FC 26: How to Get an Evolution With All 6 Perfect PlayStyles for a Striker

In FC 26 Ultimate Team, the strongest Strikers are not just defined by pace, shooting, or physicality-they are defined by PlayStyles, and especially by PlayStyle+ upgrades. These special abilities elevate a striker far beyond raw stats. They change animation speed, add hidden boosts, unlock unique mechanics, and shift the entire offensive flow of a match.

The six icons represent what is widely considered the perfect "meta six" package for a true end-game ST. Having all six on a single player would effectively create one of the most dangerous attackers in the game. But in FC 26, acquiring these PlayStyles-especially all on one Evolution-requires careful planning, timing, player selection, a lot of FC 26 Coins, and smart future-proofing.

This guide explains exactly how to get an Evolution that can give your ST all six.

SECTION 1 - What the Six Icons Mean (PlayStyle Breakdown)

Before we talk Evolutions, we must identify the six PlayStyles shown in your image. Based on the icons:

Top Row

Finesse Shot+ (Gold icon)

- The golden hexagon icon means this is a PlayStyle+, not the normal version.

- Gives perfect finesse shot animation, increased curl, earlier green-timing windows, and unstoppable top-corner trajectories.

Power Shot

- Boosts power animation, shot speed, and accuracy on full-charged strikes.

First Touch / Technical

- The circular arrows represent Technical, which improves turning speed, agile ball control, and tight-space dribbling.

Bottom Row

Jockey / Ball Control Route IQ

- The X-O-arrow graphic indicates Jink / Trickster / Route IQ-style movement reading.

- For strikers, this most often maps to Relentless or Intercept / Pressing PS depending on card.

Press Proven / Positioning

- The location pin means Positioning, helping with intelligent attack movement, better runs, and superior lane creation.

Rapid Sprint / Quick Step

- The final icon with the sprinting player kicking the ball is Rapid / Rapid+, the strongest acceleration PlayStyle in the game.

These six together form a full ST meta profile:

Elite finishing (Finesse+ & Power Shot)

Elite movement (Positioning + Quick Step)

Elite first touch & close control (Technical)

Elite run patterns or defensive pressure (Route IQ / Relentless)

When all six combine, your striker becomes:

Faster

Deadlier in every shot angle

Better at receiving passes

Better at turning in the box

Better at creating runs

Better at punishing defensive mistakes

Thus, the "Perfect 6 PS ST" is a realistic, lethal concept-but to actually obtain all six through Evolutions requires understanding how Evolutions stack and how FC 26's new rules work.

SECTION 2 - How Evolutions Work in FC 26 (Key Rules You Must Understand)

Evolutions in FC 26 follow several core rules you must use to your advantage:

1. Evolutions Stack PlayStyles

If Evolution A adds Power Shot and Evolution B adds Finesse Shot+, a player who receives both will keep both-as long as the rules don't disallow stacking.

2. Some Evolutions Restrict PlayStyle+

Certain Evolutions allow only one PS+, some allow two, and a few premium Evolutions allow three.

You must choose Evolutions that do NOT remove existing PlayStyles+ and that allow the new ones to be added.

3. You Must Pick a Base Player Who Can Accept ALL the Evo Requirements

If your ST doesn't meet:

maximum rating cap

maximum PlayStyle count thresholds

nationality/league/position rules

height/weight rules

... then the Evo path fails before it begins.

4. Attack Evolutions Usually Give 2-3 PlayStyles

This means you will need at least:

Two major attacking Evolutions, OR

One major Evo + two support Evolutions, OR

One Mega Evo (late game) that adds 4+ PlayStyles.

5. You Cannot Add a PS+ If the Player Already Has a Conflicting PS+

For example:

A player cannot have Technical+ and be given another PlayStyle+ if the Evolution limits PS+ to one.

This is why the base player matters.

SECTION 3 - Choosing the RIGHT BASE PLAYER

To get all six PlayStyles, you must start with a clean base striker, meaning:

They should NOT already have a PlayStyle+ unless it matches one of the six you want.

They should NOT have more than 2 PlayStyles, or else they may exceed the maximum PS limit for some Evolutions.

They should ideally be 74-80 rated, depending on Evo rating caps.

They should be in a top league so future Evolutions accept them.

Ideal base stats:

85+ Potential

4★ skills minimum

4★ weak foot minimum

High attacking work rate

ST or CF position

Good height (5'9"-6'1")

Solid pace for early meta (80+ recommended)

Great candidates often include:

Young ST from Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga

Silver or low-gold prospects

Tall-but-agile CF types

Wonderkids with balanced stats

Once you lock in a base player, DO NOT waste Evolutions on them until the right Evo path appears.

SECTION 4 - The Evolution Pathway to Acquire All 6 PlayStyles

You need to apply multiple Evolutions in sequence. The recommended route looks like this:

STEP 1 - EVO #1: Add Two Core Offensive PlayStyles

Look for the first Evo that gives:

Finesse Shot or Finesse Shot+

Technical or close-control PS

Stat boosts to shooting & dribbling

This early Evo shapes your ST's identity.

Result after Evo #1:

Your striker now has 2 of the perfect 6 PS.

STEP 2 - EVO #2: Add Movement & Positioning PlayStyles

The second Evolution should emphasize:

Positioning / Attack IQ

Quick Step / Rapid

Pace boosts

Better off-ball movement

This is often a winger/ST hybrid Evo or a pace-based striker Evo.

Result after Evo #2:

Your striker now has 4 of the 6 PS:

Finesse Shot(+)

Technical

Positioning

Rapid / Quick Step

STEP 3 - EVO #3: Add Power Shot + One Defensive/Intelligence PS

This is where you add:

Power Shot

Route IQ / Relentless / Pressing

This Evo is usually a mid-season or late-season Attack Specialist evolution.

Be careful with rating caps here-your ST may need to stay under 85-88 depending on the Evo.

Result after Evo #3:

Your striker now has all 6 of the perfect PlayStyles.

SECTION 5 - Common Mistakes That Prevent You From Getting All 6

1. Starting with a player who already has PlayStyle+ you don't want

This blocks future PS+ Evolutions.

2. Choosing Evolutions that cap PS total to 3 or 4

Many Evolutions block adding more PlayStyles later.

3. Selecting the wrong order

If an Evolution REQUIRES a PS+ slot to be empty, and you already filled it with a different Evo, the chain breaks.

4. Ignoring rating caps

Some Evolutions require max 80, 82, 85, etc.

If you over-boost your player too early, they cannot enter later Evolutions.

5. Switching positions incorrectly

Make sure your ST stays an ST or CF. Do NOT convert to CAM unless required and reversible.

SECTION 6 - Example Perfect Evolution Route (Hypothetical)

To help visualize, here's a realistic example of a successful Evo chain:

Base Player:

A 75-rated Premier League ST with 3 PlayStyles (none are PS+).

Evo 1: Dribbling Mastery Evo

Adds:

Technical

Finesse Shot

+5 dribbling

+3 shooting

Evo 2: Movement Specialist Evo

Adds:

Positioning

Rapid

+5 Pace

Evo 3: Striker Engine Evo

Adds:

Power Shot

Relentless/Route IQ

+4 Finishing

+3 Long Shots

Final Player PlayStyle Set:

Finesse Shot / Finesse Shot+

Power Shot

Technical

Route IQ / Relentless

Positioning

Rapid / Quick Step

This is the exact 6-icon build shown in your image.

SECTION 7 - When to Wait for Better Evolutions

The strongest Evolutions often release:

around Week 6-8

during Team of the Year

during TOTS Warmup

during Summer Refresh

Premium or paid Evolutions sometimes add three PlayStyles at once, making it easier to get the full 6-PS package.

If early Evolutions aren't giving the right combination, WAIT.

Do not burn your base player on weak Evolutions.

SECTION 8 - How to Identify Evolutions That Perfectly Fit This Build

An Evolution is perfect if it provides:

A PlayStyle you need

No restrictions that disqualify your player

No PlayStyle+ conflicts

An open PS slot remaining

Long-term rating potential

No forced position changes unless reversible

Never apply Evolutions that add:

A PlayStyle+ you don't want

Too many PlayStyles at once

Too much rating too early

This is a marathon, not a sprint.

SECTION 9 - How to Future-Proof Your Striker

To make your striker viable all season:

1. Keep him in a top league or nation

Future Evolutions often require:

Premier League

La Liga

Bundesliga

Serie A

Ligue 1

2. Ensure 4★-5★ Skills and 4★-5★ Weak Foot

Many Evolutions require skill and WF thresholds.

3. Keep at least one PS+ slot open early

Don't fill it until you must.

4. Avoid weight/height-restricted Evolutions

Some Evolutions are very strict (e.g., max 6'2").

Building a striker with all six perfect PlayStyles-as shown in your icon chart-is one of the most advanced Evolution projects in FC 26. It requires:

Choosing a clean base player

Planning a 2-3 Evo sequence

Respecting rating and PlayStyle limits

Never wasting a PlayStyle+ slot

Waiting for the correct combination of Evolutions across the season

When done correctly, you create an end-game striker with:

Unstoppable finesse shots

Elite power finishing

Instant acceleration

Perfect positioning

Sharp first-touch dribbling

Intelligent run patterns

This isn't just a good striker-it's a game-breaking meta weapon that remains elite for months.

MMOexp FC 26 Team