Summary
The second iteration of The Octopus Evolution is live inEA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, and you can use it to get your hands on a remarkable defensive midfielder. It essentially provides massive upgrades to the overall stats, while also providing the Deep-Lying Playmaker Roles++.
Like always, there are some requirements for The Octopus 2 Evolution that must be adhered to. Basically, the players you use can have a maximum overall rating of 86, a defending of 84, and a passing of 82. Added to this, they must not possess more than ten PlayStyles, one PlayStyles+, and one Roles++. Here are the best options that you can use for The Octopus 2 Evolution.
7Moises Caicedo
Moises Caicedo has been stepping up for Chelsea during the 2024/2025 season, and the Ecuadorian youngster is finally proving his worth in the midfield. He has been massive in the midfield for the London-based side, and he will be the ideal CDM that you can have on EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
His base card is 82-rated, and you can take it to the 87 overall mark by utilizing him in the Octopus 2 Evolution. After you have managed to complete the challenges, his stats will receive a considerable boost, with the major stats being 85 pace, 85 defending, 81 physical, 81 dribbling, and 80 passing.
6Ismael Bennacer
Ismael Bennacer has been extremely impressive for AC Milan in Serie A. He is filled with technical abilities, and you will love using him in the Deep-Lying Playmaker role. Thanks to his remarkable passing and dribbling, he will create chances while playing as a CDM.
you may use Ismael Bennacer in the newly commenced Evolution to get your hands on an 87-rated card. He will then possess numbers like 85 pace, 86 passing, 85 dribbling, 84 defending, and 78 physical. You may alternatively use himin the central midfielder position.
You might remember Konrad Laimer from his RB Leipzig days, and he made a move to Bayern Munich in 2023. Since then, he has been featuring regularly in the midfield for the club, and he has been delivering decent performances.
Thanks to the Octopus 2 Evolution, you can provide the Austrian midfielder with an incredible boost. Once you complete the Evolution, he will end up with 86 defending, 85 pace, 82 passing, 81 physical, and 80 dribbling. Alongside the ability to play as a CDM, you can employ Konrad Laimeras a right backwhen required.
4Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot used to be a popular name in world football during his time at Paris Saint Germain and Juventus. He currently plays for Olympique Marseille, and he has had a solid start to the 2024/2025 season. His physical frame makes him remarkable in the defensive midfielder position, and it would be wise to get him on EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
Although his base card might not be excellent, you have the opportunity to use it in the Evolution and make it better. By employing him in the Octopus 2 Evolution, you will raise his overall qualities, with his major highlights being 87 physical, 86 defending, 85 passing, 85 pace, and 82 dribbling.
3Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay has rejuvenated his career after making a move to Napoli in the 2024 Summer Transfer Window, and he has been among the finest midfielders to watch in Serie A. Even though he had remarkable potential at Manchester United, he is now showing his true qualities playing for the Naples-based side.
His displays in the 2024/2025 season resulted in him having an Inform card, and you can employ the same for the purpose of the Evolution. Upon completion, he will possess 90 physical, 86 defending, 85 pace, 84 shooting, 83 passing, and 83 dribbling. All these will help in the process of improving your team’s midfield.
2Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali was amongthe biggest wonderkidsin world football, and the same resulted in Newcastle United splashing the cash on him. Since his move to the Premier League, he has suffered several setbacks, including injuries, bans, and more. However, he is finally making a comeback, and the Italian midfielder is showing considerable promise.
In EA Sports FC 25, he has an 85-rated base card, and you may use the same in the Octopus 2 Evolution. Following the improvement in the stats, he will feature numbers like 86 defending, 86 passing, 85 physical, 85 pace, and 84 dribbling.
1Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni is the best player you can use in the Octopus 2 Evolution. The French youngster has been solid for Real Madrid and the French national team, and he will also be a great addition to your side.
Prior to the Evolution, he has an overall rating of 85, and you can take him to a mark of 87. He will receive an upgrade to his stats, and also new PlayStyles will be introduced. Finally, Aurelien Tchouameni will possess 86 defending, 85 physical, 85 pace, 84 passing, and 81 dribbling.
