The Future Stars Academy Evolution has launched in FC 27, offering players a significant upgrade opportunity. The first two phases are currently available, allowing you to start building a strong evolution chain at no cost. Once all stages unlock next week, you will have access to a complete starter evolution that can carry you through your squad.
Future Stars Academy 1 Evolution
The first evolution targets young talent with specific requirements. Players must have an overall rating of 80 or lower, pace of 86 or less, and a PlayStyle attribute capped at 7. The card must be in either a CAM or ST position and born after October 9, 2003. These restrictions ensure the evolution focuses on emerging prospects rather than established stars.
The evolution progresses through five upgrade levels, each requiring one match in Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty or participation in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events. Level 1 boosts overall rating by 34 points to 81, while adding 20 to Finishing, 30 to Vision, 35 to Long Pass, 25 to Reactions, and 20 to Heading Accuracy. These improvements target playmaking and finishing ability.
Level 2 adds pace and technical skills, increasing Acceleration and Shot Power by 20 each, Crossing and Curve by 35 each, Ball Control by 20, and Stamina by 25. Level 3 focuses on dribbling and shooting, raising Sprint Speed and Long Shots by 20, FK Accuracy by 30, Agility and Dribbling by 20 each, and Strength by 15. Level 4 emphasizes positioning and passing, with Positioning gaining 25, Volleys 20, Short Pass 35, Balance 25, and Composure 20.
Level 5 offers three distinct paths. Option A boosts pace and positioning, adding 12 to both Acceleration and Sprint Speed, 10 to Positioning, Finishing, and Agility, plus 2 Weak Foot. Option B prioritizes finishing and shooting power, increasing Finishing by 12, Shot Power by 12, Long Shots by 10, Volleys by 10, Composure by 10, and 2 Weak Foot. Option C emphasizes dribbling and ball control, raising Agility by 12, Ball Control by 12, Dribbling by 12, Balance by 10, Composure by 10, and 2 Skill Moves.
Future Stars Academy 2 Evolution
The second evolution targets players already at 81 overall and requires the Future Stars Academy rarity. This evolution is shorter, containing only three upgrade levels before reaching the final tier. Each level still demands one match under the same conditions as Academy 1.
Level 1 provides modest increases across multiple attributes: 1 overall to 82, 1 to Finishing and Dribbling, 1 to Long Shots, 2 to Reactions and Heading Accuracy. Level 2 continues incremental improvements with 1 overall to 83, 1 to Positioning, Shot Power, and Stamina, 1 to Balance, and 2 to Ball Control and Composure. These smaller jumps reflect the player's already high starting rating.
Level 3 splits into three options with more significant boosts. Option A enhances passing and crossing, gaining 10 Vision, 12 Crossing, 15 FK Accuracy, 8 Short Pass, 12 Long Pass, and 12 Curve. Option B focuses on physical and aerial dominance, adding 1 Reactions, 8 Heading Accuracy, 20 Jumping, 5 Stamina, 8 Strength, and 20 Aggression. Option C balances multiple areas with 4 Vision, 4 Short Pass, 6 Long Pass, 8 Jumping, 3 Stamina, and 5 Strength.
Recommended Players
Several young prospects stand out as ideal candidates for these evolutions. Antonio Nusa, Junior Kroupi, Maza Karetsas, Oskarsson, Shiogai, Geovany, Quenda, Satpayev, Okou, Max Gruda, and Forde all represent strong choices. The remaining evolution steps will help refine which players offer the best value and performance gains, so expect the recommendations to evolve as more information becomes available.