FC 26 The Landlord Evolution Guide: Best Players, Upgrades & Review

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  • Primary Subject: Overview of The Landlord Evolution in EA Sports FC 26.
  • Key Update: This 250,000-coin defensive upgrade boosts eligible center-backs to a 96 OVR, grants five PlayStyles+, and shifts their item rarity to FUTTIES.
  • Status: Live.
  • Last Verified: August 10, 2026.
  • Quick Answer: While it turns center-backs into defensive powerhouses with maxed-out stats, its 250k price tag right before Pre-Season makes it a skip for most players unless you have surplus coins. Top choices include Isaak Touré, Mazraoui, and van de Ven.

The Landlord Evolution in FC 26 gives eligible defenders five PlayStyles+. It also turns them into FUTTIES rarity, so you can add additional base PS if any slots remain. 

The upgrade is definitely on the pricier side at 250k coins. With Pre-Season dropping this week and set to bring carryover cards to FC 27, you might want to save those coins. 

All that said, here are the best players for The Landlord Evolution in FC 26.

Best Players for The Landlord Evolution in FC 26

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You can add more base PS or change the PS+ combination by adding something else first.

The five most standout players for The Landlord Evolution are:

  • Isaak Touré (FUTTIES)
  • Noussair Mazraoui (Summer Stars)
  • Micky van de Ven (Knockout Royalty)
  • Ronald Araujo (Path to Glory)
  • William Saliba (Team of the Season)

Because the upgrades are massive, pretty much every player will end up with identical stats. Still, make sure your pick has at least one attribute above the caps. 

For CB, you'd need someone tall to intercept those odd crosses, corner, and shut down passing lanes better, as well as be physical to muscle the attacker out of possession. 

The 5th PS from The Landlord Evolution is Relentless+. A base version will do just fine, and you're better off using the slot for something else like Quick Step+ or Intercept+.

So, make sure you add either of the two before starting this Evolution. 

Is The Landlord Evolution Worth it in FC 26?

No, we do not think The Landlord Evolution is worth doing in FC 26. 

It is a bit pricey, and unless you're drowning in coins, it's best to spend them elsewhere or wait for Pre-Season. 

The Landlord Evolution Upgrades

The following are the requirements and upgrades for The Landlord Evolution in FC 26:

Requirements

  • Overall: Max 95
  • PlayStyle: Max 10
  • PlayStyle+: Max 4
  • Position: CB

Upgrades

  • Overall: +15 (96)
  • Acceleration: +15 (94)
  • Aggression: +30 (95)
  • Agility: +30 (90)
  • Crossing: +30 (94)
  • Heading Acc.: +25 (96)
  • Interceptions: +25 (96)
  • Jumping: +30 (95)
  • Long Passing: +30 (95)
  • Def. Aware: +25 (98)
  • Reactions: +25 (94)
  • Short Passing: +20 (95)
  • Slide Tackle: +25 (97)
  • Sprint Speed: +15 (94)
  • Stand Tackle: +25 (97)
  • Stamina: +30 (97)
  • Strength: +30 (94)
  • Vision: +30 (94)
  • Composure: +25 (93)
  • Weak Foot: +4
  • Skills: +4
  • PlayStyles+: Bruiser, Pinged Pass, Block, Anticipate, Relentless (5)
  • PlayStyles: Aerial Fortress, Intercept, Slide Tackle, Jockey (7)

That's everything about The Landlord Evolution in FC 26

Elsewhere for FC 27, new gameplay deep dives have detailed The Groundsgameplay improvements, and career mode changes like Dynamic Overall and Creator Challenges.

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