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The Best Players For The Meeks Mode Evolution In EA FC 26

A worthy celebration for the arrival of Micah Richards, EA FC 26‘s Meeks Mode evolution allows you to provide your defenders with the physicality and pace that made the Premier League winner so special after bursting onto the scene.

But that brings up that age-old question. After all, who are the best picks for it? Here’s a full overview of it and the best players for the Meeks Mode Evolution in EA FC 26.

EA FC 26 Meeks Mode Evolution, Explained

Available for 45K coins / 350 FC Points, Meeks Mode can only be applied to 87 OVR or below RBs, with a maximum of 88 PAC, 10 PlayStyles, and one PS Plus. Your select player also cannot have CB as a position. Your chosen card can then get a complete selection of PlayStyles through it, including Bruiser+, Jockey, Anticipate, and Quick Step, all tied with welcome increases to PAC, PHY, and DEF. You can check out all of the boosts the evo offers below:

  • Level 1: +10 OVR (Max 88), +15 Composure (max 84), and +20 Sliding Tackle (max 85). Bruiser and Jockey.
  • Level 2: +15 Acceleration (max 90), +20 Strength (max 88), +20 Defensive Awareness (max 86), +15 Balance (max 80), and +20 Stamina (max 85).
  • Level 3: +15 Sprint Speed (max 90), +15 Heading Accuracy (max 85), and +20 Standing Tackle (max 88), Bruiser+, and Quick Step.
  • Level 4: +15 Agility (max 80), +15 Reactions (max 80), +20 Interceptions (max 88). Fullback++ and Anticipate.

The Best Players For The Meeks Mode Evolution In FC 26

Ashley Cole, as seen in EA FC 26.
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Thanks to its great selection of defensive PlayStyles and flexible OVR requirement, Meeks Mode is a great fit for a wide array of SBC/OBJ players, with Winter Wildcards Red Marcos Llorente being its premier pick via its ability to get Jockey, Bruiser, and Anticipate. If you completed him, the evolution also helps mitigate Winter Wildcards Ashley Cole’s biggest weakness. Here are the five best non-evolution players for the Meeks Mode evolution in FC 26:

  • Winter Wildcards Red Marcos Llorente (87 OVR / RB)
  • Thunderstruck Diogo Dalot (87 OVR / RB)
  • Ultimate Scream Jeremie Frimpong (86 OVR / RW)
  • UCL Road to the Knockouts Andrea Cambiaso (87 OVR / LB)
  • Winter Wildcards Red Ashley Cole (87 OVR / LB)

Is Meeks Mode Worth It?

Although slightly overpriced when compared to some of the game’s latest additions, we consider Meeks Mode to be a worthy evolution for all looking to give their bench or league/country-based squads an extra edge. Thanks to its relatively low OVR increase and great PlayStyles selection, it can also be a great pick for those cooking up evolution monsters capable of breaking through the 85-90 stat barrier while staying under 85 themselves.

Now that you know who the best players for the Meeks Mode evolution are in FC 26, make sure to also take a look at All Icon Swaps Rewards & How To Get All Tokens.

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