Summary
The 'Festive Wingback' Evolution in EAFC 25 lets you upgrade most right-backs in the game.
It costs 70,000 Coins or 450 EAFC Points and must be started by March 24th.
Maicon, Kyle Walker and Juanlu Sanchez are some of the best players to use for it.
In EA Sports FC 25, Evolutions seem to act as the beating heart of Ultimate Team. Using the game's highest-rated players, unsurprisingly, can get repetitive, but that's what Evolutions are here for. They let you upgrade lower-rated players via a series of challenges.
The 'Festive Wingback' Evolution epitomises that — and it continues EA Sports' commitment to releasing a new Evolution every day during FUT Birthday. To start, you must use a right-back who is no higher than 88-rated, has a maximum of 87 Defending, 89 Passing and 87 Physicality, and has no more than 10 PlayStyles.
Right-back can be their primary or secondary position, meaning a host of players meet the requirements. Whoever you pick, they can receive some incredible upgrades, as we have outlined here: An overall increase of 10 (up to 91), seven+ Pace (up to 91), five+ Shooting (up to 83), 10+ Passing (up to 88), three+ Defending (up to 87), five+ Physicality (up to 86), eight+ Agility (up to 90), eight+ Balance (up to 88), eight+ Dribbling (up to 88), 10+ Reactions (up to 90) and 10+ Composure (up to 90). They also get given five-star skill moves and the Technical PlayStyle+.
While these upgrades are not as substantial as Evolutions, especially the 'FUT Birthday Striker Glow-Up' Evolution, you can still secure a brilliant card. It can be completed via several easy challenges — and we have outlined the nine best players to consider in this article.
Ranking Factors
League and club - Players with better links are always more popular.
PlayStyles - Those with PlayStyles will work well.
Potential for further Evolutions - Some players can be upgraded further.
Best Players for 'Festive Wingback' Evolution
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This Evolution costs 70,000 Coins or 450 EAFC Points. It must be unlocked by March 24th and finished a week later.
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9 Marcos Llorente
Atletico Madrid and Spain
Marcos Llorente
At the start of EAFC 25, Marcos Llorente was considered one of the most 'meta' players in the game. The Spaniard is naturally a right-midfielder, but he is also incredibly versatile, capable of playing at right-back or in the middle of the park. It's why he's included on this list.
We are suggesting that you upgrade the Atletico Madrid star's Trailblazers card, which can be acquired for around 70k. If you do, you can get a card with 90 Reactions, 88 Ball Control, 88 Dribbling and 90 Composure. Combined with his four-star weak foot, the Spaniard will shine in any situation.
8 Jules Kounde
Barcelona and France
Jules Kounde
Moving to the east of Spain, Barcelona's Jules Kounde is also versatile. He is naturally a right-back in EAFC 25, but he can also play at centre-back. While he lacks height compared to some of the best centre-backs in the world, he makes up for it with his speed and composure.
You can upgrade his base card and secure stats like 88 Defensive Awareness, 87 Stand Tackle and 85 Slide Tackle. That's coupled with his blistering pace — 92 Acceleration and 90 Sprint Speed — which sees the Frenchman look comfortable in nearly every dangerous situation. Not many cards hold that honour.
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7 Ronald Araujo
Barcelona and Uruguay
Ronald Araujo
Staying in Barcelona, Kounde's defensive teammate, Ronald Araujo, is another great option for this Evolution. The Uruguayan is naturally a centre-back, but he can also play at right-back. If you're going to use him for this Evolution, you should use him centrally once you have completed the process.
With 89 Pace and incredible defensive stats — showcased by 87 Stand Tackle, 87 Slide Tackle and 86 Defensive Awareness — it's clear he can cope with even the world's best attackers. He feels comfortable when playing out from the back as well, which remains a crucial asset in EAFC 25.
6 Saud Abdulhamid
Roma and Saudi Arabia
Saud Abdulhamid
Saud Abdulhamid is an unknown name on this list compared to other superstars, yet that doesn't mean he can't be world-class in EAFC 25. This Evolution can take his 87-rated Winter Wildcards version to the next level, where he can play at right-back, centre-back or further forward as a right-midfielder.
In every situation though, the Saudi Arabian, who joined from Al Hilal in the summer of 2024, will shine. From 84 Defensive Awareness and 92 Stand Tackle to 92 Acceleration and 93 Sprint Speed, Abdulhamid can meet the challenging demands set in EAFC 25. His Winter Wildcards version can currently be picked up for 40k.
5 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
West Ham and England
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka left Manchester United for West Ham in the summer of 2024, bringing an end to an inconsistent and frustrating spell at Old Trafford. At his best, he was world-class, defending valiantly against the Premier League's best, but he also had days when he looked flustered.
He's now thriving at West Ham, receiving an 87-rated Team of the Week card in the process. We're suggesting that you use that card and improve it further with this Evolution. The former Crystal Palace defender is a natural right-back and can't be used anywhere, yet – when he excels there – that's not an issue. From 88 Ball Control and 90 Composure to 99 Slide Tackle and 90 Stand Tackle, he's a world-class superstar once you complete this Evolution.
4 Trevoh Chalobah
Crystal Palace and England
Trevoh Chalobah
From one former Crystal Palace player to another. Trevoh Chalobah was on loan at The Eagles for the first half of the 2024/25 campaign, but in January, parent club Chelsea opted to recall him so he could act as defensive cover. You can still use his Crystal Palace card though — and he picked up a brilliant Team of the Week card during his time there.
The centre-back-turned-right-back is, just like Araujo, more comfortable centrally. He lacks any threat in the final third, which probably ruins his chances out wide, but – defensively – there are very few better. With 87 Defensive Awareness, 89 Stand Tackle, 87 Slide Tackle, and 90 Reactions, the Englishman is not fazed by many forwards.
3 Juanlu Sanchez
Sevilla and Spain
Juanlu Sanchez
Juanlu Sanchez was the best player to use for the 'Defensive Playmaker' Evolution in February 2025 — and now he's back being popular for Evolutions. The 21-year-old Sevilla player can play at right-back or in the middle of the park; he will shine in both positions as well.
Being part of the 'Gullit Gang' is always an honour, and Sanchez passes that test with flying colours. With 91 Finishing, blistering pace, 89 Slide Tackle, 90 Reactions and 95 Ball Control, the youngster has no clear flaws. When dictating the tempo of matches is so crucial in EAFC 25, Sanchez is hard to ignore for your team.
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2 Kyle Walker
Manchester City and England
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker departed Manchester City in January, switching life in the north of England for the beauty and elegance of Milan. While his career at Pep Guardiola's side had a disappointing ending, there's no doubt that the former Tottenham Hotspur is one of the greatest Premier League defenders of all time.
You can still use his Man City card in EAFC 25 — and it's the perfect option for this Evolution. Walker has always been a 'meta' player in the EAFC universe. With 88 Stand Tackle, 86 Slide Tackle, 86 Acceleration and 95 Sprint Speed, the Englishman will be able to lock down the area around him effortlessly.
1 Maicon
Serie A and Brazil
Maicon
Finally, Maicon – one of the greatest right-backs of all time – is the best player to use for the 'Festive Wingback' Evolution in EA Sports FC 25. The Brazilian Hero provides chemistry to any Serie A players in your team, whilst he's also capable of acting as an elegant and powerful defender.
Maicon also had a Fantasy FC card which could be acquired via the Fantasy FC League. If you were unable to complete that, this might be the perfect alternative. With 85 Defensive Awareness, 86 Stand Tackle, 92 Slide Tackle, 84 Vision and remarkably 96 Crossing, the Brazilian can comfortably excel for you, whether that's in Squad Battles, Division Rivals or Champions.