Summary
- Playmaking Protector Evolution enhances right backs’ offensive and defensive abilities for 40,000 Coins or 300 FC Points.
- Best picks include Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Kimmich, and João Cancelo, reaching an 89 rating.
- Players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jesús Navas can also benefit from the Evolution upgrade.
The Playmaking Protector Evolution is a recently introduced Evolution in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team. It gives you the opportunity to completely transform a right back by improving their offensive abilities and also enhancing their defensive prowess. Given that it is a paid Evolution, you will have to either spend 40,000 Coins or 300 FC Points to take part.
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As always, certain requirements must be taken into notice. For the Playmaking Protector Evolution, the players you use can have a maximum overall of 87, a pace of 95, a dribbling of 90, and a physical of 89. Moreover, they must not have over ten PlayStyles and one PlayStyles+. Here are the best picks for the Playmaking Protector Evolution in EA Sports FC 25.
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Bryan Mbeumo
- Card variant: Winter Wildcard
- Overall Rating: 87
- Rating after Evolution: 89
Bryan Mbeumo has been among the best wingers in the Premier League, and his performances for Brentford have been truly unbelievable. As part of the Winter Wildcard promo in EA Sports FC 25, the developers have provided him with a right back card, and you can use the same for the Playmaking Protector Evolution that is currently active.
Once you have managed to complete the challenges, he will climb up to a rating of 89, while possessing 90 pace, 86 dribbling, 86 defending, 85 physical, 85 passing, and 85 shooting. Apart from his primary position, you may use him as a right midfielder or a right winger.
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Joshua Kimmich
- Card variant: Inform (Team of the Week)
- Overall Rating: 87
- Rating after Evolution: 89
Joshua Kimmich is often considered one of the finest midfielders in world football, and the German international also plays as a right back. Even though that isn’t his primary position currently, he could be a solid option when deployed there. Accordingly, it could be a decent choice to use him in the Evolution.
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He will eventually reach an overall rating of 89, and end up with stats like 89 passing, 86 defending, 85 dribbling, 83 physical, 78 pace, and 75 shooting. You will love having him in your Ultimate Team, and you can use him either as a CDM or a right back.
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João Cancelo
- Card variant: Inform (Team of the Week)
- Overall Rating: 87
- Rating after Evolution: 89
João Cancelo used to be the best full back a few years back. However, ever since his fallout with Pep Guardiola, he hasn’t found his true rhythm. After a few loan spells, he has now ended up in the Saudi Pro League, and represents Al Hilal. His performances for the club have landed him an Inform card in EA Sports FC 25.
You can use the Inform João Cancelo in the Playmaking Protector Evolution to take him to the next level. His stats will receive a considerable boost, and he will then have 90 pace, 87 passing, 86 dribbling, 86 defending, 78 physical, and 74 shooting, making him a decent option for the right back position.
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Jesús Navas
- Card variant: Centurions
- Overall Rating: 86
- Rating after Evolution: 89
Jesús Navas is a cult icon for Sevilla, and the Spanish footballer has had an illustrious career, winning loads of trophies at both international and club levels. During the 2024/2025 season, he unfortunately had to retire from the sport, leaving the fans extremely sad. His longevity was incredible, considering he was a part of the Spanish side that won the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
Within EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team, Jesús Navas has a Centurions card, and it can be of great use. You can enhance it through the game’s latest Evolution, with his primary stats looking like 90 pace, 86 dribbling, 86 defending, 86 passing, 79 physical, and 75 shooting.
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Diogo Dalot
- Card variant: Total Rush
- Overall Rating: 86
- Rating after Evolution: 89
Although Manchester United has been struggling in the 2024/2025 season, there have been a few players who have delivered decent performances, one of whom is Diogo Dalot. The Portuguese international has stepped up on several occasions, and he is quite capable, possessing decent offensive and defensive abilities.
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Using Diogo Dalot’s Total Rush card in the Playmaking Protector Evolution could turn out to be wonderful, and you will end up with an 89-rated right back, who will have 90 pace, 86 defending, 85 physical, 85 dribbling, 84 passing, and 69 shooting. His shooting might not be great, but his other numbers will help you immensely on the pitch.
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Gianluca Zambrotta
- Card variant: Centurions Icon
- Overall Rating: 87
- Rating after Evolution: 89
Gianluca Zambrotta emerges as a legend of the sport, and you will notably remember him for his time at Juventus. He was also crucial to the success of Italy in the 2006 World Cup, which they eventually won against France. He has a Centurions Icon card in EA Sports FC 25, and his presence could enhance your backline.
With the ongoing Evolution, you could get an 89-rated Gianluca Zambrotta, and he will have 90 pace, 86 defending, 85 dribbling, 85 physical, and 84 passing. He also has a 5-star weak foot, allowing him to score goals using both feet.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Card variant: Total Rush
- Overall Rating: 87
- Rating after Evolution: 89
There haven’t been any better right backs than Trent Alexander-Arnold in the modern generation, and the English international has been remarkable for Liverpool. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered, and he has solid crossing abilities, helping your striker score more goals.
Upon completion of the Playmaking Protector Evolution, Trent Alexander-Arnold will go up to an overall rating of 89, while having 91 passing, 87 pace, 87 defending, 86 dribbling, 84 physical, and 75 shooting. He can alternatively be a tremendous defensive midfielder, and his passing can allow you to carve balls through the opponent’s defense.
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