord and Algeria, priced at 30000 coins on both console and PC. He starts at an 82.6 Meta Score and scales through levels 1 (83 OVR, 83.9), 2 (83 OVR, 84.8), 3 (83 OVR, 85.1), and 4 (83 OVR, 86.1). His final stats feature 85 PAC, 81 SHO, 81 PAS, 88 DRI, 34 DEF, and 65 PHY with 5★ Skill Moves and 3★ Weak Foot. He works best as an RM - Inside Forward with a Hunter chemistry style, adding PlayStyle Finesse Shot.

6. Diego Valoyes is a 74 OVR Common card from Talleres and Colombia, available for 600 coins on console and 650 coins on PC. Starting at a 77.3 Meta Score, he levels up through 1 (80 OVR, 78.6), 2 (80 OVR, 81.9), 3 (80 OVR, 83.5), and finishes at 80 OVR with an 85.9 Meta Score. His final attributes are 88 PAC, 80 SHO, 80 PAS, 81 DRI, 49 DEF, and 71 PHY with 4★ Skill Moves and 4★ Weak Foot. He thrives as an RM - Winger with a Hunter chemistry style, gaining PlayStyle Gamechanger, PlayStyle Low Driven Shot, and PlayStyle Finesse Shot.