A new week means you're back to grinding for new FC 26 events - and let's be honest, isn't that what gaming is all about? After the initial novelty wears off, it's all about the daily grind to constantly improve your character or account.

Speaking of improvement, the best way to enhance existing players in FIFA 26 is through evolution events, which provide various upgrades to eligible players. Some Evolutions are free, while others require you to consume FC 26 coins.

The good news is, Keep Good Kompany Evolution we're introducing today is free! So, which players are eligible, and how do you participate? We'll provide a detailed guide.

Keep Good Kompany Schedule

This Evolution went live on December 14th, 2025, at 6 PM and will last for three weeks, expected to end around January 4th, 2026, making it a perfect in-game New Year's event.

During this period, if you acquire new players that meet Keep Good Kompany requirements through packs, the market, or any other means, you can seize the opportunity to strengthen them by completing the relevant challenges.

How To Participate In This Evolution?

While the event itself is free, there are several requirements for eligible players, including:

• Player OVR: Max 84
• Player Pace: Max 87
• Player PlayStyle: Max 10
• Player PlayStyle+: Max 1
• Player Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
• Player Position: CB

Challenges And Upgrade Effects

After selecting the players from your club that meet the above requirements, each player has five evolution opportunities. Each evolution will upgrade some of their attributes, provided you complete the corresponding challenges.

All challenges are as follows:

• Challenge 1: Play one match in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events mode using your activated EVO player at Min Semi-Pro difficulty.
• Challenge 2: Play one match in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events mode using your activated EVO player at Min Semi-Pro difficulty.
• Challenge 3: Play one match in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events mode using your activated EVO player at Min Semi-Pro difficulty.
• Challenge 4: Play one match in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events mode using your activated EVO player at Min Semi-Pro difficulty.
• Challenge 5: Play two matches in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events mode using your activated EVO player at Min Semi-Pro difficulty.

All upgrade results are as follows:

Level 1:

• OVR: +10 (Max 86)
• Slide Tackle: +15 (Max 86)
• Stand Tackle: +15 (Max 88)
• Composure: +15 (Max 86)
• PlayStyles: Bruiser (Max 6)

Level 2:

• OVR: +10 (Max 86)
• Slide Tackle: +15 (Max 86)
• Stand Tackle: +15 (Max 88)
• Composure: +15 (Max 86)
• PlayStyles: Bruiser (Max 6)

Level 3:

• Aggression: +15 (Max 86)
• Long Passing: +15 (Max 82)
• Reactions: +15 (Max 89)
• Stamina: +10 (Max 84)
• Roles: Defender++

Level 4:

• Ball control: +15 (Max 82)
• Heading Acc.: +15 (Max 87)
• Long Shots: +30 (Max 80)
• Shot Power: +30 (Max 82)
• PlayStyles: Power Shot (Max 6)

Level 5:

• Interceptions: +20 (Max 86)
• Def. Aware: +20 (Max 88)
• PlayStyles+: Block (Max 1)
• PlayStyles: Slide Tackle (Max 6)
• Roles: Stopper+

If you can complete all 5 levels of upgrades for a player, the final attribute improvements will include:

• OVR: +10 (Max 86)
• Pace: +15 (Max 82)
• Aggression: +15 (Max 86)
• Ball control: +15 (Max 82)
• Heading Acc.: +15 (Max 87)
• Interceptions: +20 (Max 86)
• Long Passing: +15 (Max 82)
• Long Shots: +30 (Max 80)
• Def. Aware: +20 (Max 88)
• Reactions: +15 (Max 89)
• Short Passing: +15 (Max 83)
• Shot Power: +30 (Max 82)
• Slide Tackle: +15 (Max 86)
• Stand Tackle: +15 (Max 88)
• Stamina: +10 (Max 84)
• Strength: +15 (Max 86)
• Composure: +15 (Max 86)
• PlayStyles: Bruiser, Anticipate, Power Shot, Slide Tackle (Max 6)
• Roles: Ball-Playing Defender+, Defender++, Stopper+

Which Players Are Suitable For This Evolution?

Provided the evolution requirements are met, we recommend prioritizing a midfielder who can play center-back, such as James Ward-Prowse, and maximizing his pace. However, his drawback is that he won't receive significant improvements in other areas.

Based on this, Logan Costa would be a better choice if you have him, as he can play right-back, and he can gain all defensive PlayStyles except Slide Tackle and Aerial Fortress.

More importantly, he's a fairly versatile player, capable of playing center-back, right-midfield, right-back, and right-winger, and you can also upgrade his weak foot and skill moves to make him even stronger.

The third player we recommend is Doué. His card stats are already excellent, including five defensive PlayStyles, and he can also play multiple positions. Upgrading him with this evolution to gain four-star skill moves and four-star weak foot would be even better.

If needed, evolving some slower defenders is also a good option, such as Tchouaméni. If they originally had a three-star weak foot and three-star skill moves, they will become four-star after the upgrade.

Therefore, if you have this upgrade option, be sure to upgrade first before choosing these player cards, as it will be very helpful.

As for Vivian, this popular player already performs very well in the game, with great defensive PlayStyles. The only shortcomings are his ball control and lower weak foot and skill move ratings.

However, considering his decent base attributes and OVR, evolving him is also a viable option.

That's all the information we can provide about Keep Good Kompany Evolution. You can also choose to evolve more players based on the actual situation of your team, if you have the time. Have fun!

Recently, FC 26's Joga Bonito has brought a unique style to the game. Based on this, you'll see many characters reappear on the field with high ratings and powerful abilities, showcasing their skills and strength.

Among them, the young Belgian prodigy Julien Duranville, with his excellent overall game rating and immense development potential, has become a coveted target for many players.

If you want to use Julien Duranville in FC 26, I will now give you a detailed guide on how to efficiently acquire him in the game, keeping you up-to-date with the latest information and helping you achieve your goal faster.

Joga Bonito

In any game, mastering the game mechanics will help you clarify your goals and avoid pitfalls. So before introducing Julien Duranville, let's take a look at the design of Joga Bonito.

Joga Bonito will bring a unique Samba-style design to FC 26, aiming to present players with spectacular matches and bring out the players' talents and abilities in the mechanics.

The unique free-flowing 5v5 Rush mechanic perfectly showcases player abilities, while the 5-Star skill upgrades will allow many existing FC 26 players and Heroes to demonstrate even greater skill in the game. FIFA 26 Joga Bonito will also introduce new Hero characters, continuously providing players with more options for their teams.

Joga Bonito-themed Squad Building Challenges offer players a way to improve their teams and collect potential stars through multi-tiered mission design. These challenges provide FIFA 26 with a rich tactical experience, keeping players constantly striving to unlock high-value player rewards.

Whether you want to experience new characters, engage in 5v5 battles, or upgrade your existing characters, FC 26 Joga Bonito is a must-play.

Julien Duranville

Despite the many powerful players in Joga Bonito, Julien Duranville remains a standout. Despite his previous base overall rating of only 72, this young Belgian player has seen his rating rise to a remarkable 86 in Joga Bonito.

Here are his specific stats:

• Pace: 92
• Shooting: 83
• Passing: 84
• Dribbling: 90
• Defending: 40
• Physical: 70

Except for his low Defending rating, all other stats are quite good. This balanced attribute allows Julien Duranville to play in multiple positions and adapt to various matches and formations in FIFA 26, ensuring his player card won't be useless in the game.

Undoubtedly, Julien Duranville possesses excellent growth potential, making him highly sought after by many players. Whether you want to develop him as a core player or use him as a substitute, he offers significant practical value.

If you're looking to quickly strengthen your squad or shine in FC 26, he can help you achieve your goals rapidly. 

Due to time constraints, we recommend that players aiming for higher levels of combat and those who enjoy collecting players complete Julien Duranville SBC as soon as possible to acquire this Belgian prodigy.

Task And Solution

Julien Duranville SBC has two challenges, and I will introduce their specific requirements and the best way to complete them.

Task 1: Bundesliga

Requirements:

1. Exchange a team that includes at least one Bundesliga player.
2. Achieve a team rating of at least 85.

Solution:

• Linda Caicedo: 85
• Álex Baena: 84
• Vivian: 84
• Ona Batlle: 86
• Sancet: 84
• Exequiel Palacios: 84
• Clara Mateo: 85
• Manuel Locatelli: 84
• Ollie Watkins: 84
• N'Golo Kanté: 85
• Lionel Messi: 86

A team composed of the above players will meet the task requirements, but to obtain all the player cards, you are expected to need to invest 19,000 FC 26 coins. This price is not fixed, and you can monitor the price fluctuations of the players you want at any time to acquire them at an acceptable price.

This is especially helpful if you already own some of these players, as it means you can complete your team building much faster.

Task 2: 86-Rated Squad

Requirements:

1. The team must have at least one player who has been selected for Team of the Week.
2. The team's overall rating must be at least 86.

Solution:

• Bruno Guimarães: 87 (Team of the Week player)
• Alexander Isak: 88
• Lisa Boattin: 84
• Lena Oberdorf: 84
• Sandro Tonali: 86
• Pernille Harder: 86
• Frida Maanum: 84
• Trent Alexander-Arnold: 86
• Mattia Zaccagni: 84
• Alexander Sørloth: 84
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu: 86

Because this task requires at least one player from Team of the Week, this will increase coins required to form the team.

Overall, through these tasks, Julien Duranville SBC provides players with a challenging path to unlocking these challenges.

To successfully complete Joga Bonito Julien Duranville Squad Building Challenges, you'll need to invest considerable time, effort, and resources. However, I believe that acquiring a talented player who already demonstrates outstanding performance and possesses immense potential is well worth the investment.

Whether you're looking for immediate team improvement or long-term core development, Julien Duranville can bring significant benefits to your team. 

With the targeted solutions outlined above, you can efficiently complete all tasks, control costs, and successfully acquire this player with unlimited potential.

Since its launch, EA Sports FC 26 has consistently introduced new evolution events, giving you the opportunity to strengthen those player cards in your inventory that are often underutilized due to insufficient strength.

Almost every evolution event focuses on improving players in a specific position, but only players meeting the event requirements are eligible for evolution.

This time, we'll introduce the requirements, participation methods, and recommended players for Between the Sticks evolution event for goalkeepers.

When Is Between The Sticks Available?

This evolution event started on December 1st, 2025 at 6 PM and will last for three weeks. This means you can utilize it to evolve any goalkeepers you feel are not strong enough in your club until December 22nd.

How To Complete This Evolution?

First, it's important to know that evolution events in FC 26 are divided into Standard and Training Camp. Most evolutions belong to the former, including Between the Sticks event we're discussing here.

Training Camp evolution is a passive way to improve player abilities. After submission, the player will be unavailable for a period until the evolution effect is claimed.

Standard evolution requires you to place an eligible player into the evolution slot, then buy FC 26 coins or consume points to activate it. Next, complete specific objectives to unlock the evolution boost upgrade.

Based on this, Between the Sticks evolution includes two levels, requiring you to complete one and two matches in Squad Battles/Rivals/Champions/Live Events at Semi-Pro difficulty using your activated EVO player.

The main gameplay of these four modes is as follows:

• Squad Battles: A single-player mode in Ultimate Team where you compete against AI-controlled teams to earn points and rewards, and climb the leaderboard.
• Rivals: An online competitive multiplayer mode where you can compete against real players of similar skill levels to earn weekly rewards and qualify for weekend Champions.
• Champions: An upgraded version of Rivals that grants access to the highest level of rewards in the game.
• Live Events: Diverse formats, offering high freedom and re-playability.

Completing challenges will grant the following boosts to your activated players:

• Overall Rating +1
• Diving +2
• Handling +2
• Kicking +2
• Reflexes +2
• Positioning +3
• New PlayStyle: Deflector
• New PlayStyle+: Footwork+, or Far Reach+

Which Players Are Worth Evolving?

This evolution doesn't heavily restrict player stats but rather assesses your ability to utilize them in matches. Therefore, provided you can handle Semi-Pro difficulty, you have a high degree of freedom in player selection.

Based on this, we recommend the following goalkeepers to prioritize for evolution:

Zion Suzuki

This American-born player, due to his mother's Japanese ancestry, has a Japanese name that doesn't match his appearance. He currently plays for Serie A club Parma and Japanese national team.

• OVR: 85
• Diving: 86
• Handing: 84
• Kicking: 84
• Reflexes: 87
• Speed: 70
• Positioning: 86

Lucas Chevalier

This player is from France and currently plays for French national team and Paris Saint-Germain. In FUT 26, his weak foot ability is rated 3 stars, and his skill is rated 1 star.

• OVR: 83
• Diving: 84
• Handing: 79
• Kicking: 73
• Reflexes: 86
• Speed: 50
• Positioning: 80

Jordan Pickford

Pickford, from England, is 31 years old and plays for his country's national team and Premier League club Everton.

Throughout his professional career, aside from injuries, his performance has been consistently strong, making him a worthwhile addition to your team in the game.

• OVR: 84
• Diving: 84
• Handing: 78
• Kicking: 88
• Reflexes: 87
• Speed: 53
• Positioning: 81

Timo Horn

This player currently plays for German national team and Bundesliga club VfL Bochum.

• OVR: 83
• Diving: 84
• Handing: 86
• Kicking: 70
• Reflexes: 83
• Speed: 59
• Positioning: 80

Joan García

This young Spanish player has already won numerous honors in his career, including helping Spanish national team win the gold medal in men's football at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. He currently plays for Barcelona.

• OVR: 83
• Diving: 81
• Handing: 82
• Kicking: 77
• Reflexes: 86
• Speed: 46
• Positioning: 83

Nick Pope

This is also a player from England, 33 years old, playing for Premier League club Newcastle United and England national team.

• OVR: 81
• Diving: 81
• Handing: 81
• Kicking: 68
• Reflexes: 82
• Speed: 49
• Positioning: 78

Benefits Of Completing This Evolution

The obvious stat increases don't need much explanation. We will focus on the new Playstyle and Playstyle+ evolution bonuses.

Playstyle Deflector further enhances the abilities of GKs who are already adept at deflecting powerful shots, allowing them to more accurately prevent dangerous rebounds or create second-chance opportunities for their attacking teammates.

As for the two different Playstyle+ styles, Footwork+ and Far Reach+, which one you ultimately unlock depends on your evolution path.

Footwork+ allows your goalkeeper to make saves with their feet more frequently, while Far Reach+ is an exclusive style for Be A Goalkeeper (BAG) mode, ensuring that the goalkeeper can keep a clean sheet even outside the penalty area.

Although goalkeepers may seem less conspicuous compared to other positions, making a perfect save isn't necessarily less difficult than taking a shot, and timely saves can sometimes turn the tide for your team.

Therefore, if you have enough coins or points and time to play, be sure to complete Between the Sticks evolution in time and don't waste the opportunity to improve your club's goalkeeper and the overall strength of your team.

That's all for this introduction. In fact, FIFA 26 releases many new events every day, so you must manage your time wisely to utilize their value, but in any case, having fun is the most important thing!