Top Players for Slow It Down Evolution Picks in EA Sports FC 25

Key takeaways

• Slow It Down Evolution increases speed, attacking and defending attributes for slower defenders in EA Sports FC 25.

• Evo doesn't require coins or FC points, just player selection and completing four challenges.

• Highly rated developed players such as Otamendi, Dier, de Vrij, Romagnoli, Spitse, Botman, and Christensen offer strong stats.

The Slow It Down Evolution is aimed at slower defenders, and the event brings them up to speed in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team with further increases to their speed, attacking and defending attributes. Evolution gives players' cards +15 speed, making it easier for them to catch up with opponents.

This evolution doesn't require any coins or FC points, so all you have to do is select players who meet the requirements and complete four different challenges. The player requirements for this Evo should be a max 83 overall, max 69 speed, max seven playstyles and a player centerback.

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Nicolas Otamendi

• Evo Rating: 83

• Club: Benfica

When you talk about the best Argentine players in the game, Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi is definitely in the ranks, as the defender has great qualities to be deployed in your defensive line. The 36-year-old is an excellent defender with great anticipation and blocking ability, which he uses to win possession.

His card gets a huge boost that gives him 80 speed, and combined with his 83 defending and 83 physicality, he won't be easy to pass. With his Stopper+ role, he will be able to leave his defensive line and stop the opponents' attacks.

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Eric Dear

• Evo Rating: 82

• Club: FC Bayern Munich

English defender, Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier, was one of the best defenders, but now his card stats are below average. But thanks to this evolution, he gets a pretty decent card with great attacking and defending stats, great playstyles and player roles, which is worth completing in the final team.

His good goal card attributes are 81 physicality, 81 defending, 79 pace, 73 shooting, 73 dribbling, 70 passing, two-star weak foot accuracy, and two-star skill moves. If you really want him to exceed his predicted potential rating you can still put his evolved card through other evolutions.

5

Stefan de Vries

• Evo Rating: 84

• Club: Inter Milan

Dutchman, Stefan de Vrij, may be one of the top defenders in Serie A, and his developed card makes him an absolute beast in the game. His aggressive gameplay increases his tackle win percentage, which makes his card unique, and you should definitely evolve his card to get the best out of him.

With his 85 defending, 80 speed and 75 physicality, his physical presence and winning rate will make him a brick wall on the defensive line. With his newly developed card, he is undoubtedly going to be one of the best center backs in the final team.

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Alessio Romagnoli

• Evo Rating: 84

• Club: Lazio

Alessio Romagnoli joined Lazio in 2022, and since then, his card rating has been increased in various installments of the game. His default card is 83 overall, but as he progresses through development, he gains an 84-rated card with increased speed, passing, and dribbling stats.

Romagnoli's developed card has excellent attack and defense characteristics. It is easy for him to mount a defensive line and stop dangerous attacks. His play style and roles are comparable to top defenders, making him an elite defender you should have on your roster.

3

Sherida Spitsey

• Evo Rating: 84

• Club: Ajax

One female defensive midfielder who deserves this development is Sherida Spitze. Although he is a midfielder, he has the qualities of a world-class defender. The Dutch player gets an evolved card with a 75+ rating, and his evolved card will definitely be a hot pick from this evolution.

His card stats are 86 shooting, 85 passing, 80 physicality, 80 pace, 79 defending, 75 dribbling, three-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy. With his developed player card, you can use him to play in either midfield or defensive positions, depending on your gameplay and preference.

2

Sven Boatman

• Evo Rating: 84

• Club: Newcastle United

The Premier League player you're familiar with is Sven Adrian Boatman, and his pace gets a huge boost, meaning he'll be able to catch up to opponents and win tackles with his defending stats. The defender is quite the goalscorer, scoring twice in the 2023-2024 Premier League season.

To get your hands on Botman's 84 rating card, you'll need to complete past evolutions like Stat Limits, Sprint Supreme, and we're playing Possession Evolution. After going through those evolutions, you can get a better version of your card that has better playstyles and roles.

1

Andreas Christensen

• Evo Rating: 84

• Club: FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona centre-back, Andreas Bødtker Christensen, sits in first place as he benefits greatly from this development. His default card is great, and now he gets a card with high speed, which makes it easier for him to defend. The player is also versatile, as he can play as a center back or defensive midfielder.

His card stats are 85 defending, 80 pace, 76 physicality, 75 dribbling, 68 passing, 42 shooting, two-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy. His newly developed card puts him among the best center backs you can sign in career mode or in the ultimate squad.