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• Primary Subject: FC 26 – Meeks Mode Evolution
• Key Update: A 45,000-coin Evolution designed to turn an RB into a defensive “tank” with Bruiser+ PlayStyle.
• Status: Confirmed
• Last Verified: February 9, 2026
• Quick Answer: For 45k coins, you get a massive +20 boost to most defensive stats, but it lacks the Intercept PlayStyle. Top picks include Livramento, Dalot, and Llorente.

Meeks Mode is a near-perfect upgrade for your RB in FC 26. The Evolution provides a good boost to all desired attributes and gives almost all the suitable PlayStyles. 

One PlayStyle that you don’t get but is very important is Intercept. An easy solution will be to either use a player who already has it or chain cards first with other upgrades that provide Intercept. Meeks Mode does have good chain potential. 

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

Best Players for Meeks Mode Evolution in FC 26

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The seven most standout players for Meeks Mode Evolution in FC 26 are:

• Tino Livramento (Winter Wildcards)
• Diogo Dalot (Thunderstruck)
• Marcos Llorente (TOTW or Winter Wildcards)
• Andrea Cambiaso (UCL Primetime)
• Jeremie Frimpong (Ultimate Scream)
• Julian Ryerson (Winter Wildcards)
• Denzel Dumfries (Ratings Reload)

Of the players we mentioned above, only Tino Livramento and Julian Ryerson end up having all four of the most important defensive PlayStyles in Jockey, Intercept, Bruiser, and Anticipate. 

The Wall in the Back Evolution from the Season 5 premium track is a great way to get the missing Intercept for anybody rated 86 and lower. Hold & Play Evolution is another option to chain early for low-rated cards, as Meeks Mode keeps the card overall at 88, so you can add it later for those rated higher.

Once you’ve completed the Evolution chain, you can further upgrade with In All Areas. For Diogo Dalot, Julian Ryerson, Tino Livramento, and Denzel Dumfries, that’s a valid path you can take.

Dalot doesn’t have Anticipate. While you’ll be better off out-muscling a winger now that you have base Bruiser, having Anticipate would’ve made the Portuguese perfect.

Dumfries, meanwhile, has everything you’d need after chains, including lengthy acceleration. However, he has a 3-star weak foot, making him a touch short of greatness. 

For Marcos Llorente, you can either use his Inform or Winter Wildcards card. We feel the Inform version is better if you want him as an RB. Through the chains we mentioned above, you can give the Spanish fullback a Brusier+ and Quick Step+ combo, as well as base Intercept, Anticipate, and Jockey. 

In the Winter Wildcards version, you are stuck with Incisive Pass+. It is good if you need a creative fullback who links up with wingers and other attackers. Otherwise, the PS+ is not of much use for a traditional defensive fullback.

Is Meeks Mode Evolution Worth Doing in FC 26?

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Yes, Meeks Mode Evolution is worth the 45k coins in FC 26. You get an absolute meta PlayStyle of Bruiser+ for a fullback and a good boost to pace and defense. 

We do recommend waiting to see the best chain path available for the players. You end up with 88 overall after doing Meeks Mode, keeping the card open for future chain potential as well. 

Meeks Mode Evolution Upgrades & Requirements

The following are all the upgrades and requirements for Meeks Mode Evolution in FC 26.

Requirements

• Overall: Max 87
• Passing: Max 88
• PlayStyle: Max 10
• PlayStyle+: Max 1
• Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
• Position: RB
• Not Position: CB

Upgrades

• Overall: +10 (88)
• Passing: +10 (80)
• Acceleration: +15 (90)
• Aggression: +20 (87)
• Agility: +15 (80)
• Balance: +15 (80)
• Heading Acc.: +15 (85)
• Interceptions: +20 (88)
• Jumping: +20 (86)
• Def. Aware: +20 (86)
• Reactions: +15 (80)
• Slide Tackle: +20 (85)
• Sprint Speed: +15 (90)
• Stand Tackle: +20 (88)
• Stamina: +20 (85)
• Strength: +20 (88)
• Composure: +15 (84)
• PlayStyles+: Bruiser (1)
• PlayStyles: Bruiser, Jockey, Quick Step, Anticipate, Slide Tackle (8)
• Roles: Fullback++, Wingback++

That’s everything about the Meeks Mode Evolution in FC 26.

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