The Underdog Run Evolution is now available in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, giving players a chance to turn an eligible silver left midfielder or left winger into an 80-rated card. This free Training Camp Evolution offers major improvements to pace, dribbling, passing, and finishing, alongside three PlayStyles. Among the recommended candidates are Rigoni, Gnonto, Bisiwu, Aydin, and several other silver players.
The best choice depends on what your squad needs. Some cards already have strong pace and dribbling, while others benefit more from the substantial upgrades to shooting, passing, and skill moves. Before committing, players should check the full requirements and compare the final card rather than choosing purely by name.
FC 27 Underdog Run Evolution Requirements
Underdog Run has strict entry requirements. Only eligible LM and LW cards can enter, and players must meet every attribute and PlayStyle restriction.
| Requirement | Maximum or Eligible Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 74 |
| Position | LM or LW |
| Excluded Position | CM |
| Pace | 86 |
| PlayStyles | 7 |
| PlayStyle+ | 0 |
The position requirement is particularly important. A card with LM or LW as an eligible position can qualify, but a card listed as CM is excluded. Players should check the actual position information on their item instead of assuming that a footballer's real-world position is enough.
The Evolution is listed as free, so there is no entry cost in FC Points or Ultimate Team Coins.
All Five Underdog Run Evolution Upgrade Stages
The Evolution contains five Training Camp stages. Its biggest benefits are improvements to acceleration, sprint speed, ball control, dribbling, finishing, and passing.
| Stage | Main Upgrades | Additional Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Sprint Speed 84, Ball Control 82, Long Passing 84, Stamina 82 | Overall increases to 80 |
| Level 2 | Dribbling 82, Positioning 81, Vision 82, Curve 84 | Quick Step |
| Level 3 | Finishing 79, Crossing 84, Agility 83, Composure 78 | Technical |
| Level 4 | Shot Power 82, Balance 82, Free Kick Accuracy 78 | +1 Weak Foot, Pinged Pass |
| Level 5 | Acceleration 85, Short Passing 84, Long Shots 78, Reactions 77 | +2 Skill Moves, up to 4★ |
The three PlayStyles are particularly valuable for attacking players. Quick Step supports explosive movement, Technical benefits close control, and Pinged Pass adds another passing option. Combined with the improvements to dribbling and acceleration, these upgrades suit players who regularly carry the ball down the left side or move inside to create chances.
Best Players to Use in Underdog Run Evolution
Destructoid's recommended shortlist includes 15 candidates. Several stand out as interesting choices, although the best option depends on the original card's attributes and how you intend to use it.
1. Rigoni
Rigoni is one of the more interesting choices for players who want an attacking wide midfielder with strong technical potential. His listed 74-rated card has 86 Pace, 69 Shooting, 71 Passing, and 74 Dribbling. He also has 5-star Skill Moves and 5-star Weak Foot in the FUTWIZ database.
His pace already meets the Evolution's maximum entry limit, so he does not benefit from entering with room for a major pace increase. However, the improvements to shooting, passing, and dribbling can make him a more complete attacking option.
2. Gnonto
Gnonto is a strong candidate for players who prefer a direct winger. His listed 74-rated card has 86 Pace and 79 Dribbling, alongside 72 Shooting and 66 Passing.
The Evolution can improve his finishing, ball control, acceleration, and passing. This makes him an appealing option for players who want to retain his existing speed while improving his ability to contribute in the final third.
3. Bisiwu
Bisiwu is worth considering if you want to transform a lower-rated silver card rather than simply improve an already strong one. One listed version starts at 67 overall, with 86 Pace, 62 Shooting, 59 Passing, and 72 Dribbling.
A published evolved-card example shows Bisiwu reaching 80 overall, with improvements to his attacking attributes and additional PlayStyles. This makes him an interesting development project, particularly for players who enjoy building squads around less obvious cards.
4. Aydin
Aydin offers a more balanced starting profile. His listed 74-rated card has 84 Pace, 70 Shooting, 68 Passing, and 76 Dribbling.
Unlike Rigoni and Gnonto, Aydin starts below the 86 Pace ceiling. His card therefore has a different balance of existing attributes and potential improvements. The Evolution's passing, dribbling, and shooting boosts could help turn him into a more versatile wide attacker.
Other Recommended Candidates
The original Destructoid shortlist also includes:
- Carla Julia
- Alexis Ciria
- Wright
- Ansah
- Bakker
- Joao Mario
- Stroud
- Lus
- Diouf
- Mikkelsen
- Sidny Cabral
These are additional candidates worth checking against your club's needs. However, the source does not provide a complete statistical comparison or a ranked performance score for all 15 players, so they should not be treated as a definitive ranking.
Other Players Worth Comparing
A separate FUT Mind analysis ranks several different cards using its own post-Evolution Meta Score. Its leading recommendations include Iván Jaime, Anderson Oliveira, Barış Atik, Vako, Rafiki Saïd, and Ignacio Aliseda.
Iván Jaime receives the highest score in that analysis, rising from 73.8 to 86.2 after all five stages. These figures are from FUT Mind's own rating system, not official EA player ratings, but they offer another way to compare potential choices.
How Long Does Underdog Run Take?
Underdog Run is a Training Camp Evolution, so players do not need to complete matches or online objectives. Instead, the selected card is submitted to Training Camp while the stages progress.
Each of the five levels takes 4 hours and 48 minutes. Completing all five consecutively therefore takes approximately 24 hours.
There is one important trade-off: the submitted player is temporarily unavailable for normal squad use while the Training Camp process is active. EA's support documentation confirms that Training Camp Evolutions passively upgrade cards over a set period, after which players can claim their upgrades.
A current Evolution tracker lists November 18, 2026, at 18:00 UTC as the submission deadline and November 25 at 18:00 UTC as the completion deadline. Players should check the in-game timer before starting, since that is the most reliable reference for their own Evolution slot.
Should You Spend FC 27 Coins on an Evolution Candidate?
Because Underdog Run is free, the main potential expense is acquiring a suitable player. Before spending FC 27 coins on the transfer market, check whether you already own an eligible card that fits your preferred role.
A popular recommendation is not automatically the best purchase. Compare the player's starting pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, Skill Moves, and Weak Foot with the final Evolution preview. Also consider whether the upgraded card fits your formation and chemistry requirements.
The most valuable choice is usually the player who fills a genuine gap in your squad, not necessarily the one with the biggest overall increase.
For most players, Rigoni and Gnonto are appealing options for direct attacking roles, while Bisiwu offers an interesting lower-rated card to develop. Aydin provides another balanced alternative. Whichever card you choose, preview the completed Evolution before committing your player to Training Camp.