The Defensive Dynamo Evolution is a free event that transforms your defenders into a formidable force on the pitch inEA Sports FC 25Ultimate Team. This evolution only adds defensive playstyles like anticipate, jockey, slide tackle, block, and relentless, which makes them a brick wall in the defensive line.

This evolution is free to complete, so all you need to do is meet the requirements and clear the objectives. Player requirements for this evolution are max 85 overall, max seven playstyles and the player must not be an ultimate team-origin hero. Here are the perfect players to choose from with compatible playstyles.

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7Castello Lukeba

Junior Castello Lukeba gets his trailblazer card transformed in this evolution, and although his ratings are still the same, he gets more defensive playstyles, which makes his card more lethal. Theyoung player has some great defending statswhich allow him to intercept opponents' attacks without breaking a sweat.

His evolved card stats are 85 defending, 83 physicality, 81 pace, 81 dribbling, 75 passing, 50 shooting, two-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy. The only playstyle plus his card has is the jockey, which allows him to hold off challenges and retain possession of the ball.

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6Hassan Tombakti

Hassan Mohammed Osama Al-Tombakti gets a slight boost on his FC Pro Live card, and his new stats are worth adding to your starting lineup in ultimate team. The ball-playing defender has overpowered defending attributes as well as pretty decent attacking stats, which he can use to support build-up plays.

Putting Tombakti’s card through this evolution unlocks certain defensive playstyles like jockey, long ball pass, anticipate, slide tackle, and block. These playstyles, combined with his defending stats, makes him one of thebest centre backs in ultimate teamand also in the Saudi Pro League.

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5Matteo Darmian

The Italian ball stopper, Matteo Darmian, gets some great playstyles which can help him play as a defender as well as a midfielder. His versatile card is capable of playing either as a right back, a centre back, or even a right-midfielder, and you put these great stats to good use against tough opponents in ultimate team.

His evolved card stats are 85 defending, 83 physicality, 84 pace, 82 dribbling, 85 passing, 67 shooting, three-star skill moves, and five-star weak foot accuracy. The playstyle that supports him in the midfield role is the whipped pass playstyle, which allows him to make accurate crosses with more curves.

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4Moïse Bombito

If you’re looking for a pacey defender to deploy in the back line, then Moïse Bombito Lumpungu’s evolved card has just that. Not only does he have the pace, but he also has the stamina and aggression that help him win possession from his opponents.

He can play either centre back or left back, but it’d be advisable to deploy him on the left flank so he can unleash his full speed. The playstyles that support this young Canadian defender are jockey, pinged pass, block, slide tackle, rapid, and anticipate.

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3Stian Gregersen

Another player who got his FC Pro Live card upgraded is Stian Rode Gregersen, and having a new defensive playstyles alongside his stats makes him overpowered in the back line. The Norwegian defender has a solid physical presence which allows him to stand firm when in possession of the ball.

His evolved card stats are 85 defending, 90 physicality, 85 pace, 60 dribbling, 65 passing, 57 shooting, three-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy. With this card in your lineup, you can comfortably step out of your defensive line and make tackles, intercept passes, and lead the pressing.

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2Gianluca Mancini

Gianluca Mancini is one of the best defenders in the game, and having an upgraded card will definitely secure your defensive line. The Italian defender is great at playing a three-man defensive formation, and he can comfortably take charge and control his back line when they’re under attack.

The defender has great ball stopping abilities as well as an aerial threat, and he will be a great choice to put in the 18-yard-box when there’s a corner kick. His defensive playstyles are jockey, bruiser, block, anticipate, slide tackle, intercept, and long ball pass.

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1Eder Militão

Éder Gabriel Militão Pinheiro gets the best defensive card from this evolution, and his card can cause a lot of damage on the pitch in terms of player tackling. The Brazilian has great defending attributes, which ranks him among thebest defenders in ultimate team.

His best attributes from this evolution are 91 jumping, 85 interceptions, 86 heading accuracy, 85 defensive awareness, 86 stand tackle, 85 slide tackle, 85 stamina, 83 aggression, 88 sprint speed, 81 acceleration, 84 reaction, 79 strength, 78 short pass, and 76 long pass. With these stats coupled with his new defensive playstyles, the defender will be a dominant force, and matching up with opponents will be an easy task for him.

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