Franz Beckenbauer has made a return to Ultimate Team, and to commemorate the same, the developers have added the Der Kaiser Evolution toEA Sports FC 25. The new Evolution allows you to make cards similar to Franz Beckenbauer, giving centre backs a massive boost in their overall statistics, while also introducing new PlayStyles.
There are a few player requirements for the Der Kaiser Evolution that you will have to take into consideration. Essentially, the cards you use cannot have an overall rating of more than 89, a pace stat of over 94, and a physical stat of over 98. Besides these, players can have a maximum of 10 PlayStyles and 2 PlayStyles+.
7Sol Campbell
Sol Campbell is one of the best English defenders of all time, and he is a legend of the sport. He had a wonderful career, playing for both the big clubs from North London, i.e., Tottenham and Arsenal; however, he is only beloved by the red side.
EA has given Sol Campbell a Centurions Icon card in Ultimate Team, and it is a solid card to have. You can end up making him better through the Der Kaiser Evolution, and make him 92-rated inside the game. Upon reaching that mark, his stats will be 90 defending, 89 physical, 87 pace, 72 passing, 70 dribbling.
6Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah is an underrated centre back, and he doesn’t get enough credit for solidifying Bayer Leverkusen’s defense. He played a vital role in the team’s Bundesliga triumph, and he was responsible for keeping the opposing attackers silent. He has the perfect buildfor the CB position, and you wouldn’t regret getting a player like him.
The player’s NumeroFUT card has an overall rating of 89, and you can make him 92-rated with the recent Evolution. After getting to that number, Jonathan Tah’s stats will be 91 defending, 89 physical, 86 dribbling, 85 passing, 87 pace.
5William Saliba
William Saliba has emergedas one of the best defendersin the world right now, and the French international has completely transformed Arsenal’s backline. He has been consistently delivering remarkable performances, and there are not many centre backs of his quality in world football.
His base card is quite decent in the game, and you can make it even better through the Der Kaiser Evolution that is currently available. Once you complete all the challenges, he will become 92-rated, and end up with 87 pace, 90 defending, 88 physical, 82 dribbling, and 80 passing.
4Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly used to be among the finest defenders in Europe, and he is primarily known for his stints at Napoli and Chelsea. The player currently plays for the Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, and he is an essential part of their defense. He is quite strong, and having a centre back like him will ensure that your opponent strikers don’t overpower you.
With the Der Kaiser Evolution, you can make Kalidou Koulibaly 92-rated, and improve his stats considerably. He will eventually have 91 defending, 89 physical, 87 pace, 84 dribbling, 80 passing, and 55 shooting in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team.
Card variant:Thunderstruck
Overall rating:89
Rating after Evolution:92
Joules Kounde is a wonderful player for FC Barcelona, and the defender has helped the Spanish side improve a lot. He has been superb under Hansi Flick, and there are not many players that are up to his level. Accordingly, you will love having him in the Ultimate Team.
Although his primary positionin the game is right back, you can still end up utilizing him as a centre back. He will add a lot of rigidity to your backline, and using him in the Evolution will make him even better. After getting to the mark of 92, he will have 91 defending, 88 physical, 88 pace, 87 dribbling, 86 passing, and 52 shooting.
2Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic has established his name in the books of football, and the defender is a proper legend. He was a no-nonsense defender at Manchester United, and his displays for the club under Sir Alex Ferguson helped the side win numerous trophies. EA has now given him an 88-rated Winter Wildcards Icon card in the game.
You can improve Nemanja Vidic’s overall rating to 92 with the Der Kaiser Evolution that is currently live inside the game. Upon reaching the same, he will have 92 defending, 90 physical, 87 pace, 73 passing, 73 dribbling, and 53 shooting.
1Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is probably the best defender of modern times, and he has been incredible for Liverpool since signing for them. The Dutchman has all the right qualities and is the perfect centre back that you can have in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team. He is widely used by players in the game, which is why improving him through the Der Kaiser Evolution would be the perfect opportunity.
After you have completed all the challenges of the Evolution, Virgil van Dijk will become 92-rated. His stats will also improve, with the major highlights being 91 defending, 88 physical, 85 pace, 81 passing, and 81 dribbling.
