Side Stopper Evolution

October 21, 2026
  Get Within 9 Days 19 Hours 45 Minutes

Is the Side Stopper Evolution worth completing in EA FC 27 Ultimate Team? With restrictive upgrade limits and another underwhelming fullback Evolution, there are few reasons to get excited about this release. We take a closer look at its potential and whether it deserves your time and resources.

Evolution Info
  •  Price: Free
  •  Repeatable: No
  •  Levels: 3
Requirements
OverallMax 81
PaceMax 83
PlayStyleMax 7
PositionLB or RB
Not PositionCDM, CB
AttributeUpgradeMax
Overall+483
Acceleration+783
Aggression+680
Balance+576
Heading Acc.+678
Interceptions+682
Jumping+678
Def. Aware+682
Reactions+580
Short Passing+576
Slide Tackle+683
Sprint Speed+783
Stand Tackle+683
Stamina+684
Strength+680
Composure+678
PlayStyles3

Evolution Preview
80
LB
Mendy
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
80 62 74 75 78 81
3 | 5
L
🪙 1,000
CONTROLLED
PlayStyle 15
PlayStyle 21
CHEMISTRY Shadow
81
LB
Mendy
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
83 68 78 75 79 81
3 | 5
L
Side Step
CONTROLLED
PlayStyle 11
PlayStyle 15
PlayStyle 21
CHEMISTRY Shadow
83
LB
Mendy
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
83 68 78 75 82 82
3 | 5
L
Side Stopper
CONTROLLED
PlayStyle 11
PlayStyle 15
PlayStyle 21
CHEMISTRY Shadow

79
RB
Gusto
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
82 55 75 79 75 73
3 | 3
R
CM
🪙 650
EXPLOSIVE
PlayStyle 14
PlayStyle 18
CHEMISTRY Anchor
83
RB
Gusto
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY
84 55 75 79 81 78
3 | 3
R
CM
Side Stopper
EXPLOSIVE
PlayStyle 14
PlayStyle 16
PlayStyle 18
CHEMISTRY Anchor
ONLY IF NEEDED
2/5
This Evolution is difficult to recommend because its upgrade restrictions limit the potential of the players we can use. The maximum overall rating and individual stat caps prevent many 83-rated fullbacks from receiving the pace, defending and physical upgrades needed to compete with stronger alternatives on the market. Even after completing the Evolution, the resulting card is unlikely to offer a significant improvement over readily available options. Releasing another fullback Evolution so soon after the previous one also feels repetitive, especially when other positions could use more attention. Evolutions should give us the freedom to develop unique players who can earn a place in our starting XI, but this one offers little incentive to invest time and resources.
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