As part of the Trailblazers event in EA FC 24, new evolutions have emerged in the game. We will show you the requirements, tasks, and give you a selection of players who are particularly suitable for the new upgrades.
How did we make our selection? For the decision-making, we also consider the previous values and playstyles as well as the league, the club, and the nation of the potential candidates.
The FUTBIN Evolutions calculator helps us, where you are suggested a number of players who show usable values after completing the development. In a separate article, we will explain how to make the best use of the calculator.
New Evolutions: Upgrades for Left Backs and Defensive Midfielders
Which players can receive upgrades in the new evolutions? The new evolutions are intended for a left back and a central defensive midfielder.
With the new evolution upgrades, players receive improved values everywhere, except for shot stats. Let’s first take a look at the Tackling Trailblazers evolution for a left back. The main focus of this development is, as the name suggests, on a new playstyle that makes your tackles even more effective.
Tackling Trailblazers: Requirements, Challenges, Upgrades
This evolution is freely available and does not cost any additional coins or FC Points.
Player requirements:
- Overall rating: max. 80
- Speed: max. 86
- Passing: max. 79
- Defense: max. 79
- Physical: max. 79
- Position: LB
- Playstyle+: 0
Level 1 Challenges:
- Prepare 3 goals while your Evo player is in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with your team.
- Win 5 games in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with 2 goals ahead while your Evo player is in your team.
- Play 4 matches in the Live Friendlies Evo Lounge while your Evo player is in your team.
Upgrades after Level 1:
- Overall rating: +2
- Speed: +5
- Passing: +5
- Dribbling: +5
- New defensive workrate: High
Level 2 Challenges:
- Win 3 matches in the Live Friendlies Evo Lounge while your Evo player is in your team.
- Prepare 5 goals while your Evo player is in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with your team.
- Win 5 matches while your Evo player is in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with your team.
Upgrades after Level 2:
- Overall rating: +2
- Speed: +5
- Physical: +5
- New playstyle+: Tackle
Our 3 recommendations for the Tackling Trailblazers evolution:
Ramy Bensebaini/Borussia Dortmund (after the evolution from 80 to 84)
The Dortmund player becomes significantly more stable in defense after the evolution. In addition to his important defensive values in defense and physical, he possesses over 82 speed and dribbling after the complete evolution. This makes him either a defensively-oriented full-back or an offensively gifted center-back. The Algerian can fill both positions.
Moreover, his club Dortmund provides good links for a Bundesliga team. Bensebaini also earns another plus for being a useful defender through his two other playstyles Block and Aerial, which give him a greater range in defending against shots and more determination in aerial duels.
Pervis Estupiñán/ Brighton & Hove Albion (after the evolution from 80 to 84)
Despite his not very high speed, the Ecuadorian is fast on the road thanks to the playstyle Frenzy and promises more offensive output than Bensebaini. The stats are otherwise very similar compared to the Dortmund player, if you ignore the shot value.
In the Premier League, there aren’t really strong left backs besides the Trailblazers card of Andrew Robertson so far. Therefore, Estupiñan could be a very decent alternative for the left-back position in a Premier League team.
Alex Telles/ Al Nassr (after the evolution from 79 to 83)
The former left-back of Porto and Manchester United has moved to Saudi Arabia like many other stars. There, Telles can be linked as a left-back with other Brazilians in the local Saudi Pro League. Notable examples include Neymar, Talisca, or the winger evolution card of Malcolm, which we had previously introduced in another article.
However, Telles is worth considering not only because of his good links. He impresses with very solid all-round values and due to this versatility can also help you further in the midfield.
Now you have our three recommendations for the Tackling Trailblazers evolution.
Below you can read which cards we recommend for the Intercepting Trailblazers. This evolution does have costs associated with it, but in the end you can get players with an overall rating of 86. This thus offers the best upgrade opportunity of the new feature in EA FC 24.
The second new Trailblazers evolution comes with a total of 4 levels. However, your gold card can gain up to eight points in the overall rating. To unlock the evolutions, you need to pay 75,000 coins or 1,500 FC Points.
Intercepting Trailblazers: Requirements, Challenges, and Upgrades
Player requirements:
- Overall rating: max. 78
- Speed: max. 78
- Dribbling: max. 78
- Defense: max. 75
- Physical: max. 80
- Position: CDM
- Playstyle+: 0
Level 1 Challenges:
- Win 3 games in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
- Prepare 3 goals in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
Upgrades after Level 1:
- Overall rating: +2
- Speed: +5
- Defensive workrates: High
- Ball control: +6
- Dribbling: +6
- Reaction: +10
Level 2 Challenges:
- Win 2 games with at least 2 goals ahead in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
- Play 2 matches in the Live Friendlies Evo Lounge while your Evo player is in your team.
- Prepare 5 goals in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
Upgrades after Level 2:
- Overall rating: +2
- Passing: +4
- Intercepting: +8
- Tackles: +8
- Calmness: +6
Level 3 Challenges:
- Win 3 matches in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with at least 2 goals ahead while your Evo player is in your team.
- Win 2 matches in the Live Friendlies Evo Lounge while your Evo player is in your team.
- Prepare 5 goals in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
Upgrades after Level 3:
- Overall rating: +2
- Physical: +7
- Heading accuracy: +8
- Intercepting: +8
- Defensive awareness: +8
- Tackling: +8
Level 4 Challenges:
- Win 3 matches in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions with at least 2 goals ahead while your Evo player is in your team.
- Win 2 matches in the Live Friendlies Evo Lounge while your Evo player is in your team.
- Prepare 7 goals in Squad Battles (min. semi-pro) or in Rivals/Champions while your Evo player is in your team.
Upgrades after Level 4:
- Overall rating: +2
- Agility: +12
- Balance: +12
- Playstyle+: Intercepting
Our 3 recommendations for the Intercepting Trailblazers evolution:
Joey Veerman/ PSV Eindhoven (after the evolution from 78 to 86)
The midfield engine from Eindhoven is an exciting candidate for the Intercepting evolution in many ways. Veerman already has seven playstyles before the evolution and gains his eighth with the Intercepting playstyle+ after the evolution.
Additionally, the Dutchman is usable in all central midfield positions, making him very flexible for team building. Don’t let the 65 speed rating deter you, as with the playstyle Technique, he possesses the playstyle that allows your players to become faster with the new OP R1 Dribbling.
Ella Palis/ Juventus Turin (after the evolution from 78 to 86)
Good club, very good nation, and owner of one of the 5 best playstyles in EA FC 24 ever, we present you Ella Palis. The central midfielder becomes an absolute asset in defense after the upgrade. The combination of the playstyles Anticipation and Intercepting makes her the perfect sweeper in front of the defense.
Moreover, with the playstyle Calm, she has an important element to help you against the OP Pressing setting in EA FC 24.
Nicolás Domínguez/ Nottingham Forest (after the evolution from 77 to 85)
The Argentinian is the only rare gold card among our three recommendations. Domínguez also has the highest speed of our three candidates. With his stamina rating of 97 combined with his playstyle Unyielding, you can sprint for 90 minutes without tiring.
With his nation and his league, Nicolás Domínguez can also easily fit into any team. In addition, he has 5-star accuracy with his weak foot, allowing you to pass or shoot from any position.
This concludes our recommendations. Both evolutions will run for about 2 more weeks until November 8th.
In line with this: Since both upgrades primarily target defensive positions, we finally recommend our 5 tips for guaranteed fewer goals in EA FC 24.
