Top 5 best players for the Iconic Rise Evolution in EA Sports FC 25

The latest paid evolution is here for Base Icons exclusively! Here are our top picks for this evo slot.

Top 5 best players for the Iconic Rise Evolution in EA Sports FC 25
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The latest Paid Evolution is here, by completing the Icon Evolution Upgrade SBC which costs 38,750 Coins worth of fodder at time of writing, we can unlock Iconic Rise and give our Base Icons all round upgrades to bring them up to speed with the power curve.

Iconic Rise Evolution Requirements

Here are the requirements for the Iconic Rise Evolution:

  • Rarity: Icon
  • Overall: Max. 88

Iconic Rise Evolution Upgrades

Here are all the upgrades from the Iconic Rise Evolution:

  • +1-Star Skill Moves and Weak Foot (Capped at 4-Star)
  • +4 Overall Rating (Capped at 90)
  • +10 Pace (Capped at 86)
  • +8 Passing (Capped at 86)
  • +6 Shooting (Capped at 90)
  • +5 Dribbling (Capped at 89)
  • +2 Defending (Capped at 89)
  • +2 Physicality (Capped at 85)

Best players for the Iconic Rise Evolution

Here are the best players for this evolution slot:

  1. Patrick Vieira
  2. Gareth Bale
  3. Lilian Thuram
  4. Rio Ferdinand
  5. Franck Ribery

1. Patrick Vieira

A budget-friendly alternative to his high-end SBC version, Vieira’s upgraded 4 Star Skill Move and Weak Foot combo, and +4 Pace make him a more dominant and versatile defensive midfielder. Plus, the big boost to passing, dribbling and shooting remove much of his base versions attacking limitations.

Vieira Iconic Rise Evolution

2. Gareth Bale

While the stat boosts from this evolution aren't hugely helpful, the upgrade from 3 to 4 Star Weak Foot makes this an almost must-do option for anyone who has the untradeable version or doesn't want to go all out for the TOTY Icon.

Bale Iconic Rise Evolution

3. Lilian Thuram

Like Vieira, the sizeable upgrade to his passing and dribbling is very useful. This, combined with the +1 boost to both Skill Moves and Weak Foot massively enhances Thuram's attacking threat.

Thuram Iconic Rise Evolution

4. Rio Ferdinand

Plus 4 pace is a huge upgrade for Ferdinand, pushing him back into the Meta CB category. Already benefiting from the highly valued Anticipate+, the passing, dribbling and pace boost are very much worthwhile.

Ferdinand Iconic Rise Evolution

5. Franck Ribery

Another player benefiting more from one significant upgrade, this time in shooting. The +5 to shooting might be worth the significant overall boost considering he isn't very likely to be eligible for other evolutions for a while anyway.

Ribery Iconic Rise Evolution

Is the Iconic Rise Evolution worth it?

Maybe! If you have a player who fits this evolution and will benefit form the boosts then probably yes. However, you may find the player can be evolved in other non-Icon specific evolutions moving forward, typically the max-. So you might be better off waiting.


This is our list of players to choose from, but there are so many good ones out there. Who are you using in this Evolution slot? Tell us below!

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